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Bangor

Bangor, BANG gawr (pop. 31,473; met. area pop. 144,919), is the gateway to the hunting and fishing country of northern and eastern Maine. It lies in south-central Maine on the Penobscot River, near the Atlantic Ocean. Bangor is a regional center for services, trade, distribution, and precision manufacturing. Bangor's products include electronic components, lumber machinery, metal products, and paper products. The city has an international airport. Bangor is the home of Bangor Theological… More »

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Augusta

Augusta, aw GUHS tuh (pop. 18,560), is the capital of Maine. It lies on both sides of the... More >>

Bangor

Bangor, BANG gawr (pop. 31,473; met. area pop. 144,919), is the gateway to the hunting and... More >>

Lewiston

Lewiston (pop. 35,690) is the second largest city in Maine. Only Portland has more people.... More >>


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