Rhode Island bargain chain opening store in Bangor

BANGOR – An Ocean State Job Lot store will soon occupy the vacant portion of the former Ames building at the Airport Mall on Union Street.

The North Kingstown, R.I.,-based chain is similar to Marden’s in that it sells clothing, home decor, equipment, furniture and other goods that have been overstocked or liquidated. It advertises “quality brand-name merchandise at closeout prices.”

An Ocean State Job Lot spokeswoman declined to comment on the arrival but did confirm that the banner on the vacant building at 1129 Union St. was correct in stating that the store is coming soon. There is one Ocean State Job Lot in Belfast and 84 other stores throughout New England and New York.

According to the Ocean State Job Lot Web site, the company is currently hiring a store manager and an assistant store manager for its Bangor location. The site also said the store is expected to open in July.