Good morning, Bangor.

Penquis is running its annual Coats of Kindness program (gently used coats are accepted at six Gold Star Cleaners locations) to help families get warm as colder weather nears; the official campaign begins Nov.

1 and last year 1,000 coats were redistributed to Mainers in need.

Orrington broke ground on Baker’s Landing Boat Launch — named for longtime resident Alan Baker — at McGinn Road on Monday using a $2.5 million Greenfield Environmental Trust grant.

The project will offer river access, a playground, and a picnic area and will open in June 2027.

On Saturday afternoon, the Mapleton Fire Department responded to a woodstove fire in a Castle Hill home that suffered major damage and a serious hand burn.

The Fire Marshal's Office urged residents to install woodstoves safely — keeping flammable items clear.

Compotech hosted an early screening of the SBA’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition at Bangor Mall Cinemas.

The special, hosted by Dean Cain + judges Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and Joe Gebbia, premieres today on Amazon Prime and spotlights American entrepreneurship and manufacturing.

Bangor’s long-running European Market gets new owners as Ingrid Perkins and Rick Gilbert retire; sisters Serine & Kari Steines take over operations at 117 Buck Street.

The market will keep its Saturday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and introduce new Scandinavian imports alongside longtime German staples.

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is delivering about $2 million in safety net and conservation payments to Maine farmers, ranchers and landowners in Bangor to help cover operating costs and boost the rural economy.

Enrollment for the 2026 crop year opened Sept. 16 and runs until Dec. 11 (details available at local FSA offices).

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 that will give beneficiaries about $75 extra monthly, roughly $900 yearly, starting in January.

About 388,000 Mainers will benefit, though experts warn rising health care costs may lessen its impact+ affecting retirees.

Billie-Jo and Curtiss Doyle canceled their downsizing plans after buying a split-level home near Hayford Park on Fifteenth Street following a six-month search + they closed on Aug.

31 and have since enjoyed friendly visits from neighbors.

Michael Cole's plan to redevelop Bangor Mall into housing, stores and assisted living is stalled after a key investor left, delaying a sale originally set for June.

The change casts uncertainty on whether new investment options can revive the project.

UMaine's football team lost its sixth straight game against Bryant as turnovers—especially fumbles by Nick Laughlin and quarterback Caden Drezek—cost them dearly; the team will play Homecoming Saturday at 1 p.m. against Campbell University as it strives to break the losing streak.