Good morning, Bangor.

Waterfront Concerts generated $601 million in economic impact from 2010 to 2025, according to Todd Gabe from the University of Maine School of Economics.

The report finds the summer concerts drew over a million people, boosting revenue at local hotels, restaurants and retailers and may inspire future development.

The New England Commission of Higher Education halted any expansion of UMaine at Presque Isle’s YourPace programs after an investigation questioned graduation rates & a Washington Post article spurred a review; the program, which enrolled 8,000 students since January, now awaits further review in the spring.

A UMaine study found an 80% drop in baby lobsters along Maine’s midcoast preceded steep declines in young and adult lobsters, raising concerns for the fishery.

Researchers analyzed data from 2010 to 2022 and say tracking early life stages can guide resource management.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October by partnering with the Department of Justice, local law enforcement & victim service organizations to boost prevention and education for those affected by domestic abuse.

A new Customs and Border Protection rule that would nearly block personal prescription drug shipments from abroad was delayed until Jan.

20 after an advocacy group sent over 107,000 letters to Congress — leaders warn that without a permanent exemption, many Mainers may face higher drug costs.

Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Co. are suing to stop a state law — forcing grid participation and removing a bonus.

They claim the rule undermines federal oversight and forces utilities to forgo assets without compensation while the state says saving customers $2 million a year.

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety urges adults to talk with teen drivers about safe driving habits during Teen Driver Safety Week from Oct.

18 to 24; officials stress the need to model cautious behavior and remind teens to pledge safe practices amid rising teen fatalities on Maine roads.

Former UMaine winger Bradly Nadeau was called up by the Carolina Hurricanes this week because veteran forwards were injured, a move that adds depth for upcoming games.

The 21-year-old first-round pick, who scored 59 goals with the Chicago Wolves, led UMaine in goals and points (earning praise at training camp).