The story on the Brewer-Winslow high school hockey game in Monday’s paper was incorrect. Aaron Boone scored five goals for Brewer and Darren Beers had a goal and two assists. Read More
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    HARRINGTON – Woodland High School won the 1994 Downeast Athletic Conference Cheerleading Competition held Saturday at Narraguagus High School in Harrington against four other schools. Bonnie Gagner coached the Dragons to victory in the 5-team competition. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    Bruce MacGregor has known a long day or two in his 26 seasons as men’s basketball coach at Husson College. He had a long day in just two hours last week when his previously unbeaten Braves dipped to 16-1 by dropping a tough game at St. Joseph’s College. Read More
    Damon Bailey, a senior starting guard for Coach Bob Knight’s Indiana University Hoosiers, was once named the best eighth-grade basketball player in the country by Sports Illustrated magazine. SI’s decision to list the best senior, junior, sophomore, freshman, and eighth-grader in the country brought about… Read More
    Many youngsters dream of playing for their country. Former University of Maine three-time Titan All-American Jean-Yves Roy, the second leading goal scorer in the American Hockey League, will receive that chance beginning Monday when he joins the Canadian Olympic team. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
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    The 22nd Elks Hoop Shoot Northern District Free-Throw champions were crowned Sunday at Husson College in Bangor. Six champions will represent the north in the state tournament at Lewison Sunday, Feb. 6. Michelle Murry of Corinna and Ryan Cottle of Houlton were winners in the… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD – Tim Brewer made 12 of 14 free throws, including a six-for-six effort down the stretch, to lead the Central Aroostook Panthers by the Fort Fairfield Tigers 61-53 in schoolboy basketball action Tuesday night. Brewer finished with 20 points, while Ben Allen and… Read More
    When the elderly woman toppled to the floor on the TV commercial and wailed, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” her badly acted lament became one of the most enduring comedy lines of the year. But as Ellen White can attest, there’s nothing even… Read More
    WABI-TV (Channel 5) in Bangor and two other television stations controlled by heirs of the late Gov. Horace Hildreth are on the verge of being sold for $35.5 million. If the Federal Communications Commission approves, the stations will be sold to Vision Communications, a Pennsylvania… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Janet Lee Marr and Darin Lee Ingersoll of Presque Isle will exchange wedding vows at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, during a two-day wedding promotion at the Aroostook Centre Mall. The marriage will be the highlight of an exhibition by 41 businesses… Read More
    A 6-year-old Bangor boy escaped serious injury Tuesday morning when a bullet he was playing with exploded in his hand. Adam McCullough of Outer Ohio Street was taken by ambulance to Eastern Maine Medical Center after the bullet became lodged in his left palm, according… Read More
    I am the head of my disadvantaged household. This gives me credibility with the issue of welfare reform. We all see the problems welfare has created, yet the way out of the problems is complicated. Unless we have a society that is ready and willing for change (and… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Former Democratic Gov. Joseph E. Brennan led the pack of 16 gubernatorial candidates as the most successful fund-raiser when campaign finance reports were turned in Tuesday. While Brennan raised and spent the most on his campaign for a third, non-consecutive term as Maine… Read More
    In the lengthy and elaborate rebuttals from the players of the Iran-Contra drama the public can expect attacks on the credibility of special prosecutor Lawrence Walsh and on the cost of the investigation. But the evidence that ties the Reagan administration to the arms-for-hostages deal and the illegal… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Recalling her son’s drowning last fall on his second dive for sea urchins, Nancy Maxwell appealed to legislators Tuesday to bolster safety requirements for divers in the booming industry. “I call for an end to this string of avoidable diver deaths that has… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Four Pittsfield men were indicted on a charge of riot by a Somerset County grand jury this week after testimony linked them to an altercation involving guns on the Maine Central Institute campus in October. A second gun incident just off the school… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Many important aspects of the Iran-Contra affair are likely to remain a mystery, despite the conclusion of independent counsel Lawrence Walsh’s seven-year-long investigation of the scandal, Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell said Tuesday. Mitchell, who was a relatively unknown junior senator from… Read More
    SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick — More than 25 vehicles collided in a blinding snowstorm Monday, killing one man but injuring no one else, police said. The 35-year-old man from Quispamsis, New Brunswick, who was not immediately identified, died when his car hit a tractor-trailer near… Read More
    PORTLAND — Continuing its recovery from losses linked to bad real estate loans, Peoples Heritage Financial Group said Tuesday its fourth-quarter earnings totaled $6.3 million, a nearly eightfold increase over the same quarter the year before. The bank holding company said its earnings for the… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Gov. John R. McKernan on Tuesday proposed giving wage subsidies to businesses that hire from Maine’s welfare rolls, as part of reforms designed to create new job opportunities for welfare recipients. McKernan’s Project Opportunity, which would not begin until around the time he… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Don Christen, 40, of Madison was indicted by a Somerset County grand jury last week, along with his father, Charles Christen, 66, of Anson, and two others involved in an October drug sweep. The Christens were charged with aggravated drug trafficking. Don Christen… Read More
    CLEARWATER, Fla. — Many doctors are not prescribing the right drugs for congestive heart failure, which afflicts 3 million Americans and costs $60 billion a year to treat, a cardiologist said Tuesday. Family doctors are less likely than cardiologists to use the drugs, raising questions… Read More
    A former Bangor woman and her husband barely escaped with their lives from their crumbling apartment building in Northridge, Calif., early Monday morning, according to the woman’s cousin Tuesday. Joanne (Cummings) Hond and her husband, Stanley, lived in a first-floor apartment at 9585 Reseda Blvd. Read More
    The Bangor Post Office is forming a Customer Advisory Council and is seeking volunteers 18 or older to meet monthly for discussion of ways the Postal Service can better serve the community. This volunteer committee will consist of a diversified group such as college students,… Read More
    House Speaker John Martin believes Maine would benefit from a constitutional convention. That may be true. But contrary to what many lawmakers believe, the timing is terrible for a conscientious examination of the foundation document of state government. The reasons Maine should wait have little… Read More
    The annual Snoball Softball Tournament, to benefit the Maine State Chapter of the March of Dimes, will be held in Bangor Feb. 12-13. The one-pitch, slow-pitch tourney draws teams from all over Maine and New Hampshire. Games will be played at Husson College, Bangor High… Read More
    The Tuesday Forum of Bangor has elected a new slate of officers. They are: President Ann E. Winterhalder, Vice President Laura K. Remack, Secretary Laurie J. Karam, Treasurer Marie Tardy. Read More
    After four years of planning, fund raising and construction, the Inpatient Children’s Center at Eastern Maine Medical Center is ready to take patients. Dr. James Hirschfeld, chief of pediatrics, talks about the new unit. How does the new Inpatient Children’s Center at EMMC reflect modern… Read More
    Bob Kelley and Bruce Anderson have officiated more than their fair share of basketball games. My guess would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 10,000 games between them, counting, of course, YMCA, church league,and JV basketball games — places where they cut their teeth on… Read More
    The following court cases were decided in 3rd District Court, Bangor, Jan. 6-13. Clifford L. Allen, 27, East Corinth, operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, seven days in jail, weekend intervention program, one-year license suspension, $500. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
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    Bangor High The Sophomore Class Council will hold a dance with a deejay and a live band 8-11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the cafeteria. The cost is $3. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    Alton There will be a rabies clinic from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the municipal building, for Alton and Argyle petowners. The charge will be $5 per animal. Dog licenses for 1994 will also be available. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    FRENCHVILLE — Reduced state subsidies and declining enrollments have prompted SAD 33 to cut four full-time positions and reduce three other positions for next year. The decision came on the heels of one position cut this past year to remain within decreasing budgets for the district. Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The list of candidates for the post of Pittsfield police chief was shortened to six Monday. According to Town Manager Dwight Dogherty, the search committee reviewed 20 applications and eliminated all but six candidates. Reference checks will be conducted on the remaining candidates… Read More
    LINCOLN — Town Councilor Norman Moulton has resigned, effective March 1. With Moulton resigning, voters in March will elect three people to the Town Council. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — A Pittsfield husband and wife were among more than 40 people indicted by a Somerset County grand jury last week. Brian Terrana Jr., 18, and Jennifer Terrana, 19, were charged with armed burglary and attempted theft at the Scrub A Dub car wash… Read More
    CALAIS — A reformed gambler, a former Passamaquoddy Indian representative to the Legislature, and a former Washington County commissioner revealed Tuesday their ideas on how a $20-million gambling casino proposed for Calais might influence traditional moral standards and the area’s business climate. “I was a… Read More
    CARIBOU — Flax, a potential new crop for Aroostook County, will be highlighted in presentations at the ninth annual Cooperative Extension winter potato conference Jan. 19-21 at the Caribou Motor Inn. The conference also will provide information on late blight, pink rot, flea beetles and… Read More
    MACHIAS — The latest in a nearly month-long series of winter storms delivered yet another round of snow, sleet, rain and freezing drizzle to Washington County Monday and Tuesday. For the most part, residents Down East took nature’s latest thrashing in stride with most businesses… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The town of Van Buren has received 18 applications for the position of police chief, which will be vacated early next month. Police Chief Herman Pelletier, a 16-year veteran of the Van Buren Police Department, announced his intention last month to leave… Read More
    ST. AGATHA — “If you’ve lived here, went to school here, have family ties here,” you are the reason the Long Lake Summer Fest Committee was formed to have a celebration July 29-31. According to David Daigle, town manager and chairman of the committee, the… Read More
    ASHLAND — An Ashland family was left homeless Monday afternoon when their mobile home was destroyed by fire. Gail Bolstridge, 31, and her three children, Michael, 7, Ashley, 9, and Timothy, 11, were not at home when the fire was reported at about 2 p.m. Read More
    CAMDEN — Camden police are warning area businesses to beware of a credit card con man posing as a local physician. Police Chief Terry Burgess said he received reports from a video store and two jewelers Tuesday about a caller, identifying himself as an established… Read More
    The most recent snowstorm and a call from a reader to the Bangor Daily News Problem Hotline prompted us to review some of the rules on what you are allowed to do with snow in your driveways and dooryards. If you place snow on a… Read More
    In response to Gov. McKernan’s announcement of specialty schools in Limestone and Portland: Just think of it Maine, a specialty school that is not in the northern or southern part of the state, but in the central part, accessible to all students no matter where… Read More
    Those who feel that the confiscation of guns is part of the solution to violence in this country should read the latest anti-gun Op-ed piece to be printed in the Bangor Daily News (“Thinking the unthinkable,” Jan. 13). In it, the writer, Pat Truly, briefly mentions various means… Read More
    Twice recently in your paper I’ve seen a definition of the “gap” in the AFDC program as the difference between the level of government assistance and the poverty level. That is not the case. The poverty level is set annually. The “gap” is the difference between what the… Read More
    The woman who wrote in to condemn the Shop ‘n Save bus shuttle service should ride the bus more than once to get a clear picture. The number of people using the shuttle service speaks for itself. I have used the service several times and find it a… Read More
    Is this the change the people voted for in the last election? The general feeling was the people wanted financial change, i.e., balance the budget, cut the waste and hold taxes and spending. Now the state government wants to start an advance high school for… Read More
    David Gergen is due compliments for reminding the press, TV and Congress of their need for civility and integrity. He was referring to the ravenous, salivating attack on President Clinton, correctedly called “cannabalism.” George Will and the Bangor Daily News also are due compliments for… Read More
    Glad to see your editorial (Jan. 7) on preserving the Bangor Waterworks. I agree it is a beautiful and historic building and, like you, would like to see it put to use in some way. I appreciate your bringing it to the attention of your readers. Brad Schwartz… Read More
    EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick — For the second time in the six-year history of the Cavendish Cup, Edmundston’s Mont Farlagne will host one of the nine races in the competitions Thursday and Friday. Sponsored by the Irving-owned Cavendish Farms, the Cavendish Farms Cup is Canada’s premier… Read More
    GREENVILLE — The Down East Dog Sled Race will be held Jan. 28-30 on Moosehead Lake, sponsored by the Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club. A placement drawing will be held for the participants on Jan. 28 at the Rivers Inn in Greenville, according to Fred Worster… Read More
    GLENBURN — The Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the municipal building. A public hearing will be held on a new ordinance regulating cable television rates. After the hearing councilors will discuss the issues raised and decide on whether to… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Chief, Col. Alfred Skolfield has asked Maine residents not to call the Maine State Police regional communications centers about road conditions but instead to call one of three Maine or Maine-area agencies equipped to give such information. Those agencies are:… Read More
    BATHURST, New Brunswick — A woman who apparently froze to death on the weekend was found near a snowbound car where she had been waiting for a male companion to return with help, said an official in the provincial coroner’s office. The spokesman said Yvonne… Read More
    LINCOLN — A Lincoln teacher has been on administrative leave since Jan. 14, pending the outcome of a police investigation. Police Chief Larry Merrithew said Vincent A. Mayo, 51, of Lincoln was summoned on a charge of assault involving a 17-year-old male juvenile of Lincoln. Read More
    January 1994 is going to be a month Carol Pawlina of Ellsworth will never forget. On Monday night, Carol found herself in labor in a pickup truck in a snowbank on a deserted road in Dedham, while her husband trudged through the storm in search… Read More
    PORTLAND — Maine businesses should look to international markets if they want to succeed in today’s global economy, Sen. William S. Cohen said Tuesday as he opened a conference aimed at encouraging such trade. “Maine produces many excellent products and services that do or have… Read More
    New England’s business owners say they’re prone to taking risks, they work long hours and they’re perfectionists. Fleet Bank recently conducted a survey to determine attributes shared by business owners. The bank surveyed 800 owners of New England businesses with sales between $1 million and… Read More
    HERMON — The Town Council has adopted the committee approach to try to attract economic development. The committees will work to revise the town charter, tighten and clarify town ordinances, establish a comprehensive plan and establish short- and long-term goals. Town Manager Kathryn Ruth said,… Read More
    A long-time Bangor school teacher will be nominated tonight to head the Newburgh Elementary School. SAD 22 Superintendent Richard Lyons will nominate Theolyn Staples, who has taught in Bangor schools for two decades, as the next principal of the school which houses 118 pupils from… Read More
    WINTERPORT — The Colson Farm on the Back Winterport Road was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The old farmhouse burned fast until just the frame was standing and then that, too, began to be consumed by the flames. Firefighters poured water on the burning structure,… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Washington-Hancock Community Agency has announced that Hancock County will receive $15,053 in FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The Hancock County Emergency Food and Shelter Board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. Read More
    The Maine Harness Racing Commission, which stumbled in its previous efforts to award a license to operate an off-track betting parlor in greater Bangor, will take up the matter again today. The third go-round for licensing an OTB operation in Bangor will take place at… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — When he is not monitoring a multimillion dollar budget and overseeing personnel issues, City Manager Timothy King might be found on the steps of the city building, spreading salt. During the last few weeks, the state has been hard hit by snowstorms, and… Read More
    ORLAND — The Orland Fire Department is recruiting new members for firefighting and support services. A Fire Fighter I program will start in Febrary and will provide basic instruction for interior firefighting. Residents within 10 miles of the fire department may register. Support personnel are… Read More
    BELFAST — The City Council and the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad Co. have agreed to a two-week cooling-off period. Termed a “cease-fire” by City Manager Arlo Redman, the understanding between the warring factions is aimed at settling their dispute over the future development of… Read More
    GLEN COVE — Nationally known folk performers Cindy Kallet and Gordon Bok will join the group Trillium, the inspirational trio of Elisabeth Wolfe, Megan MacArthur and Ellen Gawler, for a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the new Riley Arts Center on Warrenton Road. Read More
    SOUTH THOMASTON — Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday arrested David C. Sleeper, 39, in connection with an assault on his wife, Cathy Sleeper, the Rockland city manager. Sheriff Daniel Davey said Tuesday that Mrs. Sleeper called the department for assistance at… Read More
    CAMDEN — Selectmen Tuesday set a public hearing for Jan. 31 on a controversial parking lot plan many see as a bigger issue than just 64 spaces for cars. David Dickey has offered to sell the town slightly more than half an acre for $195,000… Read More