Bangor Essential Info
Overview
Bangor is a relatively small city in the Highlands region of Maine. It only has a little over 30,000, but has cultural facilities, including the University of Maine, that rival a much larger city.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
59 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- The master of horror, Stephen King, lives in Bangor with his wife Tabitha.
- Stephen King wrote his first novel “Carrie” while working as a school teacher in Bangor.
- A new type of steam engine built in Bangor, named the "Endeavor", won a Gold Medal at the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition of the American Institute in 1856.
- One of the country's oldest fairs, the Bangor State Fair has occurred annually for more than 150 years.
- The Bangor Daily News was founded in the late 19th century, and is one of the few remaining family-owned newspapers left in the United States.
Popular Foods
- Tofu Burger
- Lamb Burger