Bangor communities honor 9/11 victims, including one of their own

BANGOR, ME – Friday evening, the gates of Bangor International Airport closed for a quiet ceremony honoring a former employee who had once been part of the airport’s daily life. Marianne MacFarlane, whose name is etched on a small memorial plaque outside the terminal, was aboard flight 175 when the tragedy that took her life unfolded. The airport community gathered at its main concourse to pay tribute to her memory and the service she gave to travelers over the years.

MacFarlane’s tenure at the airport spanned several years, during which she was known for her friendly smile and reliable presence in the bustling arrivals and departures area. Though the details of her role were not disclosed in the brief announcement, colleagues who had worked alongside her described her as a dependable and welcoming presence on the tarmac. Her passing on flight 175 left a noticeable absence at the airport, prompting the management to organize a moment of remembrance.

The ceremony itself was modest in scale. It began with a moment of silence as the terminal’s public