Schoolgirl softball JONESPORT – Sandi Carver fashioned a perfect game, her third no-hit effort of the season, as the unbeaten Jonesport-Beals girls took a 12-0 softball win over Woodland here Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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    Schoolboy baseball HARRINGTON – Robbie Worcester spun a one-hitter to lead the Narraguagus Knights to a 4-0 victory over Shead of Eastport in schoolboy baseball here Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    Schoolgirl softball OLD TOWN – Erika Nadeau’s RBI single and Jessica Bryant’s two-run triple in the first inning provided Old Town with all the runs it needed to post a 3-1 victory over Hampden Academy in a high school softball contest here Wednesday afternoon. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    Comments from a racing aficionado… Editor’s note: Diehard auto-racing fan Jack Gifford of Bangor wants people to know that “from the fan’s perspective, it’s no trip to the ballpark.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    WINTERPORT — Beyond the silence lies the dragster’s roar. Out behind Winterport lies the Winterport Airport, an emergency landing field built during World War II. The two runways comprise an X, with their longer legs pointed roughly north and west. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    I don’t think the Bangor Pre-Release Center should be closed, because when the inmates are in Charleston, Windham or other places, what do they have to do? They are locked up, read a book, play pool, saw wood, walk the grounds. It isn’t like that at Bangor Pre-Release. Read More
    The drivers who compete at tracks like Daytona, New Ashville, and Martinsville could be excused for feeling a bit like the Light Brigade at Balaclava; instead of cannons, race drivers face “flags to right of them, flags to left of them, flags in front of them shimmered and… Read More
    We hear a lot about smokers, how bad we are. I, for one, am a smoker, but really wish I never got addicted. … They’re putting bans on cigarette smoking everywhere. This is great for the nonsmoker. But how many of you nonsmokers who complain… Read More
    I wonder how often we open a newspaper or turn on the news to see pictures of starving people and barefoot children in Somalia or South Africa. But how many times do we see pictures of starving and homeless right here in our great “land… Read More
    The American Legion is sponsoring a Memorial Day parade in Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 28. We would like to invite the veterans in the area who do not belong to one of the veterans organizations to march with us. We are trying to get the attention… Read More
    The recent letters on hunting were full of feelings and raised many issues. The primary issue must be safety, not prejudice or fears. Maine has a long history, tradition, and culture of hunting. Those of us who moved here from “away” were aware of this. While any untimely… Read More
    Last year, without telling anyone (as usual), the state Legislature passed a law requiring taxicab owners to carry $300,000 of liability insurance. If this had, or should go into effect, cab fares in the Bangor area, and statewide, will skyrocket. What is currently a $3 fare would nearly… Read More
    On May 13 I had the honor and privilege to attend and speak at the Bangor Adult Education graduation ceremonies. The people of the Bangor area have every reason to be very proud of their adult education program. I was highly impressed with those who administer and teach… Read More
    It’s a true story. One of the operating rooms at St. Joseph Hospital is so small that a physician banged his head on the light. The people hearing that story at a recent luncheon meeting in Bangor didn’t really need to be convinced, however. The… Read More
    CARIBOU — Four programs, proposed by federal energy and environmental officials, could be feasible for Loring Air Force Base after it closes next year, according to studies received by the state’s congressional delegation and reuse officials. “We recommend that these four programs, individually and jointly,… Read More
    HOULTON — The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will hold registrations for all summer youth programs during the first week of June. The times for registrations will be as follows: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 3,… Read More
    Two St. John Valley students at the Washington County Technical College at Calais earned open water diving certifications from the International Diving Educators Association. Jerry Beaulieu of Grand Isle and Gary Soucy of Madawaska completed a 45-hour course with Instructor Rick Benoit. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    MADAWASKA — Madawaska police continued their investigation Tuesday into a Friday night motorcycle accident in which the driver lost control and flipped his bike. Albert Lagasse, 29, was hospitalized at the Edmundston, New Brunswick, Regional Hospital with head injuries. The accident happened on Third Avenue… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will co-sponsor an all-terrain vehicle training course in conjunction with the Specialty Institute of America from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 5. The training site is located one-half mile east of Dodo’s Market on the right side of… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — The lack of reimbursement for services rendered to patients on Medicaid and Medicare has forced owners of Frontier Pharmacy to close its doors on May 29. Kevin Bouchard said the nearly 8-year-old business will be sold to Brooks Pharmacy. Brooks plans to… Read More
    EASTPORT — Quoddy Air announced this week that it recently had extended air service to Princeton Regional Airport, where it now offers on-demand charter air service. “Our goal is to provide air transportation for the residents and businesses of Washington County through the Eastport, Machias… Read More
    MILO — The Three Rivers Kiwanis Club of Milo-Brownville will hold its second annual auction from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Dexter Shoe Factory parking lot. The auction is the club’s major fund-raiser. Last year’s auction provided the club with more… Read More
    CHERRYFIELD — Residents and community service organizations will join in a community work day at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 29, to “tidy up” the town’s roadsides, picnic areas and public buildings. Alice and Peter Duston of the Cherryfield Improvement Committee, will meet with volunteers at… Read More
    HARTLAND — The Nokomis Regional High School Warrior Band will provide the music for the annual Hartland and St. Albans Memorial Day parades. Both parades are sponsored and organized by the Steeves-McCormack American Legion Post in Hartland. At 9 a.m. Monday, May 31, marchers will… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a scholarship to Bryant Pond Conservation Camp, a five-day program for children ages 10-14. Students will learn about the environment while hiking, studying nature and doing team activities. The scholarship is open to residents… Read More
    DEXTER — The EC-CO-IT Plus student-run business organization at Dexter Regional High School is holding a sale on some of its handmade merchandise. Natural-finish, oak-framed CD clocks are now on sale for $24.95, marked down from $30. A six-year warranty comes with each clock. The… Read More
    NEWPORT — A revised police-response policy was adopted Wednesday night by the Newport Board of Selectmen after several weeks of review. The policy presented by Selectman Robert Cox was substantially different than the former policy. Police Chief James Ricker would not comment on the changes,… Read More
    PALMYRA — A time for public comment was established and quickly revoked at the Wednesday night meeting of the Palmyra selectmen. Board Chairman Bonnie Tweedie promised a period of 15 minutes after the completion of old business for public comment on agenda items. She made… Read More
    Sherri Thornton, director of the Burnham Christian Home Education Support System, was quoted in a May 18 article as saying, “I had to completely undo what (public school) had done,” regarding home schooling of her child. Thornton said some readers may have assumed she was referring to SAD… Read More
    LINCOLNVILLE — Except for one seat on the Budget Committee the town will have a full slate of candidates for the June 19 election. The following people turned in nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, five seats on the School Board… Read More
    CAMDEN — The question of whether a Camden-Rockport High School student may serve on the SAD 28 board of directors remains unanswered, but several board members say a way will be found to give students a voice. The issue of a student representative to the… Read More
    CAMDEN — A free career counseling workshop on assertiveness training will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Camden Health Care Center. Through worksheets and discussion, participants will learn techniques on how to be assertive rather than aggressive or… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Jip Pruden, owner of Davis Point Designs, will present a one-day workshop on faux finishes, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Farnsworth Museum. Pruden’s specialty is decorative painting and finishes, custom lettering and gold leaf work, and miniatures… Read More
    BELFAST — After months of debate and lengthy hearings, the City Council on Tuesday passed into law new zoning regulations designed to favor small businesses over large industrial uses along the waterfront. The 5-0 vote in favor of the changes all but brings to a… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A Camden man charged with shooting a cat to death and wounding another pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of cruelty to animals in Knox County District Court. Walter R. Ludwick, 68, of Ames Terrace was charged with the shootings by Camden… Read More
    CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy has donated a three-hour cruise aboard the schooner Bowdoin to benefit the Bagaduce Ambulance Corps, a volunteer, non-profit emergency medical service. The cruise will be offered in a drawing scheduled for July 14. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    BROOKLIN — Brooklin teachers who will take part in the Maine Science and Math Academy in July are Debbie Carter, first grade; Janis Wilson, second grade; and Chris Kelley, seventh and eighth grades. The teachers will receive instruction in mathematics and science in an activity-oriented,… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The New England Association of Schools and Colleges has accepted the fifth-year interim report submitted by College of the Atlantic as part of its accreditation process. In her letter of acceptance, Barbara E. Brittingham, chairman of the Commission on Institutions of Higher… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Maine Coastal chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) seeks volunteer women counselors with business or other management experience. According to Chairman Charles Burgoyne, almost half of all people coming to the local chapter for business counseling are women. Their… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — As an apparent contributor to the area’s often foul air quality, the city may be eligible for funds to improve the flow of cars and traffic. Earlier this week, the council authorized city officials to seek Department of Transportation grant funds to upgrade… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Natural History Museum at College of the Atlantic is offering its ninth year of Summer Field Studies for children and teen-agers. Registrations are being accepted for the first sessions of the program which begin on June 28. Additional sessions will be… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — A note for help found in a bottle that sent the Coast Guard searching in vain for people trapped on an island in Blue Hill Bay turned out to be a teen-age prank, authorities said Wednesday. The report that the bottle and note… Read More
    For drivers weary of Bangor roads that seem equal part pothole and hot patch, smooth driving is around the corner. The city is prepared to spend $3.5 million to improve more than 30 miles of streets. “This is more than just a Band-Aid for Bangor. Read More
    On Tuesday, May 11, the Brewer City Council authorized City Manager Harold Parks to enter into an agreement with Eastern Fine Paper Co. Inc. in connection with the city’s issuance of bonds amounting to $2,363,400 for the waste-water treatment plant. This allows for Phase Two… Read More
    Singer Dave Boyer will make live appearances May 20-22 in Brewer, and his performances will also be broadcast on local television. Boyer will be at 43 Acme Road in Brewer 8:30-10 p.m. Thursday, May 20; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Friday, May 21; and… Read More
    The Maine Department of Corrections, which tried and failed to build a juvenile detention center in Brewer, is looking at a site across the Penobscot River. The department has met a couple of times in the past two weeks with Bangor officials to discuss building… Read More
    Authorities have dropped a charge against a Bangor resident arrested last month after a man said he was attacked and robbed at the Bangor Mall. Deputy District Attorney Michael P. Roberts said Wednesday that the armed-robbery charge against Shawn Bradford, 18, of Bangor was dropped… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to form a subcommittee to study the proposed Indian casino at Calais for one week, reporting back to the full committee on Thursday, May 27. During a work session on the Passamaquoddy bill, Attorney General Michael E. Carpenter… Read More
    The Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Arborist Examining Board, in recognition of Maine State Arbor Week, May 17-21, is encouraging people to make sure the tree services they employ are properly licensed and insured. “Such potentially hazardous work carried out by anyone… Read More
    PORTLAND — The former headmaster at the Waynflete School has told parents that he plans to sue the school over his firing. Trustees of the school, meanwhile, say William M. Bennett was fired after 18 years as headmaster amid allegations of sexual harassment. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    ORLANDO, Fla. — A major study shows a combination of lump-removing surgery and radiation is the best way to treat a nationwide “plague” of tiny localized breast cancer, rather than relying on lumpectomy alone. These minuscule early tumors — what doctors call ductal carcinoma in… Read More
    Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart from around Maine will gather in Bangor at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, to receive the charter of their newly organized chapter from the national headquarters. William Hannan, Region 1 commander from Connecticut, will make the… Read More
    What would you think of a package that creates 10 times less solid waste than its next best alternative, causes approximately 50 percent less pollution when manufactured than alternatives, and is 100 percent recyclable? On top of that, the package offers proven consumer convenience and helps keep product… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Representatives from Vermont, Minnesota and Oregon — states that already have enacted major health care reforms — on Wednesday visited Maine lawmakers who want to enact similar legislation for this state. The visit could be described as a morale booster for the Maine… Read More
    Nailing down savings, setting priorities, cutting wasteful spending, rooting out unnecessary programs — a state such as Maine needing to fill a huge hole in its budget should welcome any responsible tool for the job. In this session, the Legislature can provide one: the line-item veto for the… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Business Legislation Committee voted Wednesday to defer until Friday further action on a bill amending licensure requirements for Maine’s 12,000 licensed practical and registered nurses. Under the bill, current LPNs with one year’s training would be absorbed into a… Read More
    Though it seemed like a mere exercise in good intentions during the Bush administration, campaign-finance reform has a healthy chance this year of being enacted. What stands between it and better government are defenders of a system that pushes incumbents to become the supplicants of special interests. Read More
    I am writing this to describe how the victims of suicide feel. Yes, there are victims of suicide, and they are not the ones who commit it. They are the people who they leave behind. I, myself, am a victim, and so are my daughters, my family, and… Read More
    BIDDEFORD — The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a Biddeford man whose boat was found floating off Wood Island. Searchers on Monday looked from boats, aircraft and on foot for Randy Martin, 34, of Biddeford, said Coast Guard Lt. Jerry Green. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    PORTLAND — New England and Eastern Canada must act swiftly to adapt to the consequences of global warming, attendants of a regional symposium were told Wednesday. Legislators and policy-makers cannot afford to defer action until experts agree on the impact of climate changes caused by… Read More
    GRAY — A 63-year-old woman died but her 13-year-old grandson escaped from a fire that gutted their mobile home Wednesday, authorities said. Diane Peach died from smoke inhalation, according to police. Jesse Rafstedt was released from a Lewiston hospital after being treated for exposure to… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A legislative committee Wednesday rebuffed efforts to undo Maine’s scheduled ban on plastic six-pack rings, which environmentalists claim ensnare and kill wildlife. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 13-0 to let a ban vigorously opposed by manufacturers take effect in about a… Read More
    A man who two months ago held police at bay for seven hours in Glenburn was ordered Wednesday to spend two weeks in jail. Peter Drake, 28, now of Brewer, pleaded guilty in Penobscot County Superior Court to reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, a… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Rep. Olympia Snowe’s assets far exceed her debts, federal records show. Snowe has assets worth between $256,000 and $765,000 invested in several properties, stocks, money market funds and banking accounts. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More