Those who remember reading the late Owen Osborne’s columns and articles on these pages from 1945 until just before his death in 1978 know he was one of the state’s great sports journalists. But did you know Osborne was one of the Bangor area’s pioneers… Read More
    At Husson College in Bangor, Keith Goulet knocked in Alex Peters with a one-out double in the seventh inning to lift host John Bapst to a 4-3 schoolboy baseball victory over Central of East Corinth on Tuesday. Peters, who led off the seventh with a… Read More
    Four meets … three events per meet … a 12-0 record. That’s the kind of track season that Old Town High School’s Vickie Hesseltine has put together this spring. Hesseltine is undefeated in the javelin, discus, and shot put and appears well on the way… Read More
    Rich Kimball made a career change two years ago when he left the world of television broadcasting to pursue a teaching job. Now, the Bangor native is heading in yet another direction. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    Dave Paul has been a valuable assistant coach for three different sports at Orono High School during the last six years. Next winter, he will get a chance to share some of that knowledge as the Red Riots’ varsity boys basketball coach. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Junior righthander Becky Vaughan fashioned a three-hitter to help host Maine Central Institute post a 7-2 schoolgirl softball victory over Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln here Tuesday. Vaughan, who has pitched every game for 13-0 MCI, struck out 11. Cory Monday chipped in with… Read More
    In the midst of a tough, three-game week, the Central High Red Devils of East Corinth are going full steam ahead, surprising perhaps their softball coach a little more the players. Central is undefeated at 13-0 after defeating John Bapst Memorial of Bangor 33-18 Tuesday. Read More
    PITTSFIELD – The best kept secret in high school tennis this season could very well be playing No. 1 singles at Foxcroft Academy. Two years ago, Vinny Riccobono, a thin freshman for the Ponies, surprised a number of tennis followers when he advanced to the… Read More
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    St. Joseph’s College of Standish announced Tuesday that Will Sanborn will take over as varsity baseball coach at the NAIA District 5 institution, replacing outgoing coach Phil Desjardins, who resigned after two seasons. Sanborn served the past two years as assistant coach of the Monks… Read More
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    I am student at Weatherbee School. I read the article about our school district, SAD 22, in your May 7 issue. The article stated that “Weatherbee teachers and its principal, (show) lack of respect to the school’s students.” I strongly disagree with that statement. In… Read More
    This letter is written in response to a letter by Robert Denner in the May 14 edition of the Bangor Daily News. It is sad when a political campaign, particularly a primary campaign, takes the negative tone of resorting to accusation by rumor. As the candidate in question,… Read More
    Memorial Day again is fast approaching and it’s almost time to decorate the graves of veterans with flowers and flags. It is also a time to be thankful we are not at war. Still, we must keep in mind “peace through strength.” Too many Americans… Read More
    Should a participant consider participating in an upcoming country music jamboree in the area (the rescheduled date of which will soon be announced), he should be aware of the problems he will be challenged with. A sponsor should (also) be aware of the problems, then he can put… Read More
    I am writing in response to a recent column by Mike Dowd decrying the lack of loyalty at the University of Maine at Farmington for not re-hiring Brian Dodge as the men’s basketball coach. If Mike and Brian had stopped lamenting long enough to wipe the welling tears… Read More
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    The following small-claims cases have been decided in 3rd District Court, Bangor. Plaintiffs are listed first: Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor, was the plaintiff in the following cases: All judgments were in favor of the plaintiff. Doreen M. Kenney, Orrington, by default, $695.45 and $52 costs;… Read More
    “Maine people come from healthy stock. A significant number of elderly stay at home, and even at age 80 and 90 are still home, not in nursing homes,” commented Danel Bahr, regional coordinator of the Emergency Medical System (EMS). Staying home is not without risk. Read More
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    Bangor residents Jonathan Carlisle and Kimberly Crichton are taking part in the five-week Short Term unit offered by Bates College in Lewiston. Carlisle, a junior, will travel to Paris to study the French language and culture. Crichton, a sophomore, will study the visual arts in New York City. Read More
    The Federal Communications Commission has announced the establishment of a new boating channel to be used throughout New England. The FCC claims that Channel 16, the channel commonly used by boaters, is so overcrowded that it prevents boaters from easily making calls. In an attempt… Read More
    One of the most common questions people ask about treating injuries is whether to apply ice or heat. Here are some general principles, although it is important to remember that each situation is different and requires individualized evaluation. When faced with an acute injury, you’ll… Read More
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    Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who lived before Christ and, legend tells us, spent his days carrying a lantern while searching for an honest man. Paul Gallant has the quintessential candidate. Gallant owns Spencer’s Market, the home of Spencer’s Homemade Ice Cream, in Bradley, directly… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — For the second time in three years, Zippel Elementary School has been named “Elementary School of the Year” by the National Energy Education Development Project. Fifth-grade pupils from the Zippel school will be recognized for their first-place energy conservation project in the… Read More
    PORTLAND — Doctors, counselors and AIDS activists are opposing a proposal that would require physicians to tell the state the names of patients who test positive for the AIDS virus. “If you force me to report those people … you’re going to force people into… Read More
    HOULTON — The Houlton Salvation Army Youth Band and Chorus won four trophies on May 16 in a regional music soloist competition held at Old Orchard Beach. The Houlton group took part in seven categories of competition. Other participants were from Maine, New Hampshire and… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The city’s personnel director, Jere Sirois, was named interim city manager for Presque Isle after the resignation Monday of John Koelsch. A 20-year veteran in local government, Sirois will officially begin her new duties on Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — The Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced that the theme for the 1992 Maine Potato Blossom Festival is “Re-Discover America!” In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America, the chamber encouraged organizations, individuals, or businesses to participate… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Town Council was asked to justify an earlier decision not to increase stipends for volunteer ambulance attendants Monday night. Gloria Ouellette spoke on behalf of attendants with Van Buren Ambulance Service who wanted to know why they were denied… Read More
    JONESPORT — Plans are being made at Jonesport-Beals High School for the construction of the first solar-powered lumber drier in Washington County. Construction will begin in the fall and technical assistance will be provided by Down East Resource and Conservation Council. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    BRUNSWICK — Eight members of the Quoddy Regional Land Trust attended the Maine Land Trust Conference on May 2 at Bowdoin College. About 200 people from throughout Maine attended the conference. Those attending from the Quodday Regional Land Trust were Jack Armstrong, Diana Becker, Paul… Read More
    MACHIAS — The oncology room, a new “home” for patients who receive chemotherapy treatments at Down East Community Hospital, was dedicated Friday at the conclusion of National Hospital Week. The brief ceremony was held to dedicate the new tumor treatment facility and to thank contributors. Read More
    EASTPORT — The Washington County grand jury Monday indicted an Eastport man and a Robbinston man in connection with several break-ins last year, including one at Eastport City Hall. Ronald Hall, 20, Eastport, was charged with three counts of burglary, Class C; three counts of… Read More
    EASTPORT — The City Council tentatively approved a citywide paving project Monday and made plans to hold a public hearing on June 8 on the debt the city would incur for the project. In her notes to the councilors, City Manager Rosemary Kulow said that… Read More
    LINCOLN — An offer to settle a defamation suit brought by Douglas Pinkham against the town, the town manager and a council member on Tuesday was accepted verbally. Town Manager James B. Somerville said that, through the attorneys, the offer was accepted verbally. He said… Read More
    MILO — Penquis Valley High School sophomore Erika Smart is one of 24 Girl Scouts selected to attend “Summer Science in the Rockies.” The two-week program will be held June 14-27 at the mountain research station near Nederland, Colo. The Mountain Research Station is a facility of the… Read More
    Within the next few weeks graduation ceremonies will be held for nearly 400 seniors in five area high schools. All five schools will sponsor Project Graduation, chemical-free parties. Activities are: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
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    MONSON — The third annual Monson-Swedish ancestry meeting will be held at noon Saturday, June 20, at the home of Hollis and Rose Nelson on Steward Road in southeast Monson. Participants should bring memorabilia, history or information to share for an afternoon of fun and… Read More
    WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Waterville honored volunteers at its annual recognition ceremony recently at Waterville. Recognized for 15 years of service were: Louise Patterson of Augusta, Lucien Roy of Norridgewock, and Phillip Woodside of Waterville; for 10 years, Rose Betit… Read More
    Skowhegan police are searching for a man involved in an armed robbery of the Big Apple convenience store Monday night on East Front Street. According to Deputy Chief Harold Brown, the man used a knife to threaten the clerk, the only person in the store,… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The lack of Pittsfield town reports for the past three years has been a sore spot with town councilors. The situation is a source of embarrassment for councilors, according to Councilor Charles Cianchette. All six councilors present for the Tuesday night meeting agreed… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Fire destroyed a small Skowhegan radio station Tuesday afternoon, burning more than 3 acres of woods and five abandoned automobiles despite the efforts of seven local fire departments. According to Skowhegan Fire Chief Tom Keene, his department received received a report at 2:49… Read More
    HARMONY — Firefighters from three departments battled a forest fire for more than five hours in Harmony on Tuesday. According to Onie Lougee, Harmony fire chief, between 5 and 6 acres off Wellington Road in Harmony were burned by fire which broke out at about… Read More
    NEWPORT — An integrated curriculum will not be instituted at Corinna Junior High School next fall. This announcement was made at a meeting of the SAD 48 education committee Tuesday where faculty and about a dozen parents were on hand to hear the committee’s decision. Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Membership, participation and training continue to plague the Local Emergency Planning Committee of Somerset County. The committee, made up of emergency response and law enforcement personnel, and representatives from the business community, is charged with creating a plan to respond to a natural or manmade disaster… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Applications are being accepted by coronation Chairman Kay Warren of Rockport for the 1992 Sea Goddess Pageant at the 45th Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, July 30-Aug. 2. Eligible are young women who expect to graduate from high school this June or who… Read More
    PALMYRA — Palmyra selectmen voted Tuesday night to return to a more open meeting format. Because of tension-filled meetings in the past few months that selectmen felt had gotten out of control, restricted public access was imposed two weeks ago, along with the presence of a sheriff’s deputy. Read More
    OWLS HEAD — Weekend burglaries of two buildings at Knox County Airport netted thieves about $480. Detective Sgt. Todd Butler of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department said the break-ins were discovered by Robert Stanger, owner of Downeast Air, when he opened for business Sunday morning. Read More
    CAMDEN — The recent announcement that Ross Perot is officially on the Maine state presidential ballot has brought to an end the successful petition-signing campaign of the Knox County “Perot for President” organization. Preparations are being made for the next phase of the campaign, expected to begin when… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Eva Russell has filed a damage suit against the county, sheriff and other jail officials in the 1991 hanging suicide of her son, Kevin W. Brochu, in Knox County Jail. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Bangor, then transferred to Portland. Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Knowlton School first-graders wore origami hats and sang songs Tuesday in honor of visitors from Japan. The pupils were visited by seven Japanese adults bearing letters and drawings from children from a school in their home country. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Judging from the small turnout at a public hearing Tuesday evening, residents must believe that rezoning the land across the road from the place where Wal-Mart will build a store is a foregone conclusion. The Planning Commission is considering a proposal to change… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A Knox County Superior Court jury acquitted Richard LaBare Tuesday of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, but found LaBare, who provided his own legal counsel, guilty of eight other crimes, including tampering with a witness and two counts of terrorizing with a dangerous weapon. Justice… Read More
    HAMPDEN — Whitcomb-Baker VFW Post and Auxiliary have elected officers, and installation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the post home, Canoe Club Road, Hampden. Post commander is Alton Williamson; senior vice commander, Charles Gould; and junior vice commander, Donald Muth. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The prohibition against swimming and windsurfing on Eagle Lake and Bubble Pond will be enforced this summer by a part-time police officer. The Town Council agreed Tuesday evening that an officer should be hired to enforce the town’s ordinance, with the local… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Three elementary students from Hancock County won top honors in this year’s Maine State Park and Historic Site poster contest. Contest officials cited two second-graders from Orland Consolidated School for top honors in the kindergarten through second grade category. Kristen Hopkins placed second… Read More
    HAMPDEN — The Town Council has given its tenative approval to proposed indoor hockey rink at Hampden, similar to the Sawyer Arena in Bangor. Town Manager Marie Baker said the proposal calls for a community all-purpose arena that also could serve as an indoor soccer… Read More
    The Brewer Planning Board has put off making a final decision on a new 14-lot subdivision and a proposal to build a vehicle repair facility in the industrial zone. Ames Corp. proposed to develop a subdivision on 8 acres on Chamberlain Street. A hearing on… Read More
    ORONO — About 170 students and 40 adult volunteers and educators from 31 Maine schools have gathered at the University of Maine this week for Teen Summit ’92, three days of exploring and developing ideas for better schools. “Schools for the Future” is the theme… Read More
    State Sen. Stephen Bost has become the first member of the Legislature publicly to endorse likely presidential candidate Ross Perot. Bost, a Democrat from Orono who is retiring at the end of the session, said he switched his allegiance to the Texas billionaire after talkng… Read More
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    During the Democratic State Convention, many of the party’s big names were there, from past and present. One missing person was former Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis, who has said he would consider a run for a third term if no one of caliber comes forth. Read More
    At its annual commencement exercises, the University of Maine conferred an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters on Nobel laureate John Archibald Wheeler, who spends his summers in coastal Maine. Dr. Wheeler, formerly a distinguished professor of theoretical physics at Princeton University, is now a member of… Read More
    FREEPORT — Wear a seat belt, win a treat. Seeking to promote seat belt awareness, police stopped cars leaving the Freeport High School on Monday afternoon and handed out tickets for free ice cream and french fries to motorists and passengers who were buckled up. Read More
    WASHINGTON — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a merger Tuesday that would combine two New England utilities into one of the nation’s largest nuclear power suppliers. The NRC decision clears one of the final obstacles to the $2.3 billion merger under which Northeast Utilities of… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The Navy will spend $4.9 million to overhaul one of the main aircraft repair hangars at Brunswick Naval Air Station, Maine Sens. George J. Mitchell and William S. Cohen announced Monday. The senators described the project as “essential to continued smooth operation” at… Read More
    A Bangor Gardens resident testified Tuesday that he never knew an acquaintance who is on trial for molesting a boy to take the youngster inside a camper housed on his property. That contradicted the prosecution’s contention about where some of the alleged abuse by Martin… Read More
    JACKMAN — Attorney General Michael Carpenter on Tuesday urged Mainers to withhold judgment until an investigation is finished of the police shooting of a 51-year-old woman at her secluded camp near the Canadian border. Acknowledging that the shooting death of Catherine Hegarty has stirred strong… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A Bowdoinham farmer serving a life sentence for the 1988 sexual assault, stabbing and strangling of a 12-year-old girl is fighting in court for a new trial. Dennis Dechaine’s attorney claims in a motion for a new trial that new information has been… Read More
    The decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to impose a 6.5 percent duty on Canadian softwood lumber is a shortsighted attempt to placate the U.S. lumber industry at the expense of the homebuilding market and the Free Trade Agreement. Commerce should recognize the unfairness of its ruling and… Read More