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What started as a passion for horror films, pop culture, and Halloween has grown into a thriving downtown Bangor business.![]()
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Kaddie Sharpe and Nick Iammatteo turned their love of all things spooky into Emporium Spooky Goods & More, creating a one-of-a-kind retail experience for horror fans across Maine.![]()
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From specialty merchandise and local artist partnerships to film screenings, book signings, and community events like Goth Prom, they’ve built a business that brings creativity and energy to downtown Bangor.![]()
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Their growth continues. After quickly outgrowing their original State Street storefront, Emporium recently expanded into a larger space at 51 Main Street, Suite A in downtown Bangor, creating room for more inventory, more local artists, and more community events.![]()
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MaineStream Finance, a subsidary of Penquis, is proud to support entrepreneurs who are growing businesses and creating experiences that strengthen Maine communities.![]()
Their story reflects what entrepreneurship can look like when passion meets opportunity.![]()
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Congratulations to MaineStream Finance on 25 years of expanding access to capital and long-term financial stability.![]()
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Visit Emporium Spooky Goods & More at 51 Main Street, Suite A, Bangor, shop online at emporiumspookygoods.com, or follow them on social media for upcoming events.![]()
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Sixty-one years ago, Head Start started as an 8-week summer program. Eight weeks. The idea was modest by design, a way to see if reaching kids early could make a difference.![]()
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It made a difference.![]()
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What grew from those first summers is now one of the longest-running early childhood programs in American history, serving families in cities, rural towns, tribal communities, and migrant farmworker camps alike. Forty million children and counting.![]()
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Today we mark 61 years — not just with pride, but with real gratitude for the teachers, family advocates, cooks, and parents who do this work every single day.![]()
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Today, Penquis celebrated an exciting milestone of construction at Milford Place in Bangor. The construction celebration marks meaningful progress toward creating a brand new 40-unit affordable housing development for older Mainers. Moments like today remind us of the power of partnership and shared commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant community. We are grateful to everyone who has been part of bringing this vision to life. Thank you.
Please join Penquis today at the Healthy Aging Expo. We will be at the Anah Shriners on 1404 Broadway until 2:00. Stop by to learn about all the programs we have to offer or call 1-800-215-4942 for more information.