GORHAM – The host University of Southern Maine Huskies battled to a scoreless tie with Bowdoin College of Brunswick here Tuesday in men’s college soccer action. For the 3-1-2 USM Huskies, Jerry Fenderson made 16 saves on 20 shots for his fourth shutout of the… Read More
    The last win by a Hampden Academy football team was on Oct. 3, 1987, when the Broncos defeated Rockland 18-12. Since then, Hampden teams have lost 22 straight games, with 0-8 records in 1988 and ’89. This season, the Broncos are 0-3. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    THORNDIKE – Missy McKenney’s two goals helped give the Mount View Mustangs a 3-1 win over the Oxford Hills Vikings in schoolgirl soccer action here Tuesday. Sharon Rothwell scored MV’s first goal unassisted in the first half and assisted on McKenney’s 20 minutes later. Lynn… Read More
    Things hadn’t been going all that well for Bangor High School soccer forward Mark Reed. He had a couple of good scoring chances in the first half of Tuesday afternoon’s schoolboy soccer game against Brewer, but could not convert. Then, in the middle portion of… Read More
    While armies glare at each other in anxious silence in the Middle East, off in the distance there is the noise of banging metal, grinding gears and the murmuring of a bewildered and frightened public. It is the sound of the Soviet Union frantically tearing down and rebuilding… Read More
    Four, or combinations thereof, could be lucky for the Foxcroft Academy field hockey team from Dover-Foxcroft. Fourteen-year head coach Gene Philpot’s Ponies are enjoying one of their best seasons ever at 8-0 after beating Class A Bangor 4-0 on Sept. 24. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    Stuart’s goal leads Ponies past Huskies PITTSFIELD – Brian Stuart scored the game-winning goal 2:42 into the second overtime to lead the Foxcroft Academy Ponies a 2-1 victory over host Maine Central Institute here Tuesday in schoolboy soccer action. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    THORNDIKE – Allison Abbott scored two goals to lead the Belfast Lions to a 3-0 schoolgirl field hockey victory over the Mount View Mustangs here Tuesday. Becky Parks scored a goal for 4-3 Belfast. Amy Dyer had her first shutout of the year, stopping each… Read More
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    Bangor, Camden-Rockport, Houlton, and Piscataquis Community High School of Guilford won at high school regionals throughout eastern Maine Tuesday and qualified for the state team championship next Tuesday at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. In western regionals, Greely, Cheverus of Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and Falmouth… Read More
    GORHAM – Julie Bernier scored an unassisted goal at 18:47 of the first period here Tuesday to lead the University of Southern Maine to a 1-0 field hockey victory over Plymouth State College. Kim Shaw made six saves on 11 shots for the 6-0 Huskies. Read More
    The Public Utilities Commission decision to give the state’s largest power company the right to shut off the electricity of customers who fail to pay their bills is a symptom of a public policy issue that this state has failed to address: Who should pay… Read More
    AT CALAIS, 2.9 miles Washington Academy boys 34, Shead 44, Narraguagus 46, Woodland, Calais and Lubec did not field full teams 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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    Hunters registered 246 moose Tuesday on the second day of the 1990 Maine moose hunting season. That brings the total in the weeklong hunt to 514 animals, 14 fewer than last year at the same time. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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    WATERVILLE – Brian Wiercinski’s late first-half goal and Bob Gramling’s early second-half goal rallied the Colby College Mules to a 2-1 victory over intown rival Thomas College here Tuesday. Michael Trott had staked 3-3 Thomas to a 1-0 lead midway through the first half off… Read More
    HAMPDEN – Hampden Junior High defeated Mattanawcook Junior High of Lincoln 26-13 in football action Tuesday. Ryan Lord scored 2 touchdowns for 2-0 Hampden and Mike Tardis returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown. For Mattanawcook, Jason Fortine rushed 2 yards for a touchdown and returned an… Read More
    BRUNSWICK – Nancy Beverage had a goal and 2 assists to lead the host Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 3-2 women’s field hockey win over Bates College of Lewiston here Tuesday. For the 2-2 Polar Bears, Kristen Rhem scored the game-winning goal with less… Read More
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    CASTINE – Jon Merrill converted a pair of penalty kicks and Chad Wozniak scored an unassisted goal to lead Maine Maritime Academy to a 3-1 win over Unity College here Tuesday. Both teams are now 2-3. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    Winterport girls blank Caravel WINTERPORT – Kerry Rierson scored the game’s only goal for Winterport Junior High to lead Winterport to a 1-0 win over Caravel Middle School here Tuesday in schoolgirl soccer action. For 3-0 Winterport, Shilo Marden had her third shutout. Caravel dropped… Read More
    There are a lot of new faces on the Maine Maritime Academy soccer team as second-year coach Charlie Gross continues a rebuilding process with a young Mariner team. In fact, Gross has been starting five freshmen and three of his returning starters off last year’s… Read More
    In regard to Nancy Knowlton’s Sept. 17 letter, “Value children as human beings”; I couldn’t agree with her more. But I would like to add my two cents to that. Not only do people not value the lives of unborn babies and children, many people do not value… Read More
    Recently, I attended a seminar in Portland on “Credit Avaiability and its Impact on the Business Community.” The organizers of this seminar were the Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Portland Region, the Maine Bankers Association, the Maine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Maine Real Estate Development… Read More
    What started out as my 10-year-old son’s church project two years ago has turned into a full-blown family research project and reunion with two brothers — one brothers I hadn’t seen since he was 4, and one brother I never even knew I had! Thanks… Read More
    My family and I have been summer visitors to Maine since 1971. We treasure oue vacation on a tiny island in Lake Spednik in Vanceboro. This year at the end of August we arose before dawn to see the sunrise. The lake was still, a… Read More
    Why is it that here in Maine we see so many legislators who are unable to grasp the concept of freedoms set down in the Constitution? What people believe in will vary widely from one individual to another. This is … the reason we came to this country… Read More
    Parents who watched Barbara Walters’ and Hugh Downs’ “20/20” segment (on death education) recently were advised to check their schools’ curriculum for controversial courses such as sex education, death education, and drug education, which use non-directive therapy techniques. One of the key developers and promoters… Read More
    I had an accident on Aug. 23. I want to thank the medics who helped me and helped ease my pain. I also want to thank the emergency personnel for their help, and my doctors and nurses who were helpful, kind, and understanding. AnnaBelle M. Read More
    I don’t see how we can look back and say the budget was balanced at the end of 1986. Maine income taxes were not adjusted to be in line with the changed federal income tax and there was a $20 million surplus. Perhaps there wasn’t time to balance… Read More
    Many people, especially those involved in keeping Maine businesses afloat, are aware of the ever-increasing cost of Workers’ Compensation insurance. Throughout the state, groups of concerned business people have met to discuss the effects of the increase and to try to find ways to ease the burden. Read More
    I am writing to try to set the record straight on the U.S. Senate vote on Sept. 12 where Maine’s senators both voted to approve a thoughtful, workable program to implement a federal seafood inspection program. The States News Service column which appeared in the… Read More
    As the number of homeless people grows, it seems to some that before long the whole country will be homeless. Recently, I became homeless…. I reluctantly spent Tuesday night at the Bangor homeless shelter, which was for the most part clean and well kept. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    Since being left out of the Maine Indian Land Claims settlement of 1980, 10 years of deprivation and struggle have marked the trail of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in their quest for fair and equal treatment as Maine Indians. Earlier this year, the U.S. Read More
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    DEXTER — An attorney for the town of Dexter formally entered an appeal in the Maine Supreme Court last week that seeks to overturn the June decision by a judge in Kennebec Superior Court who ruled that Maine Central Railroad should not be required to pay property taxes… Read More
    The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, highlights the work of several dedicated volunteers: Harriet Bunker of Brewer volunteers her time for St. Joseph Hospital. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    Bangor High On Saturday, Sept. 22, members of the Bangor High School Latin Club could be seen wearing togas and washing cars on Union Street. The money earned will go toward Maine Junior Classical League Convention activities. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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    The following small-claims cases have been decided in 3rd District Court in Bangor. Plaintiffs are listed first: Goldsmith Sporting Goods, Bangor, was the plaintiff in the following cases. All judgments were in favor of the plaitiff: Debra Shellhamer, Bangor, by default, $37.99 and $30 costs;… Read More
    The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Bangor this year unless otherwise stated: George W. Weatherbee to George W. Weatherbee and Rita R. Weatherbee, Bangor, Aug. 10. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    Bradley The Bradley Town Office will be closed Oct. 3-5 and 8. Messages may be left at 827-7725. 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
    Orono Nursing Home On Sept. 14, the home was the setting for a memorial Mass for Alice White, who was 100 years old. She was a resident here 12 years and made many friends and close relationships with staff members. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    HOULTON — In 1986, the town of Houlton embarked on a $1.4 million project to revitalize its downtown. That project has been completed, and on Oct. 6 local officials, merchants and others will celebrate that completion with a grand opening. The project actually had its… Read More
    CARIBOU — Local voters will decide on Election Day, Nov. 6, whether a new training building for Caribou firefighters should be constructed behind the municipal fire station. By a vote of 4-2, the City Council decided Monday evening to put the question to referendum. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    LUDLOW — An elderly Ludlow man escaped his burning home late Monday with only the clothes he was wearing. The fire at the Carl Tucker residence on Ludlow Road was reported at 11:18 p.m. to the Houlton Fire Department by Gladys Gardner, a neighbor. She… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Town Council on Monday night approved an application for a speculative building and agreed to purchase gravel for winter road maintenance. The Town Council approved the final application for a grant for a speculative building. If awarded the grant,… Read More
    PATTEN — The Men’s Club of Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church in Patten will present a “Meet the Candidates” program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Patten Parks and Recreation Building. Scheduled to speak are: Rep. John L. Martin, speaker of the House;… Read More
    Troopers assigned to Maine State Police Troop F at Houlton are investigating the following incidents that have occurred in Aroostook County: Troopers David McPherson and John Bailey are investigating two separate criminal mischief incidents that took place at Walsh Fuel Co. in Mars Hill. Two… Read More
    A story Tuesday reported that Dale F. Lowe, who recently was appointed to a governor’s commission on mental retardation, is a resident of Island Falls. In fact, he is a resident of Houlton who works in Island Falls. Read More
    MACHIAS — Community Adult Basic and Lifelong Education, C.A.B.L.E., has nothing to do with TV but it does provide one-to-one tutoring for adults in reading, writing, math and GED preparation in Machias and Lubec. C.A.B.L.E. Director Ann Sargent invites interested tutors to attend tutor orientation… Read More
    PERRY — The Child Welfare Department of Pleasant Point Reservation will sponsor a program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4 and 5, at the Community Building. Featured will be Victoria Iron-Graves, a Native American social worker from Red Lake Indian Reservation in Reby,… Read More
    CALAIS — After two years as director of Community Development, Edward Collins has said goodbye to municipal work and accepted the position of executive director of the Quoddy Region Job Opportunity Zone. Collins will replace Hugh Porter, who is now assistant dean of students at Washington County Technical… Read More
    CHERRYFIELD — A “cranberry forum” will be held in late October in Augusta to explore the development of a cranberry industry in Maine, according to Dana Nelson, coordinator of the Down East Resource Conservation and Development Council. The Cherryfield-based council has been one of the… Read More
    BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — Officers for the Parish Council of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Brownville Junction, and St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Milo have been elected. They are: Edward Johnson of Orneville, president; Terry Sickler, Brownville Junction, vice president; and Barbara Joyce, Milo, secretary. The Rev. Norman… Read More
    CALAIS The following cases were processed in 4th District Court in Calais for the week ending Sept. 20: 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
    MILO — New teachers for SAD 41 schools were welcomed officially Wednesday by members of the SAD 41 board of directors. Before the regularly scheduled directors meeting, SAD 41 staff members gathered at the Penquis Valley Middle School where directors met new staff members and spoke with teachers… Read More
    SANGERVILLE — In recognition of the World Summit for Children on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30, the First Universalist Church of Sangerville will hold a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. More than 30 countries are organizing candlelight vigils to focus on the… Read More
    NOBLEBORO — Robert Spear, a Republican candidate for the Legislature, offered an outline of recent campaign activities to members of the Lincoln County Republican Committee at the group’s regular monthly meeting recently. Spear is seeking the District 79 seat to represent Bremen, Bristol, Nobleboro and Waldoboro. Read More
    ROCKLAND — Ethel Powell heard it before she saw it. The South Thomaston woman was driving north on Route 131 in South Thomaston on July 22, 1988, to go shopping. First she heard a roaring noise. Then she saw a black automobile headed straight for her “at an… Read More
    LINCOLNVILLE — Fed up with the cost of answering a growing number of false alarms from home security systems, the Board of Selectmen is considering establishing a system of fines to be levied against the homeowners. Working in conjunction with Chief Deputy Joseph Smith, of… Read More
    WEST ROCKPORT — The AWANA Youth Program at West Rockport Baptist Church on Park Street will begin Oct. 3. Awana meetings are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday, at the church. The meetings are designed to be fun and interesting for children. Typical… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — When Joe Uhr hung up his hat as a supermarket dairy manager this month to answer the call of the Maine Air National Guard, yellow ribbons were the least of his concerns. But thanks to a co-worker, Uhr returned to Doug’s Shop ‘n… Read More
    CASTINE — The current conflict in the Persian Gulf could, if it continues or escalates, result in increased employment prospects for graduates of the maritime academies. According to Richard Youcis, the director of Cadet Shipping and Career Planning at Maine Maritime Academy, the Iraqi invasion… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — It was between the bananas and the imported cheeses that Operation Desert Shield became personal. Yellow ribbons tied to the Shop ‘n Save tree read Andy Enman, and then Ronnie Hudson, Kevin Crawford, Shawn Tuite…others. The Persian Gulf was no longer the nameless… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its 73rd annual meeting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the White Birches Restaurant. Reservations can be made by contacting the office at 667-4737. The chapter also announces that Malcolm “Mac”… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — Nomination papers are available for qualified Bucksport residents interested in running for a seat on the School Committee or Town Council. There are two seats, each for three years, on the School Committee, and two seats, for three-year terms, on the Town Council, plus one seat… Read More
    CASTINE — The phone lines are quiet now. But for a few weeks last month, the Maine Maritime Academy staff was on line providing information about the mobilization of merchant marine officers to provide support services in the Persian Gulf. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    CASTINE — While it appears unlikely at this point, Maine Maritime Academy’s training vessel State of Maine could be activated for service in the Persian Gulf as a support vessel for Operation Desert Shield. The State of Maine is part of the Maritime Administration’s Ready… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The annual Harvest Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 29, at the library. There will be dried arrangements, unusual wreaths, fresh produce, pumpkins, preserves, jams, jellies, fresh baked goods, and more. Read More
    CHARLOTTETOWN — MV Bluenose, the Marine Atlantic ferry operating between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and Bar Harbor, began a triweekly sailing schedule on Monday, Sept. 24. The vessel will depart Yarmouth at 9 a.m. Atlantic time Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. It will depart Bar Harbor at… Read More
    HANCOCK — Twisting in the autumn breeze, the satiny tails of bows attached to mailboxes and utility poles briefly catch the attention of passing motorists. The small banners can be found along every major highway in Hancock County and even on streets and roads with… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — A Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience and Novice Class will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 4, at Harbor House. The classes are for puppies from 12 weeks to 4 months and are designed to socialize your puppy and to deal with… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — By all reports Monday evening, the Island Alternative School is proving to be a successful addition to Mount Desert Island Regional High School. Nancy Hartson, co-director of the alternative school, told the school committee that the 16 students in the program are… Read More
    Proving that third time’s a charm, residents from Hampden, Newburgh and Winterport gave a strong three-quarters majority approval to a new $4.4 million middle school in Winterport in Tuesday’s referendum vote. Favorable votes in Winterport and Hampden were enough to outweigh the opposition vote in… Read More
    The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the forgery of several checks after the Ellsworth branch of the First National Bank of Bar Harbor reported that someone had obtained some blank counter checks illegally. A man gave bank officials the number of a checking account… Read More
    OLD TOWN — A workshop on teaching physical sciences, meteorology and astronomy to young children will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Stillwater Montessori School. Sarah Zimmerman, a teacher and founder of the Fountainhead Montessori Schools in California,… Read More
    Four men were arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with burglary Class B in connection with a burglary of a Milford residence last week. According to Sgt. Glen Ross of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department, Sheldon Snell, 19, of Indian Island; Gary Neptune, 21, Troy Fitt,… Read More
    The future of children in Maine was the topic of discussion at a dinner meeting of area legislators and legislative candidates Tuesday evening at the Penobscot Inn. The meeting was sponsored by the Bangor-Brewer Area League of Women Voters and the Child Abuse Council. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More