ORONO – Chad White, the University of Maine’s senior center fielder, has been named the North Atlantic Conference’s Player of the Week. In leading the Bears to a 4-2 week, White went 11-for-24 (.458) with four runs batted in, seven runs scored, and nine stolen bases in nine… Read More
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    LIMESTONE – Kim Chatman drove in five runs with three singles and a double and also went the distance on the mound, striking out nine, as Limestone dumped Fort Kent 17-6 in schoolgirl softball here Monday. The Eagles improved to 3-0. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
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    EAST MACHIAS – Amy Wolverton fashioned a four-hitter, striking out 12 and not walking a batter, as the Machias Bulldogs cruised to a 13-2 victory over the Washington Academy Raiders in schoolgirl softball here Monday. Wolverton also singled twice and drove in three runs for… Read More
    As Andre Aubut’s former coach, I am writing to ask for your help. When I heard that Andre had been badly injured, I went up to see him (at the hospital). I think we have all had the experience of being with someone who is… Read More
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    VAN BUREN – Senior righthander Jason Poitras pitched a one-hitter as Van Buren blanked Madawaska 4-0 in schoolboy baseball here Monday. Poitras struck out 16 and walked two. Ted Smith’s RBI triple in the first was all that the 2-0 Crusaders needed as they got… Read More
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    FARMINGTON – The host University of Maine-Farmington Beavers scored seven runs in the first three innings and held on for a 7-6 softball victory over Bates College here Monday. Vicki Lemieux, April Mitchell, and Marci Smith each posted an RBI single to key the offense. Read More
    Out and About: Although opening day of Atlantic salmon fishing on the Penobscot River was as bright as an “Orange Blossom” fly, a shadow of uneasiness hung over the future of the river’s restoration program. Perhaps you know the financial resources of the Atlantic Sea-Run Salmon Commission are… Read More
    FARMINGTON – Catcher Rick York went 5-for-5 with a homer and four runs batted in to spark a 26-hit attack that carried the University of Southern Maine to a 20-4 college baseball win over the University of Maine-Farmington here Monday. York hit a two-run homer… Read More
    Should Maine Maritime Academy be successful in its fund-raising drive for a $1.2 million lighted, artificially surfaced, multipurpose athletic field, count record-breaking MMA football running back Kirk Matthieu among those who will be most excited. Matthieu will enter his senior season this fall needing 1,808… Read More
    I am writing about Kent Ward’s column of April 24-25. I hope he never suffers a clinical depression. I hope he never experiences the fear, immobility, suicidal thoughts that Winston Churchill called “the black dogs of despair.” I hope he never needs to spend months… Read More
    Why newspapers will remain the best of the media I found on page 16 of the BDN’s April 28 edition. A news item was headlined, “Shuttle has problems with bathroom systems,” an earth problem I had wondered about since astronauts shuttled in space. They could not urinate. Read More
    The chairman of the Base Closure Commission has confirmed that the commission will discuss later this month a request from the Maine Congressional Delegation that the decision to close Loring Air Force Base be reconsidered. Rep. Olympia J. Snowe said Monday that she received a… Read More
    More robbery charges were brought Monday against a Waterville man believed responsible for a one-hour spree two months ago from downtown Bangor to the Broadway Shopping Center. Joel Harriet, 24, arrested in Waterville last month on a single charge, now faces seven counts. Five suggest… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Two hundred seventy-seven seniors at Northern Maine Technical College will hear Maine author Cathie Pelletier deliver the keynote address at the college’s 30th commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15. Pelletier, a native of Allagash, has written four novels, “The Funeral… Read More
    WHITING — A spring book fair and seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Whiting Community Center, across Route 1 from the Route 189 intersection. Ed Green, president of Homeschoolers of Maine, will lead the seminars. People… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Sens. George J. Mitchell and William S. Cohen and Rep. Olympia J. Snowe want to meet with the director of the Office of Management and Budget in an effort to secure more financial aid for Maine potato farmers. In a recent letter… Read More
    VAN BUREN — People in Van Buren who want to learn how to read may now call on six newly trained tutors, four of whom have already been assigned students. The 18-hour training program was sponsored by the Van Buren Library Literacy Board. Workshop presenters… Read More
    MARS HILL — The third-quarter honor roll for Central Aroostook Junior Senior High School has been released by Lynda Foren-Turner, guidance director, as follows. Seniors, high honors: Angela Allen, Chad Bradbury, Melanie Clark, Tammy McCrum, Lauralee Porter, Carrie Ricker, Erica Shaw, Nicole Shaw, Stephanie Siles,… Read More
    EASTON — State police are seeking assistance in locating Virginia Sue Noyes, 26, of Easton, who was last seen at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Houlton Irving Big Stop gas station. According to Trooper John York, the incidence is suspicious because Noyes has… Read More
    ST. AGATHA — A St. Agatha man was in satisfactory condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland Monday night after being transported there for injuries he received in an all-terrain-vehicle accident Friday night. Scott Chasse, 18, was riding a four-wheel ATV on a town-owned dirt… Read More
    FRENCHVILLE — Thirteen SAD 33 students were honored by the Frenchville and St. Agatha Optimist clubs Friday night at a banquet at Dr. Levesque Elementary School. Educators from SAD 33 nominated students who do not usually receive recognition. Students were recognized for overcoming adversity, making… Read More
    MAPLETON — State police continued the investigation Monday into a rollover on Route 163 over the weekend. Treated for injuries and later released from The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle was Daniel McDevitt, 19, of Ashland, police said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    LUBEC — A 194-acre property on Straight Bay in Lubec, valued for its wildlife habitat, has been bought by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for $152,000. According to Alan Brooks, executive director of the Quoddy Regional Land Trust Inc., the Morang Point… Read More
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    CALAIS — Bowling aficionados and would-be bowlers are invited to participate in the Calais Fire Department’s annual bowlathon. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 23, at the St. Croix Bowling Club. Proceeds from the event will be used for the Pine Tree… Read More
    A man accused of holding up a Brewer service station last month was among those indicted Monday by the Penobscot County grand jury. Karl Schatz, 21, of Bangor is charged with robbery and, in a separate indictment, with two counts of theft in unrelated incidents. Read More
    ATKINSON — Some 26 residents have petitioned selectmen to keep the Atkinson Elementary School open. In presenting the proposed 1993-1994 school budget at the April 14 meeting SAD 41 directors recommended that no funding be included for the school. Current enrollment was 22 pupils. Anticipated… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce is planning a seminar on Workers’ Compensation. According to James Bishop, executive director of the chamber, a minimum fee will be charged to participants to cover expenses. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    MILO — Three of the four honor students at Penquis Valley High School in Milo are children of SAD 41 teachers. Their names were announced by Principal Robert Gates Jr. at a special assembly Friday morning. Top student Jessica Carey’s father teaches at the high… Read More
    MATTAWAMKEAG — A proposal to move the fifth grade class to Lincoln when school begins in 1994 will be the topic of an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dr. Carl Troutt School. Superintendent Jack Turcotte said the proposal was just that. He… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Sebasticook Valley Hospital will sponsor Children’s Health Fair and Career Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8, at Newport Elementary School. The free event will feature many professions, including: physician, nurse, paramedic, business owner, police officer, firefighter, therapist, dietitian, athletic trainer,… Read More
    NEWPORT — Newport and Palmyra selectmen stepped up to the bargaining table Monday night. Newport brought water, sewer and fire services that will allow for further commercial development of the Triangle business district. Palmyra brought the land. And in the end, no one was even sure they wanted… Read More
    Newport police were investigating an incident of vandalism to the American Legion home on North Street over the weekend. Rocks reportedly were thrown at the building, breaking windows and damaging exterior siding. The damage is estimated at $1,500. In Pittsfield, Officer Pat Cumba summoned Shawn… Read More
    NEWPORT — The SAD 48 board of directors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Nokomis Regional High School library. Corinna resident Glennice Cline will address the board on volunteerism. Committee reports are expected from the Ad Hoc and Positive Action committees, and committee assignments… Read More
    A man accused of holding up a Brewer service station last month was among those indicted Monday by the Penobscot County grand jury. Karl Schatz, 21, of Bangor is charged with robbery and, in a separate indictment, with two counts of theft in unrelated incidents. Read More
    PALMYRA — The Palmyra Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the town hall for a varied and lengthy agenda. The agenda includes discussion of the recycling hourly rate charged to participating communities. The temporary rate, set after Palmyra officials… Read More
    DAMARISCOTTA — Miles Memorial Hospital has a new X-ray machine, part of its capital campaign renovation. The Toshiba DUA 450A Flourex replaces a much older X-ray unit. The new equipment has features that enhance radiology services at Miles Memorial and uses a new technology called… Read More
    THOMASTON — The Thomaston selectmen held three successive closed-door meetings Monday night on personnel matters, possible lawsuits, and the suspension of Police Chief Victor Kraft. The board held the meetings in private at the request of Kraft and on the advice of Camden attorney Paul… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Community Gallery at 356 Main St. will feature the work of pupils from Ashwood School, May 10-26. The exhibit will include stage sets from plays, watercolor paintings, crayon and pencil drawings, beeswax sculptures, handwork and woodworking projects produced by pupils in… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce is planning a seminar on Workers’ Compensation. According to James Bishop, executive director of the chamber, a minimum fee will be charged to participants to cover expenses. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    DEER ISLE — Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has awarded its Island Scholarship to Chris Joyce of Stonington. Made possible through funds raised locally, the Island Scholarship is one of the few full-tuition scholarships awarded by Haystack, and the only award made available to a… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A popular local watering hole will be watched like a fishbowl in the coming year. The City Council voted unanimously at a sparsely attended special meeting Monday evening to grant a liquor license renewal to the Union River Oyster Bar, with Councilor Bill… Read More
    MILBRIDGE — Five Maine composers will play their own compositions at an all-Maine composers concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in the Milbridge Congregational Church. The five musicians, who composed music from 1969 until 1992, will play from their own and others’ musical works. Read More
    ROCKLAND — The City Council will consider an emergency order to allow David MacDonald to operate the city fish pier until a formal contract can be ironed out. The order will come before the council on May 10. MacDonald said boat owners want to use… Read More
    ORLAND — Firefighters responded to a garage fire at the home of Ralph Gray on the Old County Road about 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to 1st Lt. Bob Harriman of the Orland Fire Department. Although the origin of the fire had not been determined, Harriman… Read More
    EAST SULLIVAN — Sumner Memorial High School has announced the honor roll for the third ranking quarter. Seniors, highest honors: Nicholas Bianchi, Mary Mattila, Tessy Seward, Alejandra Sunico; high honors: Heath Barnes, Sherry Clark, Walter Coombs, Kai Hanson, Sarah Marshal, Michelle Merritt, Mark Myrick, Marnie… Read More
    MILBRIDGE — Five Maine composers will play their own compositions at an all Maine composers concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in the Milbridge Congregational Church. The five musicians, who composed music from 1969 until 1992, will play from their own and others’ musical… Read More
    DEER ISLE — Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has awarded its Island Scholarship to Chris Joyce of Stonington. Made possible through funds raised locally, the Island Scholarship is one of the few full-tuition scholarships awarded by Haystack, and the only award made available to a… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas, will deliver the 172nd commencement address at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 23, at Colby College, said Colby president, William R. Cotter. Colby will confer degrees on 480 members of the Class of 1993. Sen. Dole describes himself as a… Read More
    Officials at Husson College have announced plans for the 94th graduation May 15 at the Bangor campus with U.S. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell as guest speaker. Mitchell has represented the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate since 1979 when he was appointed… Read More
    Letter carriers in the greater Bangor area will collect non-perishable food donations on Saturday, May 15, as part of a massive campaign to help stock local food banks, soup kitchens and other orgnizations that serve a needy population who could benefit from nutritious meals. The… Read More
    A man awaiting the outcome of an appeal of his sentence for the death of a motorist who had created a disturbance with his pickup truck in a Bradford intersection now has child-molestation charges to face. The Penobscot County grand jury on Monday indicted 64-year-old… Read More
    The Jewish Community Center has proposed changing the zoning of a parcel it owns at 112 Broadway to expand the parking lot and develop the building. The JCC, working in conjunction with John Bapst Memorial High School, will make the request to the Bangor Planning… Read More
    CALAIS — James Tobin, who has served on the staff of U.S. Sen. William S. Cohen and on the re-election staff of 2nd District Rep. Olympia J. Snowe, is wearing a new hat — he is the executive director of the Maine Tree Foundation. Tree… Read More
    A story in Saturday’s paper about residents protesting the reconstruction work being done on Holyoke Street in Brewer said the engineer would meet with project opponents on May 30. The engineer met with those residents on April 30. Read More
    KENDUSKEAG — First Selectman Carroll Miller said the board is studying the results of a survey it mailed to townspeople asking for suggestions on how to deal with town problems. Response to the mailing was about 24 percent, said Miller, and 75 percent to 80… Read More
    On the “Today” program two or three weeks ago Katie Couric interviewed Leslie Lampert, lifestyle editor for the Ladies’ Home Journal. Ms. Lampert had done an article for the May issue of the LHJ on the tribulations of overweight women. To gather material for her article, the writer… Read More
    It was late afternoon on Saturday, April 24. We’d stopped in Waterville for the final gas transfusion of a particularly long and tiring drive up from Navarre, Fla., Imagine our delight on tuning in WABI radio to hear the heart and voice of Black Bear baseball once again… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Twenty-five days in the Kennebec County Jail is too good for convicted ballot tamperer Kenneth Allen, according to a majority of Maine residents responding Monday to a Portland radio poll. In an unscientific call-in poll at radio station WGAN, Dick Johnson said more… Read More
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    What Santa Claus couldn’t deliver for northern New England ski areas in December, Mother Nature made sure they got later: snow, and lots of it. “From January to the first week of April, this was probably the best 10 weeks of snow conditions Vermont has… Read More
    The Maine Legislature is now facing the question of whether or not to extend the current moratorium on the use of bovine somatotropin (BST) in dairy cows (LD 634). BST is a growth hormone which promises to increase the production of milk per cow under certain management regimes. Read More
    AUGUSTA — Access to legal services by the poor is in jeopardy because of shrinking state funding, resulting in “a threat to both the quality and availability of justice in Maine,” according to former U.S. Secretary of State Edmund S. Muskie and other members of Maine’s legal community. Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A former official of a Jonesport nursing home spent all day on the witness stand Monday, defending herself against charges of financial improprieties, witness-tampering and mistreatment of residents. Lavonne Lamson, 56 — who resigned under fire in 1991 as administrator-in-training of the troubled… Read More
    The overriding legislative issue this year is the economy. Maine has had a net loss of 30,000 jobs since 1988. Our recovery is anemic. In addressing the budget, Workers’ Compensation, education and every other issue, the first question for Maine legislators must be how can this issue of… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The uncle of an Embden teen-ager charged with murdering his mother and brother said Monday he was disappointed by a judge’s ruling that the youth should be tried as a juvenile. Charles Bowley said he felt “betrayed” by the judicial system. Bowley is… Read More
    Just to set the record straight: Your (May 1-2) editorial refers to Auschwitz as the “Polish death camp.” The reference is inaccurate. Auschwitz was a Nazi death camp built and operated by the Nazis situated in German-occupied Poland. Non-Jewish Poles died in this camp. More than 3 million… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Norm Johnson, vice president and general manager of WAGM-TV, announced his retirement Monday after almost 35 years with Aroostook County’s only commercial television station. Johnson, who will turn 60 next month, said he would continue to act as a consultant for the… Read More
    KITTERY — Administrators at Traip Academy took steps Monday to bolster security at the high school where a student was hit in the head with a baseball bat three days before. Principal Len Box told students at an assembly that the feeling of safety within… Read More
    PORTLAND — A Maine group has honored deposed Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide for his non-violent efforts to restore democratic rule to his country. The audience of 400 at Aristide’s appearance Sunday evening at St. Pius X Church included more than 200 Haitians who had traveled… Read More
    PHIPPSBURG — Searchers found the body of a state legislator’s 21-year-old son in the Kennebec River on Monday, authorities said. The body of Jeffrey Fortier was taken to Augusta and identified by his father, said Bryan Rowe of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department. An autopsy… Read More
    The vast majority of fish species are cold-blooded, meaning that their body temperatures fluctuate with the surrounding water. Some 25 species, however, can keep their eyes, brains or entire bodies warm, independent of ambient temperatures, as birds and mammals do. For years scientists have debated… Read More
    Voters in November, almost 20 percent of whom voted for Ross Perot, gave Democratic and Republican lawmakers a warning, and a reprieve. Based on the performance to date of the Congress and the Legislature, incumbents do not take seriously this populist movement, which gains in… Read More