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Bangor Daily News

Bangor, ME, United States

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Bangor’s Irish immigrant community once thrived in neighborhoods across the city

“Paddy Hollow" was one of two places in Bangor where the first major wave of Irish immigrants in Maine settled in the city in the 1840s and 1850s. → Read More

Maine native wins first Oscar for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Eric Saindon, who graduated from Gorham High School in 1988, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. → Read More

Watch this UMaine hockey player propose to his girlfriend on the ice last weekend

Jakub Sirota secretly worked with UMaine Black Bears staff and videographer Simon French to capture the moment. → Read More

Gifford’s ice cream stands will open on time despite February factory fire

Gifford's ice cream factory in Skowhegan was significantly damaged during a February fire. → Read More

Red Cross helping 7 people displaced by Bangor apartment fire

Bangor Fire Department responded to the apartment building fire at 323 Essex St. at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. → Read More

Wallflowers, Rufus Wainwright among shows set for Bar Harbor theater this summer

Both shows go on sale this week via the Waterfront Concerts website. → Read More

5 iconic restaurants from Bangor’s past — and 5 modern-day dining classics

These Bangor restaurants were the obvious go-to places for a night on the town in decades past. → Read More

The Lumineers to kick off summer tour in Bangor

The four-piece folk-pop band will perform on Aug. 16 and be joined by English songwriter James Bay. → Read More

A German spy tried to blow up this remote bridge in Washington County

But 108 years ago this month a German spy made his way to Maine during World War I and caused minor damage to a Vanceboro bridge. → Read More

Weezer to play at Bangor waterfront this summer

Weezer will perform at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on June 30 with guests Future Islands and Joyce Manor. → Read More

A true friend will come get a wild weasel out of your recliner

Weasels are known for their curiosity and playfulness, but rarely do they wander inside homes. → Read More

Bangor Auditorium’s history in photos from rise to rubble

The auditorium hosted presidents, roller derby and high school basketball during its more than 60-year history. → Read More

Tedeschi Trucks Band to play summer concert on Bangor waterfront

The 12-piece roots rock ensemble, fronted by singer Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, will perform on Wednesday, July 5. → Read More

A longtime Bangor business leader will head Maine’s chamber of commerce

Julia Munsey has been involved in many of the largest economic development efforts in the Bangor area in the past 20 years. → Read More

The Chicks will return to Bangor for summer concert

The multi-platinum country trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks will be coming to the Maine Savings Amphitheater. → Read More

Why there’s a street in Bangor likely named for a Hungarian freedom fighter

In Bangor, there are some street names with distinctly local origins, including some honoring historical figures. → Read More

Goo Goo Dolls and Fitz and the Tantrums announce fall Bangor waterfront shows

Waterfront Concerts has not scheduled a show this late in the season in the 14 years it has been in operation. → Read More

Penobscot Theatre’s musical is a ‘love letter’ to Maine’s lobstering community

"Trapped! A Lobster Tale," a completely original musical, will have its world premier this weekend at Penobscot Theatre Co. → Read More

Chris Stapleton returning to Bangor for summer 2023 concert

Stapleton, a multiple Grammy award winner, will perform at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on Thursday, July 6. → Read More

Maine will see the lowest temperatures in years this week

For parts of Maine, temperatures will be the coldest they've seen in a few years. → Read More