Year: 2023

Front of the Bangor Area Recovery Network building

Bangor City Council Approves $415,600 in ARPA Funds for Bangor Area Recovery Network

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

July 10, 2023 – Bangor City Council officially approved...

Maine housing activist’s speech demands new legislation

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

The Maine People’s Alliance organized a rally called “Fund...

Keith Washington and his art at the Peace and Justice Center

Bangor Artist Wants to Build Thriving and Inclusive Art Hub

Michael Beck June 30, 2023

Keith Washington, a highly talented and passionate artist in...

Man working on a computer with overdue and past due bills behind him

Hard Work Pays, But Not for Employees – A Startling Truth

Michael Beck May 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, the idea that working harder...

Robot testifying before Congress

You Should Act Now: Public Comment Open for AI Regulation

Michael Beck May 25, 2023

Make your voice count! Learn about the public comment...

Woman shocked to see a glowing blue robot fly out of her computer

Jazz Up Your Life with ChatGPT: The AI-Powered Fun Factory!

Michael Beck May 25, 2023

Note from Mike: Today I asked AI “Write an...

Picture of a coyote with a hockey stick on the ice

Arizona Coyotes Want a New Home. Is Bangor an Option?

Michael Beck May 17, 2023

Why are the Arizona Coyotes moving to another state?...

Traditional home, painted with water colors.

Challenges of Housing and the Need for Legislative Action

Michael Beck May 16, 2023

Hello, everyone! It’s time for an update on some...

Image of a person stopping a domino from falling, symbolizing the breaking of a cycle. The words Saving Lives in Bangor with Safe Injection Sites appear over the image.

Why Bangor Needs Safe Consumption Sites Now: The Truth, The Myths, And The Stigma

Michael Beck May 3, 2023

Find out why Bangor needs safe consumption sites now...

Thumbnail depicting Michael Beck speaking before the Bangor City Council, with the title "Comprehensive Strategic Plan Needed"

We Urgently Need a Strategic Plan for Bangor’s Crises Now

Michael Beck April 19, 2023

Michael Beck urged Bangor City Council to facilitate creating...

Michael Beck

I’m honored to be serving on the Bangor City Council, working to address the issues that matter most to our community—housing, mental health, and support for those impacted by substance use. With a background in website creation, I use my skills to help local organizations share their mission and reach the people who need them most. When I'm not working on websites, I'm at City Council meetings, where I advocate for fairness, accountability, and resources that strengthen every neighborhood in Bangor. This site offers my unfiltered take on what’s happening at City Hall and in our community. I encourage you to join me in working toward a stronger, more equitable Bangor. Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and do not represent the official views of the City of Bangor or the City Council.