Good morning, Bangor.

The GFWC MIOSAC Club resumed its meetings today at Thayer Parkway for its annual Souper Supper where members shared news + donated items to Partners for Peace.

The meeting also covered plans for a yearbook, support for the Christmas Giving Program, and a November blanket drive for veterans.

Ahold Delhaize is addressing a cybersecurity incident that took Hannaford’s website and app offline while stores and pharmacies remain open (customers with unfulfilled orders will be refunded).

The company is reviewing systems and working to restore service promptly.

The first Indigenous Peoples' Day Film Festival in Maine showcased seven films on Native-led environmental justice efforts, highlighting Wabanaki stories and local challenges to protect the Penobscot River and stop landfill expansion.

Rev. Mary Miller attended in Bangor on Sunday to support the event.

The Harold Alfond Scholarship Foundation announced that 75 of the first 650 Maine children who received a $500 grant at birth are now using the grant to help pay for college, with its value grown to roughly $2,400 (many early recipients are yet to graduate).

Three parents run unopposed for the Bangor School Committee with all candidates set to win seats.

They proposed plans focusing on clearer school communications & addressing aging facilities and consolidation, and absentee ballot requests are accepted until Oct.29 ahead of the Nov.3 election.

UMaine is launching free tuition scholarships this fall for its online Master of Education in special education, supported by the U.S. Department of Education (Special Education Programs).

The initiative aims to certify at least 35 teachers over the next five years while allowing educators to finish courses without leaving work.

UMaine Cooperative Extension will offer a Cooking for Crowds workshop on Wednesday, Nov.

4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Penobscot County Extension Office in Bangor, and volunteers will learn safe food practices for community events with registration due by 4:30 p.m. on November 2 for $15.

On Monday, Oct. 13, drummers and dancers celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Maine State House Dome in Augusta as the Wabanaki Alliance hosted the event; former Penobscot Chief Barry Dana said the tribes removed offensive mascots but still await formal state recognition of their sovereignty.

Homeless advisory committee met Tuesday to update plans for warming centers and add 95 beds at three shelters in advance of winter.

Officials will meet with MaineHousing + local groups tomorrow to seek alternative funding after public opposition killed Project Hope.

UMaine men's hockey split a weekend series against Quinnipiac with a 2+1 loss on Friday and a 5+3 win on Saturday.

Coach Ben Barr praised the team's resilience and noted Albin Boija's key saves as the Black Bears look to build on their strong effort.

UMaine’s 1-5 football team will face Bryant at 1 p.m. on Saturday with new offensive coordinator Sean Green calling plays to improve a weak offense.

Head coach Jordan Stevens said the team is working to balance the run and pass game while refining quarterback roles.