TUESDAY, Oct. 30 Men’s Soccer: Southern Maine at Salem State, 7 p.m. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0]… Read More
    All of the high school field hockey semifinal tournament action in eastern Maine and some of the western Maine action took a back seat to the weather Monday as rain forced postponements to Tuesday. Class A semifinals between top-seeded Cony and No. 4 Mt. Blue… Read More
    Just another day at the office. That’s how Maine Maritime Academy tailback Kirk Matthieu categorized his record-setting performance against Curry College in Milton, Mass., this past Saturday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    Motor Sports Could the modified racers from northern New England find a new home at Oxford Plains Speedway? 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
    Things didn’t quite work out the way the Maine Secondary School Principals’ Association soccer committee thought it would when it said the state championship soccer games for Classes A and C would be played in eastern Maine. After all, what would happen if both Class… Read More
    Maine Colleges Single-Game All-Time Rushing Performances 1. Kirk Matthieu, MMA 337 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    The University of Maine hockey team has added some speed for next year in the person of forward Wayne Conlan, a speedster from the Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, N.Y. Conlan, a West Haven, Conn., native and seventh-round draft choice of the St. Louis Blues, has… Read More
    SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL (Final regular-season standings) googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    NOV. 4 At Wiscasset, 12h Veteran’s Memorial Road Race, 9 a.m. from Wiscasset High School, $2 entry fee or $4 for T-shirt, register on race day. NOV. 10 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    ORONO – It was a playoff situation. A Saturday loss to New Hampshire would have put a severe damper on the University of Maine’s highly-successful soccer season because the chances were very good that it would have kept them out of the North Atlantic Conference tournament. Maine missed… Read More
    The worst hazards for most golfers involve sand, water, and trees. Compared to the hazards Frank Reed faced, that’s a day at the beach. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
    “Food” for thought on a Tuesday morning, especially for female athletes, their families, friends, coaches, administrators and teachers. The National Collegiate Athletic Association reports that while drug and alcohol abuse grabs most of the media headlines concerning health problems among college athletes, a recent survey… Read More
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    Thomas College of Waterville has earned the top seed in the 1990 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District 5-East tournament with an overall record of 9-5-1 and a conference record of 8-2-1. With that ranking, Thomas received a bye in the semifinal round of the… Read More
    On the Ice ORONO – University of Maine hockey coach Shawn Walsh was on cloud nine for two very good reasons on Monday. And he came to a Monday press conference equipped with one-liners. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    Tuesday with… Four years ago yesterday, Oct. 29, 1986, I received a “Dear Bud” letter from a then candidate for governor, John R. McKernan Jr. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
    College Report ORONO – Bob Zurinskas is 1-0 as the starting quarterback for the University of Maine football team and all is right with the Black Bears’ world – until Saturday against Boston University, when the 18-year-old true freshman has to buckle up his helmet… Read More
    I will certainly enjoy Nov. 7. It will be the first day since last spring that I won’t be subjected to another inane, “Leadership straight from the heart,” Neil Rolde commercial. In his latest version of advocating brainless leadership, Rolde refers to a tax vote… Read More
    Candidates for public office say all the right things in an effort to win voter support in an election year. They usually portray themselves as supportive of the elderly, of health care, of the environment, of small business, and any other issue that is a current public concern. Read More
    I am writing in regard to the television ads in favor of Sunday shopping. These people feel they should have the right to go shopping after they attend church in the morning. This is fine, but I hope they have considered the person’s right, be… Read More
    I am surprised that there are still people who don’t understand the implications of the crisis in the Middle East. The real problem is our dependence on foreign oil. However, the members of the New England Governors-Eastern Canadian Premiers’ conference seem unaware of this. They are still measuring… Read More
    I am writing about a previous article about skateboarding in Machias. I agree to a certain extent with the police in Machias. When people start running wild in the streets, damaging public property, and telling police what they can and cannot do, then there is a problem somewhere. Read More
    The Oct. 12 letter by Lorraine Tedeschi of the Mid-Coast Animal Alliance was probably the most sensationalized anti-hunting letter I’ve ever read. It was full of misinformation, blown-out-of-proportion satistics, and just plain lies…. Mrs. Tedeschi stated that in 1975 alone, 1.2 million acres of federal… Read More
    Yes, it’s hunting season again, and I am becoming thoroughly revolted with these anti-hunting activists and their annual letters to the various papers. The most recent issue of Maine Fish and Wildlife magazine, published, incidentally, for “non-killers,” too, quotes what I would consider much more… Read More
    PATTEN — Problems with cash flow for the Patten Ambulance Service could result in increased per capita charges or termination of the service. According to Town Manager Margaret Daigle, the service could face an end-of-year deficit of more than $30,000. She said the deficit resulted… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — The Town Council hired Van Buren’s town manager Monday night to be the new Fort Fairfield manager. Paul W. Beattie of Limestone replaces Alphonse Dixon who resigned in late July. Beattie, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was among 42 applicants… Read More
    VAN BUREN — Incumbent Rep. Hilda Martin of Van Buren and Donald Anderson of Stockholm face off in the November elections for the District 148 House of Representatives seat, which comprises Caswell Plantation, Hamlin, part of Limestone, New Sweden, Stockholm, Van Buren and Cyr Plantation and several unorganized… Read More
    BAILEYVILLE — Pupils at Woodland Elementary School attended classes Monday at sites throughout town as administrators at the Baileyville School Department worked to solve the problem of how to make the elementary school habitable during reconstruction of the building’s roof. Superintendent Doug Degen said Monday… Read More
    MACHIAS — The clerk for Washington County’s Board of Commissioners has asked that her office be moved away from the busy first floor of the county courthouse because her office is used by the public for passing the time of day and for seeking general information and direction… Read More
    MACHIAS — The Student Activities Fund at the University of Maine at Machias was tapped Sunday for a $100 fee by the Machias Fire Department because the department responded to a false alarm at the Dorward Hall dormitory. The fire alarm was pulled at about… Read More
    PRINCETON — The steady drizzle that fell Sunday did not dampen the mood of spectators who lined both sides of Route 1 to watch pupils, staff and administrators of the Princeton Elementary School parade down Route 1 and onto the school grounds to celebrate the school’s grand opening. Read More
    EAST MILLINOCKET — New service industry jobs replacing jobs at Georgia-Pacific Corp. was the topic of discussion between local union leaders and Katahdin Regional Development Corp. officials. Union leaders said they were concerned that KRDC, a regional development organization funded by Millinocket, East Millinocket and… Read More
    MACHIAS The following cases were processed in 4th District Court in Machias during the period ending Oct. 26: 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 — Robert Gates Jr., principal of Penquis Valley High School in Milo, announced at a special school assembly Friday that Aaron Washburn has been named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Gates presented Washburn with a letter of commendation from the school and the… Read More
    “Employment Concerns” will be the topic of the Small Business Seminar to be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the conference room of the Penobscot County office of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Court House Annex, 105 Hammond St., Bangor. Read More
    WATERVILLE — The Waterville Osteopathic Hospital recently announced the construction of expanded birthing center facilities. Hospital spokesmen said the hospital has long been in the forefront in responding to the needs of the childbearing family by providing alternatives for natural childbirth. They have pioneered the in-hospital birthing center… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Town Clerk Marie Pennock announced that the Pittsfield Town Offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 3, for the purpose of casting absentee ballots. The registrar of voters, Gail Liimatainen, will hold special registration hours from 7 to… Read More
    WATERVILLE — The chocolate desserts of Maine’s outstanding restaurants will be the feature of the second annual Maine Women’s Lobby Great Chocolate Event, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the Holiday Inn. Eleanor Goldbery, lobby chairman, said, “This is a fun way… Read More
    DEXTER — Three Dexter residents are seeking election this November to two of the three-year terms on the Dexter Town Council. Peter Haskell and Karen Marlin, both incumbents, are seeking re-election to the board this year as is Merville “Gus” Webber. Peter Haskell, 47, is… Read More
    CORINNA — A relief effort is under way in Corinna for the Ronald Sands family. Three of the Sandses’ children and a boarder were killed in a fire last week and the family’s home was demolished. Arrangments for donations for the family may be made by calling Steve… Read More
    Police in Newport were kept busy over the weekend with false alarms. On Saturday, an unidentified caller told police about 11:30 p.m. that “there is trouble at the Gateway (Restaurant).” Officers responded to find all calm and secure. Earlier that night, about 7:20 p.m., teacher… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — “It has not been an easy struggle,” Town Manager D. Dwight Dogherty told members of the Pittsfield Planning Board Monday night. The planners had just approved the final subdivision expansion of the Pittsfield Industrial Park. The park had originally come before them for preliminary approval in… Read More
    NEWPORT — The following divorces were granted in Newport’s 3rd District Court during October. Unless otherwise noted, they were all granted on the ground of irreconcilable differences. Ronald A. Witham, Newport, and Judy B. Witham, Newport. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    THOMASTON — They didn’t like it much, but town voters finally approved a sewer ordinance and ratified a consent agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP was unhappy with the discharge from the town treatment plant into the river and has required that storm water and… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were heard recently in 12th District Court before Judge Margaret Kravchuk: Kim Dobow, 36, Falmouth, use of fire on land belonging to another, $100. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    BELFAST — The Comprehensive Plan Committee voted Monday to hire Maine Tomorrow of Augusta to assist it in updating the city’s 1985 plan. The committee voted 6-0 to award Maine Tomorrow the $29,500 contract. The state will pick up three-fourths of the cost, with the… Read More
    SEARSPORT — The Art Selection Committee for Searsport Elementary School has announced a competition for artists to design, executive and install fiber, sculpture, mobile and/or ceramic tile for the interior and exterior of the school. The artwork may be bought with a $25,000 to $35,000… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that Tom Sawyer Inc. will honor its contract with the city of Ellsworth to haul its municipal trash to the Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. in Orrington for $12.75 per ton. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The 1990 Hancock County Open Chess tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at Ellsworth High School, in recognition of the World Chess Championship between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov in New York City. The top Hancock County adult and junior champions will… Read More
    The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners of the 1990 Halloween Drawing Contest. The winners are as follows: For kindergarten: first, Tara Bishop; second, Lindsay McKeen; third, Nicholas Reynolds. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    The number of signatures local petitioners need to gather to place an initiative on the ballot would dramatically increase with the approval of Question 10 on the Bangor ballot. Currently, petitioners can circulate the papers to collect 500 signatures. Referendum petitions must stay in City… Read More
    The following schedule is listed for lodges in the 6th Masonic District for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 3. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Tuesday, Rising Virtue, Bangor; stated meeting and special program by DeMolay. Roast beef supper served at 6:30… Read More
    David Cole, 18, Sebago Lake, was summoned by campus police at the University of Maine and charged with possession of liquor by a minor. He was scheduled to appear in 3rd District Court in Bangor on Nov. 9. A resident of Essex Street in Bangor… Read More
    Brewer City Manager Harold Parks said Monday that he had reopened the search for a Brewer police chief. Last week Parks interviewed five of the 15 candidates who applied for the position, which has been vacant since David Koman retired in June. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    A piece of pseudo-campaign literature attacking Marshall Frankel, a candidate for Bangor City Council, seems to have spurred support for him. The flier, designed to look like a legitimate campaign mailer, carries no disclaimer and no attribution. The pamphlet apparently was hand delivered to people… Read More
    “Do you favor a $3,000,000 bond issue for the investigation, abatement, clean up and mitigation of uncontrolled hazardous substance sites that pose a hazard to public health, the environment and ground water quality?” What’s the cost of lifting up a corner of earth, sweeping in… Read More
    LIMESTONE — After five daughters, two grandchildren, and 23 years in the Air Force, Charles Hartman, 42, decided it was time to go to college to become an elementary school teacher. Now an education student at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, he has… Read More
    When Olympia Snowe voted four times against the minimum-wage bill (House vote 14, March 2, 1989; House vote 16, March 23, 1989; House vote 52, May 11, 1989; and House vote 86, June 14, 1990), her votes had a direct impact on the women who comprise 65 percent… Read More
    “Do you favor a $5,000,000 bond issue for the correction of major maintenance problems of an emergency nature in public schools?” When state and federal mandates three years ago required Maine communities to ensure that their school oil tanks met new safety standards, the communities,… Read More
    On Election Day, to protect the right to participate in local government, Bangor citizens should vote “No” on the municipal ballot Question 10. This proposal would radically change the city’s initiative and referendum procedure. As Maine citizens we can be proud of our system of… Read More
    While most Americans might remember the stalled budget negotiations when thinking back on the 101st Congress, lawmakers nonetheless produced major accomplishments during the past two years that are likely to outlive the session’s current negative reputation, Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell said Monday. As… Read More
    AUGUSTA — With Democrats in command of the Maine House by their biggest-ever majority, most of the attention in this year’s legislative races is once again focused on the 35-seat Maine Senate. Democrats have controlled the Senate since 1982, but for the last four years,… Read More
    GRAND FALLS, New Brunswick — A $29 million subsidy for the proposed $50 million Cavendish Farms potato plant will bring “dreadfully severe repercussions from the U.S.A.,” a senior vice president of rival McCain Foods Ltd., Archie McLean, said Monday. The repercussions would come in the form of countervailing… Read More
    ORONO — Jim Wright, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 100th Congress, will speak on “The Way We Are: My Thoughts on Current Events” at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the University of Maine in Hauck Auditorium, Memorial Union. The… Read More
    The cast of Up With People wants to get to know the people of greater Bangor. Wherever they travel, Up With People cast members stay with local host families. The local advance team is currently looking for about 85 host families in the Bangor area. Read More
    A new program in which undergraduates at the University of Maine will conduct primary research on public policy issues affecting Maine has been announced by Robert L. Woodbury, chancellor of the university system. Woodbury described the Maine Scholars Program as “a highly effective melding of… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Reacting to two newspaper endorsements for his Republican opponent, Joseph E. Brennan campaigned Monday on the theme that old traditions die slowly, including the tradition that Maine is a Republican state. Brennan, a Democrat seeking to be governor again after a four-year hiatus… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate and Congress had just five minutes apiece early Monday morning to review their records and make promises to members of Senior Spectrum, a central Maine advocacy group for the elderly. Andrew Adam, the independent candidate for governor… Read More
    Question No. 2: “Do you favor a $4,500,000 bond issue for the acquisition of certain rail lines, rail trackage rights or easements or ancillary right and interests for the establishment, preservation and operation of rail service in Maine?” Supporters of a bond issue that would… Read More
    ORONO — A video on the connection between good health and clean water and how people can protect water supplies will air at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. “Water and Our Health: A Maine Perspective” will be shown on… Read More
    WISCASSET — The Maine Yankee nuclear power plant was running at full power after a weeklong shutdown to inspect and repair defective equipment, a plant spokesman said Monday. The state’s only atomic reactor was shut down Oct. 20 after one of the “limit switches” used… Read More