 In the 19th century, Bangor was a center of the timber and logging business and at one point late in the century was said to be the richest city per capita in the world. Many of the timber barons of the time lived in elaborate Victorian houses that still stand on West Broadway. The city is home to author Stephen King, who lives in one of those ornate houses. It is noteworthy for its large number of substantial old churches, as well as its imposing canopy of shade trees. It was once known as "The Queen City of the East." The shorter Queen City appellation is still used by some local clubs, organizations, events and businesses. The University of Maine is located nearby in the town of Orono.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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FREE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY LIGHTS AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 9 |
Following recent tragic accidents involving pedestrians in Bangor and a neighboring community, the City’s Health Insurer, Cigna, has donated LED based strobe lights that can be worn at night by pedestrians to improve their visibility to motorists. These pedestrian lights will be available to Bangor residents at no charge, They will be available starting on March 9th and can be picked up at Bangor’s Central Fire Station on Main Street during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The City urges all pedestrians to exercise extreme caution at all times. At night, bright or reflective colors should be worn in conjunction with the pedestrian visibility light. Extra caution should be used at intersections where snowbanks can obscure visibility or when walking in the street due to blocked sidewalks. We urge both pedestrians and motorists to be vigilant and to help keep everyone in Bangor safe.
The program is being dedicated in memory of the late Maureen Waltz, who was employed by the Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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On Monday, November 10th, Gerry Palmer, Rick Bronson, and David Nealley were sworn in as newly elected Council Members. Councilor Palmer, who was re-elected on November 4th, was also selected by the Council to serve as Council Chair for the coming year. The Bangor City Council is composed of nine individuals elected at large on a non-partisan basis for three year terms. Each November, three Council positions are on the municipal ballot. Councilors are limited to serving three consecutive full terms.
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