Things looked pretty good for Presque Isle when the Wildcats went into the locker room trailing defending Eastern Maine Class A basketball champion Bangor by four points. Presque Isle Coach Tim Prescott was glad to be in that position, but he knew that Bangor was… Read More
    Women’s College Basketball MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Valparaiso University held the University of Maine women’s basketball team scoreless over the last two minutes and 17 seconds of Sunday’s consolation game of the Comfort Inn Chippewa Classic to post a 73-72, come-from-behind victory over the Black… Read More
    HAMPDEN – Amy Sisson scored six of Ellsworth’s eight points in overtime here Saturday to lead the Ellsworth Eagles to a 69-65 schoolgirl basketball victory over Hampden Academy. For the 5-2 Eagles, Sisson, who shot 4-for-4 from the free throw line and 1-for-1 from the… Read More
    Men’s College Basketball Entering Monday night’s game in Orono against St. Bonaventure (7:30 p.m.), University of Maine men’s basketball coach Rudy Keeling is hoping to see his team enter a scoring zone. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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    ORONO – The University of Maine Black Bears may not be as explosive these days without the freshmen trio of Paul Kariya and twins Peter and Chris Ferraro. But they proved to Brown University that they certainly have plenty of other weapons in the arsenal… Read More
    MAINE vs. ST. BONAVENTURE Time, site: Monday, 7:30 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0]… Read More
    Alex Shields had two goals and an assist to help lead the Orono Red Riots to a 9-0 high school hockey victory over John Bapst of Bangor at Sawyer Arena in Bangor on Saturday. David Benjamin scored twice for the Riots and Chris Furbish had… Read More
    SOUTH PORTLAND – Herb Swift, father of San Francisco Giants pitcher Billy Swift and a former baseball player himself, died Sunday at age 69. Swift, who had 15 children, played for several Maine teams from 1945 to 1958 and was inducted into the Maine Baseball… Read More
    WMEB COLLEGE HOCKEY MEDIA POLL (First-place votes in parenthesis) 1. MAINE (17), 20-0-1 170 2. Michigan, 13-3-2 149 3. Harvard, 10-1-1 129 4. Minn.-Duluth, 12-4-1 108 5. Lake Superior St., 12-4-3 103 6. Miami, Ohio, 12-5-2 83 7. Boston Univ., 10-4-1 66 8. Wisconsin, 10-7-1… Read More
    DYER BROOK – Jody Brown scored 14 of her 19 points in the second half to lead host Southern Aroostook to a 43-42 comeback victory over Katahdin in schoolgirl basketball action Saturday. The Warriors outscored the Cougars 14-6 in the fourth quarter to take the… Read More
    The Brewer Witches, paced by Brian Colman’s 13 points, used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Mount Desert Island 63-57 in schoolboy basketball action Saturday at the Brewer High School gym. Jayson Reynolds added 11 points for the 1-4 winners while Scott Weiser had 10… Read More
    The Brewer Witches, paced by Brian Colman’s 13 points, used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Mount Desert Island 63-57 in schoolboy basketball action Saturday at the Brewer High School gym. Jayson Reynolds added 11 points for the 1-4 winners while Scott Weiser had 10… Read More
    Men’s College Basketball SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Tournament MVP Raymond Alley scored 13 of his game-high 25 points in the final five minutes to break open a close game and lead the Husson College men’s basketball team to an 80-63 victory over St. Francis… Read More
    Playing once every 11 days during the last three weeks hasn’t done much for the continuity of the Bangor High School girls basketball team. Even so, the sporadic schedule has had little effect on the effectiveness of the Rams’ defense. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    A new year to try new recipes has started, but the old and familiar recipes are still asked for by the family. Let’s start with fish. Baked Fish Augratin googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    Chris Sprague, chef and owner of the Newcastle Inn in Newcastle, has earned a loyal following among the inn’s guests as well as the attention of some of the country’s leading food journalists. Her work has been featured in “Food and Wine” and “Yankee” magazines, and her recipes… Read More
    Where else can you be laid off with a problem with alcohol yet paid for treatment, etc.? It sounds like a page from Sen. Packwood’s book from Oregon. The only places you get placed on leave for alcoholism are Washington and Augusta. Try it working… Read More
    The recent letter titled, “Road kill raccoon,” was most enjoyable. It appeared that another “numb-rod” got caught with his pants down and is now whining about it. It has occurred to me that if a person obeys the laws and does his or her hunting with utmost ethical… Read More
    When President-elect Clinton takes office in January, as he is committed to the best interests of the American people, an additional endeavor he should consider undertaking is convincing the Federal Communications Commission to revoke the power of local television stations to black out programs carried on competing stations. Read More
    David R. Smith (Readers Write, Dec. 22) wondered why the rent controls of the ’50s and ’60s ceased. The answer is simple: Rent controls don’t work. New York City is a classic example. Limiting or controlling the landlords’ income may sound good but when the… Read More
    It seems that nearly every newspaper carries the woes of the state budget. I feel I must respond to Gov. McKernan’s suggestions to remedy the deficit. As usual, take more from the state employees, reject their cost-of-living adjustment, let them carry the burden. Having recently retired as head… Read More
    GLENBURN — Glenburn is another step closer to having its streets named and all of its homes and businesses assigned numbered addresses. Town Manager Peter Chase said that he had picked up materials from the Sewell Co. that would allow him to begin the numbering… Read More
    GLENBURN — Glenburn is another step closer to having its streets named and all of its homes and businesses assigned numbered addresses. Town Manager Peter Chase said that he had picked up materials from the Sewell Co. that would allow him to begin the numbering… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The Van Buren Solid Waste Management Committee Tuesday set a March 1 goal for implementing the new user fees to pay for garbage disposal. The committee also formed subcommittees to informing residents of the changes in trash disposal; to apply for state… Read More
    Ethelle G. Ames of Mapleton has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Maine Gerontological Society. The society’s primary function is to provide education and understanding to professionals and the community and to promote professional exchanges and cooperation among people who work… Read More
    CARIBOU — For 148 years, five generations of the Samuel W. Collins family have served as local, state and New England business leaders and policy makers. The family lumbering business has remained at the same location on the Caribou Stream, where it was carved out of the wilderness… Read More
    LEWISTON — As Maine’s second-largest city considers enacting a gay-rights ordinance, debate is focusing on the city’s Franco-Americans and their Roman Catholic beliefs. The proposed ordinance would allow homosexuals to sue those who discriminate against them in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit. Portland, the… Read More
    CARIBOU — A fire that started around an overheated stove pipe early Sunday morning caused approximately $2,500 in damages to a garage on the Langley Road in Woodland. Captain Gary Langley of the Caribou Fire Department said firefighters responded at 5:54 a.m. at the residence… Read More
    ROCKLAND — “Checking In With Ourselves,” a continuing, drop-in guided meditation group will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the First Universalist Church of Rockland. Each week, participants will share a guided meditation and “check in” with themselves and… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle City Council will hold its organizational meeting at 10 a.m. Monday Jan. 4, in the council chambers. Members will administer oaths of office to new members, elect a chairman and make board appointments as well as approve appointments by the city manager. Read More
    The Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine will hold two events in January to commemorate what its members call the “innocent victims of the Gulf Massacre.” At 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, the center will present the film, “Behind the Flag, The Cost of… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Friends of High School Hockey in SAD 68 again will hold a drawing for a seven-day fishing trip to Lake Ternay Lodge in northern Quebec. Tickets for the drawing are two for $5 and may be purchased from any of the following… Read More
    A 7-pound, 3-ounce boy born Jan. 2 to a Princeton couple at Calais Regional Hospital, was the first baby born in Washington County in 1993. Anthony Miles Storey entered the world at 1:18 a.m. Saturday. A maternity department spokeswoman said that Storey was 19 inches… Read More
    EASTON — Developers of the Aroostook Energy Project will present a proposal for a regional waste-to-energy facility to Aroostook County municipal official and the public at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, in the Odd Fellows Hall at Easton. The presentation of the proposed $60 million-$65… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Cooperative Extension Association will sponsor a small-business clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft. The clinic is for people involved in a home-based business and those starting or expanding a business. Hourly meetings with individual business… Read More
    GREENVILLE — Improving the relationship between Greenville schools and the community will be the topic of a forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Greenville Masonic Temple, sponsored by the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. Stuart Watt, president of the chamber and… Read More
    MILO — According to Milo police Officer Scott Stubbs, a slippery road and driver inattention caused a minor fender bender late Sunday afternoon in Milo. Duane Ronco, 53, of Dover-Foxcroft, driving a 1977 Ford sedan, was headed south on Route 11, Main Street, in Milo. Read More
    WATERVILLE — Thomas College recently announced that it has met a challenge to raise $50,000 in order to receive a $25,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust of Worcester, Mass. Alden challenged the college community to raise $50,000 and the campaign exceeded that amount… Read More
    MILO — Piscataquis County residents were busy Saturday recycling their Christmas trees. Through the community spirit of WDME Radio, Jack’s Tree Service, and Finest Kind Tree Farm, all of Dover-Foxcroft, and support from town offices in the communities involved, residents of the county and of… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Medical Center’s Maternity Care will offer a two-part pediatric CPR and safety program from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 and 18, in the Thayer Unit, Dean 3. Theprogram is designed for expectant parents and for those with children through age… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Registration for a wide variety of adult education courses in SAD 53 will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in the Warsaw Middle School library. Classes will begin the week of January 11, announced Director Richard Woodbury. Classes cost… Read More
    MILO — Piscataquis County residents were busy Saturday recycling their Christmas trees. Through the community spirit of WDME Radio, Jack’s Tree Service, and Finest Kind Tree Farm, all of Dover-Foxcroft, and support from town offices in the communities involved, residents of the county and of… Read More
    NEWPORT — The following court cases were heard in 3rd District Court in Newport, Nov. 9-Dec. 9. Michael J. Doucette, 65, East Corinth, possession of unregistered deer, $150. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The Penobscot Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers for a new health and safety committee. These volunteer positions will enhance the operation, and allow the Red Cross to continue operations. Officials said the only prerequisites would be a… Read More
    ROCKLAND — First-term Sen. Rochelle Pingree, D-North Haven, will begin her service in Augusta at full speed, as chairwoman of the joint standing committee on Housing and Economic Development and serving on three other committees. The development committee is expected to be at the center of activity this… Read More
    THOMASTON — The Thomaston Public Library and the Maine Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society invite children in kindergarten through eighth grade to join the annual READaTHON “fun-raiser.” Beginning Monday, Jan. 4, children are encouraged to pick up the informational kit in the Children’s Room of the Thomaston… Read More
    BELFAST — Proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance will be the subject of a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the council chambers. Amendments concern water supply, sewerage disposal, sidewalks, bases and pavement. The council consider a proposal to take $28,000 from ambulance reserve… Read More
    BELFAST — The following divorces were granted in 5th District Court in Belfast during December, all for reason of irreconcilable marital differences. Glen Vaughan, Swanville, and Tammie Vaughan, Appleton, married Aug. 26, 1989, in Appleton, shared custody of one child, name change to Tammie M. Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Trustees of a local landmark hope to generate support for repairs totaling more than $66,000. John Lynch, president of the board of trustees of the Colonel Black House, said that both the house itself and the caretaker’s residence need major repairs. Roof repairs,… Read More
    MACHIAS — Cadet and senior Civil Air Patrol members with the St. Croix Composite Squadron, will give up the comforts of home and hearth next month for three days of winter snow and cold during survival training in the woods of Washington County. Maj. Stanley… Read More
    MILBRIDGE — The Towns, Cities and Townships Association of Washington County will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Red Barn Restaurant in Milbridge. Supper will precede the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Representatives from a variety of public service agencies and groups… Read More
    ST. GEORGE — Area firefighters were kept busy during the weekend with a $500,000 fire at Knowlton Well Drilling in St. George, and an alcohol spill at the FMC Corp. in Rockland. Damage from a Friday night fire at the Knowlton firm could reach $500,000,… Read More
    A Bangor man was being held Sunday night at Penobscot County Jail in Bangor after he was arrested this weekend on a charge of attempted murder. Abdias Natanael Alvarado-Aguirre, 28, is expected to appear in court this week in connection with the stabbing of another… Read More
    CARMEL — A pollution solution is the goal of a special committee that is visiting properties throughout the community. Cherille Johnson of the Carmel Sanitation Committee said the group was completing the last site survey work and inspections of existing septic systems within the community. Read More
    MILFORD — In compliance with state law, the Milford landfill closed on Dec. 31. The town is working on plans to construct a temporary transfer station near the old landfill site, which will not be available before early February. In the meantime, residents will have… Read More
    OLD TOWN — The spring term of Old Town Adult Education will begin Monday, Jan. 11, at Old Town High School. Courses will help students improve reading, writing and math skills or study for the Graduate Equivalent Degree. Diploma credit may be earned by studying… Read More
    The Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine will hold two events in January to commemorate what its members call the “innocent victims of the Gulf Massacre.” At 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, the center will present the film, “Behind the Flag, The Cost of… Read More
    A Bangor man was being held Sunday night at the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor after he was arrested Saturday for stealing a pizza-delivery car and leading local police on a chase through the city and onto I-95. Two police cruisers sustained about $3,000 in… Read More
    CARMEL — The gravel pit problem along the Horseback Road remains unresolved, but steps have been taken to make the road safer next to the encroaching pits. “We are working on getting the speed limit lowered to 35 miles per hour,” Kympton Lovley, chairman of… Read More
    AUGUSTA — At least two bullets, and possibly three, struck a man who died in an exchange of gunfire with Augusta police, an autopsy Sunday revealed. Michael Orsini, 42, of Whitefield, died at a hospital in the city after the New Year’s Day shooting. Orsini… Read More
    CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A long-time professional ski patroller was killed Sunday in a skiing accident at Sugarloaf USA ski area, authorities said. Peter T. Allen, 46, of Farmington was skiing on a steep expert trail called White Nitro when he fell and slid 50 yards… Read More
    AUGUSTA — State revenues are above projections this year even though the state coffers have lost almost a half-million dollars on investments from July through November. The state lost $480,000 on investments during the period in which the state projections had anticipated investment income of… Read More
    President George Bush will leave the White House in three weeks having established foreign policies that will affect the United States for decades to come. Above all accomplishments will be his handling of the end of the Cold War, and the START II agreement this week caps a… Read More
    PORTLAND — The City Council is preparing to revisit the controversial issue of what sort of businesses should be allowed along the city’s two-mile waterfront. City voters enacted a moratorium banning all but marine-related businesses in 1987 because they feared the city’s historic waterfront would… Read More
    CONCORD, N.H. — An inmate at the state prison in Concord died from an apparent overdose during the weekend, a Corrections Department spokesman said Sunday. Donald Veno said Thomas Rippett, 41, of Rochester and Waterboro, Maine, was found dead in his maximum security cell at… Read More
    The first widespread electronic news coverage of a Bangor trial was mostly unobtrusive, participants and observers agree, but they remain divided over whether news cameras and tape recorders belong in court. For two weeks in December, the local news media camped out in the third-floor… Read More
    Some time today Bangor will submit its best and final offer to become one of three or four cities in the United States to be chosen as a site for a Defense Finance and Accounting Service complex. The stakes are high for Bangor, but whatever happens, it is… Read More
    BOOTHBAY HARBOR — After playing host to marine scientists from around the world for nearly 20 years, Boothbay Harbor doesn’t relish the prospect of losing the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. The lab, which is considering moving to Portland’s waterfront, provides customers to local inns,… Read More
    BAILEYVILLE — A Calais man was killed when the car he was driving smashed into a tractor-trailer in this Washington County town, police said Sunday. Larry Brewer was pronounced dead after his 1984 Chevy Cavalier collided head-on with the tractor-trailer carrying diesel fuel on U.S. Read More
    Northeast COMBAT was contacted by Orlando King of Steuben, who was having a problem involving Mrs. Kent Hollingsworth of Versaille, Ky. King told us that he had a small business named Acadian Antiques. A few summers previously he was set up at Mayo Auction House… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A second endangered species may be brought under the wing of state protection. Nesting areas of small, graceful sea birds known as roseate terns would become protected under the “essential habitat” provision of the Maine Endangered Species Act. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    PORTLAND — A panel of tuberculosis consultants for the state says Maine’s lack of commitment to efforts to control the disease is “shortsighted and dangerous.” And the American Lung Association of Maine is developing an emergency response plan in the event of an epidemic because… Read More
    Grace Bibber Carter got the biggest scoop of her 20-year career as a Bangor Daily News Downeast correspondent the day she beat the White House press corps to a story about President Franklin Roosevelt’s tour of a power project near Eastport. Carter talked of the… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Most Mainers are opposed to the concept of “lock them up and throw away the keys” for the state’s non-violent criminals, a survey says. The survey by South Portland-based Market Decisions found that most respondents would rather sentence non-violent criminals to community-based programs… Read More