Neo-Horror Architecture - Bangor Maine (part 2)

Leadbetters Fountain of Youth

De-Classifying Pickering Square & Vehicle Solicitation

In an effort to address recent concerns in Pickering Square, the Business & Economic Development Committee will discuss whether Pickering Square should be de-classified as a public park (Tuesday, 5/21 @5:15pm Council Chambers). An ordinance amendment to curb vehicle solicitation in the area (and other parts of the city) is also on the agenda for the Government Operations Committee (Monday 5/20 @5:15pm, Council Chambers). If approved, vehicle solicitation (stopping a driver for a donation, signature, or to sell merchandise) will be punishable by a fine of $25, but no more than $150 for each offense. 

The Muppets of Maine: Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Coming to Bangor!

Captain No Eye, Scully and One Eye (frogtownpuppets.com)

They're not really called The Muppets of Maine, but we like to call them that because this Bar Harbor-based puppeteer troupe is that good! Made up of siblings Erik, Brian, and Robin Torbeck, the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers make their own puppets, write their own scripts, and put on shows that are fun for the whole family. On Saturday, May 25th at 10am they will be performing their newest show, "Everybody Loves Pirates," at the Penobscot Theatre in Bangor. Tickets ($12 for adults, $6 for children) can be purchased at the following link. 

Pigeon Party Poopers

Free Cell Phones at Leadbetters...

With your MaineCare or EBT card.

In case you weren't invited to "Dinner with the Smileys"...

...this guy is still taking reservations. 

Neo-Horror Architecture - Bangor Maine (part 1)

The Shower Room

Blockbuster Video Closing in Bangor - Everything Must Go

Bangor's Blockbuster Video located on Hogan Road in the Maine Square is closing its doors in seven weeks. Sales began Monday on Movies ($9.99), TV Series Box Sets ($19.99), games (20% off) and furniture, but prices will continue to drop until the store closes. It appears that Colorado-based Blockbuster Video is saying goodbye to the State of Maine. 

Pompeii Pizza Food Truck opening at the Bangor Waterfront

It wasn't long after Emily Burnham tweeted her article about Bangor's newest food truck, that Pompeii Pizza's facebook page exploded with likes.  Specializing in mobile wood-fired oven pizza, Pompeii Pizza will open its trailer doors Monday, May 13th at the Bangor Waterfront (near Sea Dog on Front Street). The menu will feature an array of 10-inch thin-crust gourmet pies at $8 a piece (cash only for now). Hours are Monday through Friday, 11am to 4pm. Planning to try it? If so, let us know what you thought about it by posting a comment below!

Friars' Bakehouse to Debut Homebrew at Bangor Beer Festival

According to their facebook page, the Franciscan Brothers of Friars' Bakehouse on Central Street are planning to debut their "good honest homebrew" at the Bangor Beer Festival June 22nd. Currently ranked #1 out of 113 Bangor restaurants on tripadvisor, Friars' Bakehouse is already a destination for delicious soups, desserts, lunches, and breads. Add some Whoopie Pie Porter to that list and there's probably no stopping them. Plus, rumor has it they'll be selling their beer in very cool imported growlers. For more info, speak to Brewmaster Brother Donald at the Bakehouse.