Good morning, Bangor.

On Christmas, Bangor nonprofit No More Homeless Fathers Project distributed 50 food and gift bags with essentials on the riverfront.

Founder (Nate Fields), who once experienced homelessness as a single father, announced support meetings on Jan. 6 and 8 and a fatherhood gala on Feb. 20.

WABI aired its Christmas Special part 2 on Dec.

25, sharing holiday news with viewers that included light snow and a cold, breezy forecast for tomorrow. The program reported a BOLO for Santa’s crew (a festive reminder for the community).

Audit reports show Northern Light Health lost $15M in fiscal year 2025, a major improvement from a $156M loss in the previous year; the system still faces challenges to cut costs and boost staffing amid upcoming federal funding cuts + rising expenses.

Maine sports delivered an exciting year as Stearns-Schenck pulled an upset over Old Orchard Beach in eight-man football and UMaine men’s basketball earned a rare playoff victory in Burlington while high school teams in Camden Hills and Calais energized fans with surprising wins.

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.

Orono Arcade and Pat's Pizza Gathering

4-7 p.m. — Orono Arcade LLC — Limited attendance — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of gaming and pizza with fellow enthusiasts.