We're talking about sports, not academics.

Lady In The Moon in Portland has a few oddities like weird taxidermy stuff

What century did you grow up in?

I've never heard that expectation expressed in my entire life

>High School should be about winning

And here I thought High School should be about learning...

What does genitalia have to do with pressing play?? Have you had trouble with male DJs using their penis to press play in the past?

Yess I was going to post this. Elmers barn deff has taxidermy and old medical stuff. Lots of fun in there

I've been up for a few concerts lately, it's still a great little city. It's been invaded by tweakers though, it's really too bad.

FYI Buen moved to a new location on West River Road. Haven't been yet but heard good things.

The last time I was in Bangor was in 2016. My wife and I drove from Portland to a Waterfront concert. It was "meh" enough that we've had little interest in returning. I recall the "security" process/policy being pretty draconian for an outdoor venue. To be honest, I'm a little surprised they are still finding people to fill it up. I would much rather go to Boston or Gilford, NH for a concert.

Off the radar (so to speak) when it comes to potential foreign nuclear targets. The whole state actually, however the state has been subjected to an inordinate volume of refugee placements that are problematic for border states when you factor the national security issue of mass amounts of unvetted foreign born residents.

Your comment made me chuckle. I’ll often refer to us as being “old and boring.” Although there are also benefits to it.

Bangor is a long term investment. As climate change and housing price increases continue, Bangor will become very desirable. COVID caused a short term depression that we have mostly figured out how to weather both now and for the next time so I anticipate Bangor will be back to its previous luster in a year or two and 10-15 years down the road it will be well worth the effort.

I agree and thats why there are rec leagues. High School should be about winning. I also very much agree that losing is a motivator. When I first started wrestling, I won every match (1st grade). The first time I got 3rd and didnt get to stand on top of the platform I was a sobbing mess. Made me never want to have that feeling again and made me practice harder. I wouldnt be surprised if they got rid of the raised platforms, poor kids today get a ribbon just for showing up.

What general area are you in?

Look for a functional family therapist maybe?

Foundations Counseling in York. We do 3 remote sessions and then 1 in person.

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Nothing keeps out tourism and gentrification if a place is remotely desirable to be anymore.

I agree with what you wrote. It’s nice to read a comment that’s supportive of the area. We’ve been exiled in Vermont for several years, and have finally found a place to live in OOB. I was about ready to call it quits due to stupid scammers on Craigslist. Between Covid and inflation it took a little longer than expected. (We made a major mistake in leaving Saco, where we were for four years.) I’m looking forward to moving in April, before the hoards of tourists take over.

Two glaring inadequacies are housing and we'll paying jobs. Those restaurants and venues don't pay enough to live in Bangor with the current rental market. Let alone buy anything. And aside from Bangor savings, northern light, UMO, and the insurance companies there aren't many good jobs to be had. What Bangor could really use is another large employer's headquarters and to have that near vacant mall and other empty properties turned into affordable housing. But instead we have a culture that opposes big business moving in and some chode from New York building luxury apartments nobody can afford.

that's called Al Bundy syndrome.

My barn, Oakland Maine

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We took the kids here on one of our trips and while it’s small it’s a fun, eclectic, and interesting place to visit!

😂😂😂 Nah, but I got drunk at either Angie’s or the Sail Loft and got kicked out for playing too much Patsy Cline on the jukebox.