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THE MAINE HIGHLANDS region is full of history and culture . From the days of log drives and gristmills to Henry David Thoreau and the Wabanaki , there is so much to learn and experience here in the heart of Maine .
Bangor , known as the Queen City , has been a hub of theater , music , and entertainment since the 1800s . Here you will find one of the oldest continuously performing community bands in
the country ; Bangor Band has been delighting audiences since 1859 ! The historic Bangor Opera House is home to the Penobscot Theatre Company , America ’ s northeastern-most professional theater company . Music lovers won ’ t want to miss a performance by one of the oldest continually operating community orchestras in the country , The Bangor Symphony Orchestra .
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