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With a 7-1 vote, city councilors in Bangor amended the ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. The ban will go into effect on June 1, 2022, instead.
Whether it s bull-riding, basketball, or concerts, the venues in Bangor are preparing for summer events. Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine), Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 11:21 PM EDT June 30, 2021 Updated: 11:21 PM EDT June 30, 2021
BANGOR, Maine As more live events return to Maine, arenas and other venues are getting ready for thousands of guests. Bangor relies on the revenue from two larger sites that host sporting events and concerts, and both have events on the schedule for this summer.
Over the past several months, more than 100,000 Mainers have walked the halls and aisles at the Cross Insurance Center, not attending a basketball game or a concert, but getting their COVID-19 vaccine. After closing the clinic this month, the staff is finally ready to get back to the business of entertainment.
Paul Bunyan statue creator recognized by the City of Bangor on his 95th birthday
Normand Martin celebrated his 95th birthday with a huge Paul Bunyan cake and a special recognition by the city for creating the popular landmark. Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 6:58 PM EST February 8, 2021 Updated: 11:42 AM EST February 9, 2021
BANGOR, Maine People travel from all over the country to Bangor to check out the world s largest statue of Paul Bunyan. It was designed by Normand Martin, who recently turned 95 years old.
The legendary lumberjack was chosen to honor the city of Bangor s 125th anniversary. So 62 years ago, Martin was tapped by the city s committee to create the statue. It took him months to design it with clay.