Bangor Savings Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for the teller to open her window, a regular noticed something odd on the counter—a small, dusty jar labeled ‘Free Change.’ Inside were pennies, nickels, and dimes, but no one seemed to be claiming them. Soon enough, people started dropping in just to check out the mysterious jar. One day, a delivery driver asked if he could take some coins for his own change. The bank manager smiled and said, 'Help yourself!' Turned out, it was all part of their secret marketing strategy—by the end of the week, everyone in Bangor knew about the free change, and business at the bank skyrocketed.

2. One day, while customers were settling in for their usual routine, an unexpected announcement came over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our vault has developed a sudden fondness for classical music.’ Ever since then, whenever anyone makes a deposit or withdrawal, you can hear faint strains of Mozart or Beethoven floating through the lobby. Some say it’s just old wiring, others claim it’s the bank’s way of appreciating its patrons. Either way, no one minds—they’ve even started bringing their own headphones.

3. One afternoon, as a delivery driver approached the Bangor Savings Bank, he muttered under his breath, ‘I hope they don’t run out of pens today.’ Little did he know, something much more unusual was about to happen inside. Inside, an old lady was counting her coins with meticulous care. She looked up and asked the confused teller, 'Excuse me, do you have any spare change for a cup of tea?' The delivery guy overheard and blurted out, 'Ma’am, I’ve got plenty—just ask them!' Everyone burst into laughter, including the usually stoic bank employees.

4. One evening, as a neighbor walked into the Bangor Savings Bank to deposit some checks, she overheard two employees whispering about ‘the account that never sleeps.’ Curious, she asked what they meant—and one replied, ‘It’s our late-night savings account that always has exactly $19.87.’ The next night, a delivery driver noticed an envelope taped under the door of the bank. Inside was a note: 'Dear Night Shift, enjoy your unexpected bonus—$19.87!' From then on, whenever someone mentioned the mysterious account, everyone just smiled and said, 'Oh, it must be the bank’s little joke.'