"Located in the heart of Maine, this New England city combines a small-town lifestyle with rich arts offerings and a multitude of al fresco activities. The traditional, old-fashioned downtown hosts several large festivals each year, including the American Folk Festival, which draws tens of thousands of visitors to the city's waterfront along the Penobscot River." noted Money Magazine.
The profile also noted that the region “has four distinct seasons, and outdoor 
enthusiasts can enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter and switch to golfing, fishing and hiking when the weather turns. Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park are about 90 minutes away, but there are 30 parks in Bangor. The City Forest comprises 650 acres with 5 miles of biking and cross-country trails."
The Greater Bangor also has many amenities that retirees are drawn to. These include two major hospitals, a public bus system, a number of assisted living and senior housing facilities and several Colleges & Universities.
The magazine looked at about 2,000 communities before coming up with its list of the top 25 places to retire. Selection factors included tax rates, recreational opportunities, medical care, arts and culture, housing costs, income and age ranges, job growth, fastest and slowest commutes, weather, air cleanliness and statistics regarding rich singles. The magazine’s listings for retirement living can be found on its Web site at http://money.cnn.com.
Contact me if you're considering retiring in the Greater Bangor area or if you would like more information about the region.