1. NEW COUNCILORS SWORN IN (News/Latest)
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 com...
3. Economic Stimulus Tax Day (News/Latest)
Eastern Maine CA$H Coalition and the City of Bangor Hold Economic Stimulus Tax Day The Eastern Maine CA$H Coalition and the City of Bangor are partnering to offer free assistance to retirees and veterans who still haven’t claimed their econom...
4. FairPoint Adds Bangor Jobs (News/Latest)
FairPoint Communications has announced it will add 38 jobs at its call center and finance department in Bangor. This brings to the number of new jobs added in the City to 63 since FairPoint began taking over Verizon's northern New England O...
5. Hollywood Slots Racino (Newsflashes/Newsflash)
The expected completion date of Penn National Gaming Inc.’s Hollywood Slots at Bangor gaming and hotel complex is June 2008. The project is projected to be a $131 million investment. The facility will be 116,000 square feet and cover 7.8 acres ...
6. Bangor OKs shipyard land deal (Newsflashes/Newsflash)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 The Bangor City Council yesterday unanimously approved a land deal that will bring a shipyard and 30 jobs to the shore of the Penobscot River. The council approved a lease and purchase option that will allow Maine Marine Man...
7. Oxford Networks Advanced telecommunications and Data Services (Newsflashes/Newsflash)
Oxford Networks now provides advanced telecommunications and data services on a recently completed $4 million, 34.5-mile fiber optic network in the Bangor area The new fiber optic ‘loop’ connects to Oxford Network’s existing 6...
8. Love of the Land (News/Latest)
JOIN US! We need your input, your dreams and your love of the land.... When you look at the land of the Penobscot River Valley, what do you want to see in 25 years? In 50? When your towns think about planning for the future,...
9. PENJAJAWOC WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (Newsflashes/Bangor Press Releases)
MEDIA RELEASE March 10, 2008 CITY OF BANGOR SEEKS COMMENT ON DRAFT PENJAJAWOC WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN A Public Meeting will be held on March 20, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, t...
10. TRACY WILLETTE NAMED PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR (News/Latest)
The City Manager has selected and the Council has confirmed Tracy Willette as Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Willette was chosen from a field of 30 applicants, six of whom were interviewed for the position. Mr. Willette has served as Bango...