Bangor native Kevin Mahaney’s crew solidified its international standing in the last major race before the Summer Olympic Trials by winning the soling class world championship in Cadiz, Spain, on Sunday. The soling class is the longest and heaviest of the Olympic sailing classes. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
No department of state government escaped the swing of the budget ax, including the Department of Agriculture’s harness racing commission. During the past year, as the Legislature dealt with increasing deficits, the position of an executive director was deleted from the racing commission budget and… Read More
BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. – Tony Silbia and Bob Callamore each had two hits as Massachusetts Maritime downed the University Maine at Presque Isle Wildcats 8-0 in a college baseball season opener here Thursday. Scott Beardon was the winning pitcher while Tony Quint was saddled with… Read More
ORONO – Friday’s college baseball game between Maine and Providence College has been postponed because of wet field conditions. The game will be played at 3 p.m. on April 9 in Providence, R.I. Read More
Despite the wet weather this week, Husson College will play its scheduled baseball doubleheader Friday at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass., beginning at 1 p.m. The Braves will then travel to Portland to take on the University of Southern Maine in a Saturday doubleheader,… Read More
Year No. 2 is under way for the Mount Desert Island High School sailing team, coached by Ted Welles. Twelve veterans return to the team that had a successful start, winning the New England Schools Sailing Association New Members Regatta on the Charles River Basin… Read More
The state’s high school basketball coaches, many of whom had hoped to try out the coaching box next winter, had their hopes dashed during Wednesday’s meeting of the Maine Secondary School Principals’ Association Basketball Committee in Augusta. The committee deadlocked in a 9-9 vote on… Read More
WINTER PARK, Colo. – Andover, Mass., skier Sharon Petzold capped her rookie international season with her first U.S. title, winning the women’s ballet Thursday to open the $50,000 Subaru U.S. Freestyle Ski Championships presented by American Airlines at Winter Park Resort. Petzold, a graduate of… Read More
ORONO – Somewhere along the road between playing for two NCAA championship teams at UCLA, taking part in assorted Vietnam war protests, following the Grateful Dead, and centering a pair of NBA title squads, Bill Walton learned basketball does not disqualify a 6-foot-11 redhead from participating in life. Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Traci Dunne and Sue Foncick each tossed complete game victories as Western New England swept a pair of softball games from the University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls 2-0 and 5-2 here Thursday. Terri Ciaglo of Western New England was the… Read More
ORONO – Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at the University of Maine is organizing the fourth annual Outdoor Volleyball Tournament in the mud at the pit area off College Avenue April 11. Proceeds will go to the Maine State Chapter of the March of Dimes. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
For the 25,000 Maine drivers who display the special Maine patriot license plates and thought they would have to remove them from their cars, there is good news. Tacked onto a transportation bill considered by the Legislature just before adjourning was an amendment extending for… Read More
Presque Isle High School and Kennebunk High School are among 140 high schools ranked “America’s Best Schools” by education experts in the April issue of Redbook magazine. Redbook launched the “America’s Best Schools” project to spotlight innovative and even radical ideas implemented by schools to… Read More
FORT KENT — A yearlong federal study of historical information about ice jams and problems with water in the St. John River basin has started, officials said Wednesday night during a public meeting in Fort Kent. William Swaine of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
CALAIS — The Calais Rotary Club donated $2,500 to Calais Regional Hospital’s 1991-92 annual fund and helped provide the biggest jump yet toward the hospital’s goal of $20,000. Ken Thomas, president of the Calais Rotary Club, presented the check to the hospital’s chief executive officer… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — Velma Orcutt, secretary to the Down East Resource Conservation and Development office in the Tenaco Building at Cherryfield, has received special recognition from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service for her outstanding accomplishments during the past year. Dana Nelson, RC&D coordinator for Washington and… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — The new eight-member Cherryfield Building Committee, selected on Tuesday by the selectmen, has been commissioned to study several options for a new Cherryfield municipal services complex and make final recommendations to the selectmen by mid-summer of 1992. Chosen for the committee were Foster… Read More
GRAND LAKE STREAM — Robert Hazelwood of Grand Lake Stream announced this week that he is the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat on the Washington County Commission. District 1 includes the area from Calais to Danforth. The district currently is represented by Commissioner… Read More
LINCOLN — In what has been described as a first, vocational students and staff are attending Great Northern Paper Co.’s Total Quality Management program in East Millinocket. The Region 3 Vocational School next year will implement the management concept now being used by area paper… Read More
ROCKLAND — A Knox County Superior Court jury awarded Scott Erickson $40,000 for injuries received in an auto accident. Erickson, who suffered an neck injury in the accident, had filed a damage suit against Timothy Tait and his employer Aqua Tech Marine Construction, of Waldoboro. Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will sponsor a tour of Russia, the Ukraine and the Baltic republics from June 24 through July 10. The group will be accompanied by William J. Davidshofer, professor of political science and Russian language instructor… Read More
VAN BUREN — Nomination petitions are available for eight municipal positions which will be filled in annual elections Tuesday, June 9. Available this year are two three-year seats on the Town Council now held by Chairman Norman Thibodeau and Peter Ashley and a pair of… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change Town officers $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 000 Salaries 59,700 64,600 4,900 Audit 4,700 4,900 200 Incidentals 16,650 15,975 675 Insurances and fringes 33,586 35,828 – 2,242 Protection 59,983 54,733 5,250 Highways 56,540 54,600 1,940 General assistance 4,500 4,000 – 500… Read More
HARRINGTON — Narraguagus High School’s math team is the 1992 Hancock-Washington County Math League Champion. Frank Wyatt, coach of the math team, said Friday that the team has won the championship trophy each year since 1986. Individual awards were given to Jude Kelley and Dan… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SAD 68 Adult Education Office will hold the following spring courses: Bonsai, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 30, at SeDoMoCha Middle School. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
To the Maine hockey team, thanks for the best season ever. From day one, you showed why you were ranked No. 1 all year. Even though the season is over, it’s a nice feeling knowing we still have the best team in the country. Kevin Mooney Bangor… Read More
In 1870 Mark Twain assessed the Congress correctly in “The Gilded Age,” a book about the chicanery, cynicism, corruption, and abuses of the legislative and judicial powers in the United States. Twain moved to England in 1872 to escape them. Of Congress, he stated, “A… Read More
On March 25 two friends, my father, brother and I all went to the monster truck show at the Bangor Auditorium. We had brought some snacks and soda along for the show. Also, we brought our video camera to tape the show. When we arrived… Read More
Being a state worker for the last 17 years, I have seen a few administrations come and go. But none of them has been so anti-worker as the McKernan administration. The governor talks out of both sides of his mouth. One side says to cut programs while the… Read More
ORONO — John L. Washburn, director of the executive office of the United Nations, will speak about the U.N. and changing relationships among nations at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Dexter Lounge, Alfond Arena, University of Maine. Washburn advises and carries out administrative responsibilities… Read More
MADAWASKA An incumbent selectmen was defeated in his re-election bid by a near 2-1 margin by a newcomer at Madawaska Monday. 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
SMYRNA — Residents of Smyrna approved an annual budget of more than $109,000 during their annual town meeting held recently. During municipal elections held prior to the meeting, Perry Lilley was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen with 77 votes. He defeated former selectman John… Read More
FORT KENT — A yearlong federal study of historical information about ice jams and problems with water in the St. John River basin has started, officials said Wednesday night during a public meeting in Fort Kent. William Swaine of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change General government 12,500 12,500 0 Assessing 1,000 1,000 0 Town Hall 9,000 9,000 0 Town officers 37,500 35,190 2,310 Plan B. CEO 2,000 3,000 -1,000 Abatement and discounts 4,500 4,150 350 Police Dept. 2,000 2,000 0 Fire Dept. 9,000 9,500 –… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change Town officers’ salaries $15,500 $15,500 0 General government 15,500 15,500 0 Roads and bridges 10,000 5,000 5,000 Winter roads 31,000 30,000 1,000 Cemetery 1,800 2,000 – 200 General assistance 2,400 2,400 0 Recreation programs 210 280 – 70 Salt shed 0… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change General government $8,200 $8,200 $ 000 Incidentals 3,500 2,000 1,500 Audit 525 750 225 Social Security 750 360 390 Unemployment 100 100 000 Maine State Retirement 2,400 2,400 000 Fire protection 3,725 4,000 275 Ambulance service 2,887 2,894 7 Solid waste… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change Commissions $ 1,500.00 $ 2,000.00 $-500.00 Discounts and abatement 650.00 650.00 0 Incidental account 1,500.00 4,000.00 -2,500.00 Outside agencies 841.49 810.51 30.98 Town audit 2,400.00 0 2,400.00 Plumbing inspector 30.00 30.00 0 Roads and snow removal 500.00 500.00 0 Fire protection… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change General administration $8,000 $8,000 $ 0 Town officers 8,000 8,000 0 Equipment account 9,000 8,500 500 Summer roads 8,500 8,000 500 Winter roads 19,000 18,000 1,000 Hot top road account 10,000 15,000 -5,000 Street lights 2,400 2,400 0 Cemetery account 500… Read More
Several town meetings held recently by Aroostook County communities dealt with a variety of municipal issues including community grants, solid-waste disposal and taxes. Towns and plantations also elected municipal officials. EAGLE LAKE googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
MACHIAS — Kristine Smith, a junior at Machias Memorial High School in Machias, will serve as a Congressional Page in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. this summer. Smith, who is sponsored by U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, will begin her duties after high school classes… Read More
Budget item This year Last year change General government $25,953.82 $23,012.62 $2,941.20 Public works 45,887.25 49,190.55 -3,303.30 Insurances and benefits 22,864.68 22,732.14 132.54 Protection 6,080.76 5,859.58 221.18 Recreation 3,261.26 2,876.00 385.26 General Assistance 2,040.00 2,040.00 0 Unclassified accounts 23,436.93 27,560.50 -4,123.57 Reserve accounts 50,200.18 49,529.90 670.28 Revenues 118,567.00… Read More
BAILEYVILLE — It will be late April or May before representatives of the State Board of Property Tax Review conduct an on-site inspection of Georgia-Pacific Corp.’s Woodland facilities, said Robert E. Miller, chairman of the review board. The inspection will be part of the state’s… Read More
GREENVILLE — It’s April and there’s nothing to do during mud season in Piscataquis County, right? Not so. Businesses in the Greenville area have teamed up to present the area’s first Moosehead Lake Sportsman Show from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at… Read More
MILO — Businesses, residents and shoppers along Main Street in Milo were surprised Wednesday afternoon to see a group of more than 350 marchers in a parade under wet, snowy skies. The parade to promote Child Abuse Awareness Month, The march, organization by Lori Whitney,… Read More
MACHIAS — Leyla Sowerwine of Machias and Erika Guptill of East Machias will sail on the schooner Harvey Gamage as participants in the five-week Christopher Columbus Cadet Cruise sponsored by the College of the Atlantic. Sowerwine, a sophomore at Machias Memorial High School in Machias,… Read More
LINCOLN — The following small claims cases have been heard in 13th District Court in Lincoln. The plaintiff is listed first. Patricia A. Locke of Lincoln vs. Shannon Rollins of Howland, judgment for the plaintiff by agreement in the amount of $300 and $35 in… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Joint Board of Foxcroft Academy Trustees and School Administrative District 68 Directors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, to discuss the proposed budget and cuts made to offset the anticipated reduction in state education subsidies. According to Headmaster Howard Ryder,… Read More
ST. ALBANS — Annual appointments head the agenda for the 7 p.m. Monday meeting of the St. Albans Board of Selectmen at the Town Office. The session will be the first meeting since new officers were elected at the annual town meeting. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
PITTSFIELD — The loss of state subsidy for education may cost Superintendent Terry McCannell $218 in increased taxes this year on his home. The figure was derived from McCannell’s SAD 53 budget proposal for 1992-93, and Pittsfield Town Manager Dwight Dogherty’s application of those figures… Read More
DEXTER — A kick-off for the Used Books for New Readers program was held Wednesday at the Dexter Primary School. Members of the high school library club donated books from their childhood to the newly-created lending library for pupils in kindergarten through grade two. The… Read More
PITTSFIELD — More than 60 central Maine businesses were represented at a robbery and burglary seminar Wednesday night, held by Troop C of the Maine State Police. “If you don’t think it can happen to you, it certainly can,” said Maine State Trooper Steve Spaulding. Read More
DEXTER — Councilors voted Thursday night to accept the recently completed comprehensive plan for the town. The council somewhat tempered its approval of the plan by voting to accept it as an order and not as an ordinance. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
Three people have been charged in a case involving a bucket loader in Anson, according to Sgt. Carl Gottardi of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department. Brent Perry, 19, of Madison, Troy Wyman, 20, of Anson, and a juvenile female from Bingham have been charged with… Read More
AUGUSTA — Rep. Dorothy A. Rotondi, D-Athens, will seek a sixth term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 103. “It is important to continue serving my constituents who have repeatedly put their faith and trust in me,” said Rotondi. “The most fulfilling part… Read More
WALDOBORO — The five towns which comprise SAD 40 will decide on April 14 if a new cost-sharing formula is necessary. A change would benefit the town of Friendship at the expense of the other towns, officials said. Friendship residents said that a change was… Read More
ROCKLAND — A brush fire that raged out of control and destroyed two unoccupied buildings in Thomaston last year was the focus of a lawsuit filed in Knox County Superior Court this week. In the suit, Earl E. Coats of Brunswick charged that George Prentiss… Read More
ROCKLAND — Susan Antoniewicz, who was appointed Harbor Master last week has resigned, two days before she was scheduled to take office. City Manger Cathy Sleeper said that Antoniewicz informed her Thursday that she would not be reporting for duty April 4. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
ROCKLAND — SAD 5 is preparing for its annual Kindergarten screening and school registration. Any child who is 5 years old on or before Oct. 15, 1992, is eligible to enter kindergarten in September. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
CAMDEN — Applications are being accepted for Camden Garden Club Scholarships. The deadline for those seeking fall funding is Sunday, May 3. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0;… Read More
ROCKLAND — The board of directors of the Maine Lobster Festival selected this year’s theme at its monthly meeting on March 31. The winning entry in the Festival theme contest “The Maine Lobster Festival: Claws for Celebration!” was submitted by Donna and Lou DeLena of… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The Down East Family YMCA is accepting registrations for its summer day camp for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. Parents may register their child for any number of the eight one-week sessions that begin June 22. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BELFAST — Francis Marsano’s decision to step down as the city’s District 111 representative left his house seat open to primary challenges within the Democratic and Republican parties. The resignation of Marsano and other Waldo and Knox county representatives, as well as public dissatisfaction over… Read More
BUCKSPORT — Applications are available at Bucksport High School for the annual Bucksport Student Against Drunk Driving (SADD) Scholarship. The award is based on academic achievement, leadership, character, service and participation in extracurricular activities, regardless of other scholarships awarded. Application deadline is May 31. Read More
MILBRIDGE — The second Milbridge Chamber Concert of 1992 will feature the “One, Two, Three, and Four Guitars” group at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Milbridge Congregational Church. Guitarists Keith Cook, Pamela Goldsmith, Monica Mugan and Mette Watt will present a program highlighted… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Wanted: sociable singles over 21 for picnics, potluck suppers, and dances with members of the opposite sex fitting a similar description. The new singles group being formed by Margie Davis of Stonington will hold its first organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Friday in… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — The Department of Human Services took into custody two children after Somerset County detectives arrested two people from Norridgewock on drug charges Tuesday. Adam Libby, 30, and Brenda Farrar, 31, were arrested late Tuesday after police entered their Norridgewock home and discovered 40… Read More
Maine Maritime Academy’s athletic department has gained a set of weights produced entirely from donated materials and student labor. Valued at approximately $1,000, the creation of the weight set resulted from the use of discarded materials and required class work. Materials for the project consisted… Read More
ELLSWORTH The following is a partial list of the cases processed March 19 to March 25 in the central division of the 5th District Court in Ellsworth. Not included in the listing are cases resulting in fines of less than $100. However, those fined for… Read More
MACHIAS — A man whose brother was murdered in a drug-related incident 11 years ago is in Washington County this week, delivering a personal appeal to high school students to pursue drug- and alcohol-free lives. Derald Cochran, a Woodland native who makes his home in… Read More
ORRINGTON — A fire on Monday that destroyed a home on Brewer Lake Road was caused by an electric space heater that ignited some items in the bathroom, according to Jim Ellis of the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire destroyed the home of Kathy… Read More
WABI-TV, Y-97 HOT COUNTRY and the American Cancer Society will sponsor the Megaducks Derby about 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, after the Kenduskeag Canoe Race, when rubber ducks sponsored by donations will be released into the Kenduskeag Stream and “race” to the finish line. Winners… Read More
The American Red Cross, Pine Tree Chapter, will hold CPR and first aid classes on the following schedule. All classes will be held at the Red Cross Office, 33 Mildred Ave., Bangor: Community CPR for adults, infants, children, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, April 7… Read More
James W. Williams American Legion Post will sponsor two boys from Bangor schools, Sam Singal of Bangor, Bangor High School, and Dorian P. LeBlanc of Bangor, John Bapst Memorial High School, in the 45th annual American Legion Boys State program. The weeklong program will be… Read More
ORONO — A week of activities to increase awareness of lesbian, gay and bisexual issues will be held April 6-11 at the University of Maine. The events are sponsored by the UM Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns Committee and the Wilde-Stein Club. Karen Thompson is keynote speaker and… Read More
A rust-colored liquid on the floor of Aubert Hall at the University of Maine caused some concern Wednesday night until the building supervisor discovered it was nothing but rusty water. Orono firefighters, thinking they might be dealing with a chemical spill, responded to the call… Read More
The Brewer City Council will accept applications for seats on several standing committees. Vacancies are on the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Review and Conservation Commission. For information about positions or applications, contact the Brewer City Clerk, City Hall. Read More
ORONO — The Eastern Maine Association for the Education of Young Children will present Career Night for those interested in working with young children, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Merrill Hall, the University of Maine. Children’s Discovery Day with activities and… Read More
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Now that the Old Town-Orono area’s legislative races have jelled, candidates for the district’s House and Senate seats are set to get into the swing of the campaign season. Perhaps the biggest surprise is that Rep. Susan D. Duplessis, R-Stillwater, who previously had announced her… Read More
University administrators and professors around the state took a surprise pay cut in the supplemental budget the governor signed Tuesday, and their leaders are still trying to figure out why it happened. The educators are especially confused because their reduction in salary will not provide… Read More
A Massachusetts lawmaker who is a proponent for extending the school year and establishing national educational standards expressed his ideas to local educators and others attending a public forum Thursday night at the Bangor Theological Seminary. State Sen. Michael J. Barrett told the moderate-sized gathering… Read More
One of the legacies of the recently adjourned session of the Maine Legislature is STIF, or State Tax Increment Financing. The mechanics of STIF are complex, but the idea is relatively simple. A municipality sets up a tax increment financing district where it hopes to… Read More
The editorial on the Southern Penobscot Valley Vocational School (“Vocational high school,” BDN, March 26), reinforced my belief that we need to do more to help non-college bound students upgrade their skills and training. The uneven use of the school reflects a larger problem: Too many students, parents… Read More
PORTLAND — Prominent Gray businessman Warren Cole pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of child sexual abuse and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, including naming all of his victims. The plea agreement accepted by Justice G. Arthur Brennan in Cumberland County Superior Court also calls… Read More
AUGUSTA — The weak economy and seasonal factors combined to push Maine’s unemployment rate up 0.4 percentage points to 9.2 percent in February, Labor Commissioner Charles A. Morrison said. The comparable rate in February 1991 was 9.1 percent, said Morrison, adding that the lack of… Read More
I am writing in reference to the article in the Bangor Daily News of March 21 concerning the group insurance programs offered by the Maine Teachers’ Association and the Maine School Management Association. The MSMA is the administrative organization serving the Maine School Boards Association… Read More
Like a farm on the auction block, Russia is accepting bids on some of its more valuable technological goods. Unlike an auction, however, it’s not in the best interest of the bidders to offer Russia a bargain-basement price for the goods. President George Bush has indicated he understands… Read More
The latest episode in the never-ending controversy over the role of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the destruction of the ozone layer has raised a serious question about how scientific debates should be conducted. Certainly legitimate differences of opinion exist over such questions as greenhouse warming, acid precipitation, and ozone… Read More
Few things irk Russell Page of Hermon, sales and marketing manager for Maine’s Moosehead Manufacturing Co., but a decision by First Lady Barbara Bush to buy furniture from North Carolina to refurbish the Bushes’ Kennebunkport home made him see red. “It did make me angry,”… Read More
She tried out for a country band. She sang folk with a woman friend, did a little rock ‘n’ roll as a pastime. But the blues is something M.J. Watkins just can’t lose. Several years ago, Watkins began the blues-rock band The Streetwalkers, who toured… Read More
WASHINGTON — After years of overlooking the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis, top health officials announced plans Thursday to spend an extra $20 million on programs to contain the spiraling caseload, especially among people with the AIDS virus. While warning that there are no magic solutions… Read More
THOMASTON — The Maine State Prison “won’t get kicked around this time,” Warden Martin Magnusson said Thursday. Magnusson was furious over charges made by defense Attorney Thomas J. Connolly in Knox County Superior Court on Wednesday. In a pretrial hearing for inmate Randall Tenggren, Connolly… Read More
PARKMAN — Two men were arrested Wednesday in Parkman on warrants issued in Massachusetts. Investigator Robert Young of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Department said that Lee Emerson, 33, and his brother, James Emerson, 27, are being held at the Piscataquis County Jail. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More