Tag Archives: Bangorism

Oct
18

Paul Bunyan…A Bangorism

Posted by: - October 18th, 2018

The statue of Paul Bunyan has graced the entrance to Bangor, Maine since 1959. Situated on Main Street, he was given a place of prominence, in front of the Bangor Auditorium with a commanding view of the Penobscot River, all … Continue reading →

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Feb
29

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper

Posted by: - February 29th, 2016

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper On the corner of Hammond and High Streets, in front of the Hammond Street Congregational Church, is a historical marker dedicated to the man who published Bangor’s first newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Feb
22

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Posted by: - February 22nd, 2016

Mount Pleasant Cemetery One of Bangor’s largest cemeteries sits on Ohio Street, bordered by the Kenduskeag Stream. Unlike the nearly 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery on State Street, Mount Pleasant is just under 70 acres and younger—established in 1854 versus … Continue reading →

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Feb
15

Bangor’s First Murder

Posted by: - February 15th, 2016

Bangor’s First Murder In 1790, merchant Joseph Junin came to Bangor from Castine. He set up his business, primarily trading with Native Americans, along the shores of the Penobscot River near what is now the Penobscot Plaza (the former site … Continue reading →

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Jan
11

The Bangor Water Works

Posted by: - January 11th, 2016

  Perched on the banks of the Penobscot River, just outside of Bangor’s downtown, sits the remaining buildings of the Bangor Water Works, that was once called an “engineering marvel”. Located on the site of Major Robert Treat’s 1773 tavern … Continue reading →

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Jan
29

Paul Bunyan……A Bangorism

Posted by: - January 29th, 2015

The statue of lumberjack Paul Bunyan has been greeting visitors to Bangor, Maine since 1959. Continue reading →

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Nov
20

A Hunting Paradise in Charleston…..a Bangorism

Posted by: - November 20th, 2014

Bangorisms come in all shapes and sizes, some are physical and some are ideological, this one is the latter of the two. Unique to Bangor is the surprisingly cosmopolitan lifestyle that we are able to enjoy coupled with the ability … Continue reading →

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May
20

Blueberry Buckle… Recipe of the Month

Posted by: - May 20th, 2013

This decadent little square is every bit as delicious as it looks, which is why I have decided to share this Blueberry Buckle recipe. I wanted something different to bring to a Mother’s Day brunch; I also wanted to use … Continue reading →

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Apr
12

Signs of Spring

Posted by: - April 12th, 2013

Living in Bangor we learn to notice the subtle signs of spring. The first Robin feeding on the lawn.. the return of Canadian Geese… and the receding snowbanks giving way to bubbling streams. We search the mulched gardens for green … Continue reading →

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Feb
3

24 Somerset Street….once a diamond in the rough, now a pearl in the Queen’s crown.

Posted by: - February 3rd, 2013

Built in the “California Craftsman” style, this Bangor “pearl” sits on the corner of French and Somerset Street. You may not recognize it, because it has been completely transformed. Although the luster had diminished, the bones were still there. The term … Continue reading →

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