Bangor Closes Most of Bangor Mall
The city shut down most of the mall over health and safety violations, while three anchor stores remain open.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The City of Bangor closed most of the Bangor Mall on Monday, November 2, 2026, citing ongoing health and safety violations including unsafe electrical conditions and a lack of heat and sanitary facilities. The mall is owned by Namdar Realty Group, and its three anchor stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Furniture Mattresses & More, are not affected by the closure.
Why it matters
The closure removes most of the mall's operating space from public use in Bangor, affecting shoppers and vendors who rely on the property. Namdar Realty Group has a limited window to contest the city's action, which could determine whether the mall reopens.
The city's enforcement notice gives Namdar Realty Group 30 days to file a written petition for a hearing before the Bangor Board of Appeals. The three anchor stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Furniture Mattresses & More, remain open, but the status of the rest of the mall's tenants and any reopening timeline has not been specified.
The players
Namdar Realty Group
Namdar Realty Group is the owner of the Bangor Mall and has 30 days to appeal the city's closure notice.
Cathy Harvey
Cathy Harvey is the organizer of the Bangor Mall craft fair, who also sold her store Furniture, Mattresses, and More.
The details
The city identified unsafe electrical conditions along with a lack of heat and sanitary facilities during its inspections. Restrooms within the mall are not operational, and the Sears wing was placarded last winter before the broader closure. Despite the closure, a craft fair held in the mall drew a large turnout, with handmade soaps, signs, and snacks for sale, and was moved to a new location.
Timeline
Last winter: The Sears wing of the Bangor Mall was placarded.
Monday, November 2, 2026: The city closed most of the Bangor Mall for ongoing violations.
Next weekend: The craft fair's remaining opportunity for shoppers to attend at its new location.
Market Landscape
The Bangor Mall's troubles follow a pattern seen across aging enclosed malls after the departure of Sears, which left large vacant anchor spaces and reduced foot traffic. The fact that three anchors remain open while the rest of the mall is shut suggests the property's value now depends heavily on those few retailers.
Shoppers who planned to visit most of the Bangor Mall will need to go elsewhere while the closure stands, though the three anchor stores remain open. Vendors and craft fair participants have been relocated, and the availability of any future mall craft fairs depends on what happens to the property.
The takeaway
Shoppers should check directly with the three anchor stores before visiting, since the rest of the mall is closed and restrooms are not operational. Local craft fair fans should watch for the new location's announcements, as the next Bangor Mall fair may not happen there.
What happens next
Namdar Realty Group has 30 days from the notice to file a written petition for a hearing before the City's Board of Appeals.
Further reading
For more store and property changes in the area, see Openings & Closings coverage.
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