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ARPA in Bangor: How to earn $335,707.95 by doing nothing

Michael Beck December 19, 2022

Bangor, Maine has earned $335,707.95 in interest on its...

all the time we have for today

Sorry, That’s All the Time We Have for Today: Bangor ARPA Edition

Michael Beck December 15, 2022

Last night the Bangor City Council sat down for...

ARPA Take Action

ARPA and Bangor City Council: Don’t let the next 19 months be like the last

Michael Beck December 12, 2022

Note to readers: This is a continuation of a...

Patience is all we've had in Bangor, Maine about ARPA

ARPA in Bangor: After nearly 2 years, patience is all we’ve had.

Michael Beck December 12, 2022

Note: This is an e-mail response I wrote on...

Dear Bangor City Government

“Show Me The Money”: ARPA Edition

Michael Beck December 1, 2022

Bangor, Maine has done nothing with their ARPA funds...

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Questions about Q3 2022 SLFRF (ARPA) Reporting from Bangor, Maine

Michael Beck November 30, 2022

Bangor, Maine filed their Q3 2022 SLFRF (ARPA) Project...

To get your arpa reports in on time

Bangor, Maine is out of compliance for SLFRF (ARPA) Reporting

Michael Beck November 29, 2022

Dear Bangor City Council, As I stated last night...

Where is

Built For Zero Maine – Should we be worried?

Michael Beck November 21, 2022

If Bangor, Maine is hitching their wagon to Built...

Winter Is Coming: The Battle Cry That Rallies No Soldiers

Michael Beck October 13, 2022

It seems every time the Bangor housing crisis is...

Michael Beck

I'm Mike Beck. By trade, I help local organizations with their websites, and as a resident, I'm honored to serve on the Bangor City Council. It's important that the purpose of this site is crystal clear: the person writing here is Mike Beck the citizen, no more, no less. This blog is my personal take on issues I care about, from housing to community health. It is not an official channel for the City of Bangor, and the views are entirely my own. For official City Council positions and meeting information, please visit the City of Bangor's official website. My hope is that sharing my personal perspective contributes to a more informed and engaged community. Thanks for reading.