Marancik keys GSA win BLUE HILL – Sophomore Greg Marancik pitched a four-hitter, strikimg out six and no walking anyone, as he stopped John Bapst of Bangor 10-0 here Tuesday in schoolboy baseball action. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
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    AT CHINA, 5-Mile Classic Results Top men’s finishers: 1. Jeremy King, Boothbay, 26:58; 2. Tom Thibeau, Gardiner, 27:42; 3. Fred Randall, 27:55; 4. Ron Frontin, Owls Head, 28:11; 5. Norman DeRoche, Peru, 28:38; 6. Steve Shea, Wiscasset, 28:41; 7. Guy Berthiaume, Vassalboro, 28:46; 8. Rick… Read More
    Crane paces SAHS win DANFORTH – Darrin Crane was the key on the mound and at the plate as the Southern Aroostook Warriors of Dyer Brook defeated East Grand 8-1 in schoolboy baseball here Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    The fingers are pointing to the hosts as the favorites for the eight-team ECAC Baseball Tournament, which gets under way at the University of Maine’s Mahaney Diamond on Wednesday. “Maine is definitely the favorite,” said Neil McPhee, coach of the third-seeded Northeastern University Huskies. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
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    Laura Buswell’s 3-hitter leads Houlton past Fort Fairfield FORT FAIRFIELD – Laura Buswell scattered three hits as her Houlton Shiretowner teammates erupted for 14 hits en route at a 16-3 schoolgirl softball win over the host Tigers of Fort Fairfield here Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    The Mount Desert Island High School sailing team claimed its first championship Saturday when it won the New England Schools Sailing Association New Members Regatta on the Charles River Basin in Boston. MDI, coached by Ted Welles, is the state’s first high school sailing team. Read More
    Bunt single gives Mount View 13-12 win over Rockland THORNDIKE – Heather Shute led off the seventh with a double, moved to third on a sacrifice, and scored on a two-out, drag-bunt single by Julie Buffington to give the Mount View Mustangs a 13-12 schoolgirl… Read More
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    Basketball players are becoming increasingly serious about their sport. It is common for most hoopsters to engage in some kind of summer competition, either in leagues or by attending clinics. This summer, for the first time, numerous Maine basketball players ages 12-18 will be competing… Read More
    Three matches remain for first-year Hermon High School tennis coach Mary Ann Lemanski and her Hermon Hawks. Hermon visits Mount Desert Island on Wednesday, John Bapst on Friday, and closes out the season a week from Wednesday at Orono. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
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    The confidence emanates from every Mount Desert Island player. The mood is upbeat and the attitude is positive these days for the Trojans, who have set the pace in the Penobscot Valley Conference Class B baseball ranks thus far this spring. Coach Bunky Dow’s Trojans,… Read More
    University of Maine Coach John Winkin said he wasn’t surprised that the university’s Mahaney Diamond was selected as the site of the NCAA Northeast Regional without there being a provision that his team had to win the ECAC Tournament. To be frank, I was. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
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    PORTLAND – Mike Bridges, who coached girls’ basketball at Scarborough High School for the last 8 years, was named head women’s basketball coach at Westbrook College. Bridges will officially assume the position on July 1, 1991. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    AT PRESQUE ISLE Presque Isle boys 102 1/2, Fort Kent 90 1/2, Fort Fairfield 56, Hodgdon 2 110 high hurdles: J. Michaud (FK), Tompkins (PI), Houghton (FF), Gartley (PI), Carbeni (FK); T-18.1 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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    AUGUSTA — With little fanfare, the Maine Legislature is in the process of eliminating an obscure section of the election laws which disqualified three legislative candidates after last June’s primary. A bill moving toward passage in the Legislature will eliminate the minimum-vote requirement for primary-election… Read More
    Few Bangor residents went to the polls Tuesday but those that did voted overwhelmingly in favor of the $6.7 million Garland Street Middle School project, garnering 87 percent of the vote. Only about 13 percent of the city’s estimated 17,000 registered voters turned out in… Read More
    ORONO — The town and the Department of Environmental Protection are investigating an illegal landfill discovered here recently. The landfill, located at the Forest Avenue Trailer Park, apparently is the result of dumping more than a year. Logs, a mattress, a washing machine, a bicycle,… Read More
    The barricades lining the front of Bangor International Airport soon may be removed as part of a plan to relax airport security measures put into effect after the outbreak of the Persian Gulf War. Transportation Secretary Samual K. Skinner said Tuesday that a reduced terrorist… Read More
    ORONO — While it might sometimes cost the town money, officials here are reviewing a proposal to join the Maine Municipal Association’s risk pool. By dumping the town’s private insurer and joining the MMA’s program, Orono could save about $16,000 in the 1991-92 budget, Town… Read More
    Husson College held its 92nd commencement Saturay at the Newman Athletic Complex with Judge Conrad K. Cyr as featured speaker. Judge Cyr also was presented an honorary doctor of laws degree in recognition of his “devotion to the fair and ethical practice of the law” and for conducting… Read More
    The Bangor Water District’s program to keep its water essentially lead free will serve it well in the face of new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. “They are probably one of the few (water utilities) in the state that are well prepared. They’ll still… Read More
    A Brewer woman allegedly broke into her ex-husband’s home at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday and broke his fish tank, cut his face and smashed all the windows out of his pickup truck. Bangor police received a call of a domestic disturbance at 74 Fruit St. Police… Read More
    Last night, my son, David, rode his bike from the bike shop, after being repaired, to the high school for the annual Cabaret night. After the Cabaret, he found his bike had been stolen from the bike rack. This is the second time in two… Read More
    In response to “National Perspective” by James G. Driscoll of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, published in your May 2 issue, let me add: There are those of us that do know him. Having been born in Dixon, Ill., in 1945, almost everyone knew Ron. My… Read More
    As a taxpayer and citizen of Brewer for 27 years, I feel very fortunate in having Lawrence Doughty on my side. I, for one of many, am more than impressed with Doughty. This councilor’s concern for the little guy — us — is awesome; sincerity, prompt action, devout… Read More
    I must write to help clarify for some of your readers the importance of expressing their views to the Maine delegation in Washington on the critical effect (that) pending “GATT” and free trade legislation has on Maine and this country. The passage of GATT and… Read More
    I was really hoping that Mark Trail, the endlessly resourceful and hyper-annoying outdoorstud, would be eaten by that killer whale (BDN comics, April 29), and we could be rid of that idiot once and for all. Unfortunately, Mark jumped to safety in the nick of time. Robert L. Read More
    I am a teen who is fed up with adults’ negative comments about us. From reading all the articles in magazines, you’d think the average kid from my generation was a sex-crazed, drugged-out, obese loser. Maybe more teens are experimenting with sex and there are drug addicts. But… Read More
    I lived for several years in upstate New York in the late ’50s and early ’60s. During those years I watched and listened as several large military establishments were closed, much to the horror of congresspersons, local businesses and others who felt personally damaged by these acts of… Read More
    The Eastern Agency on Aging recognized 19 employees at its meeting. EAA provides services for people 60 or older. Those receiving certificates were: Louise Murchison, Bangor, 17 years; 13 years: Marion Patterson, Guilford; Dana McKay, Bangor; Clara Blackmore, Orono; Christine Smith, Charleston; Eileen Cox, Bangor;… Read More
    The following cases have been decided in 3rd District Court in Bangor. Herbert Snowman, 34, Bucksport, operating motor vehicle after suspension, failure to appear, 12 hours in jail, credit for time served. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    The Retired Senior Volunteer Program serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties has named several volunteers to be recognized for their work: Larry Anderson, RSVP Musicians and a volunteer at Phillips-Strickland House. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine Music Teachers Association held its fourth annual Pine Tree State Music Competition April 13 at the University of Maine at Augusta. Caitlin Thompson and Emily Manzo, sixth-grade pupils at the Asa Adams Elementary School in Orono, placed second and third in… Read More
    ORONO — As more and more people move into this college town — despite the Census Bureau’s claims, the population here is increasing — the calls of the wild become more prevalent. To answer this yearning for woods and grass, the Orono Land Trust, formed… Read More
    ORONO — The Theater of the Enchanted Forest will continue its season at the Pavilion Theater, University of Maine, with the production of Paul Maar’s “Noodle Doodle Box,” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Read More
    Those of us who enjoy barbershop singing are in for a treat when the Maine-ly Music Chorus, our local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Inc., presents its “I Love a Jolson Song” concert at the Maine Center for… Read More
    Orono Nursing Home The Resident Council prepared a special meal for residents on May 9. 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())… Read More
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    The Bangor Art Society held a juried show May 6 at Bangor Public Library. Winners by category were: 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
    Alton The town of Alton will hold a special public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Alton Municipal Building. A member of Maine Waste Management will attend to discuss the possibility of an ash dump in Alton. All residents are urged to… Read More
    Eastern Fine Paper, Inc., which is located on South Main Street in Brewer, has issued a statement regarding the company’s use of forest-products residue in producing printing and writing papers. Jackson A. Libby, the executive vice president for marketing, commented, “The lack of present and… Read More
    The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Bangor this year unless otherwise stated: Pamela S. Hodges to Dena Frances Walenski, Bangor, April 30. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Star City will be host this week to Rotarians from Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec for the annual conference of Rotary International District 781. To be held at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Keddy’s Motor Inn, the conference… Read More
    WADE — A road washout has been preventing transportation to school for some Wade children. Road repairs are expected to begin next week. The apparent low bidder Tuesday for repair of a portion of the Gardner Creek Road, damaged during by the rising waters of… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The SAD 24 board of directors eliminated five positions and transferred one to a federally funded program Monday night because they anticipate receiving $200,000 less than last year’s $3.9 million to operate schools next year. Monday’s measures cut about $120,000 in teacher… Read More
    BLAINE — The Blaine Planning Board and Selectmen will conduct a house-to-house survey of waste-water disposal in the more densely populated areas of Blaine. The purpose is to determine whether further studies are needed regarding the possibility of installing sewers in a portion of Blaine and the alternatives… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Town Council heard updates on the 1989-90 audit and the Budget Committee’s recommendations for 1991-92 proposal, handled other tax-related matters and continued preparations for the annual town meeting in June, at Monday night’s meeting. In several housekeeping matters tackled… Read More
    MACHIAS — Special bonds of friendship have been formed between elementary school children at the Rose Gaffney School in Machias and college students at the University of Maine at Machias in a unique program called Friends. Jeff Metcalf, a member of Kappa Delta Phi fraternity… Read More
    PRINCETON — When residents assembled for the second part of their annual town meeting Monday night, unlike past years they were not in a mood to rubber stamp the school budget that was presented to them. Only 50 of the 650 registered voters in the town attended the… Read More
    LUBEC — Nothing’s been cast in concrete yet, but it now seems that the historic, weatherbeaten Lubec Channel spark-plug lighthouse has about an even chance of being repaired rather than razed. U.S. Coast Guard Cmmdr. David Jones, Group Southwest Harbor, said Tuesday that an engineer’s… Read More
    MONCTON, New Brunswick — Marine Atlantic, operator of the major ferry services in Atlantic Canada, will remove its fuel surcharge on ferry and coastal rates on Wednesday, May 15. The company was forced to levy a 5 percent surcharge in November 1990 when huge stocks… Read More
    MACHIAS — The second annual Eastern Maine Trade Show, sponsored by the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, in the gymnasium of the University of Maine at Machias. The first Eastern Maine Trade Show was… Read More
    DANFORTH — The annual town meeting for the town of Danforth will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Union Hall. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. The meeting will resume at 1 p.m. Nellie Morton and Kenneth Whiting each are seeking election… Read More
    CALAIS — The regular meeting of the Calais City Council Thursday night was quick and to the point as councilors took only 30 minutes to move through the agenda. Among the items they considered were an update on construction projects in the city; the addition of an outflow… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — Tryouts for the Washington County area’s Hilltop Campground amateur baseball team will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Washington Academy’s baseball field. Mike Look, a spokesman for the team, said the tryouts would be for all men… Read More
    Fleet Youth Leadership groups from Lincoln and Medway are two of the 25 regional winners who will participate in the state competition later this month. The Fleet Youth Leaders Program helps youths develop leadership skills while helping their communities. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    NEWPORT — The recently created Newport Community Food Bank is seeking donations of food and money. Money is needed to pay for hiring a truck and purchasing fuel for trips to Portland to bring available federal foods to Newport. Food items needed include canned meats… Read More
    CANAAN — Nomination papers are available at Canaan Town Office to fill the vacancy created by the unexpected death of Selectman Ivan Tozier. A special election will be held June 5 to coincide with the annual vote on the SAD 54 school budget, which also will be by… Read More
    DEXTER — Rob Liebow, principal of Dexter Regional High School, has accepted the position of assistant principal and athletic director at the high school at Mount Desert Island next fall. SAD 46 administrators were advertising for a replacement for Liebow this week. Liebow has been in Dexter for… Read More
    DEXTER — Members of the Dexter Comprehensive Plan Committee appear to be on target in their development of goals and policies for their town’s comprehensive plan as evidenced by a public hearing Tuesday night. No objections were raised regarding the direction being taken by that committee in their… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A retired Army helicopter pilot was hired Tuesday as manager of Knox County Regional Airport. Gregory S. Grotton, 41, of Union, was named to the position by Knox County Commissioners. Grotton will begin his new duties on Monday. The commissioners’ office reported that… Read More
    BELFAST — The Belfast City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Dana Keene from the Planning Board for violating board regulations. Keene, a veteran of 17 years on the board, was dismissed for denying having contacted a person who had an application before the board. Read More
    ROCKPORT — A Family Asthma Support Group will be sponsored by the Pediatric Nursing Staff, Nursing Staff Development and the Respiratory Care Department of Penobscot Bay Medical Center. The first meeting is scheduled for from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the PBMC cafeteria. The program… Read More
    THOMASTON — A Superior Court judge has denied the suppression motion of Maine State Prison inmate Roger L. Smith, 21, charged with the murder of fellow inmate Larry L. Richardson on March 6, 1990. Inmate Randall Tenggren, 29, also has been charged with murder in the death of… Read More
    ROCKLAND — In conjunction with the celebration of National Salvation Army Week, May 13-19, May 17 has been designated Salvation Army Donut Day. This is a cooperative effort with the Dunkin’ Donuts at 632 Main St. Salvation Army volunteers will be at both shopping plazas… Read More
    VINALHAVEN — Joanna Osgood of Vinalhaven, daughter of Ellen Adams and Leland Osgood, was one of 70 graduates Friday from the New England School of Broadcasting in Bangor. Osgood received the Writing in Broadcast Award. Read More
    ROCKLAND — The following cases were dismissed in Knox County Superior Court. Andrew H. Cook, 36, Lincolnville, refusal to sign traffic ticket, plea to other charges. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Twenty-six divorces were granted in 6th District Court during April on the grounds of irreconcilable marital differences: Matthew A. Foltz, North Haven, and Tawnia C. Foltz, Rockland, married May 27, 1987, at North Haven. Plaintiff’s name changed to Tawnie Christine Santee. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Facing the potential loss of their workplace, employees with the Maine Department of Human Services took their concerns to the street Tuesday during an informational picket outside the agency’s branch office at Ellsworth. The dozen workers on the picket line said that state… Read More
    SORRENTO — Picking up a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine will be considerably more convenient for residents of this summer colony as the result of Monday’s special town meeting. Town officials said the sale of alcoholic beverages in Sorrento had been banned… Read More
    HANCOCK — Hancock residents gave their reluctant approval at Monday evening’s town meeting to the amended contract with Penobscot Energy Recovery Company which calls for an increase in tipping fees of approximately $30 per ton. Lynda Warford, town clerk and administrative assistant, said Tuesday morning… Read More
    EASTBROOK — Aided by a cloud cover that kept temperatures down on Tuesday, firefighters had contained a forest fire that burned about 70 acres in Eastbrook. The cause of the fire, which began in cut-over woodland owned by Champion International Corp., is still under investigation… Read More
    Some senators have heard the sounds of pavement cracking and bridges crumbling even if President George Bush’s transportation policy belittles the deterioration of the country’s infrastructure. The president’s pedal-to-the-metal pavement plan was met last week with an intelligent alternative from five senators who see rehabilitating what exists as… Read More