The Weekly Question

Do you think the city should take over the empty Dakin’s building in downtown Bangor even though the owner says he has plans to work on it?

It’s time the city does something. It’s deteriorating and an eyesore and a hazard to the city.

Andy Manzo, Bangor

I think they should. I really like downtown Bangor and it would be nice to have something done with it.

Amy Isaacson, Bangor

Definitely. Something’s got to be done and that sounds like a positive thing.

Shawn Wheelden , Bangor

Yes. Why have something if it isn’t being used? Why let it run down Bangor?

Kay Payne, Bangor

I’d be in support of that. God knows how much longer the owner will sit on it.

Brian Andrews, Orono

Sure. I don’t see why not if nobody else is using it.

Christy Wheelden, Eddington

I don’t know if the city should take it over, but something should be done because it’s an eyesore. It’s a prime location, so it seems there would be plenty of opportunity to do something with it.

Melissa Biehn, Bangor

Yeah. That would be cool if they clean it up and make it look better.

Tiffany Anderson, Bangor