Houlton council candidate wants to balance town services with affordability

Letter: Reject Penobscot County jail question

"We can renovate the one we have for much, much less. We can use diversion and not arrest so many."

You asked, Maine’s candidates answered

"Rather than having the editorial board drive the discussion, we want to put the focus on the topics and concerns that matter most to you."

Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing

Instead of funding most social programs, Michael Furrow said he wants the city to focus on bringing in more jobs.

Warming center leaders fear people will freeze to death after 2 shelters are denied funding

Although two shelters were denied funding, Bangor overall is getting far more money than in years past — and more than any other city.

This family bought a Bangor home after 15 years of renting in the city

The couple’s decision points to how rental prices in Bangor have risen significantly in recent years to the point where buying property can be more advantageous.