If ever they had reason to smile, the Jonesport-Beals Royals had all they needed Friday morning after beating Central Aroostook of Mars Hill 66-56 to advance to the Eastern Maine Class D schoolgirl basketball championship on Saturday. Senior Julia Alley, grinning from ear-to-ear, was probably… Read More
    Einstein said it: “Imagination is greater than knowledge.” With that in mind, let’s imagine that two Labrador retrievers are discussing their hunters during a day on the gunning grounds. It begins at a boat ramp rendezvous: “Well, we’re only running about a half hour late this morning,” says… Read More
    Scoring phenom Barry Clukey and his Waterville High School Panthers open defense of their state Class A hockey title when the state tournament gets under way on Saturday. There are no eastern and western Maine brackets this year as all Class A teams are in… Read More
    Husson College women’s basketball coach Kissy Walker received some good news on Friday afternoon, when she learned X-rays of Darci Collins’ injured left ankle came back negative. Collins, who injured her left ankle after making a steal late in the first half of Thursday night’s… Read More
    Senior Heather Jameson of Noble High School in Berwick is the one to beat in Saturday’s Maine Secondary School Principals’ Association State Individual Gymnastics Championships at Hampden Academy. Jameson won the all-around title and was the vault, bars, and floor exercise champion last year, placing… Read More
    Rockland trailed John Bapst 37-24 with 3:30 to play in the third quarter of Friday night’s Eastern Maine Class B schoolboy basketball championship game. The Crusaders had dominated the game with their inside attack and appeared to be in control. Even so, the Tigers continued… Read More
    Tourney notebook In 26 years, Ordie Alley has had a lot of good basketball teams under his command. Two of those teams – including this year’s Eastern Maine Class D final entry – are a little more special, however. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    MAINE vs. WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE Time, site: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono 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
    ORONO – The Old Town Indians and Winslow Black Raiders will meet in a rematch for the Eastern Maine Class B high school hockey title after each captured semifinal victories Friday night at the Alfond Arena. Top-seeded Old Town rolled past fifth-ranked Lawrence of Fairfield… Read More
    Just what the University of Maine men’s basketball team needed. With four games remaining in the regular season, and the NAC tournament looming 14 days hence, the Black Bears find themselves in the position of sweating out senior swingman Derrick Hodge’s severely sprained left ankle. Read More
    NEWRY – The Jay boys and Yarmouth girls each took over first place on the second day of competition at the Class C Maine State Ski Championships here at Sunday River ski resort Friday. In the individual events, Hannah Bass of Yarmouth and Pat Brewer… Read More
    Patience and discipline carried the Ellsworth Eagles to their first-ever Eastern Maine Class B girls basketball title Friday night. The Eagles took a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter and played deliberate basketball for the final five minutes to defeat Maine Central Institute 45-42… Read More
    WATERVILLE – Laura Iorio scored twice in the first period as the Colby women posted a 4-1 victory over Boston College in the opening game of the Colby Women’s Invitational Hockey Tourney here Friday night. Bowdoin met the University of New Brunswick in the nightcap… Read More
    Help wanted: University of Maine football team seeks two assistant coaches who know defense. Apply head coach Kirk Ferentz. Fast. Jerome Sally, the former NFL lineman who spent the past two years as an assistant coach with Maine, has become the second defensive assistant to… Read More
    Sean Tynan, Nathan George, Jeff Young, and Brian Schneider will be leading the University of Maine Black Bears when they compete in the North Atlantic Conference Track & Field Championships Saturday at Boston University. The Maine men are coming off a solid performance from last… Read More
    BOSTON – Junior center Dave LaCouture and linemates Steve Tepper and Steve Widmeyer were inserted into the University of Maine’s hockey lineup to get physical and create havoc against Northeastern University on Friday night. Maine Coach Shawn Walsh got a bonus as the line produced… Read More
    The University of Maine women’s ice hockey club, which has been seeded second in the Women’s Ice Hockey Club Championship to be played Feb. 28-29 in Boston, will host Boston University Sunday at 3:50 p.m. at Alfond Arena in Orono. Following that game, a reception… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The Presque Isle Wildcats finished their regular season with a 52-42 schoolboy basketball win over the Brewer Witches here Thursday. Heath Savage paced 11-7 PI with 14 points and Robbie Wasson added 10. Wasson also had nine rebounds. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    Southern Aroostook senior Holly McGraw nailed five of six free throws in the final 49 seconds to help give the No. 5 Warriors a 55-52 upset victory over No. 1 Katahdin in Class D girls semifinal basketball action Friday at the Bangor Auditorium. It was… Read More
    PASSADUMKEAG — The Maine State Grange sewing contest is open to all and any brand of pattern may be used. Rules include that all work must be done by the contestant. A non-Granger who has won any prize at state level may not enter again until joining the… Read More
    GREENVILLE — Maine Senate President Charles Pray will hold a town meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb 24, at the Greenville High School auditorium to receive public comment on issues relating to state budget cuts and the effects they will have at the local level. Read More
    MILLINOCKET — The Millinocket Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the home of Angela and Kenneth M. Laustsen, 240 Morgan Lane, for a covered-dish supper. The program will be the Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. Basin Mills Project, led by Marge Harrison… Read More
    On March 8, 1991, Bangor and the people of Maine became household words throughout this great nation and even around the world. In the early hours of the morning, men, women, and children came to Bangor International Airport to cheer, hug, and say, “Welcome home — a job… Read More
    Many thanks to Rick of Rick’s Towing Service in Ellsworth. On a busy High Street he noticed that I was in trouble and turned around to see if he could help. Since he didn’t have Triple A service he called someone who did and invited me stay in… Read More
    I wonder how many readers know that the June issue of Health & Freedom News says that 150 of the highest ranking FDA officials own stock in the same pharmaceutical companies they are supposed to regulate? Amazing, isn’t it? No wonder we never get any real help from… Read More
    I have to laugh at the state people we are paying to sit on their butts in Augusta and dream up ways to fatten their pockets at the Animal Welfare Board and the state’s veterinarians, who are already lining their own pockets at the pet owners’ expense. Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County business people feel that tourism will be the number one industry in Maine within the next four years. At a workshop in Skowhegan Friday, business owners from Jackman, Skowhegan and Moose River, as well as representatives from Central Maine Power Co. and the Kennebec… Read More
    HOULTON — If all goes as planned, people in the Houlton area who are in need of a hot meal will have a place to go by spring. According to MaryJane Williams, minister of Christian education at the Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton, the… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Officials at The Aroostook Medical Center have announced the addition of Dr. William G. Silber, a gastroenterologist, to the active medical staff. Silber received a bachelor of science degree at the University of Ottawa, Ontario, and a medical degree from the University… Read More
    LIMESTONE — Limestone High School’s Project Graduation 1992 will sponsor a fashion show at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the high school cafeteria. Students from the class of 1992 will serve as models. Formal wear from Terry’s Wedding Apparel and casual wear from L.S. Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The city’s proposed $20,255,322 municipal budget was opposed Wednesday by some of the more than 100 people representing Presque Isle Residents for Affordable Taxes. They attended a public hearing held by the City Council. Residents, represented by Roger Thibodeau and Hollis Smith,… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The House of Representatives adjourned Thursday in memory of former State Senator and Representative Edward P. Cyr, according to a memoriam order sponsored by Rep. Judy Paradis. Paradis said, “We’re paying homage to a man who served for a decade in the Maine… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Planning Board has granted final approval for a plan by Wal-Mart to develop a subdivision on North Main Street along with off-site traffic control improvements. Wal-Mart plans to start construction this summer for a spring 1993 opening. The discount… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — The laboratory at Community General Hospital has been awarded a two-year accreditation by the CoLaboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists, based on results of a recent inspection. The laboratory is one of more than 4,200 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide. Inspectors examined… Read More
    HOULTON — The Association of Aroostook Chambers of Commerce has announced plans to form an Aroostook County Tourism Committee to expand tourism promotion in the County. According to Nancy Ketch, president of AACC and executive director of the Houlton Chamber of Commerce, the group hopes… Read More
    HAMMOND — A Hammond family of five was left homeless after fire destroyed their mobile home on B Road early Friday afternoon. Eugene Potter, his wife, Debra, and her three children lost all of their belongings in the fire. They had no insurance, according to… Read More
    HALLOWELL — High school juniors and seniors are invited to participate in an annual oratory contest sponsored by Maine Right To Life, a pro-life movement organization. The contest gives participants an opportunity to investigate current pro-life issues. Participants must research and present a five- to… Read More
    MACHIAS — The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be administered at the University of Maine at Machias at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. in room 109 of the Science Building. The primary purpose of the MAT is to provide information to… Read More
    MACHIAS — A basketball coaching certification program will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Health and Physical Education Building at the University of Maine at Machias. The program will be offered by UMM’s Recreation Management Program in cooperation with… Read More
    MILBRIDGE — Selectmen renewed an alcoholic beverage license for the Milbridge House Restaurant and renewed a bottle club registration for the Milbridge Veterans Club, during the board’s regular meeting Wednesday night in the Reading Room of the Milbridge Public Library. According to Town Manager Jerry… Read More
    MILO — Milo selectmen approved the town’s applying for funds under a Farmers Home Administration Housing Preservation Grant at a meeting held Tuesday at the town hall. The decision was made after a report given by Elizabeth Cooper, administrator of the Community Development Program. Cooper… Read More
    CAMDEN — A mid-winter gala will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at historic Norumbega. Through the Community Service Project, volunteer teen-agers and adults provide handyman services to low-income elderly to allow them to live at home. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    It is time to admit full addiction and ask for power from a higher order. I am addicted. In all started with the best of intentions, watching Bryant Gumble and his predecessors on the “Today Show.” The 9 a.m. wrapup of the news and feature… Read More
    BELFAST Judge Bernard C. Staples heard the following cases in 5th District Court recently: 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
    ELLSWORTH — Jerry Brown called on Hancock County Democrats Thursday evening to remember his record as governor of California when they cast their votes at caucuses this weekend. “In this stagnant government we need creativity … innovation,” the Democratic presidential hopeful said. “This is about… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A discussion on the health-care crisis, “LD 107: The Majority Report, Bad Medicine for Maine,” will be presented from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, during an Eggs `n Issues breakfast meeting of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held at… Read More
    PORTLAND — Maine communities devastated by Hurricane Bob say disaster relief money will help ease their fiscal woes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and its state counterpart are distributing more than $5.3 million to Maine towns and cities to help cover the cost of dealing… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — As part of a series of free Monday night classes, the Whole Health Center in Town Hill will offer a class in the techniques of foot massage at 7 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 24. People are welcome to come alone or with a partner. Details… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport Recreation Department is offering “Tots in Motion,” a seven-week dance class for preschoolers. The class will be held from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 26, at the Jewett School gymnasium. Boys and girls ages 3 1/2 to 5 are welcome. Registration is… Read More
    BLUE HILL — George Stevens Academy has announced the honor roll for the second ranking quarter. Seniors, high honors: Carrie Becker; honors: Shadi Allen, Jason Butler, Jessica Fontaine, Jessica Fowler, Melanie Gray, Rebecca Heavrin, Amanda Hitchings, Brian Kane, Jessica Ledien, Karen McHugh, Katherine A. Monahan,… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Branch Lake residents will be given an opportunity to work with the city of Ellsworth to decide how best to protect the lake, the city’s water supply and its surrounding watershed. The Hancock County Planning Commission will utilize a grant from the state… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — Capt. John T. Mitchell, commanding officer of the Navy’s Security Group Activity at Winter Harbor, will speak at a meeting of the Penobscot Council, Navy League of the United States, on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Jed Prouty Inn in Bucksport. A social hour will begin… Read More
    In a Friday afternoon District Court hearing riddled with objections and delays, five University of Maine students attempted to get back some of the rent money they say is owed to them by local attorney Julio DeSanctis. The small claims hearing in Bangor District Court… Read More
    INDIAN ISLAND — Hands down, the candidate who has logged the most miles on Maine highways during the campaign leading to the Democratic presidential caucuses is Edmund G. Brown Jr., former governor of California, Friday morning, he met with residents of Indian Island and others… Read More
    A wall of water about 20 feet high filled the first floor of the former W.T. Grant building on Thursday and caused extensive damage to the vacant building. The building, which at one time housed the Sunbury Mall and most recently housed Club Roxy and… Read More
    Local residents wandering into the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building in Bangor in search of their federal tax forms are being directed down the street to the new location of the Internal Revenue Service. The local IRS office and its 35 employees have been moved… Read More
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell has announced nominations for appointment to the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies. U.S. Air Force Academy googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    The way we pick our presidents is silly. The more people complain about it, the more presidential campaigning stays the same. 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
    CALAIS — A fire Friday evening destroyed the 119-year-old First Congregational Church of Calais on the corner of Calais Avenue and Park Street. According to early reports, the fire was detected at about 6:30 p.m., and by the time firefighters arrived, the interior of the… Read More
    The column written by John K. Taylor in the Bangor Daily News of Feb. 18 very nicely reflects the Maine Teachers’ Association arguments in support of LD 1248, An Act to Amend the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws. This act would make educational policy negotiable within the… Read More
    In the hours remaining before the Democratic caucuses Sunday, campaign workers are striving to capture support from among the large number of undecided participants. The campaigns for the five major candidates are working full bore making telephone calls to line up support while aides try… Read More
    NEW YORK — The attempt by United Airlines to raise domestic air fares got support Friday from USAir, which said it would go along with a 2 percent across-the-board increase. “We do plan to adopt that change, probably tomorrow,” USAir spokeswoman Susan Young said late… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department announced Friday that it was raising the maximum interest rate on VA mortgages to 8.5 percent. The VA said the one-half percentage point increase from 8 percent would become effective for new mortgages it guarantees beginning on Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — The second full day of a search effort for the Brewster, N.Y., man presumed missing in Acadia National Park was unsuccessful Friday. Len Bobinchock, chief of operations at the park, said the search for 49-year-old John Christopher Wood would continue through… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Supporters agree that one obstacle for organizers of the downtown shelter that was supposed to open Friday is the relative invisibility of need in the area. Walking the city’s streets, one does not generally encounter the typical images of homelessness — wretched figures… Read More
    Sen. Charles Pray has broken the near total silence in Augusta on the issue of restructuring state government. His 100-page assault on the bureaucracy, which would halve the number of cabinet-level departments from 14 to 7, should stimulate the executive and legislative branches to begin a serious debate… Read More
    PORTLAND — Rejected in New Hampshire, a Lewiston businessman’s plan to introduce riverboat gambling to the region has resurfaced in Maine’s largest city where cash-strapped officials are willing to consider the idea. Stephen L. Griswold meets next week with Portland officials and business leaders to… Read More
    A Pittston man was killed Friday night when his car skidded and crashed in trees in Whitefield while a 14-year-old boy remained hospitalized in a separate accident in Freeport that claimed the life of his sister. In Freeport, Brandi M. Morrison, 16, of Medway was… Read More
    Information about the Jordan family reunion is available from Roland G. Jordan, 42 Hector St., Auburn 04210. Descendants of the Rev. Robert and Sarah Jordan will hold the second annual reunion July 16-19 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Fifth-grader Angel Partipilo,… Read More
    A proposed constitutional amendment driven hard by the Maine Municipal Association would require the state to pay for 90 percent of the cost of mandates imposed by Augusta on the state’s towns and cities. It has been given an overwhelming vote of approval, 25-5, by… Read More
    Joe Carr, operations director for WABI-TV and announcer for the University of Maine hockey team, has been named Maine’s Sportscaster of the Year. Carr has been the voice of WABI Radio’s coverage of Maine hockey for the past five years and has been employed by… Read More
    In 1977, the Bangor Daily News published a series of stories on public transportation in northern and eastern Maine. The series concluded that it was likely that no amount of innovative transportation development would make it possible for all those who wanted to live outside population centers to… Read More
    The Internal Revenue Service may send refunds to early filers in four to six weeks, according to a statement released Friday. Tax information is available to those seeking it by calling the tax helpline information service at 1-800-829-1040 or the Tele-Tax refund and recorded information… Read More
    PORTLAND — A Superior Court judge has placed a $1 million attachment on the assets of a former Gray restaurant owner charged with sexually molesting young boys. The attachment, made public Thursday in Cumberland County Superior Court, applies only to the personal assets of Warren… Read More
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