Good morning, Bangor.

Wreaths Across America honored veterans on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at Hermon High School, where the gym hosted a wreath-laying ceremony with the school band, a Junior ROTC coin exchange with Gold Star Families, and remarks by Representative Jim Thorne.

The 33rd Wreaths Across America convoy left Lubec this weekend and held a ceremony at the Downeast Family YMCA in Ellsworth to honor local veterans.

The procession is set to reach Arlington national cemetery next Sunday — a tribute that keeps their memory alive.

A U.S. District Court judge denied a joint motion by Maine + the DOJ to amend a 2024 settlement that required improved local mental health services and independent oversight after children with disabilities were segregated.

The ruling keeps the original safeguards in place.

Local food enthusiasts in Bangor can learn to prepare healthier venison jerky using homemade low-sodium marinades.

The process involves marinating, slicing, and dehydrating venison — letting residents control salt levels and flavor at home.

John Shea, a UMaine senior, does not play basketball due to a heart condition that causes rapid heartbeat and dizziness but remains active on the bench and as co-president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

He supports teammates and the community while planning a future in financial advising.

UMaine’s hockey team lost 3-2 to UNH at Alfond Arena Saturday night & coach Ben Barr said the loss exposed cultural issues on the bench, noting that benching players will help improve communication ahead of Wednesday's game at Cross Insurance Arena.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

7-11 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Last-minute theater tickets available — Experience a unique blend of hip hop and the classic Nutcracker tale.

Hadestown Performance

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed musical 'Hadestown' live in Bangor, ME.

New Year's Eve Celebration

5-11:30 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — $199 per couple — Ring in 2026 with dinner, dancing, and a cozy hotel stay.