Good morning, Bangor.

The Maine Community Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to the Good Shepherd Food Bank to support the Mainers Feeding Mainers program that will use local produce from 90 farms to provide meals for 15,000 families of four as SNAP funds lapse today — affecting 170,000 Mainers in need. The foundation also urged its donor network to help sustain food support for local pantries.

Mix Maine Media, led by Jay Hanson, announced it purchased 100.3 WKIT from Rock Lobster Radio — and will begin operating the station today under a Local Marketing Agreement.

FCC approval is expected in early 2026.

Eastern Maine Community College criminal justice students are gaining hands-on experience at Bangor International Airport through a new paid internship—Nicholas Thomas is the first to take part and works two days a week with airport security crews to help boost law enforcement recruitment.

A new report stated that lobster numbers off Maine and Massachusetts have fallen 34% since 2018, and regulators declared overfishing is occurring—officials may impose new catch limits to help restore the population.

A new report shows that lobsters are now overfished off New England—Maine stocks have dropped 34% since 2018—and the commission may impose future restrictions on fishermen to protect the valuable catch.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission said that Maine’s 207 area code will not be split for at least 25 more years—number conservation steps and telecom company work have made it last until 2050.

The commission has returned unused numbers and merged rate centers to keep the area code and protect Maine’s identity.

Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have until today to finalize a contract deal after extending negotiations—if no agreement is reached, over 30,000 patients will soon face out-of-network care.

Hospital services will remain in-network for Anthem Medicare Advantage plans through Dec. 31.

Former University of Maine hockey player Bradly Nadeau scored his first NHL goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in the opening period of Thursday’s 6-2 win over the New York Islanders at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

Called up from the AHL Chicago Wolves, he made an immediate impact when a faceoff led to his scoring chance—marking a major milestone in his early NHL career.

UMaine women’s soccer secured a playoff berth with a 2-1 win over New Hampshire in their final game — they will face New Hampshire again at noon Sunday at the New Balance Soccer Complex in Orono.

FUSION 20 Anniversary Awards

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Bangor — Not specified — Celebrate two decades of community connection and honor standout individuals.

Golden Age of Hollywood Murder Mystery Dinner

6-9 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Tickets required — Immerse yourself in a thrilling evening of intrigue with gourmet dining and interactive murder mystery fun.

Meet Dog Man at BAM! Bangor

11 AM – 2 PM — Books-A-Million — Free entry — Celebrate the release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes with games, activities, and a photo op with Dog Man himself.

BLANK SPACE: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute

4-5:30 p.m. — Husson University — Check local listings for prices — Experience the magic of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with an amazing tribute band performing stunning costumes and flawless choreography.