14th NEWS Dream Team Meaghan Lane, Christina Strong and Sharon Rines are the only repeaters on the 14th Bangor Daily News All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball Team. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
Coach John Winkin has that concerned look on his face. He is worried about the weather for the weekend. His players joke with each other as they go through a spirited workout. They are just happy to be home after traveling approximately 16,000 miles to play their first… Read More
JONI AVERILL COLUMN If you’re scanning these pages looking for University of Maine softball results, you can stop now. Maine is not playing this weekend. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Little Caesar’s of Detroit blanked the Maine Northern Warriors 5-0 here Friday in the National Tier 1 Midget Tournament. For 2-0 Little Caesar’s, John Kisil led the way by scoring two goals. Jay Thompson, Ryan Redd, and Donny O’Donnell each scored… Read More
I was sad to learn of the closing this week of the weekly Skowhegan Reporter, which had published continuously under several different names for 150 years. Skowhegan is losing a local voice and a piece of its colorful history. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
BROOKS – Country View Golf Course will open for the season Saturday at 8 a.m. There will be one temporary green in use – probably for Saturday only, depending on the weather, according to owner Carl Brown. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The University of Maine-Presque Isle baseball team split a doubleheader with Western New England College Friday, losing the first game 10-9 and winning the second 8-7. In the first game, the Golden Bears’ Steve Czyz scored from third base on a passed… Read More
LEWISTON – Joey Gamache retained his IBF Intercontinental Junior Lightweight title Friday night by posting a unanimous decision victory over Nelson Rodriguez of Puerto Rico in a furious 12-round bout at the Central Maine Civic Center. The win pushed Gamache’s professional record to 19-0 in… Read More
The point-guard position and frontcourt strength are two pivotal areas University of Maine Coach Trish Roberts is hoping recruits can fill for the Black Bears women’s basketball team next season. Roberts will discover what recruits will be vying to fill those spots sometime next week… Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England College softball team swept a doubleheader against the University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls here Friday, 10-7 and 9-3. Theresa Schiovvone pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief in the first game and pitched the complete second game, allowing… Read More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Host Flagler College held off the University of Southern Maine 6-5 in college baseball action here Thursday. Flagler’s Scott Weithman came on in relief in the ninth inning with runners on first and second and one out. He retired the next… Read More
If things really get desperate with Gov. McKernan and this $210 million shortfall hoo-rah that has preoccupied state government and caused Democrats to lick their political chops for the past few months, he might want to consider taking a page from the book of the good burghers of… Read More
The Democratic proposal to eviscerate the Department of Economic and Community Development by cutting 40 percent of its budget is a misplaced and ill-timed effort to compensate for the state’s revenue shortfall. With a mere two weeks remaining in the legislative session, Democratic leaders proposed… Read More
FEATHERS AND FINS Threads of clouds were showing along the seam of sea and sky as Captain Bob Jayne throttled back the twin diesels of the 31-foot sportfisherman, “Anna Marie.” In the absence of air-conditioning motion, the heat of the sun smothered the boat. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
He wasn’t tearing up the American Hockey League when he was called up to the parent Buffalo Sabres from the Rochester Americans with eight games left in the regular season. But the Sabres needed a role player, former University of Maine right winger Bob Corkum… Read More
April indeed is the cruelest month. The kitchen table is littered with state and federal tax forms. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) {… Read More
AUGUSTA — A bill to limit paper-mill discharges that create color, odor and foam in Maine’s rivers was enacted and sent to the governor Friday night after the House and Senate struck a compromise that will ease the impact on a mill on the Penobscot River. Read More
ROCKPORT — The state Bureau of Taxation is penalizing Maine taxpayers unjustly, according to accountant Richard Simoneau, who said the Legislature and the governor should work together to rectify inequities in the state tax laws. Simoneau, formerly of the Internal Revenue Service and now a… Read More
FOR EIGHTH GRADE MAINE EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT TEST SCORES IN THE GREATER BANGOR AREA, SEE THE MICROFILM FOR APRIL 7-8, 1990. THE TABULAR MATERIAL DOES NOT DISPLAY CLEARLY IN THIS SYSTEM. THE MEA WAS ADMINISTERED TO 14,080 PUPILS STATEWIDE IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF TESTING. Read More
During a recent rain I was driving from Orono to Old Town and came across two trucks from which men were shoveling loose cold patch into water-filled potholes. Since nothing was done to compact the material it was evident the tires of passing vehicles were supposed to do… Read More
Good things are happening in Orono. People are pulling together, helping to turn the dream of a safe playground into a reality. During the next few weeks a banner will be flying over Main Street asking the community to “Help build our playground.” This banner was designed by… Read More
It is beyond me to understand the rationale of the Bangor Board of Assessors regarding the taxation of a religious outreach program such as the Bangor Baptist Church’s radio station. This ministry obviously reaches many more people than all the churches combined. Can’t you just imagine the number… Read More
Why go out and vote on a sloppy, cold, miserable spring day? The tie vote in the race for Washington’s first selectperson should be remembered by those who are of the opinion that their one more vote could never make a difference. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
On the papers being circulated around town asking Martha McKinley to resign her seat on the town council, when are you people going to wake up and see that she is fighting for your rights and doing the job you put her in there for? She is concerned… Read More
There seems to be a lot of talk again about the use of seat belts. I, too, think it is a matter of choice. The motorcyclists get their way: whether or not to wear helmets. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
I applaud Robert Bentley and the Massachusetts Central Railroad Corp. for their success in obtaining an agreement with the state to revitalize the Brunswick-to-Rockland rail line. This innovative railroad obviously worked hard to reach an agreement with our DOT in order to give rebirth to… Read More
What great excitement and fun we experienced as a community approximately 25 years ago. Let’s do it again! The city and and an awful-looking fence on the river side of Main Street, beginning near Miller’s Restaurant and continuing to Railrod Street. It needed a paint… Read More
ROCKLAND — All elected officials in Knox County have been invited by Mayor Thomas Molloy to a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, for a discussion on long-range planning for solid-waste disposal. The invitation, which also included county commissioners, came on the heels of… Read More
NEWPORT — Calling SAD 48 Superintendent Raymond Freve “arbritary, inconsistent and demeaning,” district teachers appeared reluctant, but compelled, to make their complaints public Friday afternoon at a press conference. The conference was called when members of the SAD 48 board of directors failed to respond… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Rockland District Junior High School staff will sponsor its spring open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. The sixth-grade pupils and staff will exhibit academic projects, and the seventh- and eighth-grade staff will meet with individual parents. The public is invited to… Read More
Troubles at Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. translate to trouble for its customers. At a meeting Tuesday night, its customer communities divided over how to deal with the troubles facing them. Some said that PERC was the best alternative available for trash disposal. Others said that… Read More
Eyebrows were raised this week when startling statistics concerning the use of alcohol and drugs in Maine high schools were presented to the SAD 5 board of directors. The directors were told the problems had become so acute at Rockland that the services of a… Read More
ROCKLAND — Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 8, and the Rev. James W. Nutter has announced this year’s Holy Week schedule at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rockland. The Rev. Frederick B. Wolf, retired bishop of Maine, will lead a quiet day for members… Read More
DEXTER — Disposing of bricks from buildings being torn down and providing traffic control during their demolition was an issue addressed at the Thursday night meeting of the Dexter council. The first issue discussed at the meeting was a bill sent to Reny’s Department Store… Read More
ROCKLAND — Cleanup efforts were started this week at McLain School by Clean Harbors of Portland. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joseph Stearns said that the flooded cellar should be emptied by Friday. Crews will spend next week tearing out walls, woodwork and stairs to remove… Read More
A press release regarding the Camden Parks and Recreation Department’s summer sports camps contained an incorrect date for the first Mid-Coast Soccer Camp. The soccer camp dates should have read July 30-Aug. 3. Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Chinese student protest leaders who were involved in China’s suppressed democratic movement will participate in a one-day sumposium titled “China in the 1990s” on Friday, April 20, at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Dr. Ding Tzu, editor of China Spring,… Read More
EASTPORT — A police raid Friday morning led to the arrest of an Eastport man on charges of illegal drug trafficking and possession. The raid was the result of a two-month investigation by Eastport and Pleasant Point police. Kenneth Ouellette, 31, was arrested at his… Read More
DEXTER — An ordinance that would have required all town purchases with a price tag of more than $5,000 to be put out to bid was tabled by the Dexter council Thursday night. The issue was introduced by Councilor Charles Merrill. After discussing the issue,… Read More
HODGDON — During the week beginning April 9, more than 500 Maine fifth-grade pupils will participate in mock trials sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. The trials will be held in each of the state’s Superior Courts to provide appropriate settings for pupils to gain an appreciation… Read More
VAN BUREN — Fewer than a dozen people attended the Van Buren Charter Amendment Committee’s first public hearing Thursday night. The purpose of the meeting, according to Jean Thibodeau, committee chairman, was to consider written and oral comments on proposed amendments to the town charter. Read More
MACHIAS — One of three developers behind a subdivision planned for Machias said Tuesday that voters at the annual town meeting June 5 would decide whether the developers could seek Department of Transportation approval for two public crossings leading to the property. That word came… Read More
MACHIAS — The students and faculty at Machias Memorial High School are planning an Arbor Day program to honor Russell Hanscom, a former member of the school staff and a good friend to students in the Machias school system for many years. Members of the… Read More
CALAIS — Easter services will be held at several churches in the Calais area. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will hold a Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. April 8. During Holy Week, there will be services at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 12, and Good… Read More
BRADFORD — A Milo woman is in fair condition at Eastern Maine Medical Center after the car she was driving struck a school bus head-on early Friday morning. The driver of the Bradford school bus and the estimated 25 children on board were uninjured in… Read More
MILO — Nearly 20 members of the Milo Business Association met at the Penquis Valley High School cafeteria Wednesday. According to Stanley Pokrywka, president, the meeting was called to determinine “where Milo is and where Milo should be headed.” Pokrywka opened the meeting by asking… Read More
ORLAND — The cause of a dispute between two men and their sisters continued to mystify local authorities who wound up arresting two people after a Thursday evening chase through three towns. Bruce W. Merchant, 23, of Prospect Harbor was charged with driving while under… Read More
PITTSFIELD — All youths interested in baseball and softball with the Pittsfield Recreation Department this summer, including those who played last season, should plan to attend sign-up from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 11 and 12, at the Pittsfield Municipal Building council chambers. Sign-up is… Read More
After serving several years as the first judge of the Penobscot Tribal Court, Andrew M. Mead finally acquiesced — reluctantly — to the tribe’s request that he wear a judicial robe. Expect no such resistance if the Legislature confirms Gov. John R. McKernan’s nomination of… Read More
GOULDSBORO — Town Manager Sally Crowley was the bearer of bad news at Thursday night’s joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee when she announced that the community had certain tax problems. “The town of Gouldsboro will have to pay the… Read More
SHERMAN STATION — Three seniors at Katahdin High School in Sherman Station are hoping to finish out their high school years in style as they attempt to win, for the fourth time, the Maine Energy Education Project contest scheduled to be judged later this month. Read More
PORTLAND — A free public lecture, “Hold the Fort: Roots of Contemporary Evangelicalism,” will be presented by Rudolf and Shirley Nelson at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the General Theological Center of Maine. Rudolf Nelson explored this topic in his critically acclaimed book “The… Read More
Ecumenical Good Friday services have been scheduled: BANGOR — Services sponsored by the Bangor Area Clergy Fellowship will be held beginning at noon at Hammond Street Congregational Church. The schedule is: noon, welcome by the Rev. Ken Fuller of Hammond Street Church; 12:05 p.m., “Father,… Read More
BELFAST — Deborah Rose will present a slide show, “Evolution of the Goddess,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the Abbott Room at Belfast Free Library. The presentation is inspired by the recent publication of “Language of the Goddess” by Marija Gimbutas, an archaeologist… Read More
The University of Maine Dance Company Spring Concert is always a charge, and this year’s show is no exception. It offers an exciting lineup of numbers, most of which feature UM dancers at their best. The student star of the evening is unquestionably Joseph Ritsch… Read More
The Rev. Bernard G. Dupont, O.P., will be the retreat master for a Lenten parish retreat April 7-11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 531 North Main St., Brewer. Dupont is a Dominican priest who resides at the Dominican House in Lewiston. He has 17 years… Read More
WASHINGTON — So gradual, most of us hardly noticed, the contours of the American political landscape have been paved beneath a cement caste of ponderous sanctity. God may forgive a politician who smiles, or attempts to pierce the gravity of current events with a bit… Read More
LEWISTON — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Weekend, the Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Androscoggin County will sponsor a performance by award-winning Pittsburgh composer-musician Nancy Day at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Bates College Chapel on College Street in Lewiston. Day’s music… Read More
BOSTON — A collection of Bette Davis’ memorabilia includes her Oscars, honors from governments galore and personal photographs of presidents and other film legends, but most interesting are her scrapbooks, complete with witty and acerbic comments scrawled in the margins. One photograph of Davis with… Read More
BELFAST — The Maundy Thursday service of the First Baptist Church will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, and will have scripture, choir music, prayer and congregation singing. Dr. Charles L. Tyer, church pastor, said that the term Maundy may be traced back… Read More
SCIENCE FORUM When it comes to selling Congress a pig in a poke, no one can do it better than the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. On April 20, if there are no further delays, the Hubble Space Telescope will go into orbit five years… Read More
WASHINGTON — Here are the votes of Maine’s senators and representatives on major legislation in Congress this week. A “Y” means the member voted for the measure; an “N” means the member voted against the measure; an “A” means the member did not vote. Senate votes:… Read More
BANGOR — First United Methodist Church will hold services with palm branch processional at 11 a.m. Palm Sunday. Confirmation classes will begin at 11 a.m. April 8. On Maundy Thursday, April 12, services at 6 p.m. will feature a meal, handwashing and Communion. Hammond Street… Read More
Gary Collins, a vocalist from Missouri, will bring his music ministry to Messiah Baptist Church at services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at its new home on French Street. He also will give a special concert at 5 p.m. Collins will… Read More
WINTHROP — The first Maine Handbell Festival and Workshop will be held Saturday, April 21, at Winthrop High School. Co-sponsors are the Sounds of Grace of Grace United Methodist Church in Bangor, and the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. Read More
WINDHAM — Noxious fumes from a floor sealant that forced an evacuation at the Maine Correctional Center Thursday night filled the building again Friday, sending at least 15 people to hospitals. State corrections Commissioner Donald Allen said the recurrence of the fumes raised the possibility… Read More
In their operatic comedy “H.M.S. Pinafore,” Gilbert and Sullivan unabashedly lampoon the British navy and, at the same time, tell a rags-to-riches love story. The combination of such cynicism and romanticism has secured the musical team a place in hearts around the world, making their works the only… Read More
The risks in fish farming are gigantic, but the potential for profit are equally large and attractive. Based on that equation, two major aquaculture companies have settled in the upland reaches of Somerset County and are on the verge of seeing some return on millions… Read More
Churches around the country have been holding Friend Day over the past few weeks, encouraging parishioners to invite a friend to attend worship services on a particular Sunday. Does the concept work? Members at Bangor Baptist Church seem to think so. Last Sunday, the church… Read More
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AUGUSTA — Gov. John R. McKernan’s tax amnesty plan, one piece of his budget-balancing package that was greeted initially with much Democratic skepticism, was passed routinely Friday in preliminary House and Senate voting. The proposed program, aimed at tax dodgers who owe the state an… Read More
Home always seems to be far away to people who have gone to war. The letters that soldiers sent to their loved ones during the Civil War have much in common with those that were sent from France and the Philippines during the conflicts of… Read More
WASHINGTON — Concerned about the state’s economically depressed shoe industry, Maine lawmakers last week resumed their alliance with members of Congress from the South’s textile-producing states in an attempt to legislate tighter controls on import competition that has caused large-scale layoffs in both regional industries. Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — It’s tempting to spell the name of this New Brunswick city with a “k,” or Frederickton. After all, that’s what it sounds like. Before Gov. John R. McKernan spoke at the Partnerships ’90 conference, copies of his address were distributed to… Read More
Steaks alive! Outdoor cooking isn’t taboo anymore When you peer into the flames of the season’s first barbecue fire, should you worry about cancer? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
MACHIAS — You can’t always judge a book by its cover. The same can be said of Frank Dowling of Jacksonville. Dowling, now a resident of the Marshall Health Care Facility in Machias, looks considerably younger than his 100 years. Age has not dulled his… Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — John Crosbie, Canada’s federal minister of international trade, struck a discordant note at the Partnerships ’90 conference Friday. Most of the participants, including Gov. John R. McKernan and New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna, espoused themes of cooperation for mutual benefits. But… Read More
AUGUSTA — Arrest warrants were issued Friday charging a former Winslow couple with murdering a man they had worked with at an egg farm. Authorities are searching for Danny McCluskie, 35, and his wife, Brenda, 30, who disappeared in February the day after investigators had… Read More
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It appears that spring has sprung in Orono and once again the onslaught of parties has increased tension between the Orono Police Department and students at the University of Maine. The latest incident occurred early Friday morning when five students were arrested at a party… Read More
Bangor will be the site of next year’s version of Partnerships ’90. At the end of the conference in Fredericton on Friday, George Gonyar, general manager of Community Broadcasting in Bangor and chairman of the Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce, invited all of the 1990… Read More
WHITING — The Whiting Board of Selectmen will hold an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, and will consider accepting the resignation of a newly elected member. At the organizational meeting in the Municipal Building, selectmen are expected to accept the resignation of… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Association will hold a fund-raising drawing at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, for the Project Graduations at Piscataquis Community High School, Greenville High School, Foxcroft Academy and Penquis Valley High School, and for the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. Read More
MILO — The Rev. Ronald Chaffee, pastor of the Park Street United Methodist Church in Milo and the Brownville Junction United Methodist Church, has announced services to be held in conjunction with Holy Week. At 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Milo church, the… Read More
BURLINGTON — Third- and fourth-grade pupils from Burlington Elementary School plan to grow and monitor seeds that were exposed to space for six years and seeds that were earthbound this spring. The pupils are a few of about 4 million who will help NASA determine… Read More
An Orrington man faces a prison term in New Hampshire, where he was convicted last week of severely shaking a 6-month-old boy nearly two years ago. Paul Michaud, 32, may be sentenced around the end of the month in Carroll County Superior Court in Ossipeecq,… Read More
A race for Penobscot County sheriff between the incumbent and his predecessor took a more definite shape this week. But two of five elective county positions up for grabs in the November elections apparently will be decided without a contest. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
THOMASTON — A new superintendent has been hired in SAD 50. Superintendent Paul Luttrell confirmed Thursday that Dr. Kent G. Webster had been hired late Wednesday night, after a long contract meeting with the board of directors. Webster will be paid $57,000 during the first… Read More
CAMDEN — Coastal Family Hospice of Camden will sponsor an intensive half-day workshop dealing with children’s and adolescents’ experience of loss and grief. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Camden Congregational Church on Route 1. Read More
BAR HARBOR — Tuesday evening Bar Harbor police recovered several items stolen more than a year ago from Video Video Inc. of Bar Harbor. The more than $2,714 worth of merchandise was returned voluntarily by four men to police headquarters after a 15-month investigation of the theft. Read More
CARIBOU — The Northern Maine Regional Planning Commission will hold a free workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the NMRPC office in Caribou. Rich Baker, shoreland zoning coordinator for the Department of Environmental Protection, will lead the workshop. Significant changes that… Read More
EAST MACHIAS — Washington Academy senior, Cathy Ragot, daughter of Jean-Pierre Ragot of Machiasport, took a selection of monologues from her part as a psychiatrist in the play “Agnes of God” to the regional speech contest at Narraguagus High School recently. She won first place… Read More
Q. A Farmington gardener wants to know where she can get seeds for double impatiens. A. Stokes Seeds (Box 548, Buffalo, N.Y., 14240) lists two varieties, Rosette and Duet. One should know that only about 1/4 of the seedlings will produce fully double blossoms, the… Read More
MACHIAS — The Washington County Courthouse in Machias will look a little brighter this spring, thanks to a major repair and refurbishing job to its belfry by the Steeple People. The Steeple People, a business owned by Belden Morse of West Kennebec, Machias, were awarded… Read More
The newest issue of the McKusick Family newsletter is available. To receive news of all your “cousins” send $10 membership to Ken McKusick, treasurer, Box 548, South Orleans, Mass. 02262. The new edition of the McKusick Family Genealogy is at the printer and will be distributed to those… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The Natural History Museum of College of the Atlantic is accepting applications for its 1990 Summer Field Studies program. The program, designed for youngsters entering kindergarten through eighth grade, allows participants to explore major ecosystems on Mount Desert Island through activities such… Read More
ORONO — All items are on the block for the auction to benefit “One to Grow On,” the Orono Creative Playground, which will be held Saturday, April 7, at Asa Adams Elementary School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for deluxe desserts and a viewing… Read More
An arson suspect was sent to jail Monday in Bangor for talking to witnesses in her case, even though she apparently did not try to influence their testimony. Cherie Comstock, 22, of Orrington “intentionally and willfully” violated a condition of her bail forbidding her from… Read More