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Bangor, Maine

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The Resume

    (February 12, 1834- )
    Born in United States
    2010 Population: 35,473
    Metro: 153,923
    Located in Penobscot County

Why Bangor, Maine might be annoying:

    The Great Fire of 1911 destroyed a huge portion of the city.
    A gay man was thrown off a bridge and murdered here by homophobic teenagers (1984).
    Because Stephen King writes about it so much, it has a reputation for being creepy and haunted.
    Their local news received national attention when two of its anchors quit during a live newscast (2012).
    The Penobscot Bay has caused several deadly floods.

Why Bangor, Maine might not be annoying:

    It is a leader in the lumber industry.
    Stephen King lives here.
    It is the setting for many of King's novels and stories.
    Their downtown is filled with beautiful 19th century buildings.
    It was the first city to outlaw smoking in cars with children.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying