WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. – It is the mother of all mental blocks. And it could be what costs Eva Twardokens a chance at skiing greatness. When you talk to people in the know about this 5-foot-5, 130-pound bundle of intensity on skis, you hear the… Read More
    The NCAA quarterfinal matchup between the University of Maine and the University of Minnesota is very similar to a Maine-Boston College confrontation. It is not so much a contrast in styles as it is a contrast in recruiting philosophy. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    Senior tri-captains Sue White of Caribou, Jenny Hinckley of West Paris and Sebago Lake’s Bonny Brown lead the 1991 University of Southern Maine softball team coach Jean Zimmerman hopes will be much improved over the one that finished 11-22 last year. USM opens its season… Read More
    On the surface, the University of Maine’s baseball team turned in a very respectable 10-9 record on its spring trip to Florida. But after a 10-4 start, the best since 1975, the Bears lost their last five games by a 31-9 margin. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. – Pernilla Wiberg leaned up against the finish-line tower and cried. They were tears of joy, though. After all, in only her second year skiing on the World Cup tour, this 20-year-old Swedish skier not only won her second slalom race of… Read More
    First-year University of Maine assistant hockey coach Red Gendron will be in the spotlight in Maine’s Friday night NCAA quarterfinal (best-of-three) series opener against the University of Minnesota. Black Bears head coach Shawn Walsh will be serving his one-game suspension imposed by the NCAA last… Read More
    As I follow the news coverage about the armed forces that were involved in the Persian Gulf war and I see the welcome home coverage on television as they arrive at Bangor International Airport, I cannot help but think that somewhere along the line, not too long ago,… Read More
    Thank you for publishing the first-hand accounts of the ground war in Iraq, based on your interviews with the returning infantrymen. It seems to me that our government wanted us to think that only a little “collateral damage” occurred during our bombing and shelling phase… Read More
    In response to your article regarding the homosexual “rights” bill, I found myself again disgusted by those people who would force homosexuality upon businesses, landlords, adoption (agencies), and eventually churches. People of Maine, people of America, wake up! These people want to (impose) their chosen aberration into our… Read More
    Don’t misunderstand the meaning of this letter. I support the president and troops of Desert Storm 100 percent. What I and other Vietnam veterans would like to know is, where were our big crowds, bands, and hoorays? Where are our free baseball passes, fishing licenses,… Read More
    I am glad to see more people displaying the American flag. I love that flag and the principles it stands for: justice, freedom, equality. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
    The organizing committee for “We Support America” wishes to express its deep appreciation for the many contributions of time, talent, money, and support by individuals, groups, and businesses which helped make this past Sunday’s event at the Bangor Auditorium such a success. Because of you,… Read More
    All through this terrible war, I prayed nightly for our leaders, the troops and their families. Friday night (March 8) I watched the homecoming on the local and national news. I am not ashamed to say I cried when the serviceman borrowed the saxophone and played our anthem… Read More
    Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority at the University of Maine, compiles food baskets each Easter for needy families in the Bangor, Orono, and Old Town area. This year we are serving 53 families and we need your help. We are asking campus organizations, students,… Read More
    Yesterday’s guest column by Douglas M. Mullen, refuge manager of the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, was incorrectly attributed to Steve Bentley. Read More
    BUCKSPORT — Valerie Libby “herds” farm animals, but you won’t see them munching on grass in the Back Forty. Her animals are rabbits, animals that belong to a growing Maine industry. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    Administered by the Maine Department of Education, the 45-year-old Maine School Nutrition Program attempts to feed as many Maine school children as possible. “The school-lunch program is designed to provide one-third of a child’s daily nutritional requirements. School lunches are really low in fat and… Read More
    CLINTON — If the Maine Department of Agriculture has a sweet tooth, it’s found in candy, because this department regulates Maine’s candymakers. Al and Pat Blackman lived in Oakland when they started doing business nine years ago as Blackman Candies. Candymaking began as a part-time… Read More
    Two marine-related businesses in Hancock County serve opposite ends of the boating market. Small-boat aficionados darken the doors at Branch Pond Marine, located at 269 High St. (Route 3) on the Ellsworth Triangle. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    UNITY — What’s black-and-white, goes round ‘n round, and gives milk? About 170 Holstein dairy cows riding on the rotary milking parlour located at the Quaker Hill Farm in Unity. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
    The Presque Isle-based Maine Farmers Exchange now markets Maine potatoes certified as meeting federal requirements for pesticide or chemical residues. In 1989, the exchange formed Agri Pure Inc. to “prove that branded produce will meet, or better, all U.S. standards” for pesticide and chemical residue,… Read More
    Children and adults alike will have the opportunity to learn more about agriculture in Maine at the Bangor Mall Agricultural Trade Show, co-sponsored by the Mall and the Maine Farm Bureau Young Farmers Program. The show will be held March 22-23. “It’s really an educational… Read More
    March 30: St. George River Race, Searsmont to Appleton, 11 a.m. Contact Dale Cross: 338-4598. April 6: Passagassawaukeag River Race, Belfast, 9 miles, 11 a.m. Contact Dale Cross: 338-4598. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    WOODLAND — Woodland residents voted 106-105 Monday to approve the issuance of licenses to permit sales of liquor, to be consumed off-premises, from licensed establishments on days other than Sunday. The referendum has been put to voters at least three times, the most recent in… Read More
    PERHAM — Residents voted for municipal officials Monday and conducted their annual town meeting Tuesday evening. Elected as first selectman was Roger Connolly with 69 votes. Wallace Upper was elected second selectman with 77 votes. Elected third selectman was Byron Skidgel with 76 votes. All… Read More
    Afer several very successful years, Maine farmers face many challenges in 1991. The combination of a recession and changing production patterns nationally mean that Maine farmers will have to work hard this year to avoid significant drops in income. This is particularly true in the potato and dairy… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — Suzanne Saucier, daughter of Neil and Sheila Saucier, was crowned 1991 Miss Fort Fairfield at the annual pageant Friday. Saucier was awarded a crown, tiara, flowers, trophy and $150 scholarship. Pageant hosts, the Preceptor Gamma Sorority, awarded a $200 cash prize. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    LIMESTONE — A total of 125 residents attended the annual town meeting Tuesday approving a total municipal budget of $1,102,775, a 3.5 percent decrease from $1,142,825 approved in 1990. Residents reviewed 42 articles and denied four requested expenditures. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    ASHLAND — Residents of Ashland approved Tuesday a 1991 gross municipal budget in the amount $608,322. That amount will be reduced by revenue of $419,655.91, leaving $188,606.09 to be raised in taxes. The tax appropriation represents a 7.4 percent increase over last year, or an… Read More
    WESTFIELD — A Presque Isle woman was injured Tuesday when the car she was driving was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Route 1 in Westfield, according to state police. Sharon Brown, 41, was treated at The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle for injuries… Read More
    MARS HILL — A total of 236 residents voted Monday to elect town councilors and the SAD 42 board of directors, and to approve a town charter revision. Elected to two three-year terms on the Town Council were Jay McCrum, 154 votes, and incumbent David… Read More
    GRAND ISLE — Grand Isle voters were in a budget-slashing mood at their annual town meeting Tuesday night at the Grand Isle Elementary School, and in siding with the Budget Committee’s lower recommendations for several articles, reduced appropriations for running their town by nearly $30,000. Read More
    FRENCHVILLE — Voters elected candidates to fill seven offices and approved a budget calling for expenditures totaling $208,100 in elections and at the annual town meeting Tuesday at Frenchville. In an electoral upset, 15-year veteran Selectman Valere Tardif lost his bid for a sixth three-year… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The 11th annual spring conference of Aroostook Right to Read will be held on Saturday, April 6, at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The conference, sponsored by Aroostook Right to Read, will begin with registration and book exhibits from 8… Read More
    JONESBORO — Perhaps because woods and waters have always been important resources for residents of this community, town officials are considering a proposal to give the town a new face by planting dozens or perhaps hundreds of trees throughout the town. “I wish people all… Read More
    EASTPORT — The Eastport Port Authority hired Brian Nutter of Woodland as port director at a special meeting Tuesday. Nutter is the former manager of operations for Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative and most recently was a data and project specialist for Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. He… Read More
    HARRINGTON — Smoke detectors were credited with saving the lives of three Harrington residents who were awakened at 1 a.m. Monday, after their refrigerator motor began burning and toxic smoke spread throughout their home in the Marshville district. Chester Slicer, , his wife and their… Read More
    STEUBEN — The Steuben Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a chimney fire Wednesday morning at the home of Peter and Sharyn Lipski on old Route 1. The fire, reported at 8:45 a.m., scorched a wall near the chimney, but no other damage was done to the dwelling. Read More
    EASTPORT — The Eastport Youth Association will hold its fourth annual telethon from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Shead High School band room. The event, with entertainment and prizes, will be telecast over cable channel 10. Proceeds will benefit the… Read More
    PRINCETON — Residents will hold their annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the Old School Gym. During the meeting, residents will give the Board of Selectmen the authority to appoint all necessary town officers, including members of the town board and committees and representatives… Read More
    MACHIAS — Machias Police Chief Robbie Dirsa has praised an alert community and the investigative work of Patrolman Danny Bunker for solving a burglary discovered last week at the summer home of Charles and Gloria Bodman on Grove Street. The burglary, and subsequent theft of… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — East Machias officials are predicting a “short, but sweet” annual town meeting Monday, when voters consider a nine-article warrant. The annual meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the East Machias Municipal Building. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    MACHIAS — Gary Keegan of Civil Engineering Services of Brewer will present an environmental analysis of the Down East Landfill in Marion Township at a meeting of the Washington County Refuse Disposal District at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the county courthouse in Machias. Read More
    MACHIAS The following cases were processed in Washington County Superior Court during the week ending Match 19, with Justice Robert L. Browne of Bangor presiding: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — An installation of officers was held recently by members of the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Women. Those installed were: Connie Chase, president; Dorothy Finnemore, vice president; Laura Lee-McPhee, secretary; Lois Reynolds, treasurer; Marion Merrill, nominations chairman; Arlene Weymouth, supportive community chairman; Evelyn Weston, Christian… Read More
    MILO — Reversing a decision made at a February 20 meeting, SAD 41 directors voted to recind the decision to cut the work day of custodians, bus drivers, secretaries and clerks by one hour. The decision came after a one-hour discussion at a meeting Wednesday night. Read More
    BIG SQUAW TOWNSHIP — A new general manager has been named for the Moosehead Resort and Ski Area on Squaw Mountain. Pamela Kimball of Beaver Cove will fill the position vacated by Jeff McIver of Greenville. McIver resigned from the position on March 12 after… Read More
    LEE — After SAD 30’s Finance Committee comes up with a revised budget, its members plan to meet with officials of the four towns in the school district. SAD 30 Superintendent James Winslow said the Finance Committee had met with town officials to hear their… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The Maine Central Institute ski team held an awards supper recently at the home of Chris and Carol Anthony. Participation certificates were presented to John DeBartolo, Matthew Hatch and Tom Ward. Jose Arenas earned a manager’s letter and an expression of thanks for… Read More
    LEE — The state Board of Education has given final funding approval to SAD 30 for construction of a new elementary school and for renovations of another school. Superintendent James Winslow said the state board had approved funding of $3,525,000 for the projects. He said… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — “If we were fully-funded with anticipated state aid, we could expect a 16 percent decrease in the local assessment for education in the next school year,” says Terry McCannell, SAD 53 superintendent. “But, the state is desperate and trying to balance its budget. If we want… Read More
    NEWPORT — Newport selectmen voted Wednesday night to revitalize the dormant Newport Development Corp. Town Manager Carlo Pilgrim said, “There are several potentials open for grant money for Newport and rather than watch that slip away, we should reactivate the committee.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    DEXTER — SAD 46 directors got their first look at the so-called budget “hit list” at their first budget meeting of the year Wednesday night. The list of proposed cuts includes programs and personnel that are not included in the 1991-92 proposed budget but were included in the… Read More
    ROCKLAND — SAD 5 teachers Wednesday night offered a myriad of suggestions on how to reduce the 1991-92 budget ranging from eliminating the need for a professional contract negotiator to asking students to furnish their own paper and pay rent for the use of textbooks. Read More
    ROCKLAND — The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to decide the PERC issue. On Wednesday, Councilor Thomas Molloy offered a resolve that would dump the contract controversy into the laps of Tom Sawyer Inc. of Hampden. At a meeting Monday, Molloy repeatedly… Read More
    CAMDEN — SAD 28 board members reviewed a proposed budget of $6.5 million at their Tuesday meeting. The proposed budget contains a $367,000 increase, or 5.9 percent, over last year’s $6.2 million budget. Proposed assessment figures to the member towns of Camden and Rockport have… Read More
    CUSHING — The annual town meeting was a routine affair, which disposed of 50 articles in just more than three hours Tuesday night. The Monday election returned a slate of officers composed of unopposed incumbents. Returned to office were Selectman Randolph Robbins for three years,… Read More
    BROOKS — Concerned that the cost of supporting area social agencies was growing out of control, voters at Saturday’s town meeting decided against giving them financial assistance this year. First Selectman John Mollison said Wednesday that the outcome of the vote confirmed his observation that… Read More
    DEER ISLE-STONINGTON — George Marnik, principal of Deer Isle-Stonington Junior-Senior High School, has announced the 1991 University of Maine Academic Achievement Award recipients. This program recognizes two juniors, one male and one female, who have exhibited a strong commitment to scholarship and have distinguished themselves… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The time for the Down East Family YMCA’s Driver Education class that begins Tuesday, April 16, has been changed to 5 to 8 p.m. The five-week class will still be held Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Marty McIntyre, executive director of the Lewiston-Auburn Sexual Assault Crisis Center and member of the Maine Coalition Against Rape, will present the keynote address at the College of the Atlantic’s Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Week activities at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the… Read More
    TRENTON — Downeast Squadron Civil Air Patrol cadets recently toured the Air Traffic Control facilities at Bangor International Airport and attended a special showing at the University of Maine planetarium. The CAP Cadet program is open to students 13 to 18 years old and offers… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The “House” Team, comprised of Harbor House and Neighborhood House eighth-grade boys, will compete in the 11th Annual Boothbay Region YMCA Basketball Tournament, March 22 to March 24. Players are: Lincoln Mills, Garric Worcester, Jason Ashur, Lucas Dunbar, Andy Allen, Robert Gilbert, Paul Allen, and… Read More
    LAMOINE — The Lamoine Baptist Church Easter Week services will include: March 24, Palm Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m., Hymn Sing. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Baptist Temple will hold their 1991 Citizens’ Bible Truth Series during Easter Week. The hourlong study sessions will begin at noon each day, Monday through Friday, March 25 to 29. “The Way of the Cross” will be taught by Dr. Robert Crosthwaite, pastor. Special… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Town Council postponed making any decision on Tuesday evening about signing on to the amended PERC contract, referring the lengthy contract document to the town’s Solid Waste Committee for further scrutiny. The council also took a preliminary look at… Read More
    Three pedestrians were struck by cars in separate accidents in Ellsworth and Bucksport, according to local authorities. Patrick Nevells, 20, of Ellsworth, who was struck by a car Tuesday at the intersection of Main and High streets in Ellsworth, was listed in good condition, officials… Read More
    On Monday, Bar Harbor police charged Kris Kearns, 27, of Bar Harbor with receiving stolen property. Kearns allegedly received some liquor which was stolen during a break-in at The Thirsty Whale last week. More than $400 worth of liquor was stolen from behind the bar… Read More
    The chill in the evening air Wednesday shortened the event but did not cool the purpose of about 40 people who gathered for Husson College’s first “Take Back the Night” march against rape. It was one of several activities at the campus during a two-week… Read More
    TOWNSHIP 2 RANGE 8 — Strong winds on Wednesday caused a plane that had landed on Millinocket Lake to tip over. The pilot, James Strang, 43, of Orrington, was taken to Millinocket Regional Hospital with severe head cuts and lacerations. He was treated and released. Read More
    OLD TOWN — The School Board again wrapped itself in Old Glory on Tuesday, although the path to another vote supporting U.S. troops in the Middle East was blocked by a challenge of parliamentary procedure. During its Feb. 26 meeting, the board, like many other… Read More
    They had come a few times before, battling the crowds and the traffic, holding high the sign they hoped would reel in Marine Lance Cpl. Stuart Smith and their hopes as well. On Wednesday, sisters Donna Guay and Yvonne Conners of Old Town struck gold. Read More
    Airline attendants working the flights of homecoming troops have been caught up in the fervor of the events. Theresa Tyksinski, a flight attendant for United Airlines, worked on a half-dozen flights ferrying troops to the Persian Gulf. Tuesday she worked her first homeward-bound flight. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Democratic lawmakers praised McKernan administration budget chief H. Sawin Millett for candor Wednesday, while Millett denied having said anything new. Millett, presenting a budget overview to the Appropriations Committee for a second day, maintained he meant to break no new ground Tuesday when… Read More
    Fifty-four people have applied for the position of Bangor’s police chief. Several of the applications are from Maine and New England, City Manager Edward A. Barrett said Wednesday. People from as far away as Colorado and Florida sent in applications. And four Bangor police officer… Read More
    An airliner which developed mechanical problems while ferrying troops home from Operation Desert Storm made a safe landing at Bangor International Airport Wednesday afternoon. The American Trans Air L-1011 with nearly 250 troops aboard lost the use of some of its hydraulic system on the… Read More
    United Bank has received permission from the Maine Bureau of Banking to purchase the East Corinth office of Maine National Bank. Meanwhile, federal regulators continue to search for a buyer for Maine National and its corporate affiliates. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    OAKFIELD — Katahdin Forest Products Co., the largest employer in the Oakfield area, is threatening to pull its operation out of Maine if the state’s Workers’ Compensation rates continue to increase. The company uses about 6,000 cords of white cedar a year in the manufacture… Read More
    A compromise in funding for education in the supplemental state budget may allow municipalities to avoid a tax revolt, but could also set back many useful programs created in the last seven years. After the drawn-out debate in the Legislature, perhaps it was inevitable that some difficult funding… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed Wednesday that Bangor’s Over-the-Horizon Backscatter radar facility, only 11 months after it went on-line, will be put in “mothballs” as part of America’s defense build-down. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Air Force Secretary Donald B. Rice described a… Read More