Downtown Bangor shops get a new way to pay for exterior upgrades

Downtown Bangor shops get a new way to pay for exterior upgrades

Downtown Bangor businesses can apply for funding to upgrade to their storefronts when a new grant program begins accepting applications this month. The program, called “glow up grants,” will help downtown retail businesses upgrade signs and lettering, paint, awnings, banners, planters and seating. The program is administered by the Downtown Bangor Partnership and sponsored by Hermon-based DaVinci Signs. It can help downtown business owners “if y…