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It was incorrectly reported in Thursday’s editions that the Bangor-Brewer Eastern Maine Amateur Baseball League team would play MDI in its opener June 4. Bangor-Brewer will play Molunkus on that date. Read More
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Even the nearly four decades since the end of the Korean War doesn’t fully explain the fate of the 8,177 American servicemen unaccounted for in that war. The remains of five of those servicemen being returned by North Korea to the United States means that five families can… Read More
Hermon Jayvees defeat Central HERMON – The Hermon High Junior Varsity baseball team defeated Central High, 3-1. For Hermon, now 4-8, Harold Russell singled and doubled and pitcher Sinclair allowed no earned runs on 3 hits to improve his record to 2-0. For 0-8 Central,… Read More
There were common threads that tied together the various Memorial Day observances in Maine. On the faces of those who had seen war and experienced individual and national sacrifice, the feelings were visibly deep. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
The Jonesport-Beals girls finished the regular season with an explosion, sweeping Deer Isle-Stonington in a season-ending softball doubleheader 35-3 and 34-4. In the only other scheduled game, Houlton gained a forfeit win over Calais in what was to be a makeup contest. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
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Nokomis High School sprinter Scott Jones is the kind of athlete who wants to continuously do himself one better. If he runs an 11.3-second 100-meter dash on one day, he’ll want to run an 11.2 the next. If his team wins the Eastern Maine Class… Read More
Thursday’s good weather was good news for State Team Tennis Tournament organizers as it allowed area high school tennis teams to get in their preliminary and quarterfinal matches. Thursday marked the first day of a crowded schedule of school matches that will continue through next… Read More
CALAIS The following cases were among those processed in 4th District Court in Calais for the week ending May 17: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
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I was very disturbed to read on June 8, a letter from our state representative about not allowing Applied Energy Services to build its coal-burning plant in our town. How many of the Bucksport residents have talked to the A.E.S. representative? I have. Do you… Read More
Big Squaw is in trouble. Since the end of March many rumors and news stories have surfaced regarding the resort’s financial troubles. Bankruptcy has become a reality as well as the likelihood of a public auction to be held this summer. Squaw has been a… Read More
Recently, you printed a column by syndicated columnist Mary McGrory that discussed the visit of Lithuanian Prime Minister Kazimiera Prunskiene in this country. After reading this column I have to wonder if McGrory is qualified to comment on events of world historical importance. To cite… Read More
What a farce … the recent Blue Cross/Blue Shield commercials discussing the “appreciative and touching” letters they receive from claimants. What about the not-so-flattering letters received? I’m sure the tally is much higher. If only Blue Cross/Blue Shield would “pay” legitimate claims, they wouldn’t need… Read More
Thank you for the excellent, balanced editorial (May 22) in support of the actions of Insurance Commissioner Joseph Edwards. As in independent insurance agent, I, too, appreciate Edwards’ efforts to assure a continuation of the high standards to which the overwhelming majority of insurance agents have ascribed in… Read More
This is in response to the May 7 letter headed, “What Baby Wagner was denied.” We should be considering “What Baby Wagner’s mother was denied,” as well. It is clear that Amy Wagner was denied a realistic and supportive family who would have sat down… Read More
…The important issue concerning the propopsed Applied Energy Services coal-burning plant is not one of inconvenience, money, or appearance. It is the value we place on human life itself — so easily taken for granted by most of us, most of the time; yet so fragile…. Read More
PITTSFIELD — “Unrealistically,” Peter Witham’s life goal is to be the next legend of rock and roll. But “realistically,” he hopes to return to Pittsfield, and specifically to Maine Central Institute, his soon-to-be alma mater, to teach music someday. This weekend, which is Graduation Weekend… Read More
FARMINGTON — Nearly 200 SAD 9 residents told the school board Wednesday night to continue with efforts to build a new school on Route 134 in New Sharon. “Do you support this project? … the school, on the site,” was the question posed by SAD… Read More
DEXTER — A tradition is returning to Dexter this summer. The Dexter Fish and Game Association is sponsoring a Sportsman’s Show this June in celebration of the 45th year of the club. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
SHIRLEY — Students at the Shirley Elementary School performed songs and instrumental selections and gave readings during the annual spring concert held Thursday, May 31. Poems were read by Katie Davis, Brad Erickson, Jesse Reed, Jessie Dunning, Liz Mace, Holly Collins, Chris Wilson, Misty Lavigne,… Read More
PASSADUMKEAG — National Grange contests are approaching the deadline date which will be Thursday, Aug. 2, at the local level, and with subordinate judging shortly thereafter. The Committee on Women’s Activities of Passadumkeag Grange is sponsoring contests in the area, with Grace Perryman in charge. Read More
SKOWHEGAN — While Presidents George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev are having their up-close-and-personal meeting in Washington, D.C., Skowhegan pupils recalled their recent contact with the prime minister and foreign minister of the Soviet Union. It was on the warm, sunny Sunday afternoon of April 15… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dean Smith of Dover-Foxcroft, a student at the University of Maine, has been appointed to a committee that will assess the impact of increased state spending on the University of Maine System. The appointment was made by Senate President Charles Pray and Speaker… Read More
BRADFORD — Patriotic music and recitations were the prelude to the centerpiece of the Bradford Elementary School’s May 29 Arbor Day celebration: the planting of eight spruce trees. The visiting band from Central Middle School was under the direction of Charlene Farnham. Pictures of trees… Read More
GUILFORD — Warren L. Myrick, adult education director for SAD 4, has announced the beginning of a new course to prepare students to take the high school equivalency examination. The course will be held at 6 p.m. beginning Tuesday, June 19, at Piscataquis Community High… Read More
SOUTH THOMASTON — At the three-hour mark Thursday night, the Planning Board had not made a final decision on the Birch Point Subdivision preliminary plan to place 26 new homes on 45 acres along the Weskeag River. The plan was proposed by Phil Young. At… Read More
Two northern Penobscot County agencies have joined forces in an effort to provide training for workers who have been laid off. Northern Penobscot Region 3 Vocational School’s adult education program and the Katahdin Area Training and Education Center in East Millinocket have received a $25,000… Read More
ROCKLAND — A special meeting of the SAD 5 board of directors will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the high school. An executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters leads the agenda. Expected to be discussed will be a lawsuit filed against the… Read More
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ROCKLAND — A roof-drainage system that allowed water runoff to seep into the basement of McLain School was the likely cause of contamination which forced the school to be closed on March 22. That was the conclusion of an environmental firm hired to investigate the origin of water… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Divorces granted recently in 13th Distric Court on the grounds of irreconcilable marital differences were as follows: Kirk Walter Ryder and Lilly May Ryder of Monson. The court awarded shared parental rights and responsibilities of a minor child. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts Inc. will present the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Rockport Opera House. The last presentation in the 1989-90 Bay Chamber Concerts Winter Series, the quartet will present a program of music… Read More
ST. GEORGE — The appeals board Thursday overtuned an earlier decision by the Planning Board that refused a permit to a couple who wanted to sell lobster rolls at their Long Cove pound. The motion to allow the sale of lobster rolls as an accessory… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Besides speeches, party platforms and presentations, delegates and candidates to the Democratic Party’s state convention will be treated to a tour of the St. John Valley, a breakfast, receptions and they may purchase a box lunch that will benefit the local hospice and the shelter… Read More
UPPER FRENCHVILLE — Eighteen children ages 3 and 4 from Frenchville and St. Agatha participated in a developmental preschool screening clinic sponsored by Child Development Services and SAD 33 on Tuesday, May 22, at Dr. Levesque School in Upper Frenchville. Areas screened at the clinic,… Read More
FORT KENT — As part of National Hospital Week in May, Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent honored 12 local members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program with a recognition dinner. Honored were Annie Jalbert, Rose Morris, Louise Pelletier, Catherine Desjardin, Regina Earley, Patricia… Read More
FORT KENT — The Northern Maine Medical Center has honored 17 of its employees for more than 180 years of service to the Fort Kent hospital and to residents of the St. John Valley. The recognition banquet for employees and guests was held at the… Read More
MADAWASKA — Students at Madawaska Middle-High School were recognized for outstanding academic work at the annual academic awards banquet on Wednesday, May 23. To qualify for special recognition, students had to have made the high honor roll for at least three ranking periods of the previous four; the… Read More
ST. AGATHA — The Most Rev. Joseph Gerry, Bishop of Portland, lauded Aroostook County Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts and adult Scout leaders for their contributions and achievements at the Catholic Committee on Scouting’s 1990 Diocesan Religious Emblems Ceremony Friday at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Read More
MADAWASKA — The Guidance Department at Madawaska High School has reported that 45 percent of the Class of 1990 plans to attend some form of post-secondary education following graduation. According to guidance department statistics, 37 members of the 81-student class have expressed a desire to… Read More
INDIAN TOWNSHIP — Searchers from Indian Township and the Maine State Warden Service Tuesday night searched the woods near Route 1 in Indian Township for a 62-year-old St. Stephen, New Brunswick, man who was lost there for more than seven hours. T.C. Parker, director of… Read More
HARRINGTON — The Narraguagus High School schedule of final examinations, school ceremonies and commencement activities for the Class of 1990 was announced Thursday by John T. Plummer, principal of the high school, as follows: Final examinations for seniors will begin Friday, June 1, and end… Read More
MACHIAS — As a result of a first-time effort to place his town’s insurance needs out for competitive bids, Machias Town Manager Christopher K. Loughlin said Tuesday that he expected the town to pay at least $7,000 less in general insurance premiums than last year. Read More
BAILEYVILLE — Woodland High School has announced its schedule of year-end activities. All activities will be held at the Woodland High School gymnasium. The year-end events are: 7 p.m. Friday, June 1 — Drama production of “The Inner Circle.” Thespian induction to follow the play. Read More
WHITING — Townspeople voted 60-0 at a special town meeting Tuesday night to scuttle a proposal requesting that the selectmen be given advisory information on whether townspeople wanted to deorganize the town. According to Town Clerk Doreen Denbow, the proposal got bogged down in the… Read More
DEXTER — The public was given the opportunity to comment on proposed increases in the amount the Dexter Utility District charges for water and sewer service at a public hearing Thursday night at the Dexter Town Council Chambers. Much of the meeting was devoted to… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Registrations are still coming in for the Eighth Annual Fireman’s Flea Market in downtown Pittsfield, scheduled for Saturday, June 2. Anyone interested in securing table space can reserve one for $6 each. Participants supply their own tables. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
NEWPORT — After a bold but futile effort to raise the 1990-91 SAD 48 school budget, and an equally futile effort to lower it, 145 district voters approved a $10.5 million budget that represented an across-the-board increase to individual towns of 2.8 percent. Voters were not required to… Read More
ROCKLAND — Christopher Morse, 19, of Morrill, was the recipient of the 12th annual Jane Miller Aquatic Scholarship from Pen Bay Chapter, American Red Cross. Morse is a 1989 graduate of Belfast Area High School in the college course. He works at the Weather Vane… Read More
ROCKLAND — The city’s “eyesore quarries” could be changed into a $14 million bonanza, according to retired General Electric engineer Gordon Thompson. Thompson told the Golden K Kiwanis Thursday that the city should become an ash disposal site for the MERC and PERC trash-to-energy plants. Read More
UNION — Steve Usher of Buxton will present an open-book trivia quiz on Ben Ames Williams’ historical novel “Come Spring” during the Union Historical Society meeting, planned for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in the Robbins House on the Common. The 100 questions ranging from… Read More
RIPLEY — An auction will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, in Ripley to raise money for the restoration of the Ripley Grange Hall. Ray Poulin will be auctioneer. People wishing to donate items to the auction may drop them off at the… Read More
ROCKLAND — An age discrimination complaint against SAD 5 has been filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission by Stanley Harrison, high school guidance counselor. He said Thursday that he thought the primary reason he was not offered a continuing contract with SAD 5 was because of his… Read More
MANSET — If you ask any third-grader on Mount Desert Island today to describe what can be found on the stretches of beautiful shoreline that border Acadia National Park, you will most likely hear about rocks, clams, mussels, and seaweed. But, perhaps surprisingly, you will also hear about… Read More
STONINGTON — Three island residents remained hospitalized Thursday after they were injured in a head-on collision in Stonington late Wednesday night. Stonington Police Chief Charles Shaw said the accident that injured Patricia A. Eaton, 27; her husband, Jeffrey L. Eaton, 27, both of Stonington; and… Read More
Shirley Tonini, 54, quit high school when she was 16 years old. And over the years, as she raised her seven children, she daydreamed about the education she had left behind. “I felt like I missed something,” she said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Three of the four University of Maine students who were arrested in Orono in April during what police termed “an out-of-control party” pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly conduct. Matthew Space, 22, Ian Evans, 21, and Douglas Kreis, 22, all of Orono, were originally charged… Read More
GLENBURN — Town Manager Peter Chase released information this week on a settlement between officials and a landowner who had been declared in violation of the local shoreland zoning ordinance. David St. Louis had challenged a ruling by William Butler last year in which Butler… Read More
HOLDEN — Cynthia Dore-Bromley, one of a group of people who want to see the historic old Town Hall restored, Thursday described the good feelings she had about the hall whenever she visited it. Bromley and other members of the Town Hall Restoration Committee hope… Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Bangor Flotilla 102, will perform free Courtesy Marine Examinations Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, at the Bangor Municipal Dock and Hampden boat ramp. CME is a free check of boat equipment covering federal and state safety related requirements,… Read More
The 776th Radar Squadron, as part of the Air Force/Middle School Partners programs with the Fifth Street and Garland Street schools, will be the host at an honors luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Horizon Inn Air National Guard Base. Read More
The budget woes passed on to municipalities this year by the Maine Legislature are likely to be worse next year, local officials were told Thursday. “It was not in many ways a bad session. I’d be tempted to say it was a good session except… Read More
A 27-year-old Bangor man who led Bangor police officer Brian Veysey on a high-speed chase through Capehart Thursday night was charged with eluding a police officer, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and possession of a concealed weapon. Veysey said… Read More
St. John’s School will hold its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. The concert theme will be “We Are the World.” The 170-member chorus, under the direction of Neia and Daryl Rhodes, will also… Read More
It was clear from opening statements by attorneys Thursday in the Lucien Frechette murder case that the credibility of the state’s key witness, Sheri-Lee Brown, 17, of South Paris, is considered to be the most important evidence that will be presented. The third day of… Read More
It was the case of the stolen Easter lily and a classic example of the phrase, “loose lips sink ships.” An Orono man who was accused of stealing the Easter lily in April from the Thriftway Market in Orono decided to act as his own… Read More
The prosecution tilled the soil Thursday in Bangor for its case against a teen-age murder suspect, while the youth’s lawyer sought to sow doubt about the state’s investigation into the death of a Norway hay farmer. By the end of Nathan Wade Conley’s trial in… Read More
Orono artist Michael Lewis is drawing the public eye again. He is one of 15 New England artists selected from more than 450 applicants to receive a $5,000 fellowship from the New England Foundation for the Arts. The award marks the first time NEFA has offered direct support… Read More
THE RAILBIRD After a rainout night on Wednesday, Bangor Raceway has put together four straight days of racing — Thursday through Sunday. Track officials rescheduled Wednesday’s nine-dash program to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with Friday and Saturday’s racing cards (for the rest of the racing… Read More
It is inevitable that the Pulitzer Prize committee will soon have to award a prize in the category of Nintendo analysis. Across the country, the media seems to have become as obsessed with the game as the children themselves, who, as every psychologist in the country has already… Read More
AUBURN — Students at Edward Little High School returned to class Thursday after an explosion of a jar containing hazardous chemicals forced officials to suspend school for one day. No injuries were reported as a result of Wednesday’s explosion, which occurred shortly after midnight on… Read More
WASHINGTON — Five million of today’s children will die of smoking-related illnesses in their later years if the current rate of tobacco use by young people continues, the U.S. surgeon general said Thursday. Dr. Antonia Novello, in her first major address on smoking, said more… Read More
PORTLAND — The state’s highest court said Thursday that owners of a Saco motel had no duty to come to the assistance of a Glenburn man who drank himself to death, because a motel worker saw the semiconscious man being helped into a car by friends. Read More
BAR HARBOR — The Acadia Chess Club, in conjunction with the Bar Harbor Parks and Recreation Commission, will sponsor a simultaneous chess exhibition at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St. The featured exhibitor, Dr. Danny Kopec, will take on… Read More
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Applications by Maine and Minnesota to join Lotto America have been unanimously accepted by the multi-state organization that governs the big jackpot games, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota State Lottery said Thursday. The Multi-state Lottery Association, representing 10 states and Washington, D.C.,… Read More
PORTLAND — A mountain of blackened ice that went up as bureaucrats sought to keep the city’s snow out of scenic Back Cove has melted into the cove anyway, defying predictions that it would last into the summer. “I thought it would never leave,” said… Read More
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Because of the extended period of wet weather in May, the season opening of the Seashore Performing Arts Center in Old Orchard Beach will be delayed by two weeks. New power is being wired throughout the facility. The concert stage and… Read More
AUGUSTA — Former Congressman David Emery has a solid lead over Rep. John McCormick, R-Rockport, in the most recent Capitol News Service poll. A random telephone sample of 309 registered Republicans and independents, who indicated they plan to enroll in the Republican Party and vote… Read More
PORTLAND — Is the rural, conservative 1st Congressional District ready for a Jewish woman as its representative? According to Portland Councilor Linda Abromson, it is. “I am ready for the 1st District and the district is ready for me. My religion does not make a… Read More
PORTLAND — The Lightship Nantucket has been designated a National Historic Landmark, according to Lightship Nantucket Inc. of Portland. The announcement was made to company officers by Edwin C. Bearss, chief historian of the U.S. Department of Interior. A history of the ship will be… Read More
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KISS 94.5 Radio has been honored as Station of the Year by the Associated Press Broadcasters Association in Maine. It’s the second year in a row the station has won the award in the broadcasting competition. KISS also swept the top news categories, winning first… Read More
ATLANTA — An estimated 1 billion packs of cigarettes are sold to children in this country each year but only three states reported citations against 32 vendors last year, federal health officials said Thursday. Inspectors found only minimal enforcement of laws in 44 states restricting… Read More
Flowers are pleasant to view. Vegetables are delicious to eat. But herb gardeners can get the best of both worlds. “I’ve always loved the duality of things,” said veteran herb grower Kate NaDeau, of Stone Soup Farm in Monroe. “That herbs are beautiful, yet have… Read More
A Brewer businessman identified six checks Thursday he said his Brewer gas station cashed for defendant Karl Anderson and the company in which he was involved, Northern New England Contractors. Testifying in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Franklin Hinckley said he was unable to reconcile… Read More
JAY — A federal judge has thrown out the remaining counts of International Paper Co.’s challenge to a local environmental ordinance, a move that was hailed Thursday as a victory by town officials but dismissed by the company as a procedural step toward more litigation. Read More
FRANKFORT — Gerald W. Tripp, 43, of Frankfort was crushed to death Thursday morning when a skidder rolled over him while he was working in woods off the Logging Road. Tripp was working alone when the accident occurred, said Chief Deputy Joseph Smith of the… Read More
MATTAMISCONTIS — Richard H. Chasse, 30, of Lewiston was killed early Thursday morning when his car left the northbound lane of Interstate 95 and struck a tree. Medical Examiner Dr. Albert Gulesian Sr. of Lincoln said the cause of death was blunt trauma. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
The sluggish New England economy has affected the job prospects of the region’s 1990 class of college graduates. According to the Boston office of the U.S. Department of Labor, job prospects aren’t as good as they have been in recent years. But on the favorable… Read More
VAN BUREN — Debra Ouellette of Van Buren has been recognized as a nationally certified piano teacher by Music Teachers National Association. Ouellette, an independent music teacher of a bilingual piano studio, is state chairman of student evaluations and treasurer of the Maine Music Teachers… Read More
The Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. has announced a new safety program for school bus drivers. The school bus safety program, to be implemented over the next two months, provides a plastic card with safety tips to be installed in all area school buses. The card will… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — Steel I-beams, hydraulic jacks and blocking timbers are being used this week by Ellsworth mover Thurston Haslam to place St. Michael’s Church on a concrete foundation about 15 feet from the building’s original location. Haslam, a veteran mover of large structures, said the… Read More
FORT KENT — Best-selling novelist and University of Maine at Fort Kent alumna Cathie Pelletier will conduct a three-week creative writing workshop at UMFK this summer. Pelletier’s course will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 9-27. The focus of the three-credit… Read More