While fishermen await word of ice-outs on Maine’s inland waters, it won’t hurt to make a cast or two in the direction of boating safety. In fact, it might do some good. It’s no secret that going “bottom side up” right after ice-out is a breathtaking experience that,… Read More
    BROOKS – Country View Golf Course here will open for the season Thursday. Weather permitting, all greens will be playable at the scenic, 9-hole layout. Riding carts are available. The new driving range opens on Saturday. Read More
    If your first name was Elmer and you stopped growing in ninth grade and you lived in Leavenworth, Kan., home of the federal prison and the folks who run it, you might have grown up to be just like Rocky Berg – a professional fighter, with a permanent… Read More
    ORONO – Crystal Hinton and Dawn Libby each collected victories for Husson College as the Braves swept a doubleheader from the University of Maine-Farmington Beavers, 8-0 and 5-3, in softball action at Lengyel Field Wednesday afternoon. Sue Teeney paced the Husson attack, in game one,… Read More
    BRUNSWICK – Pat Ryan’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth provided the winning margin in host Bowdoin College’s 4-3 baseball victory over St. Joseph’s College of Standish here Friday. Brian Crovo belted a two-run homer in the first inning to jump-start the Bowdoin… Read More
    How you react, when what you expect to happen doesn’t quite work out, is one indicator of the measure of a person. Jen Williamson of Hampden was forced to “measure up” as the saying goes, after graduating from Hampden Academy in 1989 and taking her… Read More
    ROCKPORT — MBNA America Bank, the region’s newest corporate citizen, gave a six-figure boost to the Rockport Opera House restoration project this week with a gift of $100,000. MBNA’s contribution is about half of what is needed to finish and furnish the 102-year-old building, which… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Plans are under way for the annual “Take Pride In Agriculture Open Farm Day” set for July 11. Host farms again are needed to augment the program’s success, according to Nancy Reitze, project coordinator in Somerset County. Last year 50 farms drew hundreds… Read More
    … This company and hundreds of others in Maine plan carefully to budget their funds and expenses for the coming season. Now, with no warning, Workers’ Compensation issues a 24 percent increase in costs that are already astronomical. And our senators and represenatives voted for this. This is… Read More
    This is a response to Johnathan Freedman’s April 16 letter. There is no doubt that my parents should have and did fund my music lessons. But what about the less fortunate families? Is it fair when other schools have new textbooks and we have to… Read More
    The hunger strike will continue elsewhere, and the pressure on President Bill Clinton will intensify as campus after campus takes up the charge to free 200 Haitians imprisoned by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Students at the University of Maine, who completed a week-long fast Tuesday… Read More
    April 18-24 is National Volunteer Recognition Week. As the volunteer coordinator at WomancareAegis Association, I would like to thank the many people who make it possible for our work to continue. Womancare provides services to victims of abuse. We assist those struggling with issues of family violence and… Read More
    I think the governor should give the schools more money because the ceilings are falling in at some schools. Some kids’ schools can’t have as many trips because we do not have enough gas money. Some schools are so wrecked there are tarps all over the ceiling to… Read More
    I have known many dedicated, respected educators in my life. Among them, the late Harold Smith and Thelma Simpson, Doug Doyon, Roger Brawn, Rebecca Stewart, Dot Bird, and Sally Morin. At the top of the list are two men teaching at Corinna Junior High. They have set a… Read More
    In Tom Hennessey’s April 13 column there appears the most ludicrous statement of the year: “Increasing the no-hunting zone to 1,000 feet (up from 300 feet) would, of course, eliminate hunting in most Maine communities.” … Three hundred feet is the length of a football… Read More
    Your editorial of April 14 suggests that the state’s recycling efforts are creating jobs and providing an economic boost to the state. Although it may not be apparent, just the opposite is more likely the case. In general, the economics of recycling are horrendous. As a result, the… Read More
    When the Bangor Public Library approached him about donating a computer seized in a drug raid to the library’s younger patrons, District Attorney R. Christopher Almy found it difficult to say no. So on Tuesday, Almy, City Councilor Jane Saxl, and Bangor police officials presented… Read More
    Both economic and ecological concerns are becoming noticeable in people’s attitudes everywhere. These concerns are reflected in the types of outdoor power tools that are being bought by homeowners. Reggie Sherburne, owner of Bradstreet Fuel in Brewer, sells everything from weed-wackers to lawnmowers during the… Read More
    Now that you’ve survived winter’s ravage, you should assess the ruins that once were your yard. You wonder whether your beautifully manicured lawn, stately trees, and the bulbs that should soon burst into bloom have survived unscathed. The ice and snow caused lots of damage;… Read More
    A new landscape can beautify your home, increase your property value, and add to your usable living area. By designing the landscape that surrounds your home, you create an aesthetic environment that is well worth the time and effort you have invested. Landscape design is… Read More
    Within the balmy interior of the 12,000 square-foot expanse, 125,000 flowering green plants and 4,0000 perennials grow. The Enchanted Garden and Greenhouse has been operating since May 1992. Owner Jerri White displays an array of brightly-colored Martha Washington geraniums and ivy geraniums in full bloom. Read More
    The interviews by the Town Council with the representatives of the three architectural firms being considered for design of the Glenburn public safety building will be on April 28 instead of April 29 as reported in an article appearing on Wednesday’s Penobscot page. The regular council meeting will… Read More
    “Recent large increases in lumber prices have made purchasing at local mills more attractive,” said Jeff Parker of Parker Lumber Co. Inc. in Bradford. While retail prices of lumber nationwide are increasing dramatically, Parker Lumber has raised prices only moderately on its products. Before the… Read More
    WELLS — Acting on principle, town officials decided that assault weapons seized several years ago in a raid related to a drug deal should be destroyed rather than sold to a gun dealer. The two dozen or so weapons, with an estimated value of $6,900,… Read More
    INDIAN TOWNSHIP — Two young maverick tribal members, who along with four others precipitated a change in Passamaquoddy tribal government last month, were elected Tuesday night to fill two vacant seats on the tribal council. Linda Meader and Mike Best received 105 and 102 votes… Read More
    CARIBOU — Richard K. Dubois, a Madawaska lawyer, was acquitted of receiving stolen property and theft by deception in a jury-waived trial in Aroostook County Superior Court late Wednesday. Justice Paul T. Pierson said the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Dubois… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Caribou Chamber of Commerce and city officials will present public education programs on the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout the next few months. The first education program, titled “Job Descriptions and Applications and Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act,” will be… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Potato industry officials hope to hear by Friday whether potato growers will receive federal aid as a result of a U.S. Department of Agriculture task force visit last week. Nearly half of the potato growers in the state met with task force… Read More
    FORT KENT — The SAD 27 board of directors Friday discussed the process it will use to replace the superintendent of schools, who will retire at the end of this school year. The directors accepted retirement notices from Superintendent Donald Waddell and George Pooler, an… Read More
    CARIBOU — Richard K. Dubois, a Madawaska lawyer, was acquitted of receiving stolen property and theft by deception in a jury-waived trial in Aroostook County Superior Court late Wednesday. Justice Paul T. Pierson said the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Dubois… Read More
    FORT KENT — The following cases were disposed of by Judge Ronald A. Daigle in 1st District Court at Fort Kent Wednesday, April 14: The following pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor: Stanley E. Caron, 37, Fort… Read More
    CARIBOU — Organizations in Aroostook County are being sought to organize National Trails Day events on Saturday, June 5, to promote trail use and development. The newly formed Maine Trails Coalition is attempting to coordinate a variety of trail and off-trail activities. Some organizations will… Read More
    EASTON — The Francis Malcolm Science Center will present two features during May. “Cosmic Catastrophes,” an examination of catastrophic events that may have caused mass extinctions in the past, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 6 and 20, at the planetarium. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Indoor Pool has extended general swim hours during school vacation this week. Weekday hours are as follows: 1-2:45 p.m. Thursday, April 22, and 1-2:45 p.m. and 7-8:45 p.m. Friday, April 23. Admission will be $1 during the afternoon session… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The 1992 Presque Isle Citizen of the Year award will be presented at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Center. Recipient of this year’s award will be Mary Philbrook, the first woman to be… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — A contribution of $400 from the Daigle Oil Co. was recently presented to the Aroostook County Tourism Board to assist in promoting Aroostook County as a tourist destination. The company raised the funds by pledging $4 to ACT for each Citgo credit… Read More
    ASHLAND — Agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have arrested four people on a charge of possession with the intent to traffic cocaine, a Class B crime. According to Darrell Crandall of Houlton, MDEA assistant supervisor, agents searched a residence on the Presque Isle… Read More
    LIMESTONE — The Limestone School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, at the administrative building, to receive a report from the Challenge of Change committee. The school committee will discuss staff development, the Maine Educational Assessment report, and a support system evaluation. Read More
    MACHIAS — With the deadline only days away for filing nomination papers for the June 1 municipal election in Machias, only two candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for town government seats. Up for grabs are two 3-year terms on the board of… Read More
    BAILEYVILLE — Members of the Georgia-Pacific Corp. hazardous-material team responded Wednesday to a 25-gallon white liquor spill at the pulp and paper mill. Donna Peare, G-P public relations coordinator, said in a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon, that at about 9 a.m. white liquor, a liquid… Read More
    BAILEYVILLE — The Woodland Recreation Department chapter of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association will hold a clinic from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29, in Room 107 at Woodland High School. Coaches, interested parents and adults who are interested… Read More
    CHERRYFIELD — The Resource Conservation & Development Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at the RC&D Conference Room on Route 1. Proposals to be considered for adoption will include the Dow Pines military recreation facility at Great Pond and the Urban Forestry Education Grant for… Read More
    BEALS — A new three-man board of selectmen was sworn into office by Beals Town Clerk Walter Carver at the annual town meeting Monday night at the Elementary School. With Eugene Smith moderating the meeting, Bruce Colbeth, Verland Lenfestey and Vernol O. Woodward were elected… Read More
    MEDWAY — With state funding levels for education uncertain and delaying school budget deliberations, Medway selectmen decided Tuesday to delay the annual town meeting by more than one month. The town meeting originally scheduled for May 26 will be held June 16 when residents will… Read More
    MILO — The Milo Board of Selectmen voted to deny a property owner’s tax payment plan presented by tenants who reside in the tax-acquired property on Water Street. Rob Peaslee and his wife, Sue, were representing the out-of-state owners. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    WARREN — James French is paying a heavy price for an unexcused absence from the state’s minimum-security farm on Tuesday night. French, 26, who was serving a 15-year sentence for arson, was seen at the farm at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, but did not appear for the 10 p.m. Read More
    MILO — With town meetings completed and new directors elected, SAD 41 school directors have completed the organization for the new year. Towns represented include Atkinson, Brownville, LaGrange, Lake View Plantation and Milo. Daniel Boss of Brownville has been re-elected chairman and Jensen Bissell, Milo,… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two distinguished chamber musicians from Spain will join Anatole Wieck of the University of Maine faculty on Sunday and Monday, April 25-26, for a presentation of Spanish music at the Arcady Music Society’s final concert for its 1992-93 winter series. Alvaro Campos, cellist,… Read More
    PALMYRA — On-the-job training was in effect Wednesday night as the Palmyra Board of Selectmen met with four new members. The session was the first meeting with a full board since the new year began. The meeting also represented a new beginning for many residents, many of whom… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Changes in Pittsfield’s business climate and population may be just the catalysts needed to make a local business association work, according to Dale Goodwin, owner of Phantom Comics on Main Street. As a Pittsfield town councilor, Goodwin sees a need for local businesses… Read More
    DEXTER — A Dexter landmark may undergo an extensive interior refurbishing this year if the town is successful in its quest for Community Development Block Grant funds. A public hearing was held in Dexter Wednesday night to review plans for refurbishing historic Dexter Town Hall… Read More
    NEWPORT — Richard Emerson of Emerson & Frazier, the town’s accountants, told the board of selectmen Wednesday night that they had a “clean audit.” Although Emerson had some suggestions for a more proper bookkeeping procedure, he said, “The town of Newport is what I call… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Justice Thomas E. Delahanty II Tuesday found in favor of the State of Maine in a suit filed by George E. Hall Construction Co. over a permit to operate a gravel pit in Washington. In the suit, the construction company fought a notice… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The Maine Photographic Workshops will offer its annual exhibition beginning Monday, April 26, at the Community Gallery in the Farnsworth Museum. The exhibition will mark the culmination of the workshop’s spring resident program. It also will honor graduating members of the workshop’s degree… Read More
    CAMDEN — Candace Kanes will teach a workshop titled “Non-fiction: Openings and Organization” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Center for Creative Imaging. The class will focus on leads and opening paragraphs, and general organization of articles. Participants should submit… Read More
    ROCKPORT — The next session of Open Airways, four weekly meetings of learning and activities for children with asthma and their families, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at the Penobscot Bay Child Care Center. The free program helps children with asthma and… Read More
    ROCKPORT — The Rockport selectmen have given their unanimous support to a bill introduced by Rep. Rita Melendy, D-Rockland, to expand the authority of the Knox County Budget Committee. The town board voted Tuesday night to endorse the Rockland Democrat’s bill that would allow the… Read More
    BROOKSVILLE — Four young Brooksville chess players competed against the best teams in the country last weekend, placing 14th in the national championships held in Chicago. Peter Ebeling, the team’s coach for the past seven years, said the four players had competed skillfully in seven… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Jennifer Rock, a senior at College of the Atlantic and a resident of Troy, has been awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Originally named as an alternate, Rock received confirmation of her fellowship recently. Another COA senior, Dianne Riley was named a… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A total of 16 divorces, all for irreconcilable marital differences, became final in March in the central division of 5th District Court in Ellsworth. George Nellis and Kathleen Nellis, both of Blue Hill. Married Oct. 15, 1983, at Blue Hill. Custody of one… Read More
    As a child, Sid Simon was beaten by his mother. Suzanne Simon was molested by her father. But the couple are well-known along the Eastern Seaboard for their workshops on forgiveness, and for their book, “Forgiveness: How to Make Peace with Your Past and Get on with Your… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Town Council is turning its gaze upward and considering an ordinance that would prohibit soliciting for business from the air. A public hearing on a proposed ordinance will be held at the council’s meeting on May 18. At the… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — After months of discussion, the Town Council this week enacted an ordinance regulating the outdoor display of merchandise. Aimed at putting the brakes on what some residents have described as runaway tackiness in the downtown business district, the ordinance prohibits outdoor displays… Read More
    Advocates for the Greater Bangor Area Shelter will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Wellman Commons, Bangor Theological Seminary, to discuss the future of the shelter and ways to help homeless people in Bangor. The shelter is facing a financial… Read More
    A South Carolina man wanted in that state on a drug charge is scheduled to spend his birthday in a Bangor courtroom on a fugitive-from-justice charge. Agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency were tipped off that Richard Stanley Ewell, who will turn 48, was… Read More
    WINTERPORT — The board of selectmen hired Scott Tilton of Brewer as town manager Tuesday night. He replaces Arthur Ellingwood who resigned to take the town manager’s position in Newport. According to Darlene Nelson, acting town manager, Tilton was selected from a field of 13… Read More
    Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home at 235 Center St., Brewer, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23. This will be the final meeting before the Joshua Chamberlain Chapter 1865 of the order… Read More
    Hip-hop and rhythm and blues will fill the Bangor Civic Center this Friday evening, April 23, at a chemical-free dance sponsored by JMC Entertainment. Fresh from their performance at Boston’s Avenue C, The Force, an up-and-coming hip-hop, rhythm and blues group, will appear at 8… Read More
    A Bangor man remained jailed Wednesday night awaiting a Thursday court appearance for allegedly setting a fire outside a Main Street store. Gregory Sean Connell, 26, was charged with arson after some papers in a box were ignited Tuesday afternoon outside Brownie’s Market, according to… Read More
    WASHINGTON — In a major defeat for President Clinton, Senate Democrats were forced Wednesday to settle for a $4 billion extension of unemployment benefits, relinquishing efforts to pass the president’s proposal for emergency funding to immunize children, create youth jobs and build transportation projects. “Everybody… Read More
    ORRINGTON — One only hopes that a man who went to Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. on Wednesday found what he was looking for. The man, whose identity was not available Wednesday evening, went to the trash-to-energy plant seeking something he apparently had disposed of inadvertently,… Read More
    Wednesday’s lottery numbers: 036 — 9360 Tri-State Megabucks: 13 18 31 32 33 37… Read More
    On March 31, I finally visited Officer Ron Richards of the Pittsfield Police Department while he conducted his D.A.R.E. class at Warsaw School. For as long as I’ve been involved in law enforcement, people have periodically asked me what I thought the answer to America’s… Read More
    Women in corporations often find “very real barriers” that prevent them from advancing to the highest managerial levels in their chosen careers, according to Susan Collins, deputy treasurer for the state of Massachusetts. Known as the “glass ceiling” phenomenon, the limitations placed on skilled females… Read More
    SEARSPORT — Fisheries management is too often concerned with “giving the appearance of the control of the inevitable,” according to Robert Steneck of the Darling Center of the University of Maine. Steneck spoke Tuesday night in a continuing lecture series at the Penobscot Marine Museum. Read More