Bangor, Maine is a city of 31,000 people located in eastern Maine on the banks of the Penobscot River. Bangor is the third largest city in Maine and serves as a commerce hub for the northern two-thirds of the state. Bangor is home to writer Stephen King.
Travel Back in Time With a 1996 Toys R' Us Store Flyer in Maine
A Reddit user shared an old 1996 holiday flyer from a Toys R' Us store in Bangor, Maine, and it's a blast from your video game past.
Bangor City Council Plans Phased Roll-Out of 5 New Public Restrooms
Bangor city officials have a plan to build five new public restrooms at various locations in the city. Here's the latest on those efforts.
The Cobblestones Are Almost Complete Out In Front Of King's House
A beautification project taking place in front of legendary Maine author Stephen King's former house on West Broadway is coming along nicely.
In Maine, What’s the Nickname for a Person from Bangor?
There are no wrong answers, only unfriendly ones.
Bangor's Original "Chem Free" Parties, 'Bounty Bandstands'
While these folks may have grown up before the time of cell phones and social media, we're grateful these memories were caught on camera.
What's Happening Out In Front Of Stephen King's House?
Tourists are not the only thing that seems to be hanging out in front of the home these days.
One Tourist Complains this is the Absolute Dumbest Offramp in Bangor
One thing that'll raise the hackles of any Mainer, is bringing your big city know-it-all-ism to straighten us out.
New Starbucks on Broadway in Bangor Takes Shape; EV Charging Station Open
The new Starbucks sign went up just last week. And folks we spoke with said the hope is to get the shop up and running by mid-June.
It Came Up Empty: Project To Unearth Middle School Time Capsule
Monday, April 29th, Riitano, Glueck, and a small crew watched as Earth was moved to find the capsule.
5 Maine Cities Among the Best Places in America to Retire
Surprisingly, this publication has ranked five cities in ‘Vacationland,’ as some of the best places to retire in the entire country.