The 1993 Maine harness racing season begins Friday at Scarborough Downs with 10 live races and two simulcasts. The three-day opening weekend marks the beginning of Scarborough’s 110-day extended meet which ends on Nov. 28. Post times will be 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and… Read More
These are happy days for Clyde Sukeforth, the godfather of Maine baseball, as he witnesses the start of yet another major league season. On Nov. 30, Sukeforth will observe his 92nd birthday in a life that has touched all the bases of an illustrious baseball career. Baseball seasons… Read More
MAINE vs. HARTFORD Time, site: Friday (3) 10:45 a.m.; Saturday 9:45 a.m., Dennis-Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth, Mass. 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… Read More
Lingering ice and snow still left over from the huge amount dumped on the region this winter has been causing problems for organizers of local canoe races in recent weeks. Organizers of the 17th annual Souadabscook Stream Canoe Race are no exception. But rather than… Read More
Wade Klippenstein figures it took him “18-19 hours” to get to Bangor from Fairbanks, Alaska, on Wednesday. Shaun Gravistin made it to Bangor in only 16 hours from Anchorage. But neither one is complaining because the trip was paid for and they will get the… Read More
Years from now you’re going to stumble across this supplement in an end table drawer or in a box on a shelf in the hall closet. You’ll be looking for something else and this yellowed sheaf of newsprint will get in the way, finally forcing you to pull… Read More
Husson College assistant women’s basketball coach Ed Gott was released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon, 20 days after a bout with bacterial meningitis. “It’s a miracle,” said Joan Gott, Ed’s wife of 43 years. “Two weeks ago, it was like the bottom of the… Read More
The University of Maine’s Black Bears cleaned up on the New England Hockey Writers’ 1993 Division I All-Star Team. Black Bear freshman left winger Paul Kariya, winner of the Hobey Baker Award, was named the region’s Most Valuable Player, Best Forward and Rookie of the… Read More
MAINE vs. DREXEL Site, time: At Drexel in Philadelphia, Friday, 11 a.m. (2) 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
Ronnie Hewes knows all about the doubters. He’s heard the whispers. Eastern Maine kids don’t go on to become successful starting pitchers for the University of Maine, has been the naysayers refrain. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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Melissa Bryce of Bangor, a senior at Plymouth (N.H.) State College, recently completed what she considers her “most positive year” as a member of the PSC women’s basketball team. “I learned a lot,” she said of her four-year career there. With a special emphasis on… Read More
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Postseason competition, except in football, will be allowed on a three-year, trial basis in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Presidents of the 10 member institutions voted this week to lift the restriction against NESCAC teams participating in NCAA Division III tournaments. The new… Read More
PITTSFIELD – Faisal Abraham scored 25 points to lead the Maine Central Institute Postgrads to a 135-90 benefit basketball game victory over the Maine High School All-Stars here Thursday night. For MCI, Dmitri Domani scored 19 points, Shawn Colson had 18, and Zeffy Penn added… Read More
ROCKPORT – Gary Thorne was the original radio voice of the University of Maine hockey program on WABI. The Friends of Maine Hockey booster group was the brainchild of Thorne, a native of Old Town. So, it was no surprise that he was torn last… Read More
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – Reigning U.S. champion Sharon Petzold edged two-time world champion Ellen Breen by two-tenths of a point Thursday to win her second consecutive U.S. ballet ski title at Breckenridge Ski Area. Her victory on the second day of the U.S. championships was a… Read More
Maine makes no secret about being in the liquor business, but it remains too quiet when it comes to publicizing how it ensures that customers won’t go elsewhere for their booze. These liquor laws can leave a bad taste in the mouths of tourists and other unsuspecting folks… Read More
In my driveway today I found a Bangor Daily News in a plastic bag that one of your people must have thrown there. Upon opening the paper, I found a three-quarter page story about a man who has decided to become a woman. Now I… Read More
In response to the letter (April 2) by Robert J. Morin, president of R.J. Morin Co. of Old Town: If he supports the James River Corp.’s decision on its West Old Town sledge dump proposal so much, maybe he could offer his backyard for them… Read More
Your article (March 16), including quotes from the National Association of Homebuilders and the New Hampshire Timberlands Association, blames rising lumber prices on environmental regulations, including those related to the spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest. It simply isn’t true. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
Thank you for publishing Brian Swartz’ guest column, “Some pro-lifers should be ashamed” (BDN, March 26). We appreciate Mr. Swartz’s sensitivity, thoughtfulness and compassion in unequivocally condemning Dr. Gunn’s brutal murder in Pensacola. The Christian Civic League, representing 4,500 families and 250 Maine churches, was… Read More
Now that the military abortion ban has been lifted, it should surprise no one that military physicians, with only one or two exceptions, have refused to perform abortions. For a few, abortion is a religious issue. For the vast majority of physicians, abortion is simply… Read More
I urge all representatives and senators representing this great state to vote for LD 246, An Act to End Discrimination. When all of Maine’s people are able to live their lives free from legal discrimination, then life in Maine will really be — the way life should be. Read More
Almost a month after Bangor police went from business to business trying to catch a robber who struck several times within an hour in broad daylight, a Waterville man has been charged in connection with one of the heists. Joel Harriet, 23, was arrested Tuesday… Read More
PORTLAND — The state’s highest court on Thursday upheld the murder conviction of a man who killed his two young sons in York County in 1989. Roy I. Abbott appealed his 1991 murder conviction, saying that the jury did not have sufficient evidence to convict… Read More
ORONO — The Passover Seder at the University of Maine’s Wells Commons on Wednesday evening was truly a community Seder. Its leaders included a Jewish student, a Protestant minister, a Roman Catholic nun and a university vice president. Rather than merely say that the event… Read More
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A Job Corps student told police Wednesday night that four males jumped him and robbed him as he walked along Husson Avenue. The 20-year-old victim was returning from Broadway to Husson College’s Bell Dormitory, where the program is housed, according to Bangor police Detective Sgt. Read More
ALFRED — The second-ranking officer at the York County Jail has been indicted on charges of sexually molesting two male inmates. Raymond “Tank” Moreau, 54, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine if convicted of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual… Read More
WATERVILLE — A Colby College football player accused in a case of mistaken identity and sexual assault was to face a college disciplinary panel Thursday night. Paul Froio, a senior who is weeks from graduation, is accused of sexually assaulting a Tufts University student after… Read More
The Children’s AIDS Network, which helps children with AIDS, needs teen-agers and others to help as counselors, support counselors, teachers, consultants and coordinators. HIV-infected children, children with AIDS, and their parents may call 989-6144, ext. 704, or write to 1229 Broadway, Suite 442, Bangor 04401,… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Spokesmen for Hannaford Bros. and the local Shop ‘n Save supermarket say that contrary to at least one man’s perception, the company is willing to donate leftover food to charitable organizations. A letter written to a local weekly newspaper recently complained that, of… Read More
FREEPORT — A local group of women are hoping to work miracles for a Passamaquoddy girl who suffers from a rare condition that prevents her body from getting nutrition from food. The group has launched a campaign to raise $500,000 for 7-year-old Stephanie Mitchell, who… Read More
LINNEUS — A family of three was left homeless after a fire Thursday morning destroyed their mobile home on Little Road in Linneus. Linneus Fire Chief Steve Bither said the fire at the home of William and Loretta Carpenter and their 7-year-old daughter was called… Read More
VAN BUREN — Three hours after he was released on bail Wednesday for a drug-related charge, a Van Buren man was back in police custody for allegedly tampering with a witness. James Willey, Aroostook County supervisor for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, said Frank Corbin,… Read More
VAN BUREN — Dozens of area outdoor sports enthusiasts attended a special town meeting Wednesday to urge passage of a zoning measure intended to protect a key part of their recreational trail system. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of enrolling an abandoned railroad track… Read More
EASTON — The Easton Kiwanis Club will hold a charter meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Easton Elementary School. The new Kiwanis Club was officially organized on March 24. Frank Harris, a field representative of Kiwanis International, explained how to organize a club. Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Stuart R. Gelder of the University of Maine at Presque Isle and three other scientists, including two from Canada, are making a list of scientific and equivalent common names of freshwater worms and earthworms in the United States and Canada. Their preliminary… Read More
CARIBOU — Applications for the 1993 Little League Baseball season are available at principals’ offices at Caribou Middle School, Hilltop School, Teague Park School and the Caribou Recreation Department. Forms also are available at the Woodland, New Sweden and Stockholm schools. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook County Action Program will continue to accept Home Energy Assistance applications through April 30 from low-income households seeking financial assistance to offset the high cost of home heating. The program has received and issued about $1.3 million in heating benefits. Read More
CARIBOU — Leslie R. Duerson, a registered and licensed dietitian, has been certified as a diabetic educator through the American Diabetic Association. Duerson completed a national certification examination that included questions on pathophysiology, pharmacology, principles of education, monitoring diabetes, nutrition and exercise, as well as… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Enrollment at the University of Maine at Presque Isle increased this semester with the addition of 124 new students, according to UMPI admission officials. A total of 72 students transferred from other campuses this semester, and 37 new students enrolled at UMPI… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Employees of the U.S. Census Bureau will visit a sample of residents during the week of April 18 to 24 to collect information about employment and employee benefits for the current population survey, according to Arthur G. Dukakis, director of the bureau’s Boston regional office. Read More
EASTON — The Aroostook Energy Corp. and the town of Easton have placed a moratorium on plans to build an electrical generation plant. However, officials are continuing with development of a starch plant and a municipal solid waste-operated steam plant. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
WASHBURN — Rickey Corey was elected chairman of the SAD 45 board of directors and Cynthia Turner vice chairman during the directors meeting Monday night. Superintendent David Lyon accepted resignations from Bruce Penland, high school principal, and his wife, Anne, director of special education. The… Read More
WHITNEYVILLE — If Head Start purchases the building, the newest center for preschool children in Washington County would be located in the former Catholic mission at Whitneyville. The Sullivan family donated the building to the Catholic Diocese of Portland about 60 years ago. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The following cases were among those processed Wednesday in 2nd District Court by Judge David Griffiths: John G. Poitraw, 53, Sheridan, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, $450, three days in jail, 90-day license suspension. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
WADE — Twenty-two residents recently approved a municipal budget of $182,444, an increase of $26,364 from last year. The amount to be raised in taxes is $103,244, down from $103,986 last year. The tax rate of $14 per $1,000 valuation was expected to remain the… Read More
CALAIS — The Towns, Cities and Townships Association of Washington County recently met in Calais and elected officers and directors for 1993. Among the officers selected were: Byron Burke of Calais, chairman; Glenn Greenhalgh of Lubec, vice chairman; Randy Burns of Harrington, secretary; Stillman Fitzhenry… Read More
CALAIS — The Calais Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the council chambers at the City Building. Among items on the agenda are: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
LUBEC — The Lubec-based Down East Hearts of Gold will host the second annual World Health Day Celebration beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Lubec High School cafeteria. Registration for the daylong event will begin at 12:30 p.m. and cost $5. The… Read More
WHITING — The Mill Pond Riders 4-H group in Washington County is planning a horse show to be held this summer, according to the club’s leaders, Darlene Wood and Linda Harmon. On Saturday, March 27, the club gave a two-hour demonstration of equine attire, tack… Read More
LUBEC — The chairman of the Washington County Refuse Disposal District on Tuesday accused Lubec selectmen of attempting to manipulate a decision on whether to continue the town’s membership in the district. Residents here will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 12, at the Lubec… Read More
CALAIS — Michael W. Chadwick, principal of Calais High School, announced this week that Cara Mercer has been selected to attend the 4th annual Bigelow Laboratory Science Program at Boothbay. Mercer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mercer of Bucksport, is a member of… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Quick thinking by a Dover-Foxcroft man saved his mobile home from destruction Thursday. Melvin Teachout of Garland Avenue had the presence of mind to close the door to his bedroom after fire erupted from an electrical outlet in the room shortly after 7… Read More
BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Historical Society will sponsor its 8th annual Historical Contest for Brownville Elementary School. The theme is “Brownville Business and Industry.” This year’s contest will be unique in that video entries will be allowed. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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GUILFORD — Students who placed in the recent Piscataquis Community High School science fair were as follows: Physics: first, Matt Hartford; tied for second place Josh Blanchard and Andy Rizzitello and Maris Leavitt and Nicole McKenney, and third, Jason Hartford and Blake Goulette. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County women have a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneer study sponsored by the National Dairy Board. A new study of the relationship between diet, environment, and osteoporosis in rural, elderly women is under way at St. Joseph Hospital in… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A plan proposed by Superintendent Ann Bridge to restructure administrative positions to save money was tabled Wednesday by SAD 68’s directors. Although Bridge strongly urged the passage of her recommendations for the elimination and combination of some administrative positions, directors said they wanted… Read More
MILO — All 12 SAD 41 directors were on hand at a meeting Wednesday to welcome new superintendent Jan Laux. Chairman Daniel Boss introduced Laux to members. Also introduced was Ralph Mansfield, newly elected director from Atkinson. Laux, who most recently served as an associate… Read More
DEXTER — Dexter’s proposed site review ordinance is in need of more review, Dexter councilors told planning board members Thursday night, and the council voted to send the proposal back to that board for further fine-tuning and revision work. Councilors’ complaints about the document were… Read More
NEWPORT — A group of Pratt Road residents complained to the selectmen Wednesday night that their gravel road is impassable to school buses and emergency vehicles. Ed Schneller said the town-maintained road is completely under water at times and residents are parking their cars elsewhere,… Read More
CORNVILLE — Joey Wolfcryer goes on trial at 9 a.m. Monday, April 12, in Somerset County Superior Court. Wolfcryer will be the defendant in a case brought by the residents of the Village of Sheepfold. A cast of 17 fifth-graders from Cornville Elementary School will… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were heard during March in Somerset County Superior Court before Justice Donald Alexander: Allan Kyes, 21, Jackman, theft and violation of probation, three years, six months in jail, $1,075 restitution. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
BELFAST — Fugitive from justice Greg L. Kurrasch is in jail awaiting extradition to Indiana after being arrested by Waldo County Sheriff’s Department deputies Wednesday. Kurrasch, 34, of Greenwood, Ind., was arrested at the Belmont home of Chuck Springer by Deputies James Porter and Michael… Read More
CAMDEN — The SAD 28 board of directors has finished its work on the 1993-94 budget, but it might be some time before district voters get to have their say. The board wrapped up weeks of work sessions Wednesday night, settling on a bottom line… Read More
CAMDEN — A free career management seminar on decision making will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at the Camden Health Care Center. This workshop will help individuals with decision-making abilities. Through group discussion and worksheets, participants… Read More
CAMDEN — The Mid-Coast Graphic Arts Network will host a business after-hours social from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the Center for Creative Imaging, Mechanic Street. This event is being sponsored by the Rockport-Camden-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce to give local businesses a… Read More
OWLS HEAD — The Planning Board will review a compromise plan that would allow Bancroft School to expand its residential clients into the so-called staff house. The compromise was reached after a meeting this week between the board, Bancroft director Joseph Kuhn, school attorney Stephen… Read More
BLUE HILL — During the month of April, Blue Hill Memorial Hospital is offering free colon cancer screening through the hospital’s Community Health Education Program. The American College of Surgeons recommends that individuals age 50 and older have the screening done on an annual basis. Read More
ROCKLAND — Planning for the fifth annual Special Olympics benefit supper is under way. As in the previous four years, the Rockland and Golden K Kiwanis clubs, together with the Belroc Telephone Pioneers, are combining forces to raise funds for the regional Special Olympics program. Read More
BROOKLIN — Residents here will vote Monday evening on whether to spend more town funds on a new school project. The special town meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, April 12, at Brooklin Junior High School. The town meeting will be preceded at 6… Read More
MILFORD — Selectmen gave their approval Wednesday night to several bid specifications presented by Town Manager Bruce Locke for goods and services needed by the town. Locke presented specifications for the proposed Costigan boat launching facility. Bid advertisements will go out April 21, and bids… Read More
TRENTON — Trenton’s Business Development Committee hammered out additional proposals for revamping the town’s sign ordinance at its meeting Thursday evening. Bending to compromise by allowing signs on canopies at service stations, the majority of the committee held fast on the previous decision not to… Read More
BUCKSPORT — Area residents are welcome to visit Bucksport High School during parent-teacher conferences from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, and from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 16. Parents who would like to meet with specific teachers or their child’s guidance counselor… Read More
WINTERPORT — In executive session Tuesday night selectmen interviewed two of the four candidates they are considering for the town manager’s position. No selection was made. Acting Town Manager Darlene Nelson declined to comment on who the candidates were, citing state law that allows applicants… Read More
ORONO — The Orono Public Library has awarded prizes to nine children who produced winning bookmarks in the library’s annual contest. The bookmarks will be printed and distributed at the library during National Library Week, Monday through Friday, April 19-23. Entries are on display at… Read More
HUDSON — Donald Grant was re-elected as chairman of the selectmen at the board’s April 1 meeting. The board also appointed Kathleen Talbot as animal control officer; Kim Wright as health officer and Delmar Collins as registrar of voters. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
LUCERNE — Residents of Lucerne are considering eventually dissolving the village and merging their village with Dedham. Administrative Assistant Gail Smith said that at Tuesday night’s meeting the committee appointed to study dissolving the village corporation told the overseers the group expected to have a… Read More
The Bangor Area Chapter of the Maine Right to Life Committee will conduct a pro-life rally from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, in front of the Federal Building on Harlow Street in Bangor. The topic of the rally will be the proposed state… Read More
HAMPDEN — A Connecticut man was in a Bangor hospital Thursday after being found unconscious beside Main Road North in Hampden that morning. Anthony Ostroski, 63, of Watertown, Conn., was listed in critical condition at Eastern Maine Medical Center in early evening. He was found… Read More
ORONO — Examination of the Clinton administration’s first 100 days in office by two prominent journalists, discussion of proposed changes in Maine’s election laws, and a testimonial to a venerable journalism professor head the agenda for the Maine Press Association’s Spring Conference on Friday, April 23, at the… Read More
DEDHAM — Dedham Selectman Edward Roberts told fellow board members Wednesday night that the prospects of the Grass Roots cable television company coming to Dedham did not look good. Roberts said he had spoken with company representatives and was told that the town should feel… Read More
GLENBURN — A group of Glenburn eighth-graders appeared before the Town Council Thursday night to request that the council budget $1,000 for a recycling account. They also asked for permission to be involved in the administration of those funds. The students at the meeting were… Read More
HAMPDEN — Sally K. Field of Hampden has been named a finalist in the ninth annual American Quilter’s Society Show and Contest, to be held April 22-25, at Paducah, Ky., said contest officials. Field’s quilt theme was Flight of the Blues in the wall quilt… Read More
GLENBURN — A group of Glenburn eighth-graders appeared before the Town Council Thursday night to request that the council budget $1,000 for a recycling account. They also asked for permission to be involved in the administration of those funds. The students at the meeting were… Read More
The prospect of a new interchange at Interstate 95 and Stillwater Avenue met with broad support at a public hearing Thursday night, but the details of the proposal on display troubled some participants. The audience of 15 consisted of people with business interests in the… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — The brother of an Embden slaying victim says his sister is not being portrayed fairly in court proceedings involving her son. Michael Mason, 17, is accused of shooting to death his mother, Elizabeth Mason, 36, and his brother, George, 13, in their Embden… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine House and Senate on Thursday both gave resounding final votes of approval to a bill affirming the right of women in Maine to choose abortions. After more wrenching debate, the House refused to kill the bill on a strong 97-44 vote… Read More
WASHINGTON — President Clinton’s new $1.5 trillion budget would increase Maine’s per-capita taxes by $252 per year, while allocating targeted tax reductions averaging $57. That’s the conclusion of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, which dissected Clinton’s 1,310-page budget document Thursday. The group said that, on a… Read More
Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced Thursday that its catalog stores in Biddeford, Calais, Farmington, North Windham and Skowhegan would be converted to small retail stores. Nationwide, Sears will convert 350 of the catalog stores to retail outlets. Conversion of the catalog stores to retail outlets… Read More
The governor’s proposed budget would cut appropriations for home-based care by $1 million over the next two years, but the Area Agencies on Aging in Maine say that’s not the way to save money. A report for the agencies, prepared by Romaine Turyn of the… Read More
According to a recent magazine ranking, Maine is home to three of the most valuable 1,000 companies in the United States. The Business Week 1000 lists UNUM, the Portland-based insurance company, as being the 318th most valuable business, with a market value of about $3.8 billion. Read More
ORONO — When former town employee Paula Tolman was told by a judge to repay the $1,700 she stole from Orono coffers two years ago, the town in turn was ordered to chip in for the unemployment benefits she received after being fired. Over a… Read More