BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 4, 2021
A prominent downtown building that was slated for demolition has been spared from the wrecking ball after Maine Sport Outfitters announced Monday that it is purchasing the building and opening a new retail location there. The 279 Main St. building has been the center of debate over the last several months, after the property owner filed an application with the city to tear down a majority of the building and construct a parking lot.