BOSTON – Drexel Coach Bill Herrion has been quick to pin up a copy of the North Atlantic Conference preseason men’s basketball poll in each of the last two years. Each time, the Dragons were picked to finish seventh by the league’s coaches, so he… Read More
    Judging from the few hunting accidents thus far during deer season, it’s obvious that Maine’s 230,000 hunters have their sights set on safety. But we’re not out of the woods yet. With the Thanksgiving holidays and the last days of deer season at the end of this week’s… Read More
    BOSTON – The University of Vermont women’s basketball team played last season thinking it had to win virtually every game. As the season progressed, the Catamounts approached each game believing that even a couple of losses might keep them from being selected for the NCAA… Read More
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    University of Maine sophomore middle linebacker Ross Fichthorn, senior outside linebacker Jemal Murph, and sophomore punter Jerrod Thebarge received All-Yankee Conference accolades, and Fichthorn was also named to the GTE District 1 Academic All-America Team and the ECAC Division I-AA football team. Fichthorn and Murph… Read More
    CASTINE – Kirk Matthieu spent Monday celebrating Maine Maritime Academy’s ECAC Northeast Division III football title by undergoing his second reconstructive knee operation in three years at Maine Medical Center in Portland. It wasn’t the ending to his career the All-American running back from Fairfield… Read More
    Roger Reed threw up a long-range bomb which, in the figurative sense, would have been a 25-footer from the right wing. When asked to state his team’s goal for the 1992-93 season, Reed answered, “I think our goal is to finish in the top four. Read More
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    ORONO – There were more lows than highs for University of Maine first-year football coach Jack Cosgrove, whose team concluded a 3-8 season with a 27-15 loss to Hofstra on Saturday. A couple of last-second field goal misses in a 14-13 loss to the University… Read More
    STEAMBOAT, COLO. – David Roberts of Hampden claimed a spot among the state’s top Budweiser Challenge National Standard Race (NASTAR) racers with a fifth-place finish here at the Bud Challenge. Roberts was fifth in the ages 50-59 category. Skiers are ranked based on their single… Read More
    I am writing to express my dismay over the University of Maine’s consideration of Veterans’ Day. On this day that was set aside to honor the men and women who served, fought and, in many cases, died for the very ideals and freedoms we all cherish, the University… Read More
    Our reactions to reading the front page article, “Judge rules in favor of student” (BDN, Nov. 12), ranged from shock and disbelief to outrage. That a parent who was convicted in 1991 of three counts of gross sexual misconduct and sentenced to 12 months of house arrest and… Read More
    I would like the voters of Maine to know that by overwhelmingly voting to send its radioactive waste to west Texas for dumping, they have overwhelmingly voted to kill west Texas. Being in the Northeast, the voters of Maine would not know the indescribable deep… Read More
    I really think our law enforcement folks have better things to do than chase milk crates that have fallen into the hands of the wrong people. Why not put the responsibility of the crates’ safe return upon the store owner who retails the product, and let our police… Read More
    We are writing in response to Dr. Robert Graves’ column, “Focusing on patient care,” published in the Nov. 9 issue of the Bangor Daily News. … Patient focused care does have real advantages. It is better for the patients in that it improves our chances… Read More
    PERHAM — Christmas block prints by local artist Bessie Ranlett Higgins, 96, will be featured in a holiday show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 30 to Jan. 8, at Woods Edge Gallery. Members of the Presque Isle Garden Club will… Read More
    EASTON — The first quarter honor roll at Easton High School has been released by school officials as follows. Seniors, highest honors: Carolyn Sullivan; high honors: Jason Adams, Amanda Oakes, Andy Rice, David Richardson; honors: Julie Carter, Shawn Clark, Forrest Dudley, Heidi Nicholson, Billie Jo… Read More
    HOULTON — The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce has announced activities that will take place as part of its annual pre-Christmas event in Houlton starting Friday, Nov. 26. Businesses throughout the town will offer special sales, and many businesses will stay open extra hours during… Read More
    HOULTON — Twenty cats that were taken from the home of a Houlton woman who was found dead last Saturday were destroyed because of sickness. The cats were taken from the County Road home of Pauline Polchies, 64. Police found Polchies dead Saturday morning after… Read More
    MADAWASKA — A wood stove is believed to have caused a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a man’s home. James Cote, a volunteer firefighter, noticed the fire on his way home at 12:40 a.m. No one was at Lester Pelletier’s home at the time. Pelletier… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Local police are investigating a robbery at the residence and business office of Guilford and Marie Berube on the Caribou Road sometime Sunday afternoon. Officer Larry Pelletier said Marie Berube reported the break-in shortly before 7 a.m. Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    LUBEC — A free 28-page newspaper, packed with articles and promotional pieces touting businesses and community services in Washington County, is fresh off the press, much to the delight of its assistant editor, Glenn Greenhalgh of Lubec. In fact, Greenhalgh has had to wear or… Read More
    MILBRIDGE — The Washington-Hancock Community Agency next week will pay special recognition to agency volunteer Douglas Fernald, 70, of North Sullivan, who is missing and presumed drowned following a helicopter crash Friday in Casco Bay. Fernald was badly burned at his home Friday and was… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — James Steenstra, headmaster at Washington Academy in East Machias, on Monday announced the following additions to the first quarter honor roll at his school: Juniors, honors: Charles Ingalls and Robert Jewers. Read More
    CALAIS — With negotiations on wetlands permits and land purchases nearly completed, earth-moving equipment is expected to be on the site of the proposed $10 million South Street Center shopping mall by the first full week in December. With the site still relatively frost-free, workers… Read More
    LUBEC — The following honor roll has been announced at Lubec High School for the first quarter of the year: Seniors, high honors: Mike Haschalk; honors: Sharon Hudson. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    HARRINGTON — The Harrington Family Health Center will open its new dental center on Monday, Dec. 6, with Dr. Stephen H. Moon, assisted by Rural Dental Health attendant Stephanie Lord-Parker. The new dental facilities and staff represent the latest developments that were made possible by… Read More
    MILO — Town Clerk Melinda Sherburne said this week that residents of Milo and the Orneville Township will be charged a $3 late fee for all dog licenses sold after Jan. 31. The only exceptions to the late fee, she said, will be for owners… Read More
    GUILFORD — Boy Scout Troop 117 has been reactivated for boys ages 10 1/2 and older, under direction of Scoutmaster Floyd Harrington or Tony Davis. Donations of old uniforms or other Scout items are welcome by calling Harrington at 876-2766 or Davis at 876-4212. Read More
    SANGERVILLE — Visits from Santa Claus will be offered by the Abbie Fowler Parent-Teacher Association Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 21-23. For a donation, arrangements to have Santa Claus visit a relative or deliver presents within a 15-mile radius of Sangerville may be made by calling… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A St. Albans man was arrested Friday night after he rammed his vehicle into a Piscataquis County Police cruiser, causing considerable damage to both vehicles. Tony Stewart, 22, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA will offer a 27-hour American Red Cross lifeguard training course beginning Saturday, Dec. 4. The course will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays for three weeks. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    MILLINOCKET — A decision on filling a police position has been placed on hold until all seven council members are present to deliberate the matter. With five of their seven members present, the council last week voted to table the matter. Councilor Mike MacDonald, who… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Clinton Weston, coordinator of the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in the Dover-Foxcroft Methodist Church, is asking for financial contributions and foodstuff for the food cupboard as part of “Ending Hunger Week,” which ends on Nov. 28. Weston said the cupboard works with an organization… Read More
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    PALMYRA — Town employees will find out at a selectmen’s meeting Tuesday afternoon whether they will get a paycheck this week. At a recent selectmen’s meeting, all five selectmen declined to sign a warrant for outstanding bills because there are overdrafts in several town accounts. Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Divorces granted on the grounds of irreconcilable marital differences in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft recently were as follows: Joseph A. G. Pelletier and Maxine T. Pelletier, both of Greenville. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — A loan for a new pastry shop and bakery on Pittsfield’s Main Street will be acted on at the Tuesday night meeting of the Town Council. The council meets at 7:30 p.m. downstairs in the municipal building on Park Street. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    NEWPORT — A Newport police officer is recovering at home from injuries he received when he reportedly was beaten by three men during an arrest Saturday night. Newport Police Chief Jim Ricker said Monday that Officer Kevin Wintle was called to the Irving’s Truck Stop… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Is the 10-year war between Conrad Winchenbaugh, 65, and the city coming to a close? Winchenbaugh and the city have been in dispute over property on West Meadow Road since 1983 in a battle now being fought simultaneously in District, Superior and Supreme court. Read More
    NEWPORT — SAD 48 officials have confirmed a single case of bacterial meningitis at Nokomis Regional High School. There is no reason for alarm, said Superintendent of Schools Raymond Freve on Monday. Freve said a male freshman was diagnosed with the illness last Friday. The… Read More
    ROCKLAND — “Home Front on Penobscot Bay: Rockland During the War Years, 1940-1945,” published locally two years ago, has received national recognition. The current issue of “The Public Historian,” which is sponsored by the National Council on Public History and the University of California, Santa… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Concord Trailways has announced that its daily coastal bus service will now be available year-round. Daily bus service to the communities of Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Rockland, Camden/Rockport, Belfast and Searsport began May 26, 1993. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A civil suit filed by Marjorie and Lloyd Roberts against hotel developer David Dickey and the town of Camden was dropped in Knox County Superior Court on Monday. Court documents stated that the Robertses’ property was sold to Dickey. The suit was filed… Read More
    CAMDEN — The Camden-Rockport High School Band, under the direction of Nancy Rowe Laite will hold its annual winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in the school gymnasium. The band will perform works ranging from serious band repertoire to holiday favorites. Also featured… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Huston-Tuttle & Gallery One will open a special Christmas show in Gallery One to coincide with Huston-Tuttle’s three-day open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 and 27 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. A variety of work… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A new fast-food restaurant will open in Ellsworth in time for next year’s tourist season if the necessary local and state permits are approved. Construction on Wendy’s restaurant is expected to begin next year. Developer Craig Wyman of Cherryfield said construction of the… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A construction company has threatened the city with a lawsuit over the Mechanic Street sewer job. The city has received six bids on the project and has not decided how to proceed, City Manager Cathy Sleeper said Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    DEXTER — The Dexter Utility District has proposed new legislation regarding placement of ice fishing shacks on the frozen surface of Lake Wassookeag. In a letter to the town council this month, the utility district recommended that the council enact legislation that will allow man-made… Read More
    BLUE HILL — Nov. 28 through Dec. 4 is National Home Health Care Week. In a recent study conducted by Blue Hill Memorial Hospital half the respondents surveyed did not know where to turn for home health care services. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    BLUE HILL — As recently as five years ago, a patient with a bone infection known as osteomyelitis could expect to spend six weeks in the hospital. Today, one would more likely see that patient in the comfort of their own home receiving the same treatment from a… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The meeting time for the Alzheimer’s Support Group on the first Thursday of the month has been changed from 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The time for the meeting on the third Tuesday remains at 1:30 p.m. The meetings are open to… Read More
    Brewer city councilors were told Monday night that ground breaking for the Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home, a congregate care facility for the city’s elderly people, could occur as early as next spring. If so, tenants could move in by this time next year. Attorney… Read More
    Attorney John Taylor asked Monday night for public assistance to learn more about Mable Tyrrell, the benefactor in the $5 million-plus gift to Brewer for construction of the Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home. Little is known about Tyrrell and even less about her grandmother, Ellen… Read More
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    A 44-year-old Bangor man was in 3rd District Court in Bangor Monday morning charged with raping a 22-year-old Bangor woman. George Michael Deering was charged with gross sexual assault, burglary and tampering with a victim. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    The Downeast School in Bangor is establishing a scholarship to keep the memory of Tavielle Kigas alive through Bangor High School students pursuing post secondary education or training. Kigas is the 5-year-old Capehart girl who was found dead last week after her mother allegedly starved… Read More
    The Housing Authority of the City of Brewer will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the authority’s office at One Colonial Circle, Brewer. The board of commissioners will review minutes, progress reports and the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program Budget. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    PORTLAND — The pilot of an air-ambulance helicopter reported a loss of fuel pressure before the aircraft went down in Casco Bay, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday. Sean Rafter was following his flight plan when he reported trouble with his fuel pressure to the… Read More
    Downeast Coins and Collectibles will accept donations for its Cards 4 Kids project. Sets, singles or boxes of sports or other cards will be distributed to area hospitals and civic groups to benefit ill or needy children during Christmas. Donations may be left between 10… Read More
    Forty volunteers of Hospice of St. Joseph were honored at a recognition dinner held in Bangor Monday evening. Hospice of St. Joseph was established in 1981, and is an affiliate of St. Joseph Healthcare. It is a Medicare-certified hospice which offers a comprehensive program of… Read More
    The University of Maine Foundation has announced a donation of more than $1.5 million from the estate of Grace A. Cutting for scholarship assistance in the College of Natural Resources, Forestry and Agriculture at the University of Maine. Grace Cutting and her husband, Ned, who… Read More
    On Nov. 6 the Bangor-El Salvador Sister City Committee placed its monthly phone call to the CORDES office in Chalatenango City where Juan Delgado, the head of Carasque’s community council, usually waits to tell us news from the community. The call that morning linked us to the current… Read More
    As a package, the three bills on campaign-finance reform being considered by the House comprise a term-limit starter kit. The first impulse may be to send the bills back to committee and keep them there until something of substance emerges, but to do so would let members of… Read More
    BINGHAM — Richard C. Cool, 38, of Bingham was killed Monday after he walked into the side of a passing tractor-trailer truck on Route 201 in Bingham. Maine state Trooper Steve Spaulding said that Cool was attempting to cross the road in the downtown area… Read More
    TRACY W. HARDING has become a shareholder at Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, a certified public accounting firm with offices in Bangor and Portland. Harding is the Bangor office coordinator for the firm’s financial institutions and construction industry groups. He has been with the firm since 1984, when… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The company that provides Workers’ Compensation insurance for most Maine employers will reduce its rates by more than 4 percent as of Jan. 1, it said Monday. John T. Leonard, president of the Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co., said state insurance regulators have… Read More
    If Frank Capra were making this into a movie — well, it would not be one of his better movies. First of all, the villains are utterly bland and institutional, no evil laughs or expensive topcoats. Second, the hero is a building. Talk about a… Read More
    BIDDEFORD — A convicted felon who allegedly posed as a state-licensed health-care vendor was being held Monday on charges of bilking Maine banks out of thousands of dollars. James E. Lewis, 38, was arrested on a charge of aggravated forgery after the management of the… Read More
    A Bangor woman who claims her supervisor repeatedly called her lewd and obscene names has sued her former employer, 7-Eleven Food Stores Inc. of Scarborough, for more than $300,000 in damages. Claiming that her civil rights were violated and that she was subjected to emotional… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has approved a $500,000 grant to a consortium led by the Training and Development Corporation of Bucksport to begin the New England Defense Conversion Planning Project, Maine’s congressional delegation announced Monday. The grant will be used to initiate… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A prominent Maine lobbyist has been suspended from practicing pending the receipt of a report detailing his monthly activities. Marshall Cohen, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Aseptic Packaging Council, admitted Monday he had failed to file a monthly report in August on lobbying… Read More
    He sounded very much like President George Bush launching the U.S. expedition to a starving Somalia: “We have got to restore hope,” said gubernatorial candidate Joe Brennan, speaking not about food, but about jobs and pocketbooks, those of Maine workers. It is an old theme… Read More
    LUBEC — A children’s day care center at the Regional Medical Center at Lubec has fallen victim, in part, to what trustees there say are sweeping changes in the health care system. Quoddy Bay Children’s Center, which two years ago expanded its operation to include… Read More
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    Dr. James Bates of Eastport was presented a bachelor’s degree from University of Maine President Frederick E. Hutchinson Oct. 2. Bates left after completing half of his junior year at UM in 1932 to earn money to attend Tufts Medical School. Upon completion, he did his internship at… Read More