Bangor (/ ˈbæŋɡɔːr / BANG-gor) is a city in and the county seat of Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The city proper has a population of 31,753, [4] making it the state's third-most populous city, behind Portland (68,408) and Lewiston (37,121). Bangor is known as the "Queen City".
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Welcome to Downtown Bangor, Maine. Beautifully wrapped in historic brick and granite, we’re home to shops, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, historic landmarks, and lively events all year long. Vibrant downtown. Thriving arts. Nature at every turn.
Bangor is Maine’s third-largest city and the undisputed hub of northern and eastern Maine. Sitting at the confluence of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag rivers, Bangor serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and the vast wilderness of northern Maine.
Comprehensive information on Bangor, Maine, the gateway to Down East, Maine, and Queen City of the East.
Bangor Savings Bank has been investing in the communities in which we work and live since 1852. Supporting our neighbors through corporate funding, grant-making, volunteerism, and creative community partnerships is one of our core values.
City Council approves the formation of Legislative Committee The new Council committee will ensure the interests of Bangor residents are heard in Augusta. Read on...
Bangor is King’s inspiration for his fictional town of Derry. Or take your own tour to see his former home, a Victorian mansion owned by the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation that will soon serve as a writer’s retreat. The city has a dynamic music and event scene.