Bangor (/ˈbæŋɡɔːr/ BANG-gor) is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, and the county seat of Penobscot County. The city proper has a population of 33,039, while the Bangor metropolitan area has a population of 153,746.
Modern Bangor was established in the mid-19th century with the lumber and shipbuilding industries. Lying on the Penobscot River, logs could be floated downstream from the Maine North Woods and processed at the city's water-powered sawmills, then shipped from Bangor's port to the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles downstream, and from there to any port in the world. Evidence of this is still visible in the lumber barons' elaborate Greek Revival and Victorian mansions and the 31 foot high statue of Paul Bunyan. Today, Bangor's economy is based on services and retail, healthcare, and education.
Bangor has a port of entry at Bangor International Airport, also home to the Bangor Air National Guard Base. Historically Bangor was an important stopover on the great circle route air route between the U.S. East Coast and Europe.
Bangor has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters, and warm summers.
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Husson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $14,105 average out-state tuition; $14,105 average in-state tuition |
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Eastern Maine Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,520 average out-state tuition; $2,760 average in-state tuition |
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New England School of Communications
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $11,814 average out-state tuition; $11,814 average in-state tuition |
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Beal College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |
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Bangor Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Husson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,530 average out-state tuition; $16,530 average in-state tuition |