Stephen Edwin King is perhaps the most successful and prolific writer of his generation. King and his wife, Tabitha, own a home on West Broadway in Bangor. Before he was a famous writer, he attended the University of Maine in Orono and taught English at Hampden Academy. It was while he was a teacher that he wrote "Carrie," which would propel his writing career. King has written more than 80 books including "Salem's Lot," "The Stand," "IT," "The Shining" and many more. Bangor residents have many stories of encountering King out in public, maybe at a convenience store, or a movie or just walking down the street. The Kings have been generous with the Queen City, funding major renovations to the Bangor Public Library and the Beth Pancoe Aquatic Center.
There’s Something Special About an October Friday the 13th in Maine
The last Friday the 13th in October was in 2017. A lot has happened since then.
What Are Your ‘Go-To’ Stephen King Movies To Watch On Halloween?
Planning a night of scary movies this Halloween season? Bangor’s most famous resident is responsible for many of them!
Don’t Miss The Stephen King Themed Old Town-Orono ‘Haunted Y’
Halloween is less than 3 weeks away, so It's time to start making those Haunted House plans!
Tiptoe Your Way Through A Real-Life Pet Cemetery In Saco, Maine
Before there was Stephen King's fictional 'Pet Sematary', there was a real-life one in Saco that you can still visit right now.
Check Out Stephen King at the Last Dropkick Murphys Show In Bangor
Celebrated author and Maine's favorite son Stephen King is also a Dropkick Murphys fan. The proof is in this photo from the band's last visit in 2017.
Portland's Stephen King Week Wraps Up With Classic '80s Film
All week long, Portland Downtown has been celebrating Stephen King's birthday with, appropriately, Stephen King Week.
Take The Fall Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour In Bangor
It's almost time to take the fall tour! You will have two chances to do it next month.
Maine's Stephen King Reveals His 5 Favorite Stories He's Written
The King of Horror only needed a few moments to list some favorites and a couple rarities.
Maine's Stephen King Says Box Office Bomb Will End Up a Classic
The Master of Horror loved this recent movie, but says it won't get the credit it deserves for a long, long time.