The concept of comparable worth in the job marketplace — the principle that the public commonly but erroneously refers to as equal pay for equal work — has been given an intriguing new twist in Bangor, where police officers are asking for pay and benefit parity with teachers. Read More
    ORONO – One of the marks of a good team is its ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. Syracuse University striker Steve Morris, a 17-goal scorer a year ago, converted a pass from Anthony Ramoon off an errant throw-in by University of Maine fullback Ted… Read More
    ST. LOUIS – Sandy Ladenberger scored with 10:50 to play, breaking a 2-2 tie and lifting St. Louis University to a 3-2 field hockey win over the University of Maine here Monday. Maine, finishing its opening trip at 3-2, got goals from Amy Corbett (from… Read More
    Tuesday with… Several years ago, a female sportswriter, trying to assert her right to cover a story, came up against a sportsman’s organization that claimed a higher right – that of bathroom privacy. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    MOTOR SPORTS UNITY – Steve Nelson of Albion picked up two victories in two races highlighting racing action at Unity Raceway here Saturday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
    Circle Dec. 16 on your calendar. That’s the date the New Orleans Saints, with former University of Maine quarterback Mike Buck on the roster, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, boasting former Black Bear defensive tackle Justin Strzelczyk, will square off against each other in the Super Dome near the… Read More
    Chris Clee and Phil Byra each scored a pair of goals to lead the Husson College Braves to a 7-1 victory over Simon’s Rock College of So. Barrington, Mass., in Bangor on Monday. The University of the Maine-Fort Kent defeated Southern Vermont 7-1 in another… Read More
    WOODLAND – Mike Ellis went 4-for-4, belting a homer and driving in five runs to power the Calais Motor Inn to the title in the first annual Calais Labor Day Softball Tournament via a 21-6 win over PCT at the Spednic Club Field in the championship game. Read More
    After Bob Everett of Fort Fairfield gave more credence to the old adage that “the third time’s the charm,” Sue Manly of Fletcher, Vt., proved the first time has merits of its own at the 28th annual Bangor Labor Day Road Race Monday. After finishing… Read More
    A former University of Maine-Presque Isle and Gardiner High School athlete has joined the high school coaching ranks. Dawn McLaughlin-Russell is coaching the first-year girls varsity soccer program at Central High School in East Corinth. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    Bradford Auto Sales of Bangor came back from an early loss to defeat High Grade Gas of Enfield, Conn., 6-3 and win the C-D division championship at the 26th annual Bangor Labor Day Invitational Men’s Slow-pitch Softball tournament Monday. Bradford Auto defeated High Grade Gas… Read More
    How do 120 million people occupying a space slightly smaller than the size of California dispose of their garbage? About the same way as people in the United States do, only they do it a little better, making their methods worth examining. Twenty years ago,… Read More
    RAILBIRD SCARBOROUGH — Prince Ebony won the $60,000 President’s Pace at Scarborough Downs in the record-setting time of one minute, 54 seconds, flat. In winning the 12th edition of the annual Scarborough feature pacing event held every Labor Day weekend, Prince Ebony and driver Ron… Read More
    CARIBOU — Mark Madore of Caribou has been named Maine’s winner of the “Achievement in Volunteerism” award, which recognizes one student from each state for individual service to the National FFA Organization’s Building Our American Communities program. BOAC is a nationwide rural revitalization program fostering… Read More
    LIMESTONE — “Operation Copilot” has been launched as a coordinating civilian support program “to salute the men and women of Loring Air Force Base, and to let them know that the people of Aroostook County and their neighbors in Canada are thinking of them and their families.”… Read More
    FORT KENT — A Healthtracs physical fitness session will run from Monday, Sept. 3, through Oct. 26 at the University of Maine campus here. Coordinator Rachel Kinney outlined changes in the Healthtracs physical fitness schedule. She said the year will be divided into six sessions… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will offer 30 Community College of Maine television courses at its Houlton and Loring Air Force Base Centers during the fall semester. The college, a unit of the University of Maine system, offers courses over a specialized statewide… Read More
    FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent evening division will offer an oil-painting course on Fridays from 6:30 to 9 p.m., beginning Sept. 7. The course, which will not be for credit, will be taught by Don Cyr, a local artist and… Read More
    CARIBOU — Husson College officials announced the first master’s program courses to be offered at the Caribou Educational Center through Husson Graduate Studies Division. The courses are Corporate Strategy and Public Policy, taught by Robert M. Smith, Ph.D., from 6 to 10 p.m. on alternate… Read More
    NEW SWEDEN — School Union 122 schools will open Sept. 4 in New Sweden, Stockholm, Woodland and Westmanland. Kindergarten classes at Woodland School will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and from noon to 2:30 p.m. At New Sweden and Stockholm, kindergarten will be from… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Joseph Thompson, son of Maryanne Ouellette of Madawaska, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and will leave for recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill., in December. Thompson, 18, is a graduate of Franklin Heights High School in Columbus, Ohio, and will receive training as an… Read More
    KENNEBUNKPORT — President Bush wrapped up a three-week vacation Monday and prepared to head back to the White House to get ready for his summit in Helsinki with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. White House aides said Bush’s trip may be extended an additional day to… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Lax laws governing day-care centers in many states are failing to protect children, the Children’s Defense Fund said Monday. A fund, a private organization, said its national survey of child-care centers and day-care homes shows “inexcusable failures to protect the health and safety… Read More
    ORONO — Rushworth M. Kidder, senior columnist at the Christian Science Monitor, has joined the University of Maine Department of Journalism and Mass Communication as a non-paid adjunct professor. Kidder, described as an “author, scholar, literary critic and futurist,” will share experience in journalism and… Read More
    Northern New Englanders crowded parks, beaches and highways as they took advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to bid adieu to summer 1990. Traffic was heavy on the region’s main thoroughfares Monday as people headed home after the three-day weekend that traditionally marks the… Read More
    ORONO — Attacking what it called “the country’s pervasive and growing solid waste problem and its origin — wasteful lifestyles” the University of Maine Cooperative Extension has announced a new educational program in Maine schools. “Waste Away,” a course for upper elementary and junior high… Read More
    Lillian Farnsworth Tracy will celebrate her 75th birthday on Sept. 11, and would enjoy receiving cards from old and new friends. Her address is Box 18, East Holden 04429. The Retired Activities Day scheduled for Sept. 7 at Fort Devens, Mass., has been canceled because… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Aroostook Mental Health Center will offer a one-day workshop titled time management Thursday, Sept. 13, at The Aroostook Medical Center’s Academy House. Led by Kathy Tulman of AMHC’s education staff, the course begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. The course is designed for those who… Read More
    The Bangor-Brewer YWCA will begin the seven-week fall term of Health/Fitness programs Sept. 10. The schedule is: Aqua exercise, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    MACHIAS — Now is the time to get winter rye to be used as a winter cover crop and as green manure. Winter rye is recommended as a tool to prevent erosion in waterways, ditches, on banks and on newly harvested gardens. Winter rye may… Read More
    UNITY — Unity College officials announced regular fall hours, a new interim director of residence life and summer programs, and the induction of a new college president, Wilson G. Hess. Hess will be honored with a 25th Anniversary Inauguration Dance at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Read More
    AUGUSTA — A State and Tribal Partnership to Encourage Economic Development will be studied by a commission to which State Rep. Fred Moholland, D-Princeton, has been appointed. Moholland said the commission was created to study state incentives for economic development in tourist and transportation industries… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Two boating courses starting in September will be offered by the Penobscot Bay Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes will be held for approximately 12 weeks for each course. “Boating Skills and Seamanship” will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11,… Read More
    Eastern Area Agency on Aging outreach services are provided each month by staff at the following locations in Penobscot County: The Bangor Area Senior Center, the second Monday; Northwoods Apartments, the fourth Wednesday; Colonial Circle, Brewer, the fourth Monday; East Holden Square, East Holden, the… Read More
    A collection of works by Maine artists with disabilities will be shown in the new Carl J. Lamb School in Springvale from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Approximately 100 pieces from arts programs around the state will be displayed. The One Percent for Art Committee will… Read More
    Troopers assigned to Maine State Police Troop F at Houlton are investigating several crimes that occurred recently in Aroostook County. Trooper David Socoby is investigating the theft of a Passport radar detector valued at $175 from Tidd’s Sport Shop on U.S. Route 1 in Hodgdon. Read More
    UNITY — An ice cream party was held for 51 children who participated in the Summer Reading Club and read the required 12 books. They received certificates at the party and drew names for prizes. The club is a cooperative effort of the town and… Read More
    HARRINGTON — Superintendent Joseph White of SAD 37 has announced the hiring of migrant tutors for the district’s schools in 1990-91, as follows: Narraguagus High School: Lucille Moore of Milbridge and Stanley Look of Columbia Falls; Daniel W. Merritt Elementary School in Addison: Lana Smith of Addison; Cherryfield… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — Troopers assigned to Troop J, Maine State Police in East Machias, responded to the following complaints and incidents in Washington and Hancock counties: On Aug. 28, Trooper Kelly Barbee, at the request of the Calais Police Department, began investigative reconstruction of an… Read More
    HARMONY — Fairgoers at the 43rd annual Harmony Free Fair commented over and over again Monday that “the weather couldn’t be better.” A cool, fresh breeze signaled lower temperatures and a comfortable day in the sun for the hundreds of area people who attended. A… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Technical College will offer a six-hour national electrical code update course from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 18 and 25. The course will review recent changes in the code, and cover significant changes in the 1990 edition. There also… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Through the efforts of the Rockland-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government and Industry Council, the Mid-Coast Development Corp. is off and running again as a viable regional development corporation. In the late 1970s, the private non-profit corporation was formed to assist the city… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Acadia Chess Club will sponsor the Mount Desert Island Open ’90 chess tournament at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bar Harbor Municipal Building, Cottage Street. The four-round tournament will feature a $200 prize fund and is a U.S. Chess… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church will resume its active life of ministry and mission on Sunday, Sept. 9. Sunday school registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the chapel. A surprise moment for the Sunday school children is planned for worship at the regular time of 9:30… Read More
    GUILFORD — Warren Myrick, adult education director for School Administrative District 4, has announced adult education classes for the fall semester beginning the week of Sept. 10. The following classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 10: English, advanced tole… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Penquis District Boy Scout Committee and Boy Scouts recently turned in a check for $2,524 to the Katahdin Area Council. Booths at the Dover-Foxcroft Independence Day celebration and at the annual open air market July 7 raised the funds. This is the… Read More
    STETSON — School will start for the year at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Stetson Elementary School, with a morning assembly of opening exercises and activities. There will be a short snack time before classes begin Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Maine Street ’90 will recognize the towns of Warren, Camden, Vinalhaven, Rockland and Lincolnville and their Maine Street ’90 volunteers with the presentation of certificates at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Samoset Resort. Expected to participate in the ceremony recognizing the… Read More
    NEWPORT — The Newport Board of Selectmen will accept a check from Acheron Engineering at its 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, meeting. The check is a gift from Acheron to the town to help defray the expense of painting the town garage. Acheron’s Bill Ball… Read More
    Where is the democratic process when it comes to foreign policy? The president, who was elected by less tha 50 percent of the people, acts alone as he orders troops around the world. Meanwhile, Congress watches. This is not the intent of the Constitution. I… Read More
    I would like to compliment you on the insight that was shown in your Aug. 16 editorial. While the editorial was somewhat different from news reports, it portrayed more accurately what the real situation with George “Gilly” Lizotte was. Although I am living some distance from Maine, I… Read More
    John Logan of WAGM-TV Channel 8 in Presque Isle recently reported on a new product — frozen concentrated milk. It was stated this product was developed for victims of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. This statement bears further explanation. When radionuclides are released into the air… Read More
    This is a public letter of thanks to everyone who made the 12th Hampden Children’s Day a success. It is a great feeling of pride to see so many people work together to celebrate our youth. Thank you for all the time and talents given… Read More
    The Millinocket Fin and Feather Club has finally become a non-issue. It was high time somebody or group put them in their place. In recent years they have single-handedly turned hundreds of small landowners against the very people they claim to represent. If I were a sportsman looking… Read More
    I don’t think you realize how many readers you lost by taking the “Family Ties” column by Connee Jellison out of the newspaper. I look for the column each week, and to my dismay it never returned. The number of people who are looking for… Read More
    The Maine press can provide valuable assistance in developing public understanding of the circumstances affecting many troubled families and children. My compliments to the Bangor Daily News reporters and editorial writers for emphasizing concerns for children. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Children and Families is… Read More
    The president of the United States has two sets of laws; one for our country and another for all other countries. He definitely believes that all other countries should be governed like the United States and the more countries that mimic the United States, the stronger is America. Read More
    Your points (in your Aug. 18-19 editorial) about the problems with the Department of Human Services are well taken. There’s no question that bureaucracies tend to paralyze their employees and (prevent) the people they serve from doing what is right. However, if we are going to question the… Read More
    PORTLAND — An investigation continued Monday into the weekend break-in at the campaign headquarters of congressional candidate Thomas H. Andrews, Portland police said. Meanwhile, campaign officials said they hoped that lists of potential supporters and other vital information that had been recorded on the missing… Read More
    Another Viewpoint Dear Mike, This is just a short note to let you know I will continue to read your columns, but with a different perspective. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
    Money was not the only thing donated during the 25th annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. So were hours of enthusiastic volunteer time and steadfast commitment. Those contributions and more helped raise $119,424 in the WABI Channel 5 viewing area for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year’s… Read More
    THOMASTON — Maine State Prison inmate James Falcone, 35, formerly of New Jersey, was found hanging in his cell Sunday evening, an apparent suicide victim. Warden Martin Magnusson said Monday that although all signs point to a suicide, Falcone’s death remains under investigation by the… Read More
    Guest Column Recent polls show nearly three-quarters of the American public support President Bush’s intervention in the Middle East. But which administration policy do Americans actually endorse? Originally, Bush took a defensive stance: He sought United Nations support for a blockade of Iraqi ports, and… Read More
    UPTON — Maine and New Hampshire officials and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are negotiating a plan to preserve the wild character of Lake Umbagog, which straddles the boundary between the states. The 10,000-acre lake, the westernmost of the Rangeley Lakes chain, is a… Read More
    Both drivers in a two-car accident Monday morning on Union Street were injured and were released from a local hospital after treatment. Mattie Dunton, 60, of Bangor was driving a 1978 Ford west on Union at 11:15 a.m. and waiting to turn left into Skip’s… Read More
    Penobscot County’s janitors will decide next week whether to become the fourth group of county employees to unionize. The half dozen or so maintenance workers are scheduled to vote Wednesday, Sept. 12, on whether to join the American Federation of County, State and Municipal Employees,… Read More
    INDIAN TOWNSHIP — “We, the members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, People of the Dawn, adopt this Constitution in order to further enhance our democratic form of tribal government; to protect our sovereignty and freedom of self-determination; to preserve our heritage and culture for our children and for our… Read More
    A fire early Monday morning destroyed a car parked on Bangor’s waterfront. The 1989 Chrysler New Yorker was parked overnight in the lot at the municipal landing. The owners, James Roy and his wife of East Eddington, were spending the night on a boat in… Read More
    Nearly five months after embarking on a 4,000-mile horseback trip to raise money for the homeless, Neal and Colleen Pinkerton of Winterport have, after a trial or two, made it to the deep South. The Pinkertons left Belfast on April 7 bound for Del Mar,… Read More
    Continuing what some hope becomes a tradition, thousands of people flocked to Grotto Cascade Park Monday for the second Labor Day celebration at the refurbished Bangor park. “It looks to me to be as good or better than last year,” said Marshall Frankel, former chairman… Read More
    BLUE HILL — The 99th edition of the Blue Hill Fair came to a close Monday, marked by a steady stream of fair goers and the traditional livestock parade. The crowds were good this year, although they didn’t set any records, according to Dwight Webber,… Read More
    ISLESBORO — Faced with the possibility of losing access to the mainland, voters at a special town meeting this week appropriated $25,000 as the town’s share of rebuilding the Lincolnville Beach fish pier. The vote was “not even close,” said Town Manager Scott Seabury after… Read More
    HOULTON — The County went to the coast this summer, or to be exact, 11 fifth- and sixth-grade pupils from Aroostook participated in a 4-H program designed to help them learn more about the state’s water resources. According to Jon Tulman, an Extension Service educator… Read More
    Commentary The townspeople of Burnham, faced with the possibility of losing their small grammar school several years ago, protested loudly that with the loss of the school, they also would lose their town’s identity. They kept their school — and their identity — but the… Read More
    BELFAST — Preliminary figures for the 1990 census set Waldo County’s population at 32,577, a 15 percent increase since 1980. Topping the list of the county’s fastest-growing towns is Montville where the population jumped from 633 in 1980 to 876 for 1990, a 38 percent… Read More