Krispy Kreme Could Be Coming To Bangor

Having once lived in Massachusetts I can tell you that I am excited that Krispy Kreme is going to be in Bangor.  I was once on my way to visit a friend who asked me to pick up a dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme and when I did they had just made them fresh.  Holy cow! They melted in your mouth.  I had never before or since had such a fabulous donut from a chain. Now if you are a dyed in the wool Mainer you can probably relate to the Portland Press Herald:

There are lots of things in life that some people just don’t “get.”

The humor of Carrot Top, for example. The fact that you should signal before making a turn. Donald Trump’s hair.

Add to that the allure of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Especially in the land of Dunkin’ Donuts, a New England-based chain that serves average-guy coffee and features the beloved Red Sox in its commercials, it’s hard for people to understand why Krispy Kreme doughnuts promote such a cult-like fervor. Not everyone likes the 190-calorie treats, but those who do don’t mind sharing stories of hunting for the “hot sign” along the highway – the sign at every store that, when it’s lit, signals that hot doughnuts are just coming out of the oven.

That will soon change, thanks to Cort Mendez, a New Hampshire businessman who is opening three of the stores in Maine and four in New Hampshire under the franchise name NH Glazed LLC. The company announced last week that one of the stores will be in Auburn; construction is expected to be completed this fall. Other towns in the running for a store include Portland, South Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Windham, Brunswick, Biddeford and Kittery.

Be still my foolish donut lovin’ heart.