Bangor, ME
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About Bangor
- • Actress Anna Kendrick, known for "Pitch Perfect," was born in Bangor.
- • The lumber industry-focused Bangor Daily News newspaper was founded in 1834.
- • Bangor's location on the Penobscot River fueled its 19th-century lumber boom.
- • Stephen King based his fictional town of Derry on Bangor, where he lives.
- • The Great Fire of 1911 destroyed much of Bangor's commercial district.
- • Named for a Welsh hymn tune, Bangor was incorporated in 1791.
- • With around 31,753 residents, it's Maine's third-largest city.
- • At 118 feet, Bangor has minimal elevation changes within city limits.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Bangor.
- • A palpable sense of history blends with a quiet, resilient spirit.
- • The closest pro team is the Boston Red Sox, beloved throughout Maine.
- • John Bapst Memorial High School has several state basketball championships.