SAINT-DONAT, Quebec. – Cristl Hager, looking to race her way back onto the U.S. Ski Team, took charge on the second run Sunday to win a North American Championship Series slalom and lead U.S. skiers to a 1-2-3 sweep at Mont Garceau. Hager, an Olympic… Read More
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    OLD TOWN – The Old Town Indians pulled out a split in the two Big East high school basketball games in which they hosted the Caribou Vikings at MacKenzie Gym here Saturday. The Viking boys rolled to a 92-60 victory over the Indians while the… Read More
    SEARSPORT – The Searsport Vikings rode a 19-9 advantage from the foul line to edge the Belfast Lions 63-60 in schoolboy basketball action Saturday. Jason Krienke, who along with Ethan Brown had a team-high 17 points, turned the game around with four straight free throws… Read More
    Skiing AT SUGARLOAF/USA, Carrabassett Valley Women: Kim Hunter, BBTS 1:35.29; Barrett Silver, CVA 1:37.96; Leah Muliero, Gould, 1:38.54; Andrea Korber, CVA 1:38.67; Meira Selby, CVA 1:39.07; Janel Ippolito, CVA 1:42.66; Jessica Russell, BBTS 1:42.93; Kate Bishop, CVA 1:44.21; Tegan Angier, BBTS 1:44.47; Pettova Giberson, Hold… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS – Justin Crosman and Dallas Quarles combined for 49 points and 22 rebounds to lead host Washington Academy to an 84-72 schoolboy basketball victory over George Stevens Academy here Saturday afternoon. Crossman had 25 points and 10 rebounds while Quarles tallied 24 points… Read More
    Jeremy Beaupain had three goals and an assist to lead the Stearns Minutement of Millinocket to an 11-3 high school hockey win over John Bapst of Bangor at Sawyer Arena in Bangor Saturday. For 3-1 Stearns, Frank Bowley and Bryant Portwine each had two goals… Read More
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    ORONO – Christmas break provides college basketball players with a long-awaited respite from the rigors of classes and court. University of Maine men’s coach Rudy Keeling doesn’t want to sound like the Grinch, but his Black Bears have performed so well of late that he’d… Read More
    ORONO – Ferris State Coach Bob Daniels did not feel the need to make any strategic changes Saturday after Friday’s 5-3 hockey loss to the University of Maine. The Bulldogs got things turned around Saturday night with the return of two key contributors. Senior goaltender… Read More
    Just in case anyone thought gridlock in Congress was over, a joint committee recently adjourned for the year with the two political parties barely on speaking terms. For divisiveness, it’s hard to beat the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress, the panel created to ensure that Congress… Read More
    There is nothing as cozy as curling up in front of a fireplace with a roaring fire. The beauty of it is overwhelming. However, there is a counterpart to this scene. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year more than 15,000 people receive hospital emergency room… Read More
    The frustration expressed Wednesday by the president of Maine AFL-CIO, Charles O’Leary, is an understandable response to the dramatic erosion of jobs in the New England region. He wants his fellow union members employed but defense work continues to evaporate. But shouting and posturing, though they may attract… Read More
    ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Cod stocks in Atlantic Canada are in such desperate shape that the federal government intends to lower the amount people may catch for their own consumption. Commercial fishing for northern cod off Newfoundland was banned last year, but a limit wasn’t… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Debate continues over a formula linking school subsidies to communities’ ability to pay. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would take into account poverty, income, housing costs and tax burden when distributing funds. The current system is based simply on property values. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    EASTPORT — Coastal Plantations International of Portland has announced plans to cultivate an exotic type of seaweed in three proposed lease sites in waters off Eastport and Lubec. The Department of Marine Resources will conduct separate public hearings at the Washington County Technical College in… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A Central Maine Power Co. bid to offer discounts to high-use electricity consumers has run up against new opposition. Public Utilities Commission advisers are urging the panel to reject a return to discounts known as declining block rates. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    Carthage resident E/5 Sgt. Aaron Williamson is the first Somalia veteran, and youngest member ever, to to be inducted into the Joshua L. Chamberlain Chapter 1865 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was welcomed into the group in Bangor Thursday night. Sgt. Read More
    BRUNSWICK — Information about fuel odors at a hazardous waste site at the Brunswick Naval Air Station was deliberately omitted from a report to the state Department of Environmental Protection, a DEP official says. The odors were mentioned in the report prepared by ABB Environmental… Read More
    FRED CROCKER has been named general manager of Fortin & Jewett Oil Co. in Bucksport, a subsidiary of Webber Energy Fuels of Bangor. Crocker recently joined Webber after working for Irving Oil Corp. for 14 years. Crocker currently lives in Old Town. RENEE BISHOP has… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine Workers’ Compensation Board remains deadlocked over the appointment of permanent hearing officers as a deadline looms two weeks away. Inaction on the hearing officers could bring 2,700 comp cases to a halt effective Jan. 1. The panel also must extend the… Read More
    LEWISTON — Local firearms dealers say sales of assault rifles and semiautomatic handguns have gone through the roof in the weeks since President Clinton signed the Brady bill. The law doesn’t take effect until March, imposing a five-day waiting period to buy a gun and… Read More
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    PORTLAND — The current trend among fine chefs and gourmets is to use fruit in the preparation of meat, poultry and fish entrees. The Wild Blueberry Association of North America suggests giving turkey and other holiday dishes a special New England flavor and rich color this year by… Read More
    One of the more pitiful spots in town these days is over by the Airport Mall. Had you driven that way recently, you would have been able to pick out the spot immediately. It’s at the busy mall entrance off Union Street, on the narrow island that keeps… Read More
    BELFAST — The following cases were heard recently in 5th District Court: Carleton Allen, 46, Warren, operating a motor vehicle after license suspension, $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
    The editorial staff of the Bangor Daily News today discussed the need for reform of our health care system. There is no question that many aspects of the system need to be improved, and hopefully calm and reasonable heads will be found to perform that task. However, a… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy music department will hold its Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in the FA gymnasium. The program will include the dance ensemble, jazz band, vocal ensemble, chorus and concert band, with a special guest performance by the alumni… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, in the council chamber. The agenda will include salaries for trustees of the sewer and water districts; resignations from the city’s Building Board of Appeals and the Zoning Board… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Medical Center’s Maternity Care Education Program will offer a “Moms in Motion” prenatal and postnatal exercise program for expectant and new mothers. The program will be held 5:15-6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 21, in the Dean Auditorium at the Thayer Unit. Read More
    NEWPORT — Nomination papers are available at the Newport Town Office for several positions. Papers can be taken out today and must be returned by Jan. 28. They must have at least 25 signatures and no more than 75 signatures of Newport registered voters. Positions… Read More
    We wish to compliment President Fred Hutchinson, Director of Athletics Mike Ploszek and Coach Shawn Walsh on their handling of the Jeff Tory incident. We hope that Jeff Tory will continue his studies at the University of Maine and hopefully in the future be able… Read More
    Children of today are tomorrow’s future, right? How can they possibly have hopes and dreams about the next century when many of them are afraid to get up each morning and face the current state of the world? I feel that before we can begin helping children prepare… Read More
    ST. ALBANS — Nomination papers will be available for the first time in St. Albans on Monday, Dec. 20. Earlier this year, voters in St. Albans opted to change the voting method for town officials. For the first time in 1994, officials including selectmen, town… Read More
    In reference to “Good grief — a TV?” (Our Readers Write, Dec. 8). While I can understand Mr. Leavitt’s reaction to the use of a TV during funeral services, I think in all fairness to funeral establishments that the other side of the situation be considered. I also… Read More
    COLUMBIA FALLS — Like to wear blue jeans to work while discussing local happenings over coffee, but hate assembly lines and rush-hour traffic? Then buy a business of your own for little more than a song — in fact, for an essay. West’s Country Store… Read More
    MACHIAS — The following cases were processed in 4th District Court in Machias, Dec. 6-17, with Judge John V. Romei presiding: Daniel Mutty, 20, Columbia Falls, terrorizing, 120 days in jail; criminal mischief, 30 days, consecutive; criminal threatening, not guilty. Brenda L. Leighton, 31, Calais,… Read More
    WINTERPORT — Selectmen Tuesday night discussed a problem David and Sue Harnish have been having with a septic system. Selectman Roger Doyan, who has been urging the board to assist the couple, said the town required the Harnishes to install a new septic system. They… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Cases recently disposed of in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft include the following: Thomas Crews, 28, Harmony, abuse of another person’s property, $100, suspended $100, and failure to have name on a hunting stand, $100. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Jeffrey A. Stone, D.O., has joined the medical staff at Mid-Maine Medical Center in Waterville, the hospital recently announced. Stone is a Waterville pediatrician in private practice at 200 Kennedy Memorial Drive. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Aroostook County Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Caribou courthouse. The commissioners will open bids for carpeting at the Caribou courthouse, discuss Community Development Grant applications and cover and grading standards for landfills in Township 17 Range… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Tri-Community Recycling and Sanitary Landfill board of directors voted Friday to meet with the Fort Fairfield Sewer District to negotiate installation of a 10,000-gallon tank for leachate disposal. In other action, the directors elected the following to one-year terms: Richard Matilla as… Read More
    ORONO — The Orono Fire Department, in cooperation with students from University of Maine residence halls, held a Christmas party and gift distribution Sunday afternoon at Wells Conference Center. Santa Claus was scheduled to arrive by firetruck just prior to the party. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    BOSTON — New England colleges have amassed $16.7 billion in endowment funds, up from $4 billion in 1977, with more than half the wealth at Yale, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a new study shows. Those three universities have just 5 percent of… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A second top aide to U.S. Rep. Tom Andrews, who will be seeking re-election himself next year, has signed up to work for a Blaine House aspirant. But Andrews’ chief of staff, Craig Brown, said the departures reflect more about the competitive nature… Read More
    CALAIS — A planned walkout of about 70 unionized employees of Barnard Nursing Home is expected to occur at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, as a result of yet another breakdown in contract negotiations held this week at the Calais Motor Inn. About 60 certified… Read More
    A head-on collision attributed to an animal in the road Saturday left a Gray woman dead, and a Dresden youth was killed in a crash on a snow-covered road in his hometown over the weekend. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Doris E. Sanborn, 75,… Read More
    MILFORD — Town Manager Bruce Locke reported this week that Milford has received a Maine Waste Management grant of $13,919 as reimbursement for work the town did on its new transfer station, he said. The town of Orono also received a grant for a regional… Read More
    File under P, for Putting your mouth in your foot. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that Nike, the shoe company that gave teen-agers pump-up sneakers and soles that flash in the night, is developing a shoe that will talk. Though not yet on the… Read More
    Festival of Trees holiday decorations winners have been named. They are Haverlock, Estey & Curran, first; Med-Now Orono, second; and Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, third. The Festival of Trees display got a boost this year from 19 local businesses and groups who sponsored and decorated… Read More
    The Hancock Memorial Post 207 American Legion of Trenton raised $5,500 from Bingo for needy children not $2,500 as reported Saturday. Read More
    BRUNSWICK — Maine coon cats once were known as a hearty, rough-hewn breed. These days, coon cats don’t live in barnyards, nor do they chase mice through fields. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
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    ELLSWORTH — The following is a partial list of the cases processed Dec. 4-10 in the central division of the 5th District Court in Ellsworth. Not included in the listing are cases resulting in fines of less than $100. Kelley R. Griffin, 29, Ellsworth, disorderly… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — One way to combat cabin fever in January is to sign up for a class at College of the Atlantic. More than 40 courses are being offered this winter in the sciences, arts, public policy, education and human studies. Classes can be… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Next Step, a domestic violence project serving families in Hancock County, is seeking volunteers to work on its crisis hotline. Free training will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, starting Jan. 24. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Downeast Sexual Assault Services is offering a peer educational support group for male survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The purpose of the group is to provide information about sexual assault and abuse, rape trauma syndrome issues, and recovery. Survivors will receive… Read More
    NORTH HAVEN — State Sen. Chellie Pingree of North Haven has been selected by Gov. John McKernan, Senate President Dennis Dutremble and House Speaker John Martin to be co-chairwoman of the newly created Maine Economic Growth Council. Pingree will share the leadership role with Michael… Read More
    KNOX — A Thorndike farmer donates 2,000 pounds of potatoes; an Orrs Island carpenter takes a day off to assemble cardboard boxes of food; a Philadelphian mails a new winter coat with a $20 bill in the pocket. Those are just three of the hundreds… Read More