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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The homeless are not preying upon people, but boy they make folks uncomfortable.”

— Bangor Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Jason McAmbley recounting how police have regular discussions with people who question why they aren’t arresting homeless people.

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Bangor has one of the highest crime rates in the state . But the reason might have more to do with how crimes are being reported.

Bangor City Council candidates will take your questions at a forum Thursday . The event will be hosted by the local League of Women Voters chapter in City Hall, 73 Harlow St.

Brewer told Penob

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