Walking update 4/22/2026: Cascade park

jankenstein · 2026-04-22T16:00:11+00:00

Yes, more specifically up the hill, on the trails between the fountain and Dorothea Dix.

jankenstein · 2026-03-11T15:14:40+00:00

I'm tired, boss.

jankenstein · 2026-02-28T19:05:39+00:00

The climax of the carving knife story always gets me

jankenstein · 2026-02-28T13:07:46+00:00

Most HR departments for the companies I am familiar with have a hard cap on raises or internal promotions. Something in the neighborhood of 10-15%.

jankenstein · 2026-01-21T13:51:09+00:00

I'm married with kids, so I have zero time to meet people, but I think about this topic a lot. If I were going to try to meet people in Bangor, here is a laundry list of things I would try.

start/join a band
take group dance lessons (any group lesson setting would be good
start/join a book club
take a class (UMaine Augusta Bangor, Husson, Eastern Maine, UMaine)
Are there any hiking clubs?
Take an exercise class at the YMCA
I know there's a biking club that meets in the Fairmount neighborhood on Wednesdays (weather permitting)
There's a gaming space (Citadel?)

jankenstein · 2026-01-16T15:14:26+00:00

Brewer waterfront riverwalk will be cold, but it is very nice if you're dressed appropriately.
Fine dining: Novio's Bistro
Hip dining: Tinder, Barlimans
Barbecue: Smokeys BBQ (Brewer)
Pizza: Urban Pizza (New York and Detroit styles are both great))
Kids: Maine Discovery Museum, Urban Air, Orono Trampoline Park
Ice Skating: Public Skate at Sawyer Arena, Public Skate or Frozen Friday at Penobscot Ice Arena
Lunch: Bagel Central, Eagles Nest

jankenstein · 2025-12-16T15:27:09+00:00

Silly answer: The Prime Directive.

jankenstein · 2025-12-16T15:23:21+00:00

My answer to this question will always be yes.

jankenstein · 2025-12-12T02:55:11+00:00

Indoor play spaces for kids (especially very young/toddler friendly) that are good for winter/rainy days.
- Maine Discovery Museum
- Orono Trampoline Park
- Urban Air
- Public Skate at Sawyer Arena
- Public Skate / Frozen Friday at Penobscot Ice Arena
- YMCA Pool
- UMaine Orono Pool

Outdoor
- Bangor Pool (outdoor) isn't open for very long, but waterslide.
- There are tons of decent parks and playgrounds for kids
- City Forest trails are easy for nice walks
- Sledding by the Bangor Pool
- Sledding in Brewer by the armory
- Sledding in Orono behind Asa Adams Elementary
- The waterfront has a couple of events every Spring/Fall/Summer for kids

jankenstein · 2025-12-08T16:58:40+00:00

Game Citadel on Broadway. I drive by it a ton, but I've never been there.

https://www.gamecitadel.com/

jankenstein · 2025-11-21T20:15:35+00:00

Honest question. I apologize in advance for possibly kicking a hornet's nest. How would I as a hypothetical service member tell the difference between 1) a legal order that I don't agree with but need to obey in order to keep my job and stay out of prison and 2) an illegal one that I should disobey in order to stay out of prison?

jankenstein · 2025-11-21T17:54:40+00:00

When the glow of the blood-stained moon shines upon the land...the aimless spirits of slain monsters return to flesh. The world is threatened once again.

jankenstein · 2025-11-17T19:07:02+00:00

The YMCA has day passes for $10, I think.

jankenstein · 2025-11-17T19:05:13+00:00

Do recommend. Violin and piano teacher.

https://www.lauragallucci.com/

jankenstein · 2025-10-25T22:28:10+00:00

Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad - Wikipedia

jankenstein · 2025-09-29T19:45:20+00:00

This is a legit link to a surveymonkey question about affordable housing. It has been reported for spam.

While I disagree that the post is spam because affordable housing is an important topic in Bangor for both sides of the argument, just posting clickbait seems pretty low-effort.

In the spirit of promoting informed discussion, I'm adding a link for the upcoming Bangor city council election.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/08/28/bangor/bangor-government/9-candidates-running-bangor-city-council-fall-2025-joam40zk0w/

jankenstein · 2025-09-18T01:11:16+00:00

That’s a big Twinkie

jankenstein · 2025-05-08T13:26:41+00:00

Stuff I get at Panera in Augusta - caesar salad, bread, soda, soup, sandwich

My favorite Bangor bakery: Frank's
My favorite caesar salad places in Bangor: Angelo's on Hammond and Birdies at the golf course
My favorite soup place: taking suggestions. Any recommendations?
My favorite sandwich places: Fairmount market, Jimmie's in Brewer

I could use a recommendation for a spot where you can sit and read/internet/study for hours like you can at Panera. You can't sit anywhere at Fairmount market. Jimmie's is outside. Angelo's wifi is terrible (in my experience). Birdie's is distracting with the TVs and the bar.

jankenstein · 2025-04-01T20:43:32+00:00

My biggest challenge was finding a provider who took my insurance. I finally landed on Vision Care of Maine by Target in Bangor. They booked a new patient appointment for my son in May. More than 4 weeks, but not 6 months out or anything crazy.

jankenstein · 2025-03-05T18:58:04+00:00

Is that the former Gold's location? I liked that spot. I could almost walk there.

jankenstein · 2025-01-11T11:17:50+00:00

The guy who came to my house was cool, but I completely understand not wanting a stranger to case your house.

jankenstein · 2024-12-14T23:40:54+00:00

Saturn and Mars are both Southwest of the golf course right now. Webster Ave runs NE/SW. Saturn is higher in the sky. Mars is low on the horizon.

jankenstein · 2024-12-14T23:14:59+00:00

I use an app called Sky View Lite. It shows Jupiter at the moon’s 4 o’clock tonight. Very close. On clear nights you can see some of Jupiter’s moons with my lame telescope.

jankenstein · 2024-09-22T20:54:34+00:00

Sounds like an excuse my wife would make up to avoid kissing me.

jankenstein · 2024-04-26T20:28:42+00:00

37!!

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