ORONO – Bill Hodgdon scattered seven hits, pitching shutout ball after the first, as the Downeast Yankees defeated Old Town-Orono 4-2 in Eastern Maine Amateur Baseball League action at Mahaney Diamond Tuesday night. The win tied the two teams for third spot in the league… Read More
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AT ISLAND FALLS National Starch and Chemical 5K Runners Men: Bob Everett 15:46; Rusty Taylor 18:19; Lou Lainey 18:30; Steve Emery 18:40; Kenny Cushman 18:46; Alan Stockley 19:16; Erving MacDonald 19:37; Brent Bailey 19:51; James Ross 20:03; Stephen Porter 21:17; Women: Brenda Bailey 24:01; Nancy… Read More
SKOWHEGAN – Ron Coombs singled three times and drove in a run to pace Old Town-Orono to an 8-4 American Legion baseball victory over previously-undefeated Skowhegan here Tuesday. For the 7-1 OT-Orono Twins, Mark Thibodeau doubled, singled, and had two RBIs. Gary Sibley notched the… Read More
AT ORONO HIGH SCHOOL Hershey District Meet results (Top two qualify for regionals) GIRLS AGES 9-10 – 50 meter dash: Ashley Marble (Woodland), Tiffanie Cobb (Bangor); T-8.7; 100: Capehart, Cobb; T-15.9; 200: Cheri McDonald (Old Town, Maia Pinsky (Orono); T-36.1; 400: Capehart, Catherine DelVecchio (Orono)… Read More
BIDDEFORD – Many golfers wait a lifetime for that perfect shot – the hole in one. Peggy Wilson of Biddeford didn’t have much of a wait. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
Chip Cochrane, who grew up as a recreational canoe poler on the Allagash River, says the sport is “part of my heritage.” As a competitive poler, Cochrane could very well be the sport’s future. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
The Bucksport Golden Bucks, holders of numerous Penobscot Valley Conference Class B Softball Championships, added another trophy to their case for the 1993 season. Bucksport, which finished the season at 17-2 in the Eastern Maine Class B finals, placed two players on the PVC Class… Read More
In less than a week, a 650-member delegation of American athletes will depart for Israel to join more than 3,500 athletes from 56 countries at the 14th World Maccabiah Games. Ed Harrow of East Eddington will be among that delegation. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
AT HERMON MEADOW G.C. MSGA Junior Tournament Ages 13-under gross: Matt Simard, Springbrook 86; Net: Andy Carleton, Wilson Lake 86-68 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to play an instrument, whistle or sing a tune, go dancing, or even act like a character from your favorite movie, this column may have special meaning for you. If not, but you care about kids and the way they learn, then I invite… Read More
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PITTSFIELD — When it comes to fishing the West Branch of the Sebasticook River in Pittsfield, there are two young experts who know every turn, bend, submerged log and bass hole. Seth Wells, 10, and his 15-year-old cousin, Justin Wells, spend most of their summer… Read More
A century of transportation service will be marked later this year when the local freight train — Houlton’s last — shuffles through the remnants of the storied railroad yard at the end of Florence Avenue in Houlton. In 1893, track-layers for the Bangor and Aroostook… Read More
ORONO — University of Maine President Frederick E. Hutchinson has adopted six more elements of his $8.1 million downsizing plan, going against the campus Faculty Senate on only one of the recommendations. In a letter Tuesday, Hutchinson announced his intentions in moving forward in the… Read More
If the governor wishes to continue a career in politics I suggest he move to another state, live there long enough to establish residence, and change his name. John A. Holmes Bangor… Read More
The following small claims cases have been heard in 3rd District Court, Bangor. Plaintiffs are listed first: Bangor Housing Authority was the plaintiff in the following cases. All judgments were for the plaintiff: Melinda Hicks, Hampden, by agreement, $467.78 and $40.14 costs; Brenda Gardner, Bangor,… Read More
Can anyone ruin your good humor more quickly than an inconsiderate telephone caller? Maybe we can’t force people to change their ways, but we can refuse to encourage their bad manners. Q. Don’t you hate it when you answer the telephone and the caller says,… Read More
Some people hate to stay home. It is a dreary place that is too quiet and too dry. It doesn’t have a warm personality. They feel better at other people’s houses or out running around. Older people should have a cozy home. That is where… Read More
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Mary Bowers of Bangor left for her big adventure of the summer at 2 o’clock last Thursday morning with all of her gear packed into an L.L. Bean backpack. Yeah? So? A lot of people take a backpack when they take off for an adventure. Read More
It was like a death,” Linda Blakeman said reflectively. “After I heard the vote, I sat in the car and cried.” Blakeman, first selectman in Greenfield, recently spoke of her feelings on hearing in May that residents had voted 104-10 to deorganize their town as… Read More
The following divorces were granted in 3rd District Court, Bangor, during May. Troy W. Malave, Brewer, and Kimberly A. Malave, Alton, married June 10, 1989, at Orrington. Custody of one child shared. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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The following case was decided in 3rd District Court, Bangor, June 10-16. W.S. Emerson Co. Inc., Brewer, operating motor vehicle without duty record, $100. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature passed a two-year $3 billion state budget early Wednesday morning. Gov. John R. McKernan plans to sign the budget today, said Corey Tilley, the governor’s spokesman. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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Bangor Convalescent A benefit car wash will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the Bangor Convalescent Center, 516 Mount Hope Ave. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
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FORT KENT — The American Legion auxiliary of the Cyr-Plourde Post at Frenchville has donated $268 to the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund at Northern Maine Medical Center at Fort Kent. Alma Cyr, cancer committee chairwoman of the auxiliary, made the presentation to Norman Fournier,… Read More
CARIBOU — Cary Medical Center will offer “Lifesteps,” a personal weight management program for adults, at 6 p.m. beginning Monday, July 12, and running through Oct. 4 at the hospital’s Chan Center. Class size will be limited to 12 participants. The registration fee is $60… Read More
CARIBOU — Traffic issues dominated the City Council meeting Monday night. Councilors approved two amendments to the city’s traffic ordinance regarding the Vaughn Street residential area Monday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — High school students from Aroostook County were recently awarded scholarships from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Students receiving a tuition waiver were Penny Paul of Presque Isle, Kelly Boyce of Ashland, and Millissa Dionne of Madawaska. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
HOULTON — Monday, July 5, is Kids Day at the 1993 Houlton Agricultural Fair which runs July 1 to 5, with events ranging from a horse show to a monster truck pull. Activities will be held at Community Park, unless otherwise noted: 9 a.m. —… Read More
HARRINGTON — A brainstorming session on how to improve the local clam industry through cooperative efforts by the community and all those who earn their living from clams and marine worms will be held by the selectmen and members of the town’s clam committee at 7 p.m. Tuesday,… Read More
MACHIAS — The “Think Light Lowfat Living Program” at Down East Community Hospital has entered the fourth session of its 12-week program. According to Gerry Dawn Bayat, the program’s facilitator at DECH, Think Light is the type of weight loss program that will serve 20… Read More
JONESPORT — A banquet at the home of Faye Carver on Oct. 5 will launch the Jonesport Literary Club’s annual schedule, according to newly elected President Nan Daniels. The new schedule for 1993-94 includes assignments for both the hostess committees and the standing committees. Membership… Read More
MACHIAS — The Hancock Ensemble will be featured at the opening of the 24th season of the Machias Bay Chamber Concerts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, in the Center Street Congregational Church. The trio is composed of Estelle Holly, who plays violin; Elizabeth Downing,… Read More
EASTPORT — Each year hundreds of people celebrate the Fourth of July in Eastport. This year, the five days of festivities also will celebrate Eastport’s 100th birthday. The events this year include: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
DEXTER — Work is proceeding well on the Dexter Utility District’s new reservoir. According to Tom Simpson of Wyman and Simpson of Augusta, the construction firm building the $419,000 reservoir, the crews are right on schedule and the million- gallon reservoir should be completed sometime… Read More
GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School band members will take to the road to participate in the July 4 parade in Millinocket. The effort will earn them $800 towards their $30,000 goal for next April’s trip to Washington, D.C. Band members and their parents have… Read More
MILLINOCKET — Stearns High School Principal Terrance Daigle has announced the fourth-quarter honor roll as follows: Seniors, highest honors: Andrew Bond, Danielle Corson, Heather Givens, Jana Montgomery, Nina Ringsted; high honors: Megan Abele, Jamie Beadnell, Bryce Beaupain, Jody Bouchard, Christie Boutaugh, Scott Daniell, James George,… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposal for the town to take over the ownership of the Dover and Foxcroft Water District and Fire Department was defeated 149-75, during a special town meeting Monday. While some residents within the water district encouraged and supported the takeover to provide… Read More
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Valley Community Center will hold a community carnival as part of Newport’s annual Fourth of July Festival. The carnival will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 2, after the kiddie parade, and again from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, July… Read More
MILO — One Penobscot County town and eight from Piscataquis County were represented at the June meeting of the Piscataquis County Retired Teachers Association on Monday. The meeting was held in the dining hall at Milo Town Hall. Retirees attending reside in the towns of… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two judges and several law enforcement officials were honored this week by the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Association for their dedicated service to Piscataquis County. Judge Matthew Williams and Judge F. Davis Clark were recognized with certificates of appreciation for their service to the… Read More
NEWPORT — The SAD 48 Building Committee decided Tuesday night not to present a $200,000 loan package for a new superintendent’s office as part of the district’s proposed budget vote for late July. Instead, committee members directed Superintendent of Schools Raymond Freve to present a… Read More
CORINNA — A Charleston man received minor injuries in an accident in front of the Corinna Post Office Tuesday morning. According to Brad Johnston, deputy sheriff with the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, Margaret Draper, 39, of Corinna was turning into the post office yard when… Read More
NEWPORT — SAD 48’s board of directors voted Tuesday night to send a proposed school budget of $9.7 million to the district voters in late July. The Budget Committee recommended the budget after eight revision meetings that began in April. The budget represents a 3… Read More
ROCKLAND — While automobile dealer Edward Kolmosky is concerned zoning changes on Camden Street could drive him out of business, City Councilman Richard Warner is worried about what the entrance to the city will look like in a few years. Kolmosky argued that changes to… Read More
THOMASTON — Compared to recent years, the passage of the SAD 50 budget Tuesday night was a polite and brief affair, completed in but 30 minutes. The discussion was without rancor. The only controversy arose when a $16,000 sum was added to change the position… Read More
ROCKLAND — Four people sustained minor injuries from a head-on collision on Camden Street Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at 2:15 p.m. when a northbound vehicle attempted to turn into McDonald’s restaurant and was hit by another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
ROCKPORT — Three weeks after the death of a Thomaston woman in an automobile accident, the Board of Selectmen has agreed to share in the cost of operating a signal light at the entrance of the Penobscot Bay Medical Center. For years hospital officials have… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Harbor Trail Coalition will sponsor a guided walking tour of Rockland’s waterfront at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, from Atlantic Point Park, off Mechanic Street to the ferry terminal. The walk is part of the city’s Schooner Days celebration. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The following honor roll has been announced at Mount Desert Island High School for the fourth quarter of the year: Seniors, high honors: Joshua V. Joyce and Jennifer E. Spear; honors: Adrian Arango, Amy L. Buckwalter, Michael E. Clark, Brenton G. Eveleth,… Read More
BAR HARBOR — A decision is expected today, June 30, from the State Board of Property Tax Review in Augusta on a hefty tax appeal filed by Marine Atlantic, operators of the Bluenose ferry from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia. The Canadian company requested a… Read More
BROOKSVILLE — About $7,000 has been raised so far to help the family of Kristen Herrick, a 12-year-old Brooksville girl hospitalized with advanced leukemia. Local resident and friend Audrey Peasley said Tuesday that three more fund-raisers have been scheduled to raise money to defray travel… Read More
ORONO — University of Maine President Frederick E. Hutchinson has adopted six more elements of his $8.1 million downsizing plan, going against the campus’ Faculty Senate on only one of the recommendations. In a letter Tuesday, Hutchinson announced his intentions in moving forward in the… Read More
EAST EDDINGTON — Four adult scouters of Katahdin Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, received the council’s highest recognition for distinguished service to youth and the community — the Silver Beaver Award — June 17, at the 44th annual recognition barbecue at Katahdin Scout Reservation, East Eddington. Read More
GLENBURN — Richard Hensley, vice president of Americable International Inc. of Florida, met with members of the Town Council and the town manager on June 24 to discuss the future of cable television in Glenburn. Town Manager Peter Chase said a bankruptcy court had recently… Read More
AUGUSTA — Perceived by many lawmakers as the Rodney Dangerfield of Maine legislators, Ralph Coffman never got much respect in the State House. But shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Old Town Democrat launched a well-planned scheme that his fellow legislators are not likely soon… Read More
ORRINGTON — Slightly more than 80 voters gathered at the elementary school Monday night to approve municipal and school budgets and to approve a matching expenditure to provide an emergency warning system at the LCP chemical plant. Voters decided that $372,984 would be appropriated from… Read More
BUCKSPORT — An official of Applied Energy Services said Tuesday that the company’s decision not to renew a site option agreement did not mean it had dropped its plans to build a $309 million coal-fired power plant at Harriman Cove. Ann Murtlow, project spokeswoman, said… Read More
Maine’s top court filed its final redistricting plan for the state’s legislative and congressional seats Tuesday. The new political map appears to have followed advice for changes given by top Democrats last week. After the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s tentative plan was filed two weeks… Read More
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LITTLETON, N.H. — Littleton has offered a free honeymoon to a Chesterville, Maine, couple whose gift money was stolen at their wedding reception. Last weekend, after about 200 friends and family played volleyball and danced at the Rick and Tena Gaboury’s wedding party at a… Read More
FORT KENT — University of Maine at Fort Kent summer theater director Corey Gagne has announced the cast for the production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Gagne and assistant director Aaron Bernstein are producing the play in repertoire form — some of the roles will… Read More
PORTLAND — A stepped-up effort to develop a world-class aquarium along the waterfront has won qualified support from the Portland City Council, which agreed to back the project in concept if not with money. The council’s action Monday keeps the venture alive and allows its… Read More
OLD TOWN — Officials from the James River Corp. confirmed Tuesday that a letter of intent was signed between Diamond Occidental Forest Inc. and the Hancock Timber Resource Group for the sale of more than 300,000 acres of timberland, including the Katahdin Iron Works Forest. Read More
Good times and mental illness may appear to be mismatched concepts, but a program called Community Connections is seeking to fill a void in the lives of troubled people and to help ease their adjustment into communities. At a Tuesday forum, Community Connections leaders explained… Read More
A second man was charged Tuesday in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl on Indian Island earlier this month. According to court documents, the girl identified Todd Clavette as one of two men who attacked her in a bedroom at 12 Oak… Read More
FARMINGTON — A Farmington youth was charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of an accident earlier this month that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl. In filing the complaint against Jason D. Oliver, 18, District Attorney Janet T. Mills said the evidence does not… Read More
A German man responsible for the Friday night diversion of a British Airways jetliner to Bangor paid a $1,000 civil fine Tuesday in Bangor’s federal court and headed back home. Originally charged with a criminal felony and facing 20 years in prison, Clemens Markus Rudolph… Read More
Blue Hill-based radio station WERU went back on the air full time at 3 p.m. Monday, following lightning-related problems last week. The station’s transmitter on Blue Hill Mountain was struck by lightning during an afternoon rainstorm June 22, knocking the station out. Read More
AUGUSTA — Shutdown of state government: Political leaders are working furiously to prevent it and state officials are working diligently to prepare for it. The Legislature can avoid it with the passage of a new budget by midnight Wednesday. Work slogged into the early morning… Read More
Saying that its service to Bangor has been a losing proposition, United Airlines announced Tuesday that it would drop the city from its flight schedule effective Sept. 8. At Bangor International Airport, the loss of United was seen as inconvenient but not devastating. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta Division of Community and External Programs will hold several teacher recertification courses over its interactive television network beginning in late July. Advance registration is required. Courses will be taught at UMA and broadcast to sites in Maine. Read More
People who want to sell you something over the phone invariably call just as you’ve put yourself in the most inconvenient position to answer — such as when you are about to step into the shower. The goal behind this clever technique is, of course,… Read More
Those who use the Bucksport Transfer Station should do so with pride. Recall the old days of the town dump, with nails strewn on the dirt roadway, a foul stench from piling garbage, an occasional rat scurrying by, and, of course, the gulls with their good aim destroying… Read More
The melt-down issues for this Legislature have been the state retirement system and higher taxes — actions of last resort that should have been avoided. Lawmakers had the opportunity last winter to do the budget right — examining state government with the intention of eliminating expendable services and… Read More
I read with interest your recent series on the reform of health care. As the nation charts its way to health-care reform, the nursing profession will continue to play a prominent role. More than 100,000 advanced practice nurses (RNs with education and clinical experience beyond… Read More
Their “Green Grass and High Tides Forever” was one of the Southern rock anthems of the mid-70s. Now The Outlaws hope to capture a new generation of fans. The Outlaws, who will perform 7 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Doyle Field in Brewer, were at the forefront of… Read More
I am writing in response to the letter by Brandi Otis (Readers Write, June 9). In her letter she writes, “citizens in society today go crazy with guns, blowing people away. …” While I believe guns should be a last resort, I also strongly believe in the right… Read More
PALMYRA — Rural Maine children spend too much time watching television, a recent study concluded. A study of children’s play patterns was recently conducted by Dr. Barbara E. Jensen at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Included in the study were children from schools in Palmyra, Hartland,… Read More
I would like to respond to Rita Seavey’s letter of June 23, titled “Breakneck Speed.” My daughter and I were a part of that procession on June 12 that she says was traveling at breakneck speed. It makes the people in the procession sound as if we had… Read More
Perhaps I missed something along the way, but it seems to me that it is not humanitarian or rational, in our country, which is riddled with news of new AIDS victims daily, that we should open our gates to Haitian AIDS virus-infected people by the thousands to further… Read More
During the next week, the Senate may make a serious mistake by gutting the Hatch Act, a valuable federal law that prevents government and postal workers from participating in political campaigns. The act is sound in principle and has two edges. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
ROCKLAND — The blues are still strong in Rockland. Trade Winds Blues Plus Lounge and radio station WRKD will present Blues Bash ’93 at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 11, in the Trade Winds parking lot. The show will bring six blues bands together for the… Read More
Tuesday, June 29, 1993 Total pollen: 24 Moldspores: 434 Rating: Low Sunny, dry, breezy weather will increase grass pollen counts. Previous records show peaks for grass occurring last of June and first two weeks of July. Read More
FORT KENT — A former dispatcher with the Fort Kent Police Department has filed a gender discrimination complaint against its chief of police and the town, and a Workers’ Compensation claim for stress. Susan Pelletier, 41, claims that Police Chief Kenneth Michaud, her supervisor, harassed… Read More