The end of preseason training camp has brought with it the usual injured football players and anxious coaches but no real changes in the landscape of the Yankee Conference. Connecticut is still everyone’s pick to romp to its third share of the title in five… Read More
    During the summer of 1990, Bangor was in no danger of losing its distinction as having the downtown most inhospitable to pedestrians. Automobile traffic continued to zip as quickly as it could through the city’s central business district, oblivious to fundamental standards of courtesy and… Read More
    Three golfers recently recorded holes-in-one at local golf courses. On Aug. 30, Ken Breau of Old Town aced the sixth hole at Kenduskeag Valley Golf Course. He used an 8-iron on the 135-yard hole. Cindy Breau witnessed the ace. It was Ken Breau’s ninth career… Read More
    Grivois leads Madawaska by FF FORT FAIRFIELD – Tracie Grivois scored two goals to lead the Madawaska Owls to a 5-1 schoolgirl soccer win over the Fort Fairfield Tigers Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
    Sept. 7 at Villanova… 7 p.m. Maine leads the series 2-0 including 47-14 win in Orono last year. The last time the two teams met in Philly Maine backup QB Jeff DelRosso took over for injured Mike Buck and led the Bears to a 20-17 victory. Read More
    AT CARIBOU, 4.4 miles Caribou Labor Day Road Race Results MEN: 1. Bruce Freme 24:17; 2. Melvin Taylor 24:48; 3. Dan Harrigan 25:05; 4. Steve Emery 25:28; 5. Gary Feeney 25:34; 6. Mike Mendonca 26:11; 7. Kirk Cote 26:12; 8. Jeff Holmes 26:16; 9. Tony… Read More
    Mount View defeats Skowhegan THORNDIKE – Sharon Rothwell scored a goal and assisted a goal by Robin McCormick as the Mount View Mustangs defeated the Skowhegan Indians 3-1 here Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
    Boston University Head coach: Dan Allen (1st year) 1989 Record: 4-7 (4-4 YC) 6th Offense: Run & Shoot Defense: 5-2 Starters returning: 17 (8 off, 9 def) Key players: QB Stan Greene (5-11, 182) Sr.; WR Daren Altieri (6-0, 194) Sr.; OT Jason Goldberg (6-4,… Read More
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    Facing circumstances she believes no other Division I field hockey team had to endure, University of Maine coach Jeri Waterhouse considers Maine’s 3-2 record over a four-day road trip to Missouri an excellent start to the 1990 season. “Everyone there knew no other Division I… Read More
    Central-EC tips Dexter DEXTER – Trish Dunham and Jenny McCorrison each scored unassisted first-half goals to lift the Central Red Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Dexter Tigers in schoolgirl field hockey action Tuesday in the opener for each team. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    GUNS, GUNS, and more guns will be on display Saturday and Sunday during the 13th annual Bangor Gun Show, to be held at the Bangor Auditorium. Over 250 dealers from across the country are expected to be on hand for the event. All proceeds from the show will… Read More
    After eight progressively successful seasons, Art Guesman has resigned as the golf coach at the University of Maine. Guesman, a professor of journalism at Maine for the past 18 years, cited increasing conflict with his academic responsibilities as the reason for his leaving. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    It is not a question of whether or not the Husson College soccer team will be improved this season. The Braves are already 2-0-1 after going 2-12-1 a year ago. Husson hosted its Kick-off Tournament over the Labor Day weekend and beat College of St. Joseph the Provider… Read More
    Bernard hat trick lifts PVHS HOWLAND – Mike Bernard recorded a hat trick in the first half to lead Penobscot Valley past the host Lee Academy Pandas 4-3 here Tuesday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    The fourth Tom Ware Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday at Green Valley Golf Course in Enfield. The 18-hole tournament will include four men’s classes and one division for women. Players may play 18 holes either day, or can play Friday if… Read More
    Analysis There is still nothing that frightens opposing Yankee Conference coaches more than the sight of Maine tailback Carl Smith breaking through the line and into the secondary. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    Changes may be in the offing for the Bangor Labor Day Invitational Men’s Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament. Although the number of teams participating in the annual event has remained fairly constant the last few years, tournament organizers are looking into ways to improve the tourney format… Read More
    An editorial cartoon by Jeff MacNelly that appeared last Saturday on this page erroneously characterized Oprah Winfrey as “bankrolling” the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visit to Iraq as a credentialed journalist to do interviews on the crisis for a television production. Neither she nor her company had anything to… Read More
    The Iraqi crisis could not have come at a more opportune time for our folks in Washington to forget all the nation’s deficit and savings-and-loan problems which should have been straightened out months ago. All Americans will be concentrating on our new problems, and completely… Read More
    I watched with extreme interest as a high-ranking Kuwaiti official indicated that they have the capability to pay the cost of our involvement in the Middle East. Am I to assume that the price of heating oil, gasoline, etc., will be taking a sharp drop because of that… Read More
    Rollin Ives wants to cover up the fact that the Maine Department of Human Services is the one responsible for the death of 5-year-old Victor Lizotte. I agree with the Bangor Daily News that if DHS had left the boy alone he would still be alive and happy… Read More
    I am writing to share my concern over the misuse of a public trust. Behind a veil of decency the offices of Womankind in Machias work with the blind faith of troubled women and use the children to lash out at men. This personal agenda, commonly referred to… Read More
    During this crisis in the Persian Gulf the American public must come to accept the possibility that American civilians might die. Although this is not a pleasant thought to ponder, we should not delude ourselves to believe that a perfect result is always possible, because the world is… Read More
    Where are the Maine wild blueberries? They’re all being shipped away. We can’t even buy them in the stores around here. It may be just as well since they’re sprayed with so many pesticides. Why do the blueberry growers have the right to spray Guthion,… Read More
    The reality of what can happen to children at the hands of their famiies is not pretty, nor is it easy to live with. It is a reality even in Maine. Blaming the Department of Human Services for it will not make it go away. Nor will it… Read More
    Living alone. It doesn’t always feel natural — nobody to talk to, argue with, or to get the punch line. We’re taught from the earliest years to depend on people. As we grow older, we may find ourselves left behind when loved ones leave this… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A 17-year-old Willimantic girl escaped injury after her vehicle collided with another vehicle Saturday in Dover-Foxcroft. According to Officer Sandi Thompson of the Dover-Foxcroft Police Department, Heidi Bayerdorffer’s view was obstructed by a third vehicle as she turned left into Judkin’s Shop ‘n… Read More
    Time Out Is it magic-number time yet? The way the Boston Red Sox are playing, that count will begin any day now. 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
    PITTSFIELD — Plans to cite a Pittsfield property owner for allowing a dangerous and dilapidated building were discussed at the Tuesday night meeting of the Town Council. In his report to the council, Town Manager Dwight Dogherty said that George Tsoulas, owner of the former… Read More
    LINCOLN — Lincoln’s $1.5 million Cobb Fund has provided an average annual return of 14.2 percent on investments over the past decade, but trust managers predict those types of returns will be harder to reach in the 1990s. Members of the Town Council met last… Read More
    GARLAND — The 1990 Garland Days celebration will be a four-day event, with activities beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, and wrapping up Sunday, Sept. 9. Winner of the beard contest will be named Thursday. The Miss Garland contest gets under way at 6:30 p.m. at the… Read More
    DEXTER — Three community awareness programs on substance abuse issues are being offered free of charge on Tuesday evenings this fall at Northeast Care, 51 High St. The three one-hour sessions will give participants information on substance abuse issues and will outline some of the… Read More
    DEXTER — Teens in grades seven and eight will hold a TGIF party from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the Dexter Teen Club at 51 High St. Adult advisers Theresa Boettner and Carol Shoreborn plan to meet with the teens to… Read More
    LINCOLN — After a one-hour, 12-minute executive session, the Town Council decided Tuesday to handle any personnel problems administratively. After the closed-door session, Chairman Rod Carr said the council had given directions to acting Town Manager Gilberte Mayo to take care of any problems cited… Read More
    NEWPORT — Twelve teachers from SAD 48 recently participated in a training institute for the education of gifted and talented students, held on the campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Teachers Linelle McKay, grade six, Palmyra School; Nancy Morin, grade three, Hartland Consolidated School, Charlene… Read More
    MILO — More than 60 members attended the sixth annual meeting of the Schoodic Lake Association Saturday at Milo. The meeting was conducted by Kevin Nason of Milo, co-chairman of the group. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    NEWPORT — A petition circulated by a St. Albans man has drawn enough signatures to force a referendum vote on the budgeting process in SAD 48. District directors were presented with copies of the petition Tuesday night. It calls for each community to hold a… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Final acreage reporting results as of Aug. 1 indicate that 300 acreage reports have been filed by farm operators in Somerset County and producers on 102 farms are eligible for 1990 farm program benefits. William H. Moirs, county executive director of the Agricultural… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — While the MCI Football Boosters Club was hoping for a good turnout of at least 25 players for the first signup of the Warsaw Middle School football team, boosters and Head Coach John White were overwhelmed when 55 players signed up. A parents-students… Read More
    The Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a fall trout sale at noon Tuesday, Oct. 2. Delivery is at the office parking lot at 970 Illinois Ave. off Griffin Road and Union Street in Bangor. Rainbow trout only will be available for… Read More
    DEXTER — A Dexter businessman has started a petition drive aimed at showing people in town that he offers a service vital to the residents of Dexter and surrounding towns, and that he should be able to continue to operate his business. Luie Sinclair, operator… Read More
    William “Bill” Hodgkins, for more than 18 years the chairman of the weekly beano games at St. Mary’s in Bangor, has retired from that post and has turned over his “beano kit” — an old briefcase in which he has accumulated an assortment of game-related paraphernalia — to… Read More
    Bradley A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, followed by the Town Council meeting at the Viola Rand School. The topic will be extending Boynton Street. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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    The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Bangor this year unless otherwise stated: Rebecca Jane Carr, Rebecca Jane Alexander, Sara Elizabeth Carr, Sara Elizabeth Leighton, Roberta Frances Leighton and Roberta Frances Curtis to Rita M. Freese,… Read More
    A recent report states that Maine high school students have produced the lowest Scholastic Aptitude Test scores in almost two decades. As another school year is beginning, should we be concerned about Maine students’ performance on the SATs? If so, what should be done to address the problem?… Read More
    Not all of the history at Hampden Academy is to be found in textbooks or in lessons being taught in the classrooms. A great deal of it is chronicled in the school itself. Juxtaposed between two large additions to the school is a small brick… Read More
    The following cases have been decided in 3rd District Court in Bangor: Steven L. Adee, 37, Victor, Colo., operating unregistered motor vehicle, 24 hours in jail. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
    A Newport man charged with setting a fire in June at a potato-storage house was among 31 people indicted Tuesday by the Penobscot County grand jury. Robert Butland, 19, was charged with one count of arson and one count of burglary in connection with the… Read More
    LINCOLN — The following complaints were heard Aug. 28 in 13th District Court in Lincoln, before Judge Susan Calkins: Lawrence McNamara, 26, Lincoln, criminal trespass, $50. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
    CARIBOU — A new pediatric and adolescent health care center opens at Cary Medical Center, Wednesday, Sept. 5. Cary’s two new pediatricians, Michael Vacco, M.D., and Olivia Wallace, M.D., will direct patient care in the facility located in the new professional office center at the… Read More
    Capehart Seniors The Capehart Senior Citizens Group will start on Monday, Sept. 10, with a covered-dish dinner at noon at Nason Manor, and a meeting at 1 p.m. All members are encouraged to bring a gift. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    Old Town Old Town Adult Education programs will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at the community center and run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
    CARIBOU — An organization struggling to cut costs and balance the budget is always happy when an employee saves the firm money. At Cary Medical Center, just such an employee has spent her summer using her skills to cut costs and benefit patients. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    FRENCHVILLE — Three people were injured, one remained hospitalized Tuesday night, and two automobiles were demolished in an accident early Tuesday morning on Route 1 at Frenchville. Trooper Darryl Pelletier said that Terrence Gervais, 18, and Gary Raymond 17, both of Frenchville, were treated at… Read More
    HOULTON — Fifty-nine runners from Aroostook County, New Brunswick and three other states participated in the Houlton Regional Hospital ninth annual Fun Run held last Saturday in conjunction with the Houlton Potato Feast. Robert Everett of Fort Fairfield was the overall winner of the 5K… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — With growers more than halfway into the harvest of Maine’s 2,500 to 2,700 acres of broccoli grown for the fresh market, high prices and better than average yields are making 1990 “all in all” a good season,” industry spokesmen said Tuesday. “It… Read More
    FORT KENT The following cases were disposed of by Judge Ronald A. Daigle in 1st District Court at Fort Kent Wednesday, Aug. 29: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Caribou Adult Education unit has been awarded a Carl Perkins Vocational Training Grant through the department of educational and cultural services to sponsor a pharmacology nurse assistant training program. A general description of the course is that the geriatric nurse assistant will… Read More
    WHITING — An informational meeting on the 1990 Whiting tax assessment will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Whiting Municipal Building. The board of assessors has prepared a seven-page brochure to answer questions that residents may have about taxation. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    CALAIS — The new face at the 4th District Court House in Calais is Laura Yustak Smith, the new assistant district attorney, who took over the prosecutor’s job last week. Although she is new to Washington County, Smith is not new to Maine. After she… Read More
    LUBEC — Muddled boundaries and muddled names have created a muddle over whether Eastport or Lubec should be collecting taxes from two fish farms snuggled between Dudley and Treat islands in Cobscook Bay. Connected by a causeway, a relic of the Quoddy Dam project, the… Read More
    UNITY — A variety of courses designed to enhance hobbies or provide practical instruction are offered through Unity College’s Associate Program, an audit program offering courses on a space-available, non-credit basis. The courses begin Wednesday, Sept. 5, and most meet on weekdays. There is something… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Lightning striking a house Sunday afternoon at 76 Mechanic St. caused minor damage. Assistant Fire Chief David Vanorse reported that the department searched the home of Lauri Southard after the lightning strike left a strong odor of smoke in the house. There was… Read More
    ROCKLAND — An inventory of bicycles collected during the past year by the Police Department will be disposed of Oct. 5 unless claimed by their owners, Police Chief Alfred Ockenfels announced Monday. People may claim their bicycles by providing proof of ownership. This could include… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A four-week hunter safety course will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, and will be held each consecutive Tuesday at the Mid-Coast School of Technology (Region 8) in Rockland. This certifying course will be taught by volunteer instructors from… Read More
    BELFAST — The City Council voted Tuesday to hire engineer Edward Coffin of Augusta to correct flaws discovered in the Route 3 sewer project’s original design. The original design was performed by former city engineer Robert Pfarr, who was fired last month. Since 1989 the… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The following building permits were issued during August by the code enforcement office: Linda Drinkwater, dwelling, $50,000. 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;… Read More
    It was reported incorrectly Friday that the average salary increases for SAD 5 teachers in a negotiated contract was 7 percent. The total salary package, including health care benefits, was 7 percent, but the average salary increase was 4.5 percent. A photo caption Monday incorrectly… Read More
    GOULDSBORO — Some Gouldsboro residents are apparently rallying to the defense of their town manager after three selectmen voted last week to advertise for a possible replacement. Dorothy Dalton said Tuesday that she and fellow resident Edison Churchill have gathered more than 30 signatures on… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Almost 70 percent of those responding to a recent survey think that Ellsworth City Councilor Philip Shea should resign his seat on the council. The survey was conducted through an ad in the Ellsworth American newspaper and invited Ellsworth residents, taxpayers and merchants… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — With growth and development straining community and natural resources on Mount Desert Island, residents have no consensus on solutions to ease those pressures. According to the results of a poll of year-round and seasonal island residents conducted by Louis Harris and Associates… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth City Council took the first steps Tuesday in the search for a new city manager. At a special meeting the council voted to hire the Maine Municipal Association to conduct the search for a city manager to replace Herbert Gilsdorf, who… Read More
    Rep. Patricia M. Stevens, D-Bangor, has announced that she will seek re-election to the Maine House of Representatives from District 117, which includes part of Bangor. Stevens is in her fourth term and said that serving her district has been a rewarding and challenging experience. Read More
    The annual Junior League Antique Show scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, at the Bangor Civic Center, will mark the 40th year that the Junior League has staged antique shows to raise money for charitable projects in the Bangor area. This year’s show, which… Read More
    HERMON — Working in small groups, Hermon High School staff members and incoming freshman on Tuesday sought the answers to some of the most prevalent questions that young people are asking this week. These all-important questions include: “Where is my classroom?” and “Where can I… Read More
    HAMPDEN — Construction on a two-story, 11,500-square-foot municipal building will soon be under way. The Town Council Tuesday evening awarded the building contract to P.J. Sulinski and Sons Inc. Kenneth Huntley was the only councilor voting against awarding the contract to the Old Town company… Read More
    A 1989 Jeep Cherokee that was reported stolen Monday night was recovered just after midnight Tuesday. Two juveniles and an adult were charged with unauthorized use of property. A Bangor woman reported the vehicle stolen from McDonald’s restaurant on Union Street between 2:30 and 5:30… Read More
    Preliminary counts of enrollments in some Bangor area schools show some expected and unexpected increases at the elementary school level on the first day of school. While enrollment figures for schools in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Newburgh and Winterport were not available Tuesday afternoon, the districts’… Read More
    More than 220,000 pupils returned to classrooms in kindergarten through high school Tuesday as the 1990-91 school year officially started in most areas of the state. The enrollment number is expected to be about the same as last year, state officials said. Official enrollment reports… Read More
    BRIDGTON — Hospital officials on Tuesday upgraded the condition of a 17-year-old New York boy who was shot in the head by another youth, as an investigation of the incident entered its fourth day. David Burnhard was upgraded from critical to serious by officials at… Read More