George Hale honored at Bangor City Council meeting

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor City Council held a proclamation ceremony Tuesday night to recognize longtime Maine broadcaster George Hale for distinguished service.

City Councilor Susan Falloon read the proclamation, praising Hale’s decades of work and impact on the community.

“Over the course of seven decades George Hale has become one of the most recognized and trusted voices in Maine broadcasting, serving viewers and listeners across Penobscot County and beyond with integrity, humor, and genuine care for the people of this region… [We] proclaim our deepest gratitude and admiration for George Hale and recognize him for his more than 70 years extraordinary contributions to broadcasting and to the greater Bangor community,” Falloon said.

Hale, 94, has worked in Maine radio and television for more than 70 years, dating back to WABI’s first year on the air in 1953.

He was also honored by both the Maine House and Senate in April.