Out and About: The “artificial lures only” restriction pert Out and About: The “artificial lures only” restriction pertaining to a section of the Kennebec River from the Indian Pond Dam to the Central Maine Power Dam in Skowhegan has been removed. You may remember that opposition to the… Read More
Bangor East, Brewer, Coastal of Blue Hill, Camden, and Belfast each notched opening-round baseball victories while Bucksport and Bangor East each won softball games on the first day of playoff action in the Little League All-Star regional tournaments. In District 3 baseball action, Bangor East… Read More
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Douglas Chickering, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, has been elected president of the National Federation of State High School Associations for 1992-93. Three new members of the Executive Committee have also been appointed. They are: Richard Tyler, executive… Read More
UNITY – Steve Nelson’s season-long dominance in the Limited Sportsman division came to an end on Sunday afternoon when Dean Fuller of China posted a one-half car-length victory over Nelson at Unity Raceway. Fuller took the lead on the third lap and held off Nelson… Read More
AT SUGARLOAF GC Maine Chapter NEPGA Pro-Am Tournament Pro sweeps: Tim Pooler, Biddeford-Saco, 73; (tie) Leon Oliver, Wawenock, 75 and Bob Darling, Martindale, 75 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
Minor league hockey in Florida won’t become a reality for at least a year. That was the word from Old Town’s Gary Thorne who, along with former Bangor attorney Jordan Kobritz, is involved in the formation and development of the league. They had hoped to… Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Fifth-seeded Virginia Gold of Roanoke, Va., defeated the No. 29 seed Maine Hurricanes 80-45 in opening-round action here at the AAU 16-under National Tournament Monday. For 2-0 Virginia, Jay Clark and Marcus Toney each scored 15 points. Curtis Staples had 11. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
A rather unusual 36th annual New England Women’s Golf Association tournament got under way at Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, Vt., on Monday. The tournament, which is limited to a field of 99 golfers with handicaps under 17, is unusual in that only two… Read More
If I read one more sportswriter or columnist moaning and groaning about how “boring” it was to watch Team U.S.A., The Dream Team comprised of NBA all-stars plus Christian Laettner, beat opposing national basketball squads by 50-plus points in the recently completed Tournament of the Americas, I’m going… Read More
The Bangor Water District has increased the cost of a variety of services — from fixing meters to filling swimming pools. The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved the new charges a few weeks ago. The charges took effect Wednesday, July 1. The fees for services… Read More
CALAIS — Calais Regional Hospital announced this week that Dr. Ann Lin, a certified ophthalmologist, will conduct an ophthalmology clinic at the hospital twice a month. Lin graduated from the China Medical College and served a residency in ophthalmology at the National Taiwan University Hospital… Read More
I am writing to correct a statement made in a recent letter to the editor that ran in your paper with respect to my position on the boat user fee. I oppose the boat user fee and have said so publicly many times. The statement in the letter… Read More
Win, lose, or draw, H. Ross Perot has made a lasting mark on our nation’s 1992 political scene. Those we have elected to public office since World War II have simply driven us deeper and deeper into debt. Either they cannot, or will not, do… Read More
It is with perplexity I read, watch, and listen to the controversy concerning Ross Perot…. I was disappointed when Perot allowed the Bush camp to harass him into a negative telephone conversation on the Larry King show recently. I realize, though, that it must be… Read More
We are always hearing that there’s not much work in Maine, and then we put restrictions on a company from expanding, for instance, Irving. No, I’m not an employee, but I work construction. By Irving not being able to expand, not only construction jobs are… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — Gospel singer and recording artist Billy Speer will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at First Baptist Church, Main Street, Cherry-field. Speer has ministered extensively in 40 of the 50 states, and also around the world. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
JONESPORT — Results from the annual powerboat races on Saturday at Moosabec Reach: World’s fastest lobster boat: 1. Benny’s Bitch, a 28-foot fiber-glass boat, owned by Ben Beal of Jonesport and powered by a 300-hp Cummings high-performance marine diesel engine. 2. Leland Peabody’s Cutler Harbor 33-footer, Mark I. Read More
HOULTON — Leigh Cummings, chairman of the Houlton State Fair 4th of July Parade has announced the winners for parade entry as follows: Best walking unit: Color guard unit from Co. B, 152nd Field Artillery, Maine Army National Guard at Houlton. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The summer semester at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Loring Center will be held from July 6 through Sept. 26. Registration will continue through July 13. Evening registration will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from July 6 to… Read More
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Troopers assigned to Maine State Police Troop F in Houlton are investigating the following incidents in Aroostook County: Trooper Hugh Turner is investigating a criminal mischief incident that took place on Fuller Road in Easton. Windows were broken, wiring cut and tires flattened on a… Read More
MADAWASKA — Organizers of the 15th Acadian Festival that ended at Madawaska Sunday night are pleased with the results of months of planning and work. Despite cold weather throughout the five-day festival, thousands turned out for the activities offered. Madawaska also was the site last… Read More
HOULTON HOULTON — The following cases were among those processed June 15-26, in 2nd District Court in Houlton by Judge David B. Griffiths. Only those cases with fines totaling $100 or more are listed. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
MILBRIDGE — The 144th Milbridge Anniversary Celebration, usually held the first Saturday in August, will be held one week earlier this year, July 25 and 26, to accommodate many requests for the celebration to be held before the start of the wild blueberry harvest. Formerly… Read More
BUCKS HARBOR — Down East skippers and their crews will compete in the `Port & Starboard Yacht Club’s 25th Annual Regatta at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, in Machias Bay. The annual skippers’ meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Bucks Harbor Lobster… Read More
CALAIS — The effort to raise money for a new blood-gas machine at Calais Regional Hospital received a shot in the arm this week when Georgia-Pacific Corp. of Woodland gave the hospital $2,500. The machine will measure the oxygen level in patients’ arterial blood system. Read More
BAILEYVILLE — For the second time this year, poor market conditions have caused a shutdown of the cut-size operation and the No. 4 paper machine at Georgia-Pacific’s Woodland pulp and paper mill, a company spokesman announed Monday. Mary Alyce Guy, G-P’s human resources manager, said… Read More
CALAIS The following cases were processed in 4th District Court in Calais for the week ending June 18: 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
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MILO — Tara Hayes of Milo took part in a national Girl Scout Wider Opportunity to explore careers with deaf and hearing-impaired people at Little Rock, Ark., sponsored by the Ouachita Girl Scout Council at the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Hayes was among 40… Read More
MILO — Nineteen members of the Class of 1942 of Milo High School held their 50th class reunion Saturday at the summer cottage of Helen Savage Fowler at Schoodic Lake. Attending were 32 members and guests. Former teachers attending included Roy H. Monroe of Milo,… Read More
GREENVILLE — A proposed 60-unit motel on the site of the old Atlas Plywood Mill in Greenville could be one step closer to construction. Trustees of the Moosehead Sanitary District and a representative of the U.S. Trust Co., the developer of the proposed motel, recently… Read More
MILO — Children from Atkinson, Brownville, LaGrange, Lake View Plantation and Milo will begin school for the 1992-1993 year on Tuesday, Sept. 1. District officials recently released the calendar for the year. The last day of school will be Monday, June 14, depending on the… Read More
GREENVILLE — If Art Geetersloh has his way, Greenville residents will have a chance to reconsider action taken at the annual school budget meeting last month. Geetersloh presented petitions bearing the signatures of 140 people to Greenville Town Manager David Cota on Monday. The petitions… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — The University of Maine Cooperative Exension will sponsor two workshops for anyone interested in learning how to preserve their food safely. The workshops will be from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the extension office on outer Norridgewock Avenue in Skowhegan. Read More
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Three University of Maine students were among 85 students from the United States selected to receive scholarships by the Associated General Contractors Education and Research Foundation this year. Peter A. Vigue, of Pittsfield, and Jeffrey A. Jones and Karleton S. Ward Jr., both of Bangor,… Read More
NEWPORT — An old requirement of the Newport Sanitary District’s license, in effect since 1987, is that a flow meter be placed in the Sebasticook River, the outlet for the district. That meter is required to read a volume of at least 25 cubic feet… Read More
PITTSFIELD — A new feature of the 1992 Central Maine Egg Festival this year will be a fireworks drawing. Tickets will be sold for a $1 donation, according to Cindy Taylor, to children under 12 years of age. The winner will set off the annual… Read More
BROWNVILLE — What began as a dream a few months ago has become reality. Joshua Cunningham Witham, a 4-year-old from Brownville and Dover-Foxcroft, spent several days in Florida, with a majority of the time at Disney World. The youngster, the son of James Witham of… Read More
OWLS HEAD — The Fire Department responded to a cottage fire on Coopers Beach Sunday night and a house fire at Henderson’s Point Monday morning. Both structures sustained minor damage, Fire Chief Frank Ross reported. Ross said the 7:35 p.m. fire at the David Massimi… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Penobscot Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross will instruct a Standard First Aid Course that will be open to the public at the office at 385 Main St. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18. This eight-hour course includes four hours of… Read More
CAMDEN — For the sixth consecutive year, the Camden Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring dog obedience classes this summer, outdoors at the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area in Camden. The second set of basic obedience classes will begin Monday, July 13, taught by Cheryl Roberts, of DogWorks Lincolnville. Read More
ROCKLAND — Arrested last month for the murder of his wife, Raymond Bret Cantwell will stay in jail throughout the legal process as the result of a probable-cause hearing Monday in 6th District Court. In finding the state had presented “a very strong case of… Read More
ROCKLAND — The City Council intends to tighten parking restrictions along Park Drive, a decision that will force employees at the Courier Gazette to give up a portion of their traditional parking area. In what it described as a compromise, the council decided to prohibit… Read More
CAMDEN — The most popular question asked in town this summer is “How do I become an extra in Mel Gibson’s movie?” selectmen said Monday night. The answer, according to Leah Girardin of the Maine Film Commission, is to send a resume and photo to… Read More
ROCKLAND — The following cases were disposed of Thursday in 6th District Court: William C. Gamage, 26, Rockland, criminal mischief, $100, suspended, probation for six months; assault, $150, suspended, probation for six months. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
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UNITY — Elderhostel will come to Unity College the week of July 19. The one-week session has been opened to commuters who would like to join the learning experience and social activity of Elderhostel. College courses are offered to adults over age 60 through the Elderhostel program and… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Maine Coast Memorial Hospital has been selected by Alderson Broaddus College to serve as a clinical rotation site for physician’s assistant students in emergency medicine. Alderson Broaddus College of Philippi, W.Va., is one of the oldest teaching facilities for physician’s assistants. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
Frenchman Bay Conservancy will kick off its summer lecture series with a children’s program on whales and a slide show presentation on resource management activities in Acadia National Park. Dianna Clendaniel, director of the Natural History Museum at College of the Atlantic, will present Whales… Read More
BUCKSPORT — The annual Bucksport-Ronald McDonald House fund-raiser exceeded the previous year’s proceeds, raising $9,349 in a softball tournament, concessions, raffles, barbecue and dance. Tournament winners were G.E. Powers, men’s, first; Wildness, men’s, second; Classics, women’s, first; and Orland Electric, women’s, second. Read More
BAR HARBOR — The speaker for Mount Desert Island Hospital’s annual meeting Monday apologized ahead of time for his “salty” language and “politically impolite phrases.” The disclaimer seemed in character for Dodge Morgan, who sailed most of the way from Portland Sunday night to be… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The writing of world-class sailor Dodge Morgan, who spoke here Monday evening, exudes a bit of swashbuckle mingled with a bundle of human frailties. The Cape Elizabeth resident spoke at the 95th annual meeting of Mount Desert Island Hospital held at the… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Local merchants who attend a Board of Review special meeting set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the municipal building can give their opinions about the enforcement of a town ordinance that prohibits the outdoor display of merchandise by downtown businesses. Read More
BAR HARBOR — The Arcady Music Festival will have a ball at the Kebo Golf Club on July 31. The evening ball is in celebration of Arcady’s 12th year of bringing musicians from all over the world to Maine. Proceeds from ticket sales will help… Read More
DEER ISLE — The 27th annual Round-the-Island Race for sailboats, sponsored by the Deer Isle, Center Harbor, Bucks Harbor and Kollegewidgwok yacht clubs will be held Sunday and Monday, Aug. 16 and 17, at Deer Isle. The race is a two-day circumnavigation of Deer Isle… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Work should begin on the expansion and renovation project at the Conners-Emerson School after July 17, with a Brunswick firm heading up the construction. The Bar Harbor School Committee agreed Monday afternoon to award the $1,776,735 contract to D.L. Poulin Inc. of… Read More
The American Red Cross, Pine Tree Chapter, will hold community CPR courses 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18; 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, July 6, 8, 27 and 29, at the chapter, 33 Mildred Ave., Bangor. The chapter will offer a… Read More
Carolyn Murray of Bangor, a teacher at Garland Street Middle School, was among 75 science teachers who attended a one-week science and engineering program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass.,in June. The teachers were chosen from more than 150 applicants nationwide to… Read More
The Intown Arts Center will hold an anniversary special show through the end of July, at its 21 Central St. location. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Other offerings of the center include children’s and adults’ workshops in painting, drawing and… Read More
HAMPDEN — In her report to the Town Council Monday night Town Manager Marie Baker reported that town department heads would select a representative to work with the Maine Municipal Association wellness subcommittee. The subcommittee, she said, provides health programs on walking, weight reduction, smoking… Read More
Three University of Maine students were among 85 students from the United States selected to receive scholarships by the Associated General Contractors Education and Research Foundation this year. Peter A. Vigue of Pittsfield, and Jeffrey A. Jones and Karleton S. Ward Jr., both of Bangor,… Read More
BREWER — The Brewer Housing Authority heard reports on the progress of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program at its June 30 meeting. According to Executive Director Dorothy E. Igoe, the housing authority-sponsored program, a Housing and Urban Development program to help families eventually live without public… Read More
The Municipal Operations Committee of the Bangor City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, in the council chambers on the third floor of City Hall. The committee will consider the status of vendors on the waterfront, adding a councilor or councilors to… Read More
A Bangor man was indicted Monday for allegedly buying a plane ticket to London with a bad check and charging more than $7,000 in limousine rides to his former roommate’s credit card. The Penobscot County grand jury returned two indictments charging 27-year-old Stephen Boros III… Read More
Since the House of Representatives decided a few weeks ago it was too good to need a balanced-budget amendement, precious little has occurred to give the country assurance that federal spending will come under control during this decade. Yet the public has every right to expect, especially from… Read More
BREWER — The Brewer City Council will decide on two issues pertaining to the Fire Department when it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at City Hall. The first item, which was tabled June 2, concerns filling a vacant position in the Fire Department. Read More
There’s no such thing as an easy way to say goodbye. Departure always defines a choice. Implicit in moving on is the decision to give up what will be left behind. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
When I recently came back from vacation, I was surprised to find your paper had published an article on June 6 with a headline stating, “Sludge study a failure, 2 scientists say” and “Scott Paper official calls project success.” I was further surprised to find that apparently the… Read More
AUGUSTA — Commercial Union Cos., one of the largest writers of Workers’ Compensation insurance in Maine, has served notice that it will withdraw from the market effective the end of this year. Commercial Union submitted its withdrawal plan last week to Maine Insurance Superintendent Brian… Read More
PORTLAND — A new study proposes that Maine telephone customers be assessed 45 cents a month — three times the amount originally proposed — to finance a statewide 911 emergency phone network. The recommendation comes despite indications that the overall cost of the system can… Read More
PORTLAND — Mary Rines Thompson, former president and chief executive officer of the Maine Broadcasting System, died Sunday in a local nursing home. She was 73. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Henry Rines, who founded Maine Broadcasting in 1925 with the establishment of WCSH,… Read More
A federal judge soon will decide whether U.S. District Court is the approriate forum for a lawsuit brought by the Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. seeking to force eight communities to the bargaining table. An attorney representing the eight “refusenik” towns claims federal court does not… Read More
ERIN O’HALLORAN has joined AAA World Wide Travel of Bangor as a travel agent. A recent graduate of Southeastern Academy in Kissimmee, Fla., O’Halloran lives in East Holden. JON L. LYONS has been named supervisor of train/customer service for Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. He will… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The Northern Forest Lands Council will consider whether nine tracts of land within the council’s jurisdiction should be acquired for conservation purposes, during a meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Keddy’s Motor Inn in Presque Isle. Acquisition of the land,… Read More
AUGUSTA — New England Telephone Co. proposed reshuffling its Maine rates Monday to boost the cost of basic residential service by nearly $3 a month while cutting charges for most in-state toll calls. The combined effect on the average residential customer of those and other,… Read More
Sixteen months after Joel Katz was fired from the position of executive director at the Maine Center for the Arts at the University of Maine, the university faces another delay as Ralph Sandler, who was scheduled to become director July 1, recovers from a stroke he had in… Read More
Candidates Pat McGowan and Jonathan Carter recently criticized Olympia Snowe for her mailing constituents. As a citizen who attended one of Rep. Snowe’s public meetings on health care this winter, I appreciate her efforts to keep in close touch with those of us who live… Read More
House Democrats were not alone in misreading the public mood on the need for a balanced-budget amendment. Senate Democrats, including Sen. George Mitchell, demonstrated in their decision to stall the issue indefinitely that they can be oblivious to what people are thinking back home, down at the grass… Read More
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The Class of 1983 of Fort Fairfield High School will be holding a reunion planning meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Danet Thibeau’s home on the North Caribou Road. Those unable to attend or who have questions can contact Beth Lawrence at 474-6731. Read More
LEWISTON — Philips Lighting Co. has agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that its Lewiston plant violated federal water pollution standards. In addition, the corporation will invest $583,000 in a system to prevent further pollution from its Philips Elmet plant on… Read More
HARRINGTON — A bolt of lightning blasted a solid 1 1/2-foot section of cemented bricks from the chimney of a house occupied by Rose Marie Palmer at about 3:30 a.m. Monday, and started a fire that damaged the attic and second floor. “It sounded like… Read More
Husson College faculty and trustees said Monday they have resolved many of the nagging issues that prompted a no-confidence vote in the college’s president this spring, but that there are still some rough edges to be smoothed out. About 29 of the college’s 45 faculty… Read More
The Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, the Maine Chapter of the National Easter Seal Society, will again be the charity to benefit from the Third Annual Spirit of Maine Golf Tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, at the Falmouth Country Club. The tournament is… Read More
Monday, July 6, 1992 Total pollen: less than 1 Moldspores: 1,384 Rating: moderate… Read More
Q. I want to build a super-energy-efficient house using building products that are made from recycled materials or are made by energy-efficient methods. What specific types of building products should I use? — G.V. A. If you shop carefully, you should be able to find… Read More
Doris Baker of Litchfield made history last month when she became the first female state commander of the 74-year-old Department of Maine American Legion. With two of her three daughters and her two grandsons watching the installation ceremony, Doris Baker of Litchfield was inducted into… Read More
Show me a panic button — preferably a large one — since I want to bang my head against it! Like other rehabbers, this old girl is in the throes of the borning season — and what a season it has been! At last count,… Read More
A Bangor man convicted of robbing the Broadway, Bangor, branch of Fleet Bank in February 1991 was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison. Dwight Eric Chadbourne, 21, was convicted in March of using a sawed-off shotgun and robbing the bank of $3,580. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
AUGUSTA — Attorney General Michael Carpenter on Monday denied that he was playing politics in his handling of the investigation into the shooting death of Kathy Hegarty in Dennistown last month. “I managed to alienate all the police officers in the state and a large… Read More
HAMPDEN – The Town Council Monday night gave the library the go-ahead to charge non-resident families $20 for a library card. The library’s board of trustees arrived at the fee after checking with libraries around the state. Trustee Chairman Anne Hanlon told the council that… Read More
PEMBROKE — Until early this century, scow sloops carried lumber, granite, hay and farm produce out of the tidal rivers and shallow coves that ring the Bay of Fundy. Today, passengers on the scow sloop Anna can sail out of Eastport and peak through a window into the… Read More
BEALS – Learning to work cooperatively in an American community, 10 members of a Volunteers for Peace International work camp have donated two weeks of their time to the Beals Island Regional Shellfish Hatchery. Members of the peace camp, according to VPI leader Susan McLaughlin,… Read More
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Town Council Monday night approved revisions of three ordinances. Changes in the General Assistance Ordinance will allow the town to be reimbursed for any money given to an applicant who is waiting to be approved for Supplemental Security Income. After the… Read More