Bangor Votes To Boost New Building Heights To Create More Space
By letting builders add extra floors, city officials hope the extra living space will translate into more affordable housing.
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By letting builders add extra floors, city officials hope the extra living space will translate into more affordable housing.
"Despite what preconceptions people might have about public restrooms, these facilities serve the entire community, not just people who are unhoused."
Downtown business owners believe that police presence would deter some unwanted behavior.
The debate over certification to provide syringes follows years of rising opioid use and overdoses both locally and statewide.
Needlepoint Sanctuary has given out syringes in Bangor for years but was recently certified by the Maine CDC and is looking to expand its reach.