GORHAM – Tom Coyne drove in five runs with four hits to lead a 21-hit attack as the University of Southern Maine slammed Bowdoin College 14-6 in baseball action here Tuesday. Coyne had a two-run homer, a two-run double, two singles and was hit by… Read More
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When is a defending champion not a defending champion? When the defending champion is reclassified and has no title to defend. But, for argument’s sake, the Katahdin Cougar softball team of Sherman Station is still a defending champion in my book, since that was the… Read More
As a sixth-grader, Brett Lowell started lifting weights to prepare for football. Since then he has become a national award winner in powerlifting and one of Maine’s best offensive lineman in football while playing for Skowhegan High Indians. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
MARS HILL – Winning pitcher Jon Stroble’s single in the third inning scored 2 runs to key host Central Aroostook to a 4-0 schoolboy baseball victory over Wisdom of St. Agatha here Tuesday afternoon in a mutual opener. For the Central Aroostook Panthers, Stroble pitched… Read More
A day after selecting University of Maine players in the National Football League Draft, the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers said they were impressed with the level of talent displayed by the three Black Bears. New Orleans selected record-setting Maine quarterback Mike Buck in… Read More
MOUNT DESERT – Carrie Collier hurled a three-hitter, striking out three to lead the Mount Desert Island Trojans to a 12-0 schoolgirl softball victory over the George Stevens Academy Eagles here Tuesday. Collier added a pair of singles as the Trojans improved to 2-0. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
CARIBOU – Jen Staples tripled and knocked in two runs here Tuesday to help spark Presque Isle to a 7-5 schoolgirl softball victory over Caribou in the mutual season opener for both. For the 1-0 Wildcats, who led 7-0 after five innings, Jody Logan had… Read More
Monday night’s caustic Bangor City Council meeting — the bitter words and the shameless grandstanding — can lead the public to only one reasonable conclusion: Demons inhabit Bass Park. They will not allow the city to let go of the place. On March 7, when… Read More
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University of Maine sophomore righthander Mike D’Andrea was named the North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week Tuesday for games played through Sunday. D’Andrea hurled seven innings of four-hit, two-run baseball in a 13-2 win over New Hampshire and followed that with a five-hit, 4-1… Read More
ROCKLAND – Billy Stinson knocked in four runs to help power the Rockland Tigers to a 13-8 schoolboy baseball victory over the Winslow Black Raiders here Tuesday. Stinson doubled and singled as the Tigers improved their record to 3-0. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
FARMINGTON – The University of New England raised its softball record to 25-8 by taking 4-3 and 3-2 victories over the University of Maine-Farmington in a doubleheader played here Tuesday. In the first game, Lisa Hilton’s single snapped a 3-3 tie in the top of… Read More
Dyer Brook is an Aroostook County town of approximately 300 people. Settled in 1844, it was once an active logging center. During the 1980s, the town has attained recognition for another outdoor activity – baseball. Dyer Brook is the home of Southern Aroostook Community High… Read More
TRACK SCENE ORONO – After the first meet of the 1990 spring track season, the jury is still out on Orono sprinter Hilary Roy. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
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The high school baseball and softball seasons have begun, but the NEWS is still lacking roster/schedule forms from numerous eastern Maine schools. The vital information included on the forms, including the correctly spelled names of players, their positions, and the full schedule, are an invaluable… Read More
Despite dire predictions from some experts that the popularity of baseball cards and other sports memorabilia will someday evaporate, more and more collectors are entering the hobby on a daily basis. Evidence of this trend is apparent even in a non-metropolitan area such as Greater… Read More
FEATHERS AND FINS Out and About: From what I’ve heard, it’s safe to say that the drags haven’t been burned out of any reels since ice-out. Until the pace picks up, then, let’s take a look at what else is newsworthy on the outdoor docket. Read More
WATERVILLE – Chris Bayner’s sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the sixth scored what proved to be the deciding run as Colby College edged Bates College of Lewiston 4-3 in baseball action here Tuesday. Tom Powers had two doubles and an RBI to back… Read More
The University of Maine isn’t the only institution in the Yankee Conference struggling to pay its athletic bills, which is why the nine-member Division I-AA league announced Tuesday it will unilaterally reduce the number of football scholarships it awards. Beginning in 1991, Yankee Conference programs… Read More
LINCOLN — District Court Judge Susan Calkins found probable cause and set bail at $50,000 and two sureties, or 50 percent cash, for Benjamin Heath, 51, of Bangor, who was charged Sunday with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his 28-year-old daughter. Alma Levesque, 28, of… Read More
The Battle of the Badges has begun in Bangor and area police department employees might lose a bulge or two in the process. As the pounds fall off department employees, donations to the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial Fund will increase. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD — The Fort Fairfield Town Council reviewed last week a total proposed municipal budget of $1,775,910, a 3.08 percent increase over the $1,722,840 budget in 1989-1990. According to Alphonse Dixon, town manager, the council has proposed using $714,700 in anticipated revenue, which include… Read More
…The most thoughtful question for the upcoming November election is, “Do you know where your senator is?” I know where Sen. George Mitchell is. He is working hard as Senate Majority Leader and still manages to make it home to Maine most weekends. But what… Read More
The following small-claims cases have been decided in 3rd District Court in Bangor. Plaintiffs are listed first: A.J. Cole and Sons, Bangor, vs. W&T Inc., Houlton. Judgment for plaintiff by default, $626.43 and $20 in costs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
I am responding to Rollin Ives’ March 22 letter, “Politics out of children’s legislation.” We need an agency in a Cabinet-level department; as it is right now, one hand doesn’t even know what the other is doing. I have proof of that in documents concerning… Read More
Applied Energy Services has proposed building a coal-fired co-generation plant in Bucksport. Our town, county, state, and federal governments are proceeding with their permitting process without having public hearings on the plant. These public meetings would give all involved a chance to know more about… Read More
I am writing in response to the March 24-25 letter by Mary Adams (a Bangor resident). I agree with her when she says, “Maybe the taxpayers in this country should be spending their money on ways to help the middle-class person who works for a… Read More
In a recent NEWS article titled, “Precious Parts,” written by Dale McGarrigle, you told of a disc jockey who maintained that he had to smoke cigarettes to “keep his voice in shape.” This is an asinine assertion. Cigarette addiction continues to be one of our greatest public health… Read More
On Sunday, April 29, walkers all over America will raise funds for March of Dimes programs to reduce the incidence of low birthweight, birth defects and infant deaths. They will be participating in local WalkAmerica events as individuals or as members of a TeamWalk. Walkers… Read More
I like to read. Admittedly, that announcement is not going to generate uproarious applause. But every year at this time, I like to settle down with a good book — generally a baseball biography — and get the juices flowing for another season of hardball. Read More
Orono Nursing Home Easter Day was made extra special by the efforts of many friends. Church groups and individuals were generous in gifts of flowers and candy. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
ST. AGATHA — The superintendent of schools of SAD 7 at North Haven resigned his position there Tuesday night, reportedly to accept the superintendent’s position in SAD 33, St. Agatha and Frenchville. SAD 33 is scheduled to make a public decision on the hiring of… Read More
The Fourteenth Street Singers and Fruit Street Singers, pupils from their respective schools, will give a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High School. Among those attending will be Superintendent James Doughty and Will Davis of Bangor, Wales, who is here… Read More
Tonight, Bent Schultz will sit down to candlelight and polar bear meat. Schultz is a Danish man who lives in the Arctic. He is adventurous, romantic, rugged, and alone. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
The CloseUp Foundation again has invited Brewer High School to participate in a weeklong series of seminars in Washington, D.C. Brewer students will participate with several hundred students and teachers from April 29 to May 5. This will be the seventh year Brewer High School… Read More
More than two decades later, Walter Huffman remembers the scene well. Three unmarked cars came to a halt in the basement of the Los Angeles Hall of Justice. Out of the second vehicle came the prisoner — a small, bewildered young man who minutes earlier… Read More
Bangor Christian Seniors, high honors: Rebecca Bragdon, Paula Dunn, Michele Mistretta; honors: Scott Jackson, JoAnna Johndro, Dawn Randall, Eric Stanley, Jennifer Stanley. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0;… Read More
Rising Virtue Lodge was host to Shrine Unit Night on April 10. More than 310 Masons attended the meeting to see the Master Mason degree conferred. Before the meeting, 269 members were served a lobster or roast beef dinner. Honored guests included John E. Anagnostis,… Read More
The following building permits have been filed in BREWER: John H. Robinson, Airport Road, commercial building, $135,000. 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
Eleanor Diamond of Bangor, founder and chairwoman of the Maine Bridge Association Charity Council, was honored at the recent annual meeting of the Susan Curtis Foundation. Diamond accepted a plaque on behalf of the Maine Bridge Association. The charity council donated more than $3,600 from… Read More
ORONO — Thomas J. Corcoran Jr., professor of forest resources and forest engineering at the University of Maine, is one of 10 people worldwide who will receive honorary doctors of science degrees from the University of Helsinki, Finland, Thursday, April 26, as part of its 350th anniversary celebration. Read More
HAMPDEN — “Military Ministry: Serving God and Country” will be the theme of a missions conference April 28-30 at the Church of the Open Door, Main Road, Hampden. Guest speakers will be the Rev. Grover Duvall of Lancaster, Pa., a retired Army chaplain who is… Read More
The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Bangor this year unless otherwise stated: Timothy M. Hughes to Marcia A. Hughes, Orrington, March 29. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
Carmel Carmel Union Congregational Church will serve a public supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in Fellowship Hall at the church. On the menu will be smothered beef with gravy, mashed potato, peas and pie, among other edibles. Supper will cost $4… Read More
Bradstreet Fuel Co. in the Brewer Industrial Plaza helps keep the chill of winter from its fuel-oil customers within a 20-mile radius of Bangor. However, in the warmer months, the company also sells lawn and garden tractors, along with other outdoor equipment. Both aspects of… Read More
The Maine Caribou Project has released another herd of caribou into the northern Maine woods this week. Do you think it is a good idea to continue trying to develop a caribou herd in this state? Last week’s question googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
The Arcady Music Society will present the Chelsea Chamber Ensemble as the final attraction of its winter concert series. Two performances are scheduled. The New York City-based musicians will play at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. The program will… Read More
Al-Anon, an established resource for the families and friends of alcoholics, provides information and help for families whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or recognizes the existence of a drinking problem. There are no dues or fees. Al-Anon is not allied with any other… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Monday night the City Council accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Weldon McPherson, who plans to retire in June after 13 years of directing the Presque Isle Fire Department. Before assuming the chief’s position, McPherson served as assistant chief and has been… Read More
ASHLAND — Residents of Ashland, Easton, Mars Hill and Washburn soon will be able to make a choice they have never been able to make before. For the first time, New England Telephone customers whose phone numbers begin with 425, 429, 435, 455 and 488… Read More
VAN BUREN — Unusually high public attendance made the Van Buren Town Council move its meeting Monday night from the council chambers to the firefighters’ meeting room. Although regular meetings have seen a steady increase in attendance, the bulk of this week’s increase came from… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Then there’s the lady in red in the Charlotte, N.C., Airport, not to be confused with the lady in red whose presence tipped off waiting G-men in Chicago in the 1930s, as they stood by in an alley to mow down John Dillinger, Public Enemy… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD — David Peterson, executive director at The Aroostook Medical Center, has announced the appointment of John J. Wall Jr. as administrator of Community General Hospital in Fort Fairfield. Wall received his bachelor of arts degree in 1971, majoring in premedicine, from the University… Read More
EAGLE LAKE — Catherine Tardie, a Republican from Eagle Lake, has announced her candidacy for a seat in the Legislature from House District 151. She opposes Rep. John L. Martin, D-Eagle Lake, for the seat. The district comprises Castle Hill, Ashland, Oxbow, Garfield, Chapman, Masardis,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Thomas Gagnon, board chairman of The Aroostook Medical Center and TAMC Inc. has announced the appointment of Anne Shaw of Fort Fairfield to the board of directors. A native of Fort Fairfield, Shaw graduated from the town’s high school and from Katharine… Read More
CARIBOU — City councilors have given a green light to proposed construction of a $3.5 million vegetable-processing plant at the former Caribou Industrial Park on Grimes Road. Andrew Ayer and his father, Forest Ayer, are owners of Maine Frozen Foods Inc., the firm planning the… Read More
PEMBROKE — Fire destroyed a mobile home Tuesday afternoon on East River Road in a replay of events of less than two years ago. The fire at the home of Donald Holland Jr. was reported at about 3:30 p.m. No one was home at the… Read More
CUTLER — An immature bald eagle, injured last week after it flew into one of 26 radio antennas at the Naval Communications Unit at Cutler, will undergo surgery Wednesday by East Machias veterinarian David Cobb for removal of part of its right wing. Thomas Schaeffer,… Read More
INDIAN TOWNSHIP — The most elaborate and well-equipped recreational facility in Washington County was unveiled this weekend by the Passamaquoddy tribe. The $1.5 million dollar recreation center, built entirely with tribal money, houses a junior-Olympic-size swimming pool, a 10-lane, 10-pin, AccuScore bowling alley, two saunas,… Read More
MACHIAS — Aristophanes’ “Frogs” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, in the Performing Arts Center at the University of Maine at Machias. The performance by Bad Little Falls Players will be presented as part of… Read More
MACHIAS — Ten Machias Bay communities served by the Machias Ambulance Service will have to dig a little deeper than they first thought, if they want to continue their contracts with MAS for emergency medical assistance. Machias Town Manager Chris Loughlin confirmed Monday that what… Read More
MILBRIDGE — The Planning Board approved permits Thursday for a pawnbroker and retail jewelry business on Main Street and a combination store and diner on U.S. Route 1 near Cherryfield. William Kallay of Perry told board members he would deal in silver, gold, diamonds, antiques,… Read More
Eastport police charged Mary Follis, 39, of Water Street with three counts of allowing her dogs to run at large Monday. One of the dogs bit a 9-year-old last Thursday. The child was treated at Eastport Health Care and released. Follis is scheduled to appear… Read More
BAILEYVILLE — Officials of the Georgia-Pacific Corp. on Monday presented Baileyville and Calais with about 100 seedlings from the company’s nursery in Grand Falls to recognize Earth Day ’90. Larry Richardson, technical director of G-P’s Northeast Division Eastern Wood Products, said that the seedlings were… Read More
WHITING — So that Earth Day is remembered as more than a media event, the Quoddy Regional Land Trust took the occasion to launch “Quoddy 2000,”a conservation program to help the people who live and work around Passamaquoddy and Cobscook bays plan for the 21st century. Read More
MEDWAY — Residents will consider action on a proposed 1990-91 gross school budget of $2,458,387 during the annual town meeting, May 30. The Medway School Board recently has approved a proposed budget. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
LINCOLN — The town’s attenuation landfill (a landfill unsecured and without a lining) will not be a long-term solution for solid waste disposal. That message became apparent Monday when the Town Council met with its engineer, Shawn Small of Civil Engineering Services of Brewer. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
LINCOLN — Members of the Town Council on Monday were presented with a history of the town’s landfill, located on Clay Road. Shawn Small of Civil Engineering Services of Brewer explained that in the late 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency forced the town to close… Read More
Members and friends of the Corinna and Hartland United Methodist churches are preparing for a day of celebration Sunday, April 29, when they will observe Rural Life Sunday, a special day within the denomination. The service in Corinna will begin at 9 a.m. and in Hartland at 10:45… Read More
DEXTER — The fund-raising campaign for the Dexter Community Playground was kicked off last week with the presentation of a donation from the former Dexter Sports Boosters Club. Peggy Kaufman of Dexter, treasurer of the club, presented Peter Keyte, playground general co-coordinator, with a check at a ceremony… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Suggesting that school officials are “holding out” on the taxpayers, Pittsfield Mayor Sumner Jones claims it is possible to fund the school budget for 1990-91 without local leeway funds, a sum over and above the required local allocation. Jones has made a commitment to local people… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Pamela H. Hatch recently announced her intention to seek election as the Democratic Party candidate to the Maine House of Representative from District 100. This district comprises a major portion of Skowhegan. Hatch, a bookkeeper, lives on French Street with her husband and… Read More
DEXTER — The annual Volunteer Recognition Party for the Meals for Me volunteers was held April 19 at St. Anne’s Parish Center. Thirty-nine volunteers were recognized. Each was given a token of appreciation for their work over the past year. An award certificate including the… Read More
DETROIT — After a vacancy of several months, the animal control officer’s position in Detroit has been filled, the town office announced Monday. Ernest Patten has been appointed to fill the vacancy and can be reached for any animal problem at 257-2526. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Canoe and kayak racers on the Piscataquis River will have an easier time dodging rocks when they paddle down the six-mile course during the 18th annual Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis River Race on Saturday, April 28. Bob Lippert, a technician with the U.S. Geological Survey… Read More
FARMINGTON — Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn was 70 years old when he wrote “Harmonie Messe,” his last Mass, in 1802. This work will be featured at the spring concert of the University of Maine at Farmington Community Chorus, with soloists and an orchestra assembled for the occasion,… Read More
ATHENS — The Athens PTF group will hold two events at the Athens Elementary School: a teachers’ appreciation potluck dinner, Friday, April 27, and an auction Saturday, May 12. The potluck dinner will begin at 5 p.m. with live music provided by piano students. The… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Five supporters of the local Right To Life organization made their views known at a “mini-town meeting” sponsored by Sebasticook Valley Hospital on Tuesday night. Hospital Administrator Ann Morrison explained the session was to hear from the people in the community as the… Read More
ROCKPORT — It’s back to the drawing board for Town Manager Donald Willard. After meeting with employees for 90 minutes at Monday’s meeting, selectmen decided that the personnel policy needs additional revision. Willard said he will revise the policy and return to the board. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The State Office of Comprehensive Planning will hold a statewide growth management workshop Friday, April 27, aimed at assisting Tier Two towns in starting their growth management efforts. The workshop, which is co-sponsored by the Penobscot Valley Council of Governments, will be held from 11:30… Read More
FARMINGTON The following cases were heard in 12th District Court at Farmington, April 14-21: 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++) { if (isMobileDevice()) {… Read More
CUTLER — Lobster fishermen on the Maine coast are hurting. They are selling their product for a 16-year low of $2 a pound while the cost of bait has jumped to $1 a gallon. In addition, each boat entering waters outside the country’s 3-mile limit… Read More
HOPE — What is the best way to clean up the residual contamination at the former site of the Union Chemical Co.? The results of a remedial investigation on the site will be discussed by officials of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maine… Read More
OWLS HEAD — A program on the use of small appliances was presented by Bernyce Gieseman last week at a meeting of the Owls Head Extension group at the South Thomaston municipal building. The demonstration included the proper uses of an electric fry pan, microwave… Read More
THOMASTON and WALDOBORO — Thomaston selectmen decided Monday not to sign an interim tipping fee agreement with Sawyer Environmental until after a special town meeting is held. On Tuesday, Waldoboro selectmen decided to table the same request for two weeks to allow Town Manager Lee… Read More
ST. AGATHA — The superintendent of schools of SAD 7 at North Haven resigned his position there Tuesday night, reportedly to accept the superintendent’s position in SAD 33, St. Agatha and Frenchville. SAD 33 is scheduled to make a public decision on the hiring of… Read More
CAMDEN — Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Renaissance Fair to be held in the gymnasium at Camden-Rockport High School from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5. There will be three hours of live performances on the stage, “hands-on” tables for visitors of all ages,… Read More
VINALHAVEN — A disagreement between the town and Coastal Enterprises Inc. of Wiscasset over ownership of equipment and fixtures at the town-owned fish plant remained unresolved Tuesday. Town Manager John Spear reported that selectmen agreed to allow CEI to secure or obtain the equipment, provided that it would… Read More
CAMDEN — Several articles proposed for the warrant of the June 12 special town meeting will be discussed at a May 7 public hearing. At Monday’s selectmen’s meeting businessman Arthur Sprowl spoke in favor of allowing parking lots in residential and business zones, as a… Read More
BELFAST — The City Council has approved the following changes in the Belfast Harbor Ordinance as requested by the Harbor Committee: Dinghies or tenders tied at the designated city float locations must display the owner’s mooring number. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
ROCKLAND — A Rockport woman was injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle collision at Payne Avenue and Park Street. Taken by ambulance to Penobscot Bay Medical Center was Evelyn Carleton, 62. She was treated and released, officials said. Officer Wallace Tower investigated the 6:50 a.m. Read More
BANGOR — After a presentence investigation, Justice Jack O. Smith last week sentenced the following individuals who were tried in Waldo County Superior Court earlier last month: Eddie Tibbetts, 28, Thorndike, was sentenced to two years in jail with all but 60 days suspended after… Read More