OLD TOWN – There is something reverential in the tone of Jim Spellman’s voice when he speaks of Notre Dame football. Perhaps his devotion to the Fighting Irish springs from his Catholic Irish heritage. For a Bangor parochial schoolboy of the 1930s and ’40s, Notre… Read More
    NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – It wasn’t until 10 minutes before practice Thursday that University of Maine junior defenseman Jacque Rodrigue knew he was going to be in the lineup for Friday night’s Hockey East game against Merrimack College. An injury to Jason Weinrich and a… Read More
    Jeff Tory, a freshman defenseman on the University of Maine hockey team, will not play in this weekend’s Hockey East series at Merrimack pending a review of his eligibility status by the NCAA Academics Requirement Committee. UMaine Director of Athletics Mike Ploszek made the decision… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The Husson College men’s basketball team jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Mount Allison University and cruised to a 112-54 victory Friday in the opening night of the Star City Shootout. Husson will play tournament host University of Maine-Presque Isle in… Read More
    Maine State League 8-BALL LEAGUE Aroostook County Div. 101 Chargers 29 21 .580 Clayton’s Raiders 27 23 .540 Runnin’ Rebels 24 26 .480 Oasis Sharks 20 30 .400 googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    It was incorrectly reported Friday that Stearns High School football coach David Evans was fired from his previous job as a teacher at Dexter Regional High School. Evans resigned that position. Read More
    Anyone who owns guns, whether for hunting, target shooting, collecting, or self-defense purposes, knows the Brady Bill received House approval last Wednesday. Will the gun-control bill aimed at imposing a five-day waiting period and background check on purchasers of handguns receive Senate approval? Sure it… Read More
    At home…. Maine (3-6) vs. Northeastern (1-8) at Alumni Field, Orono, noon: The Black Bears and the Huskies are two frustrated teams that have come close often, only to fall short. Northeastern, 1-5 in the Yankee Conference, has been inconsistent with its run-and-shoot, using three… Read More
    Husson College athletic director Pam Hennessey has been selected to serve on the NAIA National Conduct and Ethics Committee. The conduct and ethics committee is charged with reviewing and acting upon cases involving inappropriate conduct of a physical or verbal nature by players, coaches, and… Read More
    TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Bob Beers to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Chris Joseph, the NHL team announced Friday. Joseph, 24, has played in 10 games this season with the Oilers, scoring one goal and one assist. Last… Read More
    While I appreciated the coverage by the Bangor Daily News of the Environmental Air Force’s mid-October flight over the heart of the northern forest in Maine, I felt the headlines were misleading. The headlines pronounced that, “Trees (are) becoming scarce commodity: North Woods vanishing from Maine.” Such tabloid-style… Read More
    SOUTH PORTLAND — It was a day for horror stories about the violence repeated regularly against women in Maine and around the country. In testimony that sometimes shocked listeners, Maine women — all victims of domestic violence, stalking, or street violence — told their all-too-graphic… Read More
    In a time when the nations of the world put greed before civility, Americans traveled abroad at their own risk. The United States had a reputation as a pushover in those days. Agents of foreign powers seized valuable private property from American citizens with impunity… Read More
    Just what Republicans needed, another gubernatorial candidate. The GOP already had seven candidates for governor, before last week’s report that Cape Elizabeth millionaire Robert Monks will soon jump in the race. But the Monks candidacy may actually result in a smaller field, because he’ll likely scare away some… Read More
    The star-crossed — or ring-crossed — lovers who stirred international reaction when Canadian border inspectors confiscated a diamond engagement ring from them a week ago got the ring back on Friday. Royce “Mickey” Smith, 21, of Gardiner was handed the ring late Friday afternoon without… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Americans, including doctors, do not deal well with death, as illustrated by the growing controversy over “do-not-resuscitate” orders, according to Dr. James Curtis. Curtis, an emergency room physician at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, said emergency medical personnel find themselves “stuck in the middle”… Read More
    Although some firefighters in Greenwich, Conn., admit they took crates of live lobsters from the wrecked delivery truck from Stonington, state police have not reached any conclusion about whether to call it theft. A detective from the Connecticut State Police said Friday the investigation into… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Congress approved $4 million on Thursday to establish an innovative program at Loring Air Force Base to aid troubled military dependents who have dropped out of high school. Loring is scheduled to close in September, 1994. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — A group of Nova Scotia senior citizens claim that it was harassment when Canada customs officials detained them at the Houlton-Woodstock border crossing for 11 hours following a shopping trip several weeks ago. A Harvey Tours bus from Sydney pulled into… Read More
    SOUTH PORTLAND — The Society of Mayflower Descendants in Maine will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Sheraton Tara Hotel. A social hour will start at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon, followed by speaker Edward D. Read More
    WASHINGTON — As Maine and the nation plunged into a deep recession three years ago, Nautel Maine Inc., a Bangor-based manufacturer of solid-state AM radio transmitters, saw its U.S. sales plummet. The downturn forced some layoffs. Jorgen Jensen, Nautel marketing manager, said the firm looked… Read More
    Before taking his oath of office as the 20th governor of Washington last January, Mike Lowry announced that because of objections by a local Indian tribe his top aide would be known as his “staff director,” rather than his “chief of staff.” Lowry said that… Read More
    Hammond Street Congregational Church could have suspended its Bangor Pastoral Counseling Service for the year that the Rev. Dr. Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger is on sabbatical in Switzerland. But it didn’t. “The church is really making a statement that it wants to continue this ministry… Read More
    HERMON — Samaritan Inc., a non-profit orgnization in Hermon, is expanding its activities. The organization has added a new ministry called Bread of Life, an evangelizing team that hopes “to feed the people first with word, then with the food,” according to president Bessie Merrill. Read More
    For nine years, members of the Korean Christian Community in the Greater Bangor area met in homes. Beginning this past year, they have had a place to worship every month, and they are looking forward to celebrating their first anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 20, at First United Methodist… Read More
    PORTLAND — The Most Rev. Joseph J. Gerry, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, has announced the following assignments, effective Nov. 13: The Rev. Paul A. Plante, rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, has been assigned as pastor of… Read More
    Brightly colored dresses swirled in a kaleidoscopic jubilee as high-spirited hoots and hollers rose above the dance music. “That’s the idea. If they’re quiet, they’re not having fun,” said Reno Thibodeau, his left foot stomping to the festive notes whirling off the 45 record on… Read More
    Evangelist Tiff Shuttlesworth will continue his Lost Lamb Crusade this weekend at Glad Tidings Church on Broadway, Bangor. His topics will be: Saturday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., “What Does the Bible Say about Sexually Transmitted Diseases?” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    This What Is It? (below) drew a flood of correct responses, including several from podiatrists and shoe salesmen. The item first pictured two weeks ago is a spot stretcher, which was used to stretch specific parts of a shoe to accommodate a corn, bunion or hammer toe. Read More
    The Northern Aroostook United Methodist Cooperative Parish placed clergy gravemarkers on graves of five deceased clergy and honored the Rev. Christine Parker, still living, with a marker for her gravestone, on Oct. 16. The gravemarker program was developed by the General Commission on Archives and… Read More
    BLUE HILL — The Rev. John V. MacNeill of Blue Hill has announced that he will retire on Dec. 1 after 39 years in full-time ministry. A native of Yarmouth, MacNeill graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1948, and is a graduate of Eastern College… Read More
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    A headline on Page 3 of Friday’s paper should have indicated that a convicted sex offender was scheduled to start her pediatric clinical training in January 1994, not that she would do that work at Eastern Maine Medical Center. The hospital, which cooperates with the University of Maine… Read More
    Central Maine Power Co.’s request for increased rates, a moving target for the past eight months, was hit hard this week by advisers to state regulators, who recommended giving the company one-fourth of what it wanted. The hearing examiners’ report is more important, however, as a warning shot… Read More
    HARTFORD — A Lewiston man was killed when his vehicle struck a tree in this western Maine town, state police said Friday. Ralph L. Raymond III lost control of his vehicle at around 7 p.m. Thursday on Maine Route 219. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    The Presque Isle High School Class of 1969 reunion meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Presque Isle High School. For information, call 769-7971 Mrs. Ruby Albertson, P.O. Box 32, Stillwater 04489-0032, is looking for an Annie’s Attice Pattern Club issue… Read More
    BARING — Maine’s 1992 evergreen industry snipped into peak production this week. Exceptionally good weather for brush pickers to gather balsam fir for dozens of shops in the Down East region boosted the effort. More than 4 million Christmas wreaths will be shipped from Maine… Read More
    MONSON — Black ice was a contributing factor in an accident on Route 15 in Monson that sent one person to the hospital Friday. Stephanie Howard, 25, of Greenville was transported to the Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital in Greenville where she was treated for… Read More
    MACHIAS — Town officials will seek approval to transfer up to $21,500 from existing accounts for the purchase of a used plow truck with sander, plow and wing at a special town meeting beginning 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Machias Memorial High School gymnasium. Read More
    A wide variety functional items as collectibles will be up for bid at the Tiger Fund Auction at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Dexter Regional High School. Some of the items include autographed sporting goods from San Francisco Giants pitcher Billy Swift, Oakland Athletics… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — James Ouellette, 25, of Presque Isle was taken to the county jail Friday after failing to post bail on charges of criminal threatening and carrying a concealed weapon on Thursday. Ouellette, who lives on the Reach Road, was arrested by local police… Read More
    GRAND ISLE — The Grand Isle Board of Selectmen got a head start on developing next year’s budget at its meeting Thursday night. Work on the 1994 budget began with a review of the health and welfare and public safety accounts. The board has started… Read More
    LIMESTONE — An informational meeting on the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services, a supplemental insurance program, will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the enlisted officers club. Peter Criscuolo, director of national marketing for CHAMPUS,… Read More
    EAGLE LAKE — Eighth-graders teaching first-graders? “Why not?” said students at Eagle Lake Elementary-Junior High School. In line with SAD 27’s theme — “Teach Someone to Teach” — eighth-graders in Barbara Caron’s Algebra I class have been sharing their enthusiasm for mathematics with pupils in… Read More
    GREENVILLE — A public hearing to discuss an application for a Community Development Block Grant will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Greenville Town Office. The Greenville Community Development Advisory Committee, formerly called the Downtown Improvement Committee, has recommended spending up to… Read More
    ST. ALBANS — Shirley Brooks, owner of the Red Garter bottle club on Melody Lane, said Friday that although St. Albans selectmen denied his bottle club license renewal last week, his current license remains in effect until January 1. “They only denied it because my… Read More
    LINCOLN — A 67-year-old Texas man who allegedly shot and killed a Lee man Thursday because he did not repair the Texas man’s truck will stay in Penobscot County Jail until a bail hearing is held next week. Chester McAvoy of Burnet, Texas, called the… Read More
    NEWPORT — A Newport man with a history of 24 felony convictions was discovered inside the Plaza Laundromat at the Triangle Plaza early Thursday morning after he allegedly broke the front window with a rock. John J. Bureau, 28, formerly of Nashua, N.H., was found… Read More
    Many activities are under way in area schools during the pre-holiday season. At Newport Elementary and Junior High School, Tuesday, Nov. 23, Gretchen Gherke, a physician’s assistant with Newport Family Practice, will speak to fourth-graders about the Great American Smoke Out program. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    If the Legislature dumps John Martin before Gov. McKernan leaves office, it will be a case of the crew chucking the very able first mate overboard leaving the incompetent and untrustworthy captain in full command. Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Frank Hopkins Fort Kent… Read More
    I see the need for health care reform. Many tests are in the spotlight when it comes to cost. But I do not agree with Jackie Rice comparing apples with oranges (Readers Write, Nov. 8). It’s unfair to the hard-working men and women at the Maine Coast Memorial… Read More
    Did it ever occur to Al Diamon that the overwhelming vote to repeal Lewiston’s gay rights ordinance was a well-informed and entirely rational vote on the merits of the issue? Diamon’s Op-ed piece (BDN, Nov.6-7) is just another entry in the catalog of excuses concocted by proponents of… Read More
    Your special report on hunting in Maine was excellent, but I feel your question, “Hunting should be legal only on land that has sign stating that the landowner allows hunting or the hunter has obtained written permission,” should have been worded otherwise. This question is, in reality, two… Read More
    Those who support the NAFTA agreement apparently believe that “free trade” includes trading government goodies for pro NAFTA votes. In Florida and Louisiana they can trade vegetables and sugar deals for the right vote. In Ohio and Pennsylvania they trade “adjustments” on Japanese steel for… Read More
    We had the misfortune to lose our barn in a fire on Oct. 26. We would like to thank everyone who helped us. We would like to especially thank the fire departments for their excellent work in saving our home. Hampden, Newburgh, Hermon, Winterport and the Air National… Read More
    LITTLE DEER ISLE — Search efforts were expected to resume Saturday morning for missing lobsterman Ronald Haskell and his 16-foot boat. Sgt. Chuck Rommel of the Marine Patrol division of the Department of Marine Resources said Friday afternoon the search for Haskell will continue until… Read More
    HOLDEN — A special election to fill a vacancy on the board of selectmen will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Holden Elementary School. Selectman Earle Young recently submitted his resignation and three residents have turned in nomination… Read More
    High school students participating in the annual Mock Trial regional competition Friday morning were told by Justice Andrew M. Mead that they “all took home the gift of communication. “This is a rare talent and I believe that all of you have it,” Mead told… Read More
    GREENBUSH — Town Constable William Flagg suggested to selectmen at Wednesday night’s meeting that the town should have a policy for use of the new cruiser. Voters recently approved the purchase of a used cruiser from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department. In the past, Constable… Read More
    HAMPDEN — The town council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, to consider an extensive agenda. Councilors will hear from members of the town’s pool committee on recommendations for the design and construction proposal for the town’s municipal swimming pool. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    HAMPDEN — Ruth Gray of Old Town, a well-known genealogist and author, will speak at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Kinsley House on researching Penobscot County records. Gray has written several books on genealogical research and is a member of the publications board… Read More
    SANFORD — Sanford High School officials said Friday they want to test 165 students and employees to contain an outbreak of tuberculosis. One student has become sick with the contagious virus and four other people have been infected, officials said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    HUDSON — The Planning Board met Tuesday night with William Butcher, who is planning to build a feed store in town, to resolve an issue pertaining to a buried power cable. Town and state electrical regulations were reviewed and the town’s code enforcement officer was… Read More
    A beaver that didn’t check its surroundings before it felled a tree caused a widespread power outage around midnight Thursday in the Bangor area. Bill Cohen, spokesman for Bangor Hydro-Electric Co., said Friday that when a beaver took a tree down near Passadumkeag, the tree… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Milo man and a Guilford man were sentenced to jail in Piscataquis County Superior Court Monday. Michael Stanchfield, 24, of Guilford pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and ancillary theft, and was sentenced to four years. He was ordered to pay… Read More
    ORONO — The Central Highlands Audubon Society will present, “An Afternoon with General Joshua Chamberlain” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Nutting Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Orono. Maine native and Civil War General Joshua Chamberlain will be brought… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The results of a study on land use and affordable housing on Mount Desert Island will be presented at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Episcopal Church of Our Father in Hulls Cove. The study was conducted by students of the… Read More
    VEAZIE — The Veazie Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the town office to hold a discussion on recycling with representatives of RFP-BFI. Councilors also will meet with state Sen. John O’Dea. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    CAMDEN — The Camden Civic Theatre is looking for stage and musical directors for its 25th anniversary season. The shows to be produced in 1994 are “Nunsense II: The Second Coming,” a musical by Dan Goggin; “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” a comedy by George S. Kaufman… Read More
    CASTINE — Local concerns about a projected expansion project at Maine Maritime Academy and the project’s potential effect on the diminished Castine water supply will be discussed at a meeting between the town and MMA officials. MMA President Ken Curtis, who had been apprised of… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Jackson Laboratory has promoted associate staff scientist Dr. John Schimenti to the position of staff scientist. Schimenti’s research focuses on the evolution and function of genes involved in mammalian development. He also is the principal investigator for a new gene-mapping project… Read More
    GOULDSBORO — For the past year, a group of residents in Union 96 have chased the dream of a school-community newsletter, and it may become a reality if the group can obtain enough grants to fund the project. The newspaper would serve as a link… Read More
    CAMDEN — The five towns protesting Camden & Rockland Water Co.’s rate increase and merger requests want the Maine Public Utilities Commission to send the process back to square one, saying a “witless crawdad” might swallow the utility’s reasoning, but not human ratepayers. Paul Gibbons,… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two cases in small claims court were processed recently. The plaintiff is listed first: Darlene A. Grant of Greenville vs. Toni L. Lavigne of Greenville. Judgment for plaintiff of $1,937.90 and $45 costs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More