Content Feed Archives 4/24/2024 - Bangor City Council approves Penobscot Climate Action Plan 4/23/2024 - City of Bangor to celebrate National Arbor Day 4/23/2024 - City of Bangor assembling action plan for CDBG funding 4/22/2024 - City of Bangor 2024 Spring Cleanup 4/3/2024 - Closures & Other Relevant Information Regarding Anticipated Winter Storm 3/29/2024 - City of Bangor marks Community Development Week 3/20/2024 - City to hold public forums on proposal to add public bathrooms 3/18/2024 - Coffee with Councilors series to launch this month with kickoff at library 3/12/2024 - Passenger and facility improvements scheduled for Bangor International Airport 3/11/2024 - Arts and Culture Grant Applications Now Open 2/29/2024 - City of Bangor invites applications for funding of community improvement efforts 2/27/2024 - Penobscot Climate Action Releases Final Reports for Public Comment 2/21/2024 - Public Works hosts browntail moth training event 1/23/2024 - City of Bangor appoints new public health director 1/17/2024 - Community Connector Service Change, Jan. 19 and 20 1/16/2024 - Meeting Cancellation Notice, 1/16 1/9/2024 - Residents encouraged to be prepared as winter storm approaches 12/27/2023 - Public Works announces pickup, disposal options for holiday waste and storm debris 12/19/2023 - Crews continue to restore power in Bangor following powerful storm 12/18/2023 - Non-essential Services - Close Early 12/18/2023 11/27/2023 - Holiday Tree Arrives in West Market Square on November 28 11/27/2023 - City of Bangor Announces Temporary Relocation to Penquis Building for City Hall Remodel 10/28/2023 - Candlelight Vigil - Oct. 29, 2023 @ 6:30 10/26/2023 - City of Bangor Responds to Tragic Events in Lewiston 10/24/2023 - Jose Saavedra Named New Director for Bangor International Airport 10/20/2023 - Accessibility & Accommodations 10/19/2023 - Statement regarding homeless encampment located behind the Hope House 10/18/2023 - Bangor Parks and Rec Cancels Touch a Truck and Treat 10/13/2023 - Statement from City Council Regarding Conflict 10/4/2023 - Notice of Mount Hope Avenue Road Closure 9/29/2023 - City of Bangor and Health Equity Alliance Join Forces to Remove Syringe Litter 9/25/2023 - Bangor Begins Penjajawoc Stream Watershed-Based Plan Updates with Stream Survey 9/15/2023 - City of Bangor Prepares for Tropical Storm Lee 9/14/2023 - Generator Safety During Hurricane Lee 8/30/2023 - Labor Day 5 Mile Road Race 8/28/2023 - Bangor announces its federal fiscal years 2024-2026 goal of 6.83% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 8/10/2023 - Bangor City Clerk selected for U.S. Elections Assistance Commission 8/2/2023 - Notice of Road Closure for Finson Road Construction 7/28/2023 - Eastwood Contractors to Close a Block of State Street July 29th through August 3rd 7/13/2023 - Workshop on Proposed Short-term Rental Regulations 7/11/2023 - Browntail Moth Update 7/11/2023 - Climate Action Survey Available! 7/7/2023 - City of Bangor to Host Information Session for LD 2003 Changes 7/5/2023 - Bangor City Council Awards Cultural Development Recommended Grants 6/26/2023 - Joint Meeting: Bangor City Council and School Committee 6/23/2023 - Bangor City Council to Vote on FY 2023-2024 Budget 5/24/2023 - Davis Brook Stack Art Installation Ceremony 5/15/2023 - Community Connector Announces Return of Saturday Bus and ADA Paratransit Service 5/8/2023 - Bangor Parks and Recreation Seeks Feedback on Sawyer Ice Arena & Recreation Center Feasibility Study 4/28/2023 - City of Bangor Celebrates National Arbor Day 4/28/2023 - Notice to Contractors: Oak Street Resurfacing Project Pre-Bid Meeting 4/27/2023 - Public Notice: Informational Meeting on State Street/Forest Avenue Intersection Project 4/26/2023 - Bangor City Hall Announces Side Staircase Repairs 4/4/2023 - Progress Made Toward Housing Those in the Valley Avenue Encampments 4/3/2023 - City of Bangor Announces ARPA Grant Application Process through Heart of Maine United Way’s Grant Management Service 3/21/2023 - City of Bangor Congratulates Bangor Public Works CDL Training Program Graduates 3/16/2023 - Maine State Housing Authority’s Homeowner Assistance Fund 3/10/2023 - Transit Driver Appreciation Event 3/9/2023 - Open Letter on Biosolids 2/14/2023 - City Council Invites Public Comment on Proposed Tenant's Housing Rights Ordinance 2/2/2023 - City of Bangor Prepares for Extreme Cold, Wind Chill Conditions 1/5/2023 - City of Bangor Installs New Public EV Chargers 12/30/2022 - Anne Krieg to be Named New Director of Development for the City of Bangor 12/23/2022 - City Manager Announces All Non-Essential City Facilities to Close at 12 P.M. 12/23/2022 - City of Bangor Storm Response Information 12/2/2022 - Bangor Area Transit Center Grand Opening 12/1/2022 - Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) Announces Landlord Liaison Project 11/17/2022 - City of Bangor Holiday Tree Arrives in West Market Square on November 22 11/16/2022 - City Announces Temporary Traffic Demonstration Project at Intersection of State, Forest and Boyd 10/17/2022 - City Announces Eligibility Notice for Maine Housing Water Assistance Program 9/30/2022 - PUBLIC NOTICE: DBE Goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2023-2024 9/20/2022 - Bangor Student Athlete Awards Bangor Parks & Recreation Spotlight Grant Through Gatorade 9/1/2022 - City of Bangor Invites Artists, Arts & Culture Organizations to Submit Grant Applications for Fall 2022 Cycle 8/30/2022 - Bangor Municipal Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence 8/11/2022 - Engineering Department Announces 15th Street Traffic Demonstration Project 7/25/2022 - Community Connector Announces Temporary Detour for Old Town Route 7/21/2022 - Commission on Cultural Development Announces First Ever 'Bangor Arts Award' 7/6/2022 - Dakin Pool to Open for Evening Swim 6/17/2022 - Community Connector Bus Stop Designation Project: Public Comment Period Notice 6/6/2022 - City of Bangor to hold Primary and Special Municipal Election 5/27/2022 - Community Connector Bus Service System & ADA Paratransit Notice 5/23/2022 - City of Bangor Solicits Feedback from Citizens Regarding ARPA Funding 5/6/2022 - City of Bangor Requests That Visitors to City Offices and Facilities Wear Face Coverings As Community Transmission of COVID-19 is High 5/4/2022 - City of Bangor to Host Follow-up Visioning Session for 2022 Comprehensive Plan Project 4/28/2022 - City of Bangor Celebrates National Arbor Day 4/28/2022 - City of Bangor Announces Water St. Construction Update, Temporary Lane Closure 4/21/2022 - City of Bangor Announces Water Main Installation on Water Street, Including Intersection with Main Street 4/19/2022 - FLOOD RISK: Kenduskeag Plaza and Penobscot Waterfront 4/11/2022 - City of Bangor to Host Visioning Sessions for 2022 Comprehensive Plan Project 3/25/2022 - City of Bangor Announces Business Façade Grant Funding 3/23/2022 - Maine Department of Transportation Public Notice: Bangor Diverging Diamond Interchange 3/9/2022 - Bangor Livable Communities Committee to Review Plans for First Floor Renovations at City Hall 3/7/2022 - City of Bangor Invites Artists, Arts & Culture Organizations to Apply for Spring '22 Grant Cycle 2/25/2022 - Bangor City Council to Vote on Appointing Interim City Manager to the Position of City Manager 2/24/2022 - City of Bangor to Host Public Workshop on Climate Grant 2/7/2022 - Bangor Livable Communities Committee to Review Walk Audit 1/28/2022 - City of Bangor Issues Snow Clearing Order 1/28/2022 - Community Connector Bus Service System & ADA Paratransit Notice 1/3/2022 - City of Bangor to host Lecture Series for 2022 Comprehensive Plan Project 1/3/2022 - State of Maine Creates Property Tax Deferral Program for Qualifying Residents 12/27/2021 - City of Bangor Completes Phase III of Capehart Brook Restoration 12/14/2021 - MaineDOT Announces Design Phase for Broadway I-95 Bridge Replacement, Invites Public Comment 12/10/2021 - Community Connector Temporarily Changes Downtown Boarding Access Point 12/8/2021 - Parking Ban Issued for Downtown Bangor, Commences Seasonal Citywide Parking Ban 11/24/2021 - City of Bangor Livable Communities Launches Accessible Trails Project with University of Maine 10/22/2021 - City renames Second Street Park to Talbot Park 10/7/2021 - City of Bangor to host “Walking Audit” of city streets and sidewalks 10/5/2021 - The League of Women Voters of the Greater Bangor Area's City Council & School Committee Candidate Forum 8/20/2021 - City of Bangor Requests That Visitors to City Offices and Facilities Wear Face Coverings As Community Transmission of COVID-19 Remains High 8/11/2021 - Parks & Rec to Set Up Cooling Station on Bangor Waterfront Thursday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Aug. 13 8/3/2021 - Bangor Parks & Recreation Hiring Counselors For Before & After School Program 8/2/2021 - Bangor Police Department to host National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 3rd 7/29/2021 - Portion of State Street to be closed July 30 - August 2 for utility work 7/15/2021 - City of Bangor and Town of Orono Partner to Engage in a Regional Climate Action Planning Process 7/15/2021 - City officials to rededicate Willard C. Orr Pedestrian Bridge 7/9/2021 - Business Façade Grant Funding Announced 6/30/2021 - City of Bangor to resume in-person City Council meetings 6/30/2021 - 2021 4th of July Parade and related road closure details 6/8/2021 - Culvert Replacement to Take Place, Portion of State Street to be Closed the Weekend of June 11th 6/4/2021 - Two City Playgrounds to be Upgraded With New Equipment 6/1/2021 - City of Bangor collaborating with area groups to launch Penobscot County Overdose Response Team 5/21/2021 - City of Bangor Offers Grant Program to Eligible Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 4/22/2021 - Community Connector service suspended after employee tests positive for COVID-19 4/14/2021 - Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Information 4/6/2021 - City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development Announces May 1st Grant Deadline 4/6/2021 - 2021 Spring Cleanup for Bangor residents 4/5/2021 - City of Bangor Hires Courtney O'Donnell as Assistant City Manager 4/2/2021 - State Street Traffic to be Detoured for the Month of April to Allow for Water Main Installation 3/1/2021 - Bangor Parks & Recreation to host 54th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race 2/23/2021 - Bangor Parks & Recreation Offers Discounted Tickets for Skiers 2/19/2021 - City of Bangor to hold listening sessions regarding short-term rentals 2/18/2021 - Bangor Parks & Recreation to host “Under the Sea Dinner” 2/17/2021 - Downtown Parking Ban in effect starting at 11 pm Thursday, February 18th 2/9/2021 - Allegiant Air to offer new nonstop route from Bangor International Airport to Fort Lauderdale 2/3/2021 - U.S. Coast Guard Initiates Ice Breaking Operations on the Penobscot River in Bangor 2/2/2021 - Bangor Parks & Recreation Offers Discounted Tickets for Skiers 2/2/2021 - Parking Ban in Effect Due to February 2nd Storm 12/29/2020 - City of Bangor receives initial round of Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccine 12/7/2020 - Public Notice: Replacement of Docks 2 & 3 at the Bangor Waterfront 11/16/2020 - Holiday Tree Arrives in West Market Square on November 19 10/30/2020 - New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at the Pickering Square Parking Garage 10/29/2020 - Bangor City Clerk – Hours of Operation for the Week of November 2-7, 2020 10/28/2020 - Keeping Your Children Safe from Lead! Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 25-31 10/27/2020 - 55 Sites in Penobscot County Recognized for Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices 10/23/2020 - State of Maine Vehicle Registration Deadlines 10/23/2020 - Aaron Huotari to be named New Director of Public Works for the City of Bangor 10/21/2020 - City of Bangor’s encourages following the State of Maine’s Halloween Guidance 10/13/2020 - City of Bangor and Bicycle Coalition of Maine - Demonstration Project 10/9/2020 - Amanda Smith to be Named New Director of Water Quality Management for the City of Bangor 10/9/2020 - City of Bangor moves City Clerk Services to Cross Insurance Center and moves Treasury Services Back to City Hall 8/27/2020 - Public Meetings to Discuss the Possible Deaccession of the Gomez Monument start Wednesday, September 2 8/20/2020 - New Multi-Use Trail Connecting Stillwater Avenue and Sylvan Road Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, August 26 7/30/2020 - City of Bangor & Community Health Leadership Board to Discuss School and Childcare Safety for Upcoming School Year at July 31st Press Conference 7/21/2020 - City of Bangor Announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants for Non-Profit Arts and Culture Organizations 6/23/2020 - City of Bangor Offers Grant Programs for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 6/17/2020 - City of Bangor Play Structures and Basketball Courts Now Open 6/12/2020 - Broad Street Closure in Downtown Bangor to Begin June 12th 6/10/2020 - Community Connector to Resume Fare Collection on July 1st, Continue Safety Protocols 6/8/2020 - Willard C. Orr Pedestrian Bridge Closed for Bridge Replacement 6/4/2020 - City of Bangor Begins Automated Curbside Trash and Recycling Pickup June 29th 5/28/2020 - City Hall to Reopen to the Public for In-Person Services and by Appointment Beginning June 1 5/22/2020 - City of Bangor Treasury Department to Reopen to Public at Cross Insurance Center on Tuesday, May 26 5/21/2020 - City of Bangor Parking Enforcement Resumes June 1st 5/1/2020 - Bangor Municipal Golf Course to Open Sunday, May 3, 2020 4/24/2020 - Community Connector to Require All Passengers to Wear Face Covering Effective April 27 4/17/2020 - City of Bangor Revamps COVID-19 Business Listings in Ongoing Effort to Support Local Businesses During Stay-at-Home Order 4/10/2020 - City of Bangor Issues Emergency Regulation on Retail Marijuana Licensing Deadlines 3/31/2020 - City of Bangor Issues Emergency Regulations for City Parks and Business Licenses 3/31/2020 - City of Bangor Promotes Grab-and-Go Food Sites to Encourage Social Distancing 3/30/2020 - Bangor Playground Equipment and Basketball Courts Closed Until Further Notice 3/25/2020 - City of Bangor Seeking Additional Input on Broadband Utilization 3/25/2020 - Clarifications on Governor's Executive Order and Regulations for Businesses 3/22/2020 - City of Bangor Issues Updated Emergency Regulation with Prohibitions on Businesses 3/20/2020 - Bangor City Council Announces 3/23/20 Meeting with Details for Public Access 3/19/2020 - City Council Renews Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency 3/19/2020 - Community Connector Rear Door Boarding Only Beginning March 20, 2020 3/18/2020 - Ways in Which You Can Help Flatten the Curve of COVID-19 3/17/2020 - 2020 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Cancelled 3/16/2020 - City of Bangor Offices to Close to Public at End of Business on March 17, 2020 3/16/2020 - City of Bangor Declares Civil State of Emergency 3/13/2020 - City of Bangor COVID-19 and Public Health Update - 3/13/2020 3/13/2020 - COVID-19 Update from Bangor's Community Health Leadership Board (CHLB) 3/4/2020 - Coronavirus Update from Bangor's Public Health Director 2/28/2020 - Bangor Joins Maine in Preparing for Coronavirus 2/27/2020 - Business Façade Grant Funding Announced 2/7/2020 - Portion of Bangor Waterfront Trail Closed Beginning February 10 2/3/2020 - Ohio Street Bridge Closure Begins Monday, February 24th 1/9/2020 - City of Bangor Announces Latest Round of Arts & Cultural Grant Awards 1/6/2020 - City of Bangor Launches Broadband Survey through January 31st 1/3/2020 - Ohio Street Detour from January 8 to January 17 12/23/2019 - Extra Trash Bags Allowed Curbside Week of 12/30/19 11/26/2019 - Holiday Tree Arrives in West Market Square on December 4th 11/25/2019 - Community Connector Offers Free Fares on November 30th for Rider Appreciation Day 11/22/2019 - Community Connector Receives $1.2M in Funding for New Bus Transit Center 11/21/2019 - Polystyrene Ban in the City of Bangor Effective January 1st 11/13/2019 - Paul Nicklas Named New City Solicitor for City of Bangor 11/4/2019 - Public Works Crews to Collect Brush from Wind Storm Beginning November 12th 11/1/2019 - Crews Continuing to Work on Restoring Power in Bangor Following Powerful Wind Storm 10/21/2019 - Bangor Municipal Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence 10/18/2019 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 20-26 10/16/2019 - Fall Nor'easter Preparation Tips 10/11/2019 - City of Bangor to Host Broadband Summit on October 24 10/11/2019 - Pickering Square Garage Closure October 18 - October 21 9/30/2019 - Merchants Plaza & Pickering Square Garage Improvements: Update 9/30/19 9/30/2019 - Bangor Fire Department to Host Open House on Saturday, October 5th 8/26/2019 - Repairs to Entrance of Bangor City Hall 8/20/2019 - Valve Replacement - Intersection of Essex Street and Stillwater Avenue 8/14/2019 - Public Meeting for Safety Improvements at Broadway, Earle Avenue, & I-95 on Thursday, August 22 8/8/2019 - Bangor City Manager Cathy Conlow Receives Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year Award 8/7/2019 - Nomination Petitions for November 5th Municipal Election Now Available 8/7/2019 - Odlin Road Temporarily Closed from August 16 to August 19 7/19/2019 - Parks & Rec to Set Up Cooling Station on Bangor Waterfront Tomorrow, Saturday, July 20th 7/19/2019 - Bus Route Changes to the Community Connector Schedule Take Effect Monday, July 22nd 7/17/2019 - Maine200 Bicentennial Kick-Off Event in Broadway Park on July 30 7/16/2019 - Stone Sewer Replacement & Davis Brook Regulator Structure: Weekly Status Report (7/16) 7/9/2019 - I-395 On-Ramp Closed During the Evening on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6/25/2019 - City of Bangor to Increase Recycling Efforts with Commingled Curbside Collection Beginning September 2nd 6/24/2019 - Commission on Cultural Development Seeks Independent Researcher for Cultural Asset Survey 6/14/2019 - Upcoming Paving Projects - Updated 6/24/19 6/12/2019 - Public Health & Community Services Releases 2019 Annual Report 6/4/2019 - Bangor Municipal Golf Course Honored for Work with Veterans in the NEPGA Hope Program 5/8/2019 - City of Bangor Offers Use of Local Store Marketing App (LSMx) Licenses to Bangor-Based Small Businesses 4/24/2019 - Rindy Fogler and Chief Thomas Higgins Receive Awards for Their Work with the City of Bangor 4/22/2019 - Bangor Area Transit Study Continues with Two Public Forums on April 30th 4/4/2019 - City of Bangor's Housing Work Group to Present Final Report and Recommendations to City Council April 8 4/3/2019 - TIPS Training for On-Premise Liquor Licensees Scheduled for 2019 4/1/2019 - 2019 Spring Cleanup Begins with Curbside Collection of Leaves, Brush, and Metal Items 3/15/2019 - Business Façade Grant Funding Announced 3/15/2019 - Brown-tail Moth Information Session to Be Held on March 20 3/8/2019 - Work Starts on Stone Sewer Replacement and New Davis Brook Regulator Structure 3/6/2019 - Special Election for Voters in District 124 on Tuesday, March 12 2/28/2019 - City of Bangor Encourages Citizens to Pay Outstanding Parking Tickets During the Month of March 2/19/2019 - Bangor Area Transit's Community Connector Launches Survey to Gather Community Input 2/19/2019 - Bangor City Council Special Workshop on February 26 to Discuss Polystyrene and Domestic Chickens 2/11/2019 - Bangor Area Transit Study Begins with Public Forum on February 7 2/5/2019 - Bangor Area Transit Study Begins with Public Forum on February 7 1/4/2019 - Housing Work Group to Present Recommendations for Solutions to Bangor City Council on January 14th 12/27/2018 - Curbside Collection of Christmas Trees Begins January 2, 2019 12/12/2018 - UPDATE: TIPS Training for On-Premise Liquor Licensees Rescheduled for February 12/3/2018 - Public Notice: Informational Meeting re: Union/Main Street Intersection Improvements Project 12/3/2018 - Public Notice: Informational Meeting re: Union Street Sidewalk Project II 12/3/2018 - Public Notice: Department of Environmental Protection Categorical Exclusion 11/29/2018 - Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Bangor on December 1st 11/27/2018 - Housing Work Group to Present Recommendations for Solutions to Bangor City Council on December 5th 11/21/2018 - Winter Parking Regulations in Effect Now through March 31, 2019 11/21/2018 - Holiday Tree Arrives in West Market Square on November 29 11/20/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of November 16 - November 23, 2018 11/15/2018 - Bangor City Council Chooses Sarah Nichols as Council Chair 11/9/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of November 9 - November 16, 2018 10/30/2018 - Traffic/Paving Alerts for Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10/30/2018 - Housing Work Group Continues Public Meetings November 7 to Develop Recommendations 10/26/2018 - Blood Drive at City Hall on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10/22/2018 - Community & Economic Development Director Tanya Emery Receives FUSION:Bangor's Leadership & Vision Award 10/19/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of October 19 - October 26, 2018 10/18/2018 - Housing Work Group Continues Public Meetings October 24 Focusing on Innovative Solutions 10/17/2018 - Public Meeting to Discuss Improvements at Pickering Square Set for Monday, October 22 10/12/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of October 12 - October 19, 2018 10/10/2018 - Housing Work Group Continues Public Meetings October 17 Focusing on Neighborhood Issues 10/5/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of October 5 - October 12, 2018 10/3/2018 - Bangor Fire Chief Thomas Higgins Named 2018 Fire Chief of the Year 10/2/2018 - TIPS Training for On-Premise Liquor Licensees Offered in October 10/1/2018 - Curbside Leaf Collection Begins October 29th 9/26/2018 - Bangor's Community Connector Bus Awarded $2.89M Grant from Federal Transit Authority 9/24/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of September 21 - September 28, 2018 9/20/2018 - Housing Work Group Continues Public Meetings September 26 Focusing on Supportive Housing Programs and Resources 9/18/2018 - New Parking Enforcement System Begins October 1st in Downtown Bangor 9/17/2018 - Sign up for Maine Board of Pesticides Control's Obsolete Pesticide Collection by October 5 9/17/2018 - Business Façade Grant Funding Announced 9/14/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of September 14 - September 21, 2018 9/13/2018 - Housing Work Group Continues Public Meetings September 19 Focusing on Quality and Affordability 9/7/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of September 7 - September 14, 2018 8/31/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of August 31 - September 7, 2018 8/29/2018 - Housing Work Group Commences Public Meetings September 12 at Bangor City Hall 8/29/2018 - Housing Work Group Commences Public Meetings September 12 at Bangor City Hall 8/24/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of August 24 - August 31, 2018 8/23/2018 - City of Bangor Posts RFPs for Sale of Tax-Acquired Properties 8/17/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of August 17 - August 23, 2018 8/13/2018 - City of Bangor Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 8/10/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of August 10 - August 17, 2018 8/9/2018 - Nomination Petitions for November 2018 Election Now Available 8/9/2018 - State Street Storm Clean-Up in Progress 8/6/2018 - City Urges Residents to Stay Cool During Heat Wave 8/3/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of August 5 - August 11, 2018 8/1/2018 - Communication Outage 7/27/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of July 27 - August 3, 2018 7/20/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of July 20 - July 27, 2018 7/17/2018 - The City of Bangor to accept Credit Card Payments using the Maine PayPort Service 7/13/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of July 13 - July 20, 2018 7/6/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of July 8 - July 14, 2018 6/27/2018 - Public Meeting to Discuss Improvements at Pickering Square 6/27/2018 - Lead Safe RRP Class Scholarships Now Available for Bangor Property Owners (landlords) and Managers 6/26/2018 - City of Bangor Awarded SAMHSA CARA Local Drug Crisis Grant 6/22/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of June 22- June 29, 2018 6/15/2018 - Traffic Alerts: Week of June 15- June 22, 2018 6/12/2018 - Register For TIPS Alcohol Server Training 6/1/2018 - TRAFFIC ALERTS Week of June 3- June 9, 2018 5/30/2018 - Local Artists Create Public Installation for Downtown Bangor Community 5/30/2018 - The Penobscot Regional Communications Center to begin answering the City of Bangor’s 911 calls 5/29/2018 - TRAFFIC ALERTS Week of May 25- June 1, 2018 5/23/2018 - Notice from the Bangor Water District of a planned water service interruption 5/22/2018 - TRAFFIC ALERTS Week of May 18- May 25, 2018 5/11/2018 - TRAFFIC ALERTS Week of May 11- May 18, 2018 5/3/2018 - Traffic Information/Road Closure – Corporal Cole Memorial Service - Monday, May, 7 at the Cross Insurance Center. 5/2/2018 - Third Annual Big Dig Event in Downtown Bangor – Saturday May 12th 4/6/2018 - Traffic Alerts for the Week of April 6 - April 13 4/6/2018 - 2018 Spring Clean Up Information 3/29/2018 - Boil Water Order Lifted for Birch Hill Estates 3/13/2018 - The City of Bangor announces several closures and delays due to winter storm 3/7/2018 - No trash pickup tomorrow, Thursday, 3/8 3/7/2018 - Winter Storm Closures 2/7/2018 - City offices closing today at 2:00 PM, parking ban posted from 11:00 PM tonight – 6:00 AM tomorrow morning 1/26/2018 - Mayors of Bangor make wager on Super Bowl LII 1/22/2018 - WIC clinic open for the time being during federal government shutdown 1/9/2018 - Public Meeting Notice: Finson Road Pedestrian Improvements Project 1/9/2018 - Public Meeting Notice: Discontinuance of a Portion of Ridgewood Drive 1/4/2018 - Storm Information 1/4/2018 - City of Bangor Warming Centers Update 12/29/2017 - The City's Sidewalk Clearing Procedures 12/20/2017 - A portion of Hammond St closed for repairs 12/11/2017 - City of Bangor Winter Parking Regulations are in effect, continuing through March 31, 2018 12/7/2017 - Middle St closed today from Columbia to Main St 11/22/2017 - A portion of Summer Street to close on Tuesday, November 28 11/21/2017 - City Hall parking and access on Wednesday, November 22 11/20/2017 - Traffic Alerts for Monday, Nov. 20 11/9/2017 - The City will stop accepting applications for food replacement assistance on Monday, November 13 11/3/2017 - Bangor Public Works to pick up storm debris beginning Monday, November 6 11/3/2017 - Public Notice - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan Bangor International Airport 11/2/2017 - City assistance to help replenish food lost due to power outage 11/2/2017 - City of Bangor Storm Response Update for Thursday, November 2 11/1/2017 - Warming centers, charging stations and other emergency relief available for those without power 11/1/2017 - American Red Cross Shelter established at the Brewer Auditorium 10/31/2017 - City of Bangor Storm Response Update 10/31/2017 - City officials discourage trick or treating tonight due to safety concerns 10/31/2017 - Warming stations, electricity and hot showers available at various locations in the Greater Bangor area 10/30/2017 - City of Bangor Storm Response 10/24/2017 - The City of Bangor Recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 22-28 10/19/2017 - The City seeks public input on strengthening livability and public health at upcoming community workshop 10/11/2017 - Two new buses joining the Community Connector fleet 10/10/2017 - Portions of the Bangor Waterfront to be closed beginning Tues., Oct 10 10/4/2017 - Public Meeting Notice: French, State and Exchange St Utility Project 9/26/2017 - ARTober to Return to Downtown Bangor 9/20/2017 - Public Notice: Proposed Discontinuance of a Portion of Summer St 9/20/2017 - The Bangor Region Substance Abuse Task Force awarded a $125,000 grant for youth substance abuse prevention 9/6/2017 - City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development Announces Grant Deadline 8/24/2017 - Park Street to be limited to one-way travel beginning Monday, August 28 to facilitate repairs of the Park Street hill retaining wall 8/16/2017 - The Bangor Energy Expo Returns to the Cross Insurance Center 8/9/2017 - WalletHub Ranks Bangor as Top Maine Small City to Start a Business 8/8/2017 - Public Notices: Waterfront Proposals 7/26/2017 - THE ANNUAL BANGOR STATE FAIR RETURNS TO BASS PARK THIS WEEKEND 7/18/2017 - City of Bangor Releases Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Study; Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector Generates $10 Million Annually 7/14/2017 - Part of Maine Ave CLOSED on Saturday, July 15 6/26/2017 - Overdose Prevention Workshop and Community Discussion Planned for Thursday, June 29th in Washington County 6/9/2017 - The Bangor Wastewater Treatment Plant Celebrates Clean Water Week with Salmon Release and Tour 5/31/2017 - Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Bangor! 5/8/2017 - Changes to Setbacks May Assist Homeowners in Adding Porches 5/1/2017 - Notice of nighttime sewer inspections in neighborhoods off Mt. Hope Avenue 4/18/2017 - The City of Bangor recognizes National Community Development Week, reminds investors and contractors of programs available to help pay for home rehabilitation projects 4/6/2017 - Funds remaining in EnergySmart Bangor program to help Bangor homeowners make energy efficiency improvements to their homes 3/29/2017 - Bangor and Brewer welcome the Lombardi Trophy to the Cross Insurance Center this Saturday, April 1 3/21/2017 - Work on a major utility project in Downtown Bangor will have a significant impact on traffic patterns 3/17/2017 - City Council to discuss marijuana regulations on Monday, March 20 at 5:30 PM 3/17/2017 - World's largest independent travel publisher ranks Bangor among the 24 coolest towns in the US 3/15/2017 - City Assessor reminds residents that applications to various State of Maine tax exemption programs are due April 1 3/13/2017 - Business Façade Grant Funding Announced 2/15/2017 - The City of Bangor Reminds Residents of Winter Parking Rules, Provides Parking Lots for Overnight Parking in Advance of Winter Storm 2/7/2017 - Notice of Informational Meeting- Waterfront Walkway Improvements Project 1/30/2017 - American Adds Weekend Summer Service to Charlotte-Douglas International 1/20/2017 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING BROAD/ INDEPENDENT STREET SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 1/5/2017 - BGR Adds New Passenger Gate and Jet Bridge 12/30/2016 - No Power? Tips from the Bangor Fire Department for Staying Safe and Warm 12/16/2016 - City of Bangor Working to Address Home Daycare Ordinance to Facilitate Compliance with State Regulations 12/15/2016 - Thaw Frozen Pipes Safely 12/13/2016 - The Bangor City Council Postpones Implementation of Minimum Wage Ordinance 12/12/2016 - Do Holiday Laser Light Displays and Aircraft Mix? 12/5/2016 - City of Bangor Foreclosure Notices 12/2/2016 - City of Bangor Resolves Lawsuit with Metro Treatment of Maine 11/28/2016 - Holiday Tree to be Installed in West Market Square on Tuesday, November 29, Lighting Scheduled for Saturday, December 3 11/18/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for the week of November 18 - November 25, 2016 11/18/2016 - City of Bangor Staff and Officials Saddened by Passing of Former City Councilor Patricia Blanchette 11/17/2016 - All Community Connector Bus Rides Are Free on Tuesday, November 22 11/10/2016 - Public Meeting Set to Discuss Bangor’s Plan to Eliminate and/or Reduce Combined Sewer Overflows 11/4/2016 - The City of Bangor Announces Launch of Online Streaming of Public Meetings 11/4/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for the week of November 4 - November 11, 2016 10/28/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERT for Friday, Oct 28 - Cross Insurance Center Events 10/28/2016 - The Bangor City Clerk reminds Bangor voters of important Election information 10/28/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for the week of October 28- November 4, 2016 10/19/2016 - Fall Leaf Collection begins Monday, Oct. 31 10/14/2016 - The Bangor City Council Proclaims November as ‘Ride the Bus Month’, Announces Free Rides System-wide on Election Day 9/28/2016 - Bangor Health & Community Services to Host “Meet a Farmer Day” on Friday, September 30th 9/26/2016 - Community Police Academy Beginning October 4th - Register Today! 9/23/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for the week of September 23- September 30, 2016 9/2/2016 - The City of Bangor Announces Sunny Hollow Pond Rehabilitation Project 8/22/2016 - Volunteers needed to fill a number of citizen board/committee vacancies 8/22/2016 - The City of Bangor is Proud to Announce the Renaming of the Essex Street Overpass Bridge to the Brent Cross Bridge 8/19/2016 - Press Release- Author Christina Baker Kline, Bangor High School Graduate, to Receive Key to the City of Bangor 8/19/2016 - Traffic Alerts 8/19- 8/26 8/5/2016 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for the week of August 5- August 12, 2016 8/1/2016 - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – Bangor’s Night Out Against Crime 7/27/2016 - AN ANNUAL SUMMER TRADITION, THE BANGOR STATE FAIR RETURNS TO BASS PARK 7/22/2016 - The City of Bangor becomes the 100th Age-Friendly Community in the United States 7/20/2016 - Bangor International Airport Receives License to Refuel Trans-Atlantic Flights to Cuba 7/18/2016 - City of Bangor extends deadline for submissions for ARTober 7/13/2016 - City Announces EnergySmart Bangor: A Residential Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades 7/12/2016 - Busy Event Week in Bangor 6/6/2016 - Watershed Planning Meeting- Arctic Brook Watershed Management Plan 6/6/2016 - City of Bangor Begins Important Project to Renovate and Repair "Biotower" on Main Street 5/31/2016 - Cultural Commission Teams Up With Waterfront Concerts for Mural Project 5/27/2016 - Election Day is Tuesday, June 14 4/13/2016 - City of Bangor Launches Sump Pump Identification Program 4/12/2016 - City Manager Submits Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget to the City Council, Announces Public Budget Workshops 4/7/2016 - Kenduskeag Plaza Flood Warning Posted 3/30/2016 - Notice: Maine Avenue Sewer Reconstruction 3/23/2016 - Commission on Cultural Development to Host a Workshop for Artists/Writers on Grant Writing and the Application Process 3/10/2016 - Reminder: The Second Installment of Property Taxes is Due Tuesday, March 15th 3/8/2016 - City of Bangor Announces Business Façade Grant Funding 3/3/2016 - Cross Insurance Center Wraps Up a Record-Breaking MPA Tournament 2/29/2016 - Special City Council Meeting Tonight to Determine Post 2018 Waste Disposal 2/18/2016 - City of Bangor Set to Consider Lease with Wayfair 2/18/2016 - BIA's naming of Domestic Passenger Terminal in Honor of Former Airport Director Peter R. D'Errico 1/22/2016 - City of Bangor, Community Connector Welcomes Home Bus 1046 after a Midlife Overhaul at Maine Military Authority (MMA) in Limestone, ME. 1/20/2016 - 2nd Annual Paul Bunyan Snocross Returns to Bass Park 1/11/2016 - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Self-Employment Taxes and Tax Issues Workshop for Artists 12/30/2015 - Christmas Tree Collection Notice 11/19/2015 - Bangor Police are urging homeowners to secure their windows and doors 11/17/2015 - Professional Bull Riders Coming to the Cross Insurance Center with BlueDEF Tour 11/12/2015 - THIS WEEKEND THE 5th ANNUAL MAINE HARVEST FESTIVAL ‘CELEBRATES FARM FRESH’ AT CROSS INSURANCE CENTER 11/10/2015 - MAINE HARVEST FESTIVAL RECOGNIZED BY USA TODAY 11/5/2015 - Early Bird Gets the Holiday Deals in Downtown Bangor on Saturday, November 7 10/30/2015 - City of Bangor to Hold Municipal Election and State Referendum Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 10/19/2015 - Downtown Bangor Halloween Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 10/16/2015 - Citizens needed to fill volunteer positions on a number of city boards and committees 10/9/2015 - SPACE Gallery and City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development to Host an Information Session for The Kindling Fund, a Grant Opportunity for Visual Artists in Maine 9/30/2015 - Free Paint Disposal / Electronics Waste Collection Event Planned for Saturday, October 10th 9/29/2015 - City Council and School Committee Candidates Forum to be held Wednesday, October 7th 9/21/2015 - City Manager Announces Selection of Water Quality Management Director 9/15/2015 - City of Bangor Announces ARTober, a Citywide Celebration of Arts and Culture in Bangor 8/31/2015 - City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development to Host a Workshop for Artists/Writers on Grant Writing and the Application Process 8/19/2015 - City of Bangor Plans Community Town Halls for Residents 8/10/2015 - When Particles Collide to Perform this Week at the Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series in Downtown Bangor 8/5/2015 - City of Bangor Announces Business Façade Grant Funding - Applications due Aug. 28th 8/3/2015 - NOTICE: Nomination Petitions for City Council and School Committee avail. Wed., 8/5 7/22/2015 - Union Street Paving Work to begin Thurs. 7/23 7/16/2015 - New Online Vendor Registration System 7/14/2015 - No parking notice and paving update, 07/15 - 07/16 7/13/2015 - Bogus Water Bill Collection Attempts Reported 7/10/2015 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for week of July 11-July 17 7/8/2015 - The First Year of Single Stream Recycling is a Success for Bangor 7/8/2015 - Bangor Water District Work Plans for 7/12 - 7/14 7/7/2015 - TRAFFIC ALERTS for week of July 6-July 10 7/6/2015 - Planned Electric Service Interruption to Impact Downtown Bangor on Wed., 7/8 at 11 PM 6/26/2015 - Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series and Fresh Air Market Return to Downtown Bangor 6/4/2015 - Parking Options and Traffic Restrictions for Upcoming Weekend Events in Bangor 5/28/2015 - Central Street Paving Work 5/28/2015 - City of Bangor to Hold Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 9 at the Cross Insurance Center 5/22/2015 - Memorial Day Weekend Events in Bangor 5/20/2015 - Downtown Traffic Alert for a Portion of Union Street 5/1/2015 - Over 40 Municipal and Business Officials From 15 Towns Registered to Attend Solar Energy Workshop in Bangor on 5/2 4/14/2015 - Notice of Flow Isolation Inspection to Occur In Public Right-of-Ways/Sewer Easements 4/13/2015 - Free Workshop for Maine Municipalities to Learn How to Adopt and Implement Solar in their Community 4/10/2015 - Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Rescheduled 4/6/2015 - Habitat for Humanity Home to be Constructed on Lot Acquired through the City of Bangor's Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3/24/2015 - City of Bangor Expands Foreign-Trade Zone 2/19/2015 - City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development Invites Writers to Attend a Free Workshop, How to Publish One's Work 2/18/2015 - Fire Damages John Bapst High School 2/17/2015 - Adopt a Garden spaces available beginning Fri., February 20th 2/12/2015 - City of Bangor Announces Business Façade Grant Funding 1/29/2015 - Plowing or pushing snow into the roadway or sidewalk is prohibited - please help us keep pedestrians safe 1/28/2015 - Community Connector Tickets and Monthly Passes Now Available at Participating Locations Throughout the Greater Bangor Region 1/13/2015 - City of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development to Host a Workshop for Artists/Writers on Grant Writing and the Application Process 1/8/2015 - City of Bangor Announces Selection of City Assessor 12/18/2014 - Downtown Countdown in Bangor is Maine’s Largest, Free Public New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/11/2014 - Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Celebration Wants You to 'Be the Bunyan' 11/24/2014 - Buy Local for the Holidays in Downtown Bangor 11/12/2014 - Results from the Sucker Brook Stream Corridor and Watershed Survey are now available 11/7/2014 - Public Notice: Brownfield Cleanup Information and Public Meeting 11/6/2014 - Information about disposal of storm debris and brush 11/3/2014 - Emergency Shelter Information 10/31/2014 - Fire Department Press Release 10/27/2014 - Winter Lights Illuminate Downtown Bangor on Saturday, November 1 10/15/2014 - Free rides to and from the polls on the Community Connector for voters on Election Day 10/7/2014 - Downtown Bangor Fall Clean Up Day on October 18 10/6/2014 - Commission on Cultural Development to Host Information Session for Artist Grant Program, The Kindling Fund 10/3/2014 - Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli, to be the Keynote Speaker at a Regional Forum on Substance Abuse 9/26/2014 - Color Run Event in Bangor this Sunday 9/5/2014 - Fire Chief Announces Resignation 9/5/2014 - City Manager Announces Appointment of Two Department Directors 9/4/2014 - New Website and Mobile App Puts the City of Bangor at your Fingertips 8/22/2014 - West Side Village BBQ & Neighborhood Revitalization Discussion 8/21/2014 - Lowe's Heroes Program to Clean Up Portion of Kenduskeag Stream Trail 8/19/2014 - Bangor PD to hold Regional Business Academy beginning Sept. 11th 8/15/2014 - Hard Hat Happy Hour to Support West Market Square Businesses 8/15/2014 - Citizen Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on Boards & Committees 8/14/2014 - Hard Hat Happy Hour Series to Support West Market Square Businesses in Downtown Bangor 8/14/2014 - Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on a Number of Citizen Boards & Committees 7/28/2014 - Downtown Parking Garage Extends Operating Hours on Select Nights