Parts Of Bangor Mall Without Electricity, Other Parts Condemned, As Owners Face Fines In Maine

While it was "the" destination decades ago, the decline of the the Bangor Mall in Eastern Maine has been difficult to watch.

The once-filled parking lots now empty and in a state of disrepair mirror both the outside and inside of this sprawling building that sits prominently adjacent to Stillwater Avenue, Hogan Road and the interstate.

The iconic "Bangor Mall" sign came down this past fall.

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For the better part of a decade, the malls owners Namdar Realty Group, has been battling officials from the City of Bangor on the issue of improvements and upkeep to the property.

Recently, that's all come to a head, with the City implementing drastic measures, including cutting utilities and condemning sections of the structure, in the name of what they say are imminent concerns to the safety of the building and the health of those who enter into it.

“Over the course of several weeks, the City has been in frequent communication with the Bangor Mall regarding certain health and safety issues at the building. In the absence of progress, the City was left with no choice but to direct that electrical service be shut off in certain portions of the Bangor Mall due to significant concerns related to health and safety.  Although we recognize that this step will create challenges for the businesses in the Mall, and for the Mall's owners, the safety of the employees and visitors to the Mall is our highest priority. We will continue to work closely with the Bangor Mall and the business tenants located in the Mall to assist in any way we can.”

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David Warren, Communications Manager with the City of Bangor says the City is trying to work with businesses within the mall that might be affected by their recent decisions.

"Beyond that, the impacted area of the Mall where electricity has been shut off is from around the center of the Mall extending down the wing toward the former Sears location. My understanding is that there were two businesses impacted by the shutoff: one was relocated elsewhere in the Mall and the City was working with the other business to find another location."

There were notices posted in portions of the building, put up at the end of last month, that warn folks of the closure of certain areas that state that those areas are "unfit for human habitation" and that people should not enter into those spaces. And now the owners of the mall are facing fines, if things do not improve, according to Spectrum News.

"The owner of the Bangor Mall is being ordered to pay more than $1 million in penalties if they don’t reach a settlement with the city in 45 days.

The owners have also been ordered to reimburse nearly $40,000 59 to the city within 30 days for sewage remediation costs.

The court order on sanctions and remediation dated February 3, 2026, lists more than a dozen penalties for violations, adding up to $1,154,215."

According to court documents, The Namdar Realty Group has until the middle of June to make the necessary changes and improvements to the property.