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.
![Another Big Heat Wave Is Coming to Bangor, Maine Next Week](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-Hot-Dog.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Another Big Heat Wave Is Coming to Bangor, Maine Next Week
Can we get a break for just a minute?
![Get Ready Maine for the Bangor State Fair](http://townsquare.media/site/494/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Get Ready Maine for the Bangor State Fair
There are two long weekends of the Bangor State Fair this year, and the organizers are ready for you to have some fun in Maine.
![Hear A Buzz Around Your A/C? It May Just "Bee" Some Thirsty Bugs](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-IMG_2093.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hear A Buzz Around Your A/C? It May Just "Bee" Some Thirsty Bugs
I started to worry a bit. I didn't want to hurt the bees by running the A/C unit. I wasn't sure if they were building a little bee habitat inside of there.
![Bangor Organizations Set Stage For Interactive Mystery](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-RS28740_Detective-credit-istock-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bangor Organizations Set Stage For Interactive Mystery
Clues will be shared each week on all of the Bangor Police Department's Social Media Platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and Threads.
![‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-bangor-punch-arrest-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
A Massachusetts man landed in a Bangor jail after he allegedly landed a punch on a Bangor police cruiser.
![A Llama On The Lam? Bangor 'Llama Drama' Ends Without Incident](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-Llama-On-The-Lamb-2-Bangor-Police-Department.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Llama On The Lam? Bangor 'Llama Drama' Ends Without Incident
A passerby spotted the animal on the lam (Can we call it that if it's a Llama?) and phoned the Bangor PD, who then sent word out to Bangor's Animal Control Officer.
![Is this the Most Useless Traffic Light in Bangor, Maine?](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-State.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is this the Most Useless Traffic Light in Bangor, Maine?
It's certainly a top candidate...
![Retailer With 68 Locations in Maine Announces Mass Closures](http://townsquare.media/site/494/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-10T125204.452.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Retailer With 68 Locations in Maine Announces Mass Closures
This store, which can be found all across our Pine Tree State, has announced that they’ll be closing locations nationwide.
![Will Bangor, Maine Set a Record for the Most 80 Degree July Days?](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-Hot-July1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Will Bangor, Maine Set a Record for the Most 80 Degree July Days?
We knew this month was gonna be a scorcher...
![Early AM Assault In Bangor Sends One To Hospital, Another To Jail](http://townsquare.media/site/543/files/2024/07/attachment-IMG_1901.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Early AM Assault In Bangor Sends One To Hospital, Another To Jail
The house remains taped off, and bloodied items of clothing can be seen strewn across the driveway and sidewalk in front of the home, along with an empty pair of shoes.