Good morning, Bangor.

Home Roofing Solutions gifted a new roof to Corinth veteran David Parsons — who is battling cancer — on Monday as part of a Christmas act of kindness, partnering with Maine Veterans Project to ease the family's burden.

Bangor Daily News president Jennifer Holmes has stressed the power of local journalism — linking a Giving Tuesday campaign to emergency heating aid for over 300 families — and urged end-of-year gifts to support The Fund for BDN Reporting.

The Outdoor Sport Institute in Millinocket has received $1.25M in state & federal grants to create over 18 miles of trails in Island Falls, Patten, and Millinocket.

Some work will begin in spring & continue after environmental permits are secured.

Ryan Engstrom (14), who was reported missing Sunday night by the sheriff’s office, was found safe and reunited with his family Monday morning.

Drivers statewide saw gas prices drop by 2 cents to $2.94 per gallon last week, making prices 9 cents lower than a month ago.

GasBuddy’s survey shows these lower rates signal a trend toward the lowest seasonal prices in five years + an encouraging sign for holiday travel.

Gas prices dropped in Maine over the past year, with AAA reporting an average of $2.95 per gallon compared to $3.04 before, showing a near dime reduction & diesel prices rose from $3.77 to $3.98 before falling last week.

CSX cleared the homeless encampment near Penobscot Plaza on Monday after a Dec.

19 city council order led remaining residents to pack up, removing tents+trash and leaving few shelter options. Some residents moved to warming centers while others await housing help.

A ribbon cutting at Bangor International Airport celebrated the renovated runway built with federal & local funds to support LifeFlight’s round-the-clock operations.

The project, expected to serve about one million commercial passengers by 2030, marks a key upgrade in the airport's facilities.

Maine AG Aaron Frey spent $10M of his $17.2M opioid settlement share, half to Health and Human Services for treatment and prevention.

He will share more spending data with the MOSS Center (expected Feb.-Mar.) for public review.

UNE will use a 1.6 million federal grant to expand training in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder among medical students and current health providers in rural areas, with the program launching in August 2026.

The initiative partners with over two dozen rural hospitals and clinics — a move aimed at reducing stigma and improving local care.

Adrianna Smith hit a buzzer-beater to give UMaine a 59-57 win over Harvard on Sunday when the score was tied; she finished with 21 points + eight rebounds as the team moves to 5-8 ahead of its American East schedule.

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.

Tinker Bell: The Untold Story

7:00-8:15 p.m. — Cyrus Pavilion Theatre — Ticket info available — Discover the enchanting tale from Tinker Bell's perspective as the fairies of Neverland face a dire crisis.