Michael Beck
@bangormike.com
I build websites, consult on tech issues, embarrass my kids with dad jokes, and I am a member of City Council working towards a Bangor where EVERYONE can thrive.
The views shared here are mine, and not those of the city of Bangor or Bangor City Council.
The views shared here are mine, and not those of the city of Bangor or Bangor City Council.
Major internet outage due to Cloudflare issues. They act as a vital middleman for web security & performance. If sites aren't loading, it's likely due to their current service disruption, impacting millions of websites globally. #CloudflareDown
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Major internet outage due to Cloudflare issues. They act as a vital middleman for web security & performance. If sites aren't loading, it's likely due to their current service disruption, impacting millions of websites globally. #CloudflareDown
When I knocked doors in Capehart, I think there was a bit of a surprise by folks to have a Council candidate at their door. All of Bangor should feel represented by its City Council, and if that's not the case... well... there's work to be done.
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Opinion: In Bangor, many residents face taxation without representation
"Nine people from basically three neighborhoods, determine the cost of living in Bangor."
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October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
When I knocked doors in Capehart, I think there was a bit of a surprise by folks to have a Council candidate at their door. All of Bangor should feel represented by its City Council, and if that's not the case... well... there's work to be done.
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Last regular meeting of the 2024-25 Bangor City Council year is on the books.
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October 27, 2025 Bangor City Council Meeting Summaries
Summary of Bangor City Council meetings on October 27, 2025. This was the last meeting of the Council Year as 3 new members will be elected next week.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Last regular meeting of the 2024-25 Bangor City Council year is on the books.
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Bangor City Council passed first reading of the General Assistance acceptance and allocation of $60,000 towards warming centers. It also voted down the resolve that detailed the process prescribed for entering 287g agreements.
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October 15, 2025 Bangor City Council Meeting Summaries
Bangor, Maine - Summary of the City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 15, 2025.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bangor City Council passed first reading of the General Assistance acceptance and allocation of $60,000 towards warming centers. It also voted down the resolve that detailed the process prescribed for entering 287g agreements.
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What's going on this weekend in Bangor? I've got the Fall Sidewalk Art Festival in Downtown on my list for Saturday, but what other great things are going on this weekend? What are you up to?
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What's going on this weekend in Bangor? I've got the Fall Sidewalk Art Festival in Downtown on my list for Saturday, but what other great things are going on this weekend? What are you up to?
The City of Bangor will be applying for a Cole Foundation Grant to launch a Community Paramedicine Program in Bangor. Our City is always looking for ways to improve and meet needs. This is the latest example, and some great news.
#HeyBangor
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#HeyBangor
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September 22, 2025 Bangor City Council Meeting Summaries
Summaries of City Council meetings in Bangor, Maine on September 22, 2025.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The City of Bangor will be applying for a Cole Foundation Grant to launch a Community Paramedicine Program in Bangor. Our City is always looking for ways to improve and meet needs. This is the latest example, and some great news.
#HeyBangor
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#HeyBangor
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What are the issues that face your community? It's a safe bet that housing probably makes the list. Every community needs more housing as populations grow and needs change. Maine certainly needs more housing. But how much?
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Maine Housing Production Goals as of September 2024
Maine needs to produce 84,300 units by the year 2030. Penobscot County is expected to contribute 5,700 of those units. Bangor needs 1200 units of housing now.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What are the issues that face your community? It's a safe bet that housing probably makes the list. Every community needs more housing as populations grow and needs change. Maine certainly needs more housing. But how much?
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Yesterday kicked off a new week and that means... new Bangor City Council meetings. I mean it also means a lot of things, possibly more exciting, but this is what I got right now for you, folks.
#Bangor #HeyBangor #MEpolitics
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#Bangor #HeyBangor #MEpolitics
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June 2, 2025 City Council Meetings
Bangor City Councilor Mike Beck's summaries of the meetings of June 2, 2025: Finance, Business & Economic Development, and Government Operations Committee meetings.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Yesterday kicked off a new week and that means... new Bangor City Council meetings. I mean it also means a lot of things, possibly more exciting, but this is what I got right now for you, folks.
#Bangor #HeyBangor #MEpolitics
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#Bangor #HeyBangor #MEpolitics
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"A city is no better than the responsibility its citizens are willing to assume for its guidance, its control and its government." - 1939 Annual Report of Bangor, Maine.
#heybangor #bangormaine #bangor
#heybangor #bangormaine #bangor
May 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"A city is no better than the responsibility its citizens are willing to assume for its guidance, its control and its government." - 1939 Annual Report of Bangor, Maine.
#heybangor #bangormaine #bangor
#heybangor #bangormaine #bangor
All eyes are on the federal government, but don't forget your local government is doing work too.
#Bangor #Maine #HeyBangor
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#Bangor #Maine #HeyBangor
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May 28, 2025 Bangor City Council Meetings
Mike Beck's summary of the Bangor City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting held on May 28, 2025.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
All eyes are on the federal government, but don't forget your local government is doing work too.
#Bangor #Maine #HeyBangor
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#Bangor #Maine #HeyBangor
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Last night Bangor City Council approved the advisory committee for our opioid settlement funds. I was proud to vote in favor.
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City of Bangor working to establish Opioid Settlements Funds Advisory Committee
The purpose of the committee would be to advise the City Council on the best use of the city’s opioid settlement funds to best support the community aligning with the City’s priorities as well as the ...
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April 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Last night Bangor City Council approved the advisory committee for our opioid settlement funds. I was proud to vote in favor.
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April 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I didn't realize I could do this. I'm now verified as @bangormike.com!
A phrase I hear used often when it comes to issue awareness is "reach people where they're at." What does that mean to you for local community issues?
April 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A phrase I hear used often when it comes to issue awareness is "reach people where they're at." What does that mean to you for local community issues?
One of my campaign promises was to do my best to always keep you informed. This month I've been updating my website to include summaries of all the meetings I've attended. November through March already posted and today, I finally caught up. Here's this week's update.
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City Council Update: April 14-16, 2025 - Bangor Mike
Mike Beck's summary of Bangor City Council events and his thoughts from April 14-16, 2025.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
One of my campaign promises was to do my best to always keep you informed. This month I've been updating my website to include summaries of all the meetings I've attended. November through March already posted and today, I finally caught up. Here's this week's update.
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At Monday's 7pm Council Meeting, the Bangor City Council will be considering a resolve titled "Reaffirming Bangor's Commitment to be a Welcoming, Open, and Supportive Community for All."
You can read the text of the resolve in the image.
You can read the text of the resolve in the image.
February 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
At Monday's 7pm Council Meeting, the Bangor City Council will be considering a resolve titled "Reaffirming Bangor's Commitment to be a Welcoming, Open, and Supportive Community for All."
You can read the text of the resolve in the image.
You can read the text of the resolve in the image.
The Advisory Committee on Race, Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights of Bangor, Maine has submitted their 2024 Annual Report. The report is available on the city's website. This audio is AI generated and created by Google Notebook LM's Studio Mode based on the report.
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Bangor, Maine Advisory Committee on Race, Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights 2024 Annual Report
YouTube video by Bangor Mike
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February 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The Advisory Committee on Race, Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights of Bangor, Maine has submitted their 2024 Annual Report. The report is available on the city's website. This audio is AI generated and created by Google Notebook LM's Studio Mode based on the report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xGB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xGB...
Monday Feb. 3rd, Bangor, Maine's Business & Economic Development Committee will review a draft of the Housing Study they ordered from HR&A and deciding to accept, reject, or otherwise edit the document.
Google Notebook LM generated this audio deep dive of the report.
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Google Notebook LM generated this audio deep dive of the report.
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Bangor Housing Study Deep Dive with Google Notebook LM
YouTube video by Bangor Mike
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February 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Monday Feb. 3rd, Bangor, Maine's Business & Economic Development Committee will review a draft of the Housing Study they ordered from HR&A and deciding to accept, reject, or otherwise edit the document.
Google Notebook LM generated this audio deep dive of the report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViQs...
Google Notebook LM generated this audio deep dive of the report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViQs...
LD 373 would make "Welcome Home" the official anthem of the State of Maine. I can get behind that. What do you think?
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Welcome Home (feat. Andy Happel & Scott Elliott)
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January 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
LD 373 would make "Welcome Home" the official anthem of the State of Maine. I can get behind that. What do you think?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFc5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFc5...
Maine LD 209, Part S, would limit housing assistance to 3 months per 12-month period. When housing aid ends too soon, people often become homeless, and the costs skyrocket—emergency shelters, police responses, and healthcare are far more expensive than keeping someone housed. (1/2)
January 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Maine LD 209, Part S, would limit housing assistance to 3 months per 12-month period. When housing aid ends too soon, people often become homeless, and the costs skyrocket—emergency shelters, police responses, and healthcare are far more expensive than keeping someone housed. (1/2)
The Maine State Legislature will decide whether the Seppala Siberian Sleddog will be Maine's official dog breed.
Only 13 states have named an official state dog. (Per Wikipedia) Maine last attempted to name a state dog in 2015: the Labrador Retriever.
What do you think of this choice?
Only 13 states have named an official state dog. (Per Wikipedia) Maine last attempted to name a state dog in 2015: the Labrador Retriever.
What do you think of this choice?
January 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Maine State Legislature will decide whether the Seppala Siberian Sleddog will be Maine's official dog breed.
Only 13 states have named an official state dog. (Per Wikipedia) Maine last attempted to name a state dog in 2015: the Labrador Retriever.
What do you think of this choice?
Only 13 states have named an official state dog. (Per Wikipedia) Maine last attempted to name a state dog in 2015: the Labrador Retriever.
What do you think of this choice?
Should these bills pass in the Maine State Legislature, Maine will be the 29th state to have an official amphibian and reptile. (Per Wikipedia)
I'm an American Toad fan myself, but a "Spring Peeper" does have a nice New England ring to it!
I'm an American Toad fan myself, but a "Spring Peeper" does have a nice New England ring to it!
January 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Should these bills pass in the Maine State Legislature, Maine will be the 29th state to have an official amphibian and reptile. (Per Wikipedia)
I'm an American Toad fan myself, but a "Spring Peeper" does have a nice New England ring to it!
I'm an American Toad fan myself, but a "Spring Peeper" does have a nice New England ring to it!
Welcome to Bluesky my wife, Jamie! @jbeck207.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Welcome to Bluesky my wife, Jamie! @jbeck207.bsky.social
Bing is forever trying to catch up to Google, and never has. They've always overlooked the little things. For example, if I search for "Bluesky" on Bing, it gives me a page full of news articles about Bluesky, but no link to the actual service.
Google's first result is the link to this site.
Google's first result is the link to this site.
December 9, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Bing is forever trying to catch up to Google, and never has. They've always overlooked the little things. For example, if I search for "Bluesky" on Bing, it gives me a page full of news articles about Bluesky, but no link to the actual service.
Google's first result is the link to this site.
Google's first result is the link to this site.
Went to Downtown Bangor for the new tree light show launch this evening. Downtown Bangor Partnership really outdid themselves this year. I love events like this that bring us together as a community. Happy Holidays, Bangor!
November 29, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Went to Downtown Bangor for the new tree light show launch this evening. Downtown Bangor Partnership really outdid themselves this year. I love events like this that bring us together as a community. Happy Holidays, Bangor!
Kristen Chenoweth and Richard Schiff should reunite on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social and redo the scene from The West Wing where Annabeth Schott helps Toby Ziegler get on the road to being more polished in press briefings… by performing a tailored version of the song “Popular” from Wicked.
November 27, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Kristen Chenoweth and Richard Schiff should reunite on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social and redo the scene from The West Wing where Annabeth Schott helps Toby Ziegler get on the road to being more polished in press briefings… by performing a tailored version of the song “Popular” from Wicked.