substance use disorder

Where Do Overdose Prevention Centers Stand in Maine

Overdose Prevention Centers in Maine: Understanding the State Working Group’s Report

Michael Beck September 18, 2025

A state Working Group has detailed a potential path...

City Council Meeting Summaries for July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Summaries

Michael Beck August 4, 2025

Mike Beck's summaries of Bangor City Council meetings held...

City Council Meeting Summaries for July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025 Bangor City Council Meeting Summaries

Michael Beck August 4, 2025

Mike Beck's summaries of the Bangor City Council meetings...

Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee June 25 & July 9, 2025 Meeting Summaries

Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee Meetings Through July 9, 2025

Michael Beck July 14, 2025

Summary of the first two Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory...

May 19th

May 19, 2025 Bangor City Council Meetings

Michael Beck May 20, 2025

Mike Beck's Summary of Bangor City Council meetings held...

City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting Summary April 28, 2025

Bangor City Council April 28, 2025 Summary

Michael Beck May 2, 2025

Bangor City Councilor Mike Beck's summary of meetings from...

Bangor City Council Advances Proposal for Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee

Bangor City Council Advances Proposal for Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee

Michael Beck April 24, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Bangor City Council voted...

April 14-16

City Council Update: April 14-16, 2025

Michael Beck April 18, 2025

Mike Beck's summary of Bangor City Council events and...

April 7, 2025

Mike Beck’s Bangor City Council Summary April 7, 2025

Michael Beck April 16, 2025

Bangor City Councilor Mike Beck's summary of meetings for...

February 2025

Bangor City Council: Mike Beck’s February 2025 Summary

Michael Beck April 14, 2025

Mike Beck's February 2025 summary of his time on...

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.