The following is a complete listing of the 1992 Penobscot Valley Conference girls soccer all-star teams. This list should have appeared with the story on last week’s School Sports page. Penobscot Valley Conference googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    Women’s College Basketball CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College’s Power Memorial Gymnasium could very well be tabbed “The House that Behn Built”, what with the reputation of Eagles senior guard and “NCAA Preview” All-American first-teamer Sarah Behn and her 26.5 point per game average last… Read More
    HUSSON vs. COLBY Time, site: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Wadsworth Gym, Waterville 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
    Commentary On Dec. 9, a trifle more than a year ago, I met up with a respected Rockport citizen, Robert W. Pearson. When we met for coffee and cake, Bob had barely returned to home port after an extended inspection of his old stomping grounds,… Read More
    HOCKEY EAST W L T Pts GF GA Maine 6 0 1 13 53 17 N’th’st’rn 4 1 0 8 29 23 UNH 2 2 1 5 28 26 Providence 2 4 1 5 22 36 Lowell 2 2 0 4 16 11 BC 1… Read More
    Stearns High School of Millinocket dominated the LTC Class C football ranks this fall. Coach Dave Evans’ Minutemen did the same on the LTC Class C All-Star Team. Stearns posted an 8-1 regular-season league record en route to an 11-1 overall mark and its second… Read More
    Women’s College Basketball BRUNSWICK – Julie Ludden poured in 29 points, dished five assists, and made four steals, powering Bates College of Lewiston to a 72-51 win over Bowdoin in women’s basketball action here Tuesday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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    Men’s College Basketball CHARLESTON, Ill. – Led by the hot perimeter shooting of guard Derrick Landrus, Eastern Illinois University held off the University of Maine 71-63 in season-opening men’s college basketball action at the Lantz Gymnasium Tuesday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    They won their first two games, 8-2, 4-2. They lost their next three games, 12-1, 9-2 and 9-4. They have won their last four games, outscoring the opponents 25-14. Northeastern University’s Huskies have been a difficult team to figure out, but the important thing for… Read More
    Meredith Bradley of Skowhegan and Daralyn Smiley from Piscataquis of Guilford head the 1992 Maine Field Hockey Association All-State Team, which will be honored at a Saturday, Dec. 6, banquet at the Spare Time Recreation Center in Lewiston. Bradley and Smiley, who each led their… Read More
    Men’s College Basketball BRUNSWICK – Tony Abbiati poured in 24 points, hauled down 10 rebounds and dished out six assists, all game-highs, to lead the Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 104-62 basketball win over Bates College at Morrell Gym here Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    Skiing is the latest varsity sport to be added at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. Bapst will make its state Class B debut Christmas week in a meet at Eaton Mountain in Skowhegan. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    Men’s College Basketball Bragging rights for small college men’s basketball supremacy in Bangor will be on the line Wednesday night when Colby College welcomes Husson College to the Wadsworth Gym (7:30 p.m.). googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    Men’s College Basketball MACHIAS – Charles Pearson led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points as the University of Maine-Presque Isle whipped the University of Maine-Machias 89-56 at the Clipperdome Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    University of Maine veteran coach Jim Ballinger has been selected the North Atlantic Conference’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, the league announced Tuesday. Ballinger earned the honor for the first time after guiding the Black Bears to a second-place finish at the league championships, the school’s best… Read More
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    Tuesday’s lottery numbers: 866 — 1776 Tri-State Cash 5 numbers: 9 10 12 17 35… Read More
    I am concerned about the telephone solicitations being made by the Maine Veterans Outreach and Counseling Center of the Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc. I do know they are legitimate because they are registered with and licensed by the state. However, that means little. The principal… Read More
    You recently ran a news item (BDN, Nov. 20) concerning a tire dump in southern Maine and its unfortunate owner who was being prosecuted for some sort of environmental violation. He protests that his tires are a resource that will be valuable someday. He is correct, and the… Read More
    The terrible accident which recently killed (three) and badly injured a fourth at Harpswell will not soon be forgotten. There is one factor which I have not seen or heard mentioned regarding this accident. That is, where did these minors obtain the liquor? According to… Read More
    Ruth Perlman (Readers Write, Nov. 19) advocates severely limiting campaign spending and banning paid political advertising. I disagree with her opinion, and suggest that those two measures would serve only the interests of incumbents seeking re-election…. I think we would all agree that political office… Read More
    Young people today should become plumbers. They are always busy and never out of work. For instance, I called the end of August to fix a leak under the kitchen sink, put a washer in my bathroom faucet, and clean the furnace. Well, in late… Read More
    The Maine Department of Veterans Affairs will hold an open house at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at its new Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic, 304 Hancock St., Suite 3D, Bangor. The Bangor clinic is part of the Chemical Dependency Program of the Veterans Affairs Medical… Read More
    The annual Christmas pageant will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, on the front lawn at Bangor Mental Health Institute. Participants will be patients and staff at BMHI, and members of area churches. Choir members will be directed by Michele Hall of First… Read More
    ORONO — Dorothy Clarke Wilson and Carol Mower will present a lecture and slides on Wilson’s biographical novel, “The Herdsman,” based on the biblical book of Amos, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Wilson Center, 67 College Ave. From 7 to 9 p.m. Read More
    CORINNA — Corinna officials were still waiting Tuesday to find out what could be done to pay off the town’s tax anticipation note that is due on Dec. 31. Town Manager Gary Dorman said the town had planned on using tax revenue from Eastland Woolen… Read More
    Beth Israel Sisterhood will present its Hanukkah Kol-Bo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Epstein Room at the synagogue, 144 York St., Bangor. The term Kol-Bo means “a little bit of everything,” according to Susan Schonberger. The fair will include… Read More
    HANCOCK — A vacant home was destroyed by flames Tuesday despite the best efforts of four fire departments. Chief Brian Moon of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department said his firefighters were called to the home of Darlene Thomas, about four miles from Ellsworth on Route… Read More
    Orono police are searching for a thief who has been swiping Christmas wreaths from the front doors of Orono residences. The thief hit five homes Monday night and two or three other wreaths have been stolen since Thanksgiving, according to Orono Detective Forrest Davis. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    NEWPORT — Sebasticook Valley Community Center will hold an antique, craft and card fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Tables are still available. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    I’ve noticed something this year about Thanksgiving that is a little unsettling. We’ve stopped calling the fourth Thursday in November “Thanksgiving.” Oh, that’s still the official name for the holiday. But it seems that a lot of people are embarrassed to say it. We call… Read More
    Bangor High The Foreign Language Department will host a presentation of “Les Trois Mousquetaires” on Monday, Dec. 7. It will be performed by members of the National Theater for the Peforming Arts. BHS French students as well as a number of students from area schools… Read More
    A Bangor man was arrested in Orono Saturday night and charged with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl, police said. Vernon King, 31, of Bald Mountain Drive was arrested after he was interviewed by Orono Police Officer Frank McGillicuddy. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    Teenagers frequently complain that no matter what they do, adults find fault. It seems to them that they can never measure up to adults’ expectations. It is tempting for adults to vent their frustrations on the younger, less socially sophisticated members of society. They make… Read More
    When I retire from these greatest of professions, sportswriting and coaching, I would like to bury a time capsule with the memories of basketball that have most affected my life. In my capsule would surely be mementos of the Boston Celtics — Bill Russell, Bob… Read More
    Detectives from the Maine State Police Criminal Investigation Division are expected to meet with a state prosecutor this week to review evidence in the Thanksgiving Day death of a 30-year-old Stonington man. Meanwhile, police and prosecutors claimed to be unaware Tuesday of reports that a… Read More
    Old Town High Seniors, highest honors: Kelly L. Desjardins, Wendy A. Fortier, Brian P. Grigsby, Crystal F. Hayslip, Travis A. Kimball, Jennifer M. Lepage, Eric R. Morrison, Ginny M. Ouellette, Natalija B. Pantelic, Tammy L. Robichaud, Stephanie J. Smith, Cory J. Thibodeau, Stephanie J. Wheaton… Read More
    More and more consumers are asking their pharmacists about natural products, folkloric medicines and home remedies. Many countries, notably China, routinely use natural products in medical practice. Natural products are accepted in the formularies of many European countries, and there are ongoing efforts to standardize… Read More
    The following cases were heard in 3rd District Court in Bangor on Nov. 18-23. Mark J. Ballard, 20, Mechanic Falls, illegal possession of liquor, $100. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
    Bangor city councilors upheld City Manager Edward A. Barrett’s dismissal of Kurt Rogerson as the general manager of Bass Park. Rogerson was notified of the decision of the council’s Grievance Committee last week. Maine Superior Court is his next avenue of appeal. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    Bradford 1991 tax liens are due no later than Friday, Dec. 4. 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
    “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday,” so the saying goes. Here are some changes from yesteryear to 1992, some differences between juniors and seniors and some old and new things to ponder. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    Bangor Convalescent Residents enjoyed a hunters breakfast on Nov. 20. 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] googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    10 years ago — December 2, 1982 As reported in the Bangor Daily News 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
    Delivery of the new NYNEX Yellow Pages in the Houlton area is now under way. Residents of the area served by the Southern Aroostook Solid Waste Disposal District will be able to recycle their old directories. Communities served by the district are Crystal, Danforth, Hodgdon,… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Acadia Repertory Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Caribou Performing Arts Center. The production will be staged by Ken Stack, Acadia Repertory Theatre’s artist director, who has been involved… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Diocesan Human Relations Services has changed its name to Catholic Charities of Maine. The social action organization is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The organization has more than 30 programs at 50 sites in Maine. Local programs include Northeastern… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Visiting Nurses of Aroostook, a division of Aroostook Home Care, will recognize national Home Care Week from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. The theme for the week is “home care keeps families together.” Home-care agencies were established in the 1880s. There are 69 agencies in… Read More
    FORT KENT The following small claims were processed in October in 1st District Court by Judge Ronald A. Daigle. Judgment for the plaintiff who is listed first. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Northern Maine Regional Planning Commission is providing information on a law which prohibits municipalities from employing people to perform code enforcement duties who have not been certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development. Code enforcement officers must be certified by… Read More
    PEMBROKE — When Pembroke First Selectman Milan Jamieson and Calvin Preston, supervisor of Washington County’s unorganized territories, talk trash, it is serious business. During the past year, the two officials have confronted the issue of what to do with the trash buildup after the Down… Read More
    MACHIAS — The number of Washington County residents who receive food stamps grew in October to 19 percent of the total population, compared to 18.9 percent in October of 1991. Peter McCarron, food stamp manager for the Bureau of Income Maintenance division of the Maine… Read More
    LUBEC — Lubec area businesses, in conjunction with the Lubec Recycling Center, will make December a Recycling Incentive Month with free merchandise for anyone bringing their recyclables to the center in December. According to Melissa Lee, director of the recycling center, Corey and Corey’s Garage… Read More
    MACHIAS — Just how tough is the 12-week Municipal-County Basic Police School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy? Just ask Machias Patrol Officer Donald E. Kephart. “I lost 23 pounds while I was there,” Kephart said Tuesday. As the second oldest person in his class,… Read More
    MONSON — Crafts, baskets, dried flowers and Christmas items will be on sale during Kris Kringle Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Monson Gymnasium. Proceeds will be used to help area needy children at Christmas. Santa Claus will visit… Read More
    BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — Ice skaters will have a new facility available this winter. A new warming shack, refreshment area and storage area have been built with Community Development Block Grant funds. The 20-by-40-foot building was built by inmates from the Charleston Correctional Facility. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Projects involving regional recycling and composting will receive priority in the disbursement of $3 million in recycling capital investment grant funds, town officials were told Monday in Dover-Foxcroft. Sherry Huber, executive director of the Maine Waste Management Agency, and Jody Harris, director of… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The costs to operate the Piscataquis County Jail came under scrutiny when town officials gathered Monday at a public hearing on the proposed $2 million county budget. “It’s just got to be the time we tell the state we can’t take this. We… Read More
    MILO — Children will be able to purchase Christmas gifts Friday and Saturday at Santa’s Secret Shop, a specially priced Christmas sale, at Milo Elementary School. Sponsored by the Milo Parent-Teacher Organization, the shop will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4,… Read More
    MILO — The recreation department will offer several new programs. Boys Recreation League Basketball for grades six through eight will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Saturday, Dec. 5. The program for boys in grades three to five will be held from 11:30… Read More
    PALMYRA — Palmyra selectmen received a letter from suspended town clerk Donna Page this week stating her intention to appeal her suspension without pay. The letter was read aloud at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — A seven-year ban was placed on the spreading of municipal sludge by a unanimous vote of the Pittsfield Town Council Tuesday night. Residents in the audience were urged to stand up and be counted if they supported the sludge ban. With the council… Read More
    ROCKPORT — All midcoast high school seniors and their parents are invited to attend a meeting on financial aid for college at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Samoset Resort. Daniel Jones, director of admissions at Maine Maritime Academy, will be the keynote speaker. Read More
    ROCKLAND — The Center for Yoga and Dance will celebrate its opening with sample classes beginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the center, 7 Water St., Rockland. A week of free classes will be offered to beginners, senior citizens, athletes and dancers. Belly dance will be… Read More
    BLUE HILL FALLS — WERU-FM community radio will begin its five-day winter pledge drive on Friday, Dec. 4. “Funathon!” is the station’s largest source of funding and its strongest link to the audience it serves, according to Charlie Bernstein, development director. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    BROOKS — Vandals wreaked thousands of dollars in damage to a house here Monday night, demolishing windows, appliances and furniture. The Main Street house of James Doaks was broken into and ransacked sometime during the evening. When Doaks returned home from work at about 10… Read More
    SURRY — Life in the new Republic of Georgia, formerly part of the Soviet Union, will be discussed before the Surry Community Improvement Association at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Surry Elementary School. Guest speaker will be Pat Hall Taniashvili, who first visited Tbilisi… Read More
    BATH — The sounds and sights of Christmas again will fill Maine Maritime Museum’s galleries and historic Donnell House as the museum presents its annual Christmas open house and a Children’s Victorian Christmas from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. A needlepoint demonstration… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A Pleasant Gardens incident in March has resulted in a nine-month prison sentence on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon against Christopher Roman, 22, of Thomaston. In Knox County Superior Court on Tuesday, Justice Andrew Mead suspended the sentence. On… Read More
    THOMASTON — Reeve Lindbergh, the author of five books for young children and a new novel for adults, will be at Thomaston Books and Prints from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, to autograph copies of her work. The daughter of Charles and Anne… Read More
    THOMASTON — By a vote of 4-1 the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed Victor Kraft of Bangor as the town’s police chief. The 36-year-old Kraft has a 13-year background in law enforcement, most recently as police chief of the Penobscot Tribal Police on Indian… Read More
    SOMESVILLE — Mount Desert Island elected officials continued to fine tune their potential alliance as a solid-waste district this week. Noting that some criticism may remain about public control over the district’s budget, several town representatives urged an attitude of trust and unity. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Pupils at Lamoine School will enjoy a new computer thanks to the credits earned by the school in Chevrolet’s “Driving for Education” program. Friends, parents and school staff recently test drove cars at Morrison Chevrolet, with each test drive counting as a credit. Read More
    SURRY — Life in the new Republic of Georgia, formerly part of the Soviet Union, will be discussed before the Surry Community Improvement Association at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Surry Elementary School. Guest speaker will be Pat Hall Taniashvili, who first visited Tbilisi… Read More
    The U.S. Postal Service in Bangor will provide expanded window service until 4 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays, through Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Post Office, 202 Harlow St. Postal officials remind patrons that letters and packages should be mailed as early as possible… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Town Council agreed Tuesday evening to push for state funding in this budget cycle for the first phase of the Route 3 reconstruction project. Plans for reconstruction of the road from Parkadia to Salsbury Cove suddenly jumped to an… Read More
    PORTLAND — A former Bowdoinham farmer convicted of the 1988 torture slaying of a 12-year-old girl is appealing to the state’s highest court for a new trial. Dennis Dechaine’s lawyer filed an appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Monday with hopes that the… Read More
    AUGUSTA — House Republicans embraced renegade Democrat John Michael on Tuesday, pumping a surge of momentum into the Auburn lawmaker’s quest to unseat House Speaker John L. Martin. In a secret caucus ballot, 54 Republican leg- islators voted to support Michael in Wednesday’s election. Four… Read More
    FAIRFIELD — A Connecticut woman was killed and her elderly mother badly injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Fairfield Tuesday morning. Sandra Conderino, 50, of Uncasville died during surgery around 1 p.m. at Mid-Maine Medical Center in Waterville, according to Maine State… Read More
    GREENVILLE — The startup of a major forest products marketing effort, Maine Forest Products Marketing, was announced this week by the Heart of Maine Resource Conservation & Development headquarters in Corinna. The three-year, $400,000 project, to be directed by Timothy Freeland Washburn, will provide marketing… Read More