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New in Bangor
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Penobscot Pour House
NightlifeYour midweek reset: Penobscot Pour House is the kind of neighborhood bar that keeps Bangor running on good vibes, with cold beer, unfussy cocktails, and pub grub that’s exactly what you were craving.
Portland Pie Company
RestaurantsYour weeknight pie plan: Bangor’s Portland Pie Company keeps things interesting with dough flavors like basil, beer and garlic, plus gluten-free and cauliflower crusts.
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Most read in Bangor
The five stories Bangor readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Bangor's assistant city manager is resigning
Courtney O'Donnell, the assistant city manager in Bangor, has resigned from her position after five years.
Full story at bangordailynews.com ↗
First-class passenger bites attendant, forces United airlines emergency landing
A United Airlines flight from Milan to Newark, 2026, was forced to divert after a first-class passenger became violent when flight attendants refused to serve her more alcohol.
Full story at rollingout.com ↗
Becky's Diner In Portland Pours Coffee Before The Menu Hits The Table, Stacks Pancakes High, Keeps The Pie Coming
16 classic Maine diners are included in a list that includes the iconic Becky's Diner in Portland, the A1 Diner on Gardiner in Gardiner, and the classic diner experience.
Full story at koolam.com ↗
Meet the man behind Bangor’s most controversial housing development
Mike Myatt, the executive director of Bangor's housing authority, has faced intense opposition in recent months after his proposal for a tax reimbursement on a housing development for homeless people faced criticism.
Full story at bangordailynews.com ↗
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