Bangor Arts Exchange coming to historic Nichols Block

Escapees steal, then crash SUV

SOUTH PORTLAND – Three men who escaped from the Long Creek Detention Center are back in custody after they stole an SUV last week and led police on a short chase that ended when they crashed.

BANGOR - Lisa Liberatore and Jason Harkins, the co-founders of CoVort, have transformed 49 Main Street from an empty shell to a co-working haven. With financial support from sponsors such as Bangor Savings Bank, Rudman Winchell and Eaton Peabody, CoVort opened shortly after this past Thanksgiving. 

Gamers roll into Bangor for SnowCon IX

Sixth annual event returns to the Cross Insurance Center Nov. 18 & 19

Month-long event shines spotlight on Bangor's arts and culture

BANGOR The creative culture of a place often serves as a major catalyst for revitalization. The past decade has seen that energy permeate the City of Bangor, where we've seen a boom in cultural excitement exciting new restaurants and interesting shops and a wealth of artistic and entertainment options.

Years-long renovation project approaches its end

BANGOR The long wait is almost over the lengthy renovation of the Bangor Public Library has almost reached its conclusion.

Previewing Penobscot Theatre Company's 2016-2017 season

BANGOR One of Bangor's longest-tenured artistic organizations is preparing to kick off yet another season.

New Bangor steakhouse aims to keep it simple

BANGOR - City Manager Catherine Conlow has announced that Robert 'Bob' Farrar, Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director, will retire from city service effectiveSeptember 23, 2016. Farrar will have served the city for nearly 27 1/2 years, beginning in 1989 as Director of Administration. Prior to relocating to Bangor, he served as Topsham Town Administrator and Assistant to the Brunswick Town Manager for more than 8 years.