Bangor police bringing downtown walking beat back

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Bangor police bringing downtown walking beat back

Downtown Bangor will soon have a police officer patrolling the streets on foot — after more than two years without one. Bringing the walking beat back is a result of the Bangor City Council asking Police Chief Mark Hathaway in a March meeting what can be done about people downtown using substances, experiencing mental health issues and loitering. City officials said business owners have brought up issues including people in crisis downtown, pett…