The name of the Old Town High School girls swim coach was incorrectly reported in a story about University of Maine swimming in Wednesday’s editions. Doug Springer is the Indians’ coach. Read More
It will take some time before Thursday night’s Bangor-Brewer game, one of the all-time classics of this long, storied cross-river rivalry, settles into its proper place in the annals of high school basketball in this region. It was 32 minutes of hardwood magic, featuring everything… Read More
WZON (620 AM) in Bangor debuted a “Hot Stove Session” program Monday night to help hype its first season as the official Boston Red Sox radio station in this area. Unfortunately, despite a promising start, the “hot stove” talk degenerated into a lot of distracting… Read More
WASHBURN – Chris Hallett’s conventional three-point play with eight seconds left lifted the Washburn Beavers to a 56-53 schoolboy basketball victory over the Easton Bears Thursday night. Hallett drove the lane and was fouled as he sank a layup. Matt Burtt had hit a short… Read More
In the University of Maine women’s basketball media guide, sophomore forward Stephanie Guidi lists the “Wheel of Fortune” as her favorite television show. Guidi does most of her wheeling in the paint and she has caused a lot of opposing coaches to whisper some vowels… Read More
When Jack Cosgrove took over as the University of Maine’s head football coach nearly a year ago, he was well aware he would not be blessed with the same level of financial resources being provided to most of his Yankee Conference counterparts. With a rocky… Read More
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HODGDON – Jodi Quint scored 10 of her 21 points in the first quarter and the Hodgdon Hawks went on to beat the Houlton Shiretowners 50-41 in schoolgirl basketball action Thursday night. Houlton battled back to cut Hodgdon’s lead to one in the third quarter,… Read More
Forget the team championships. With the Bangor High School boys and Old Town High School girls the prohibitive favorites, the trophies probably should have been mailed out by now. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
DEER ISLE – Deer Isle-Stonington made 10 free throws in the fourth quarter and turned back Temple Christian of Ellsworth 53-48 in schoolboy basketball action Thursday night. Andrew Wendell scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Mariners. Shaun Webb added 14 and Ryan… Read More
If there has been any progress toward licensing a particular individual or group for an off-track betting parlor in the Bangor area, it all disappeared this week with the introduction of L.D. 1848. L.D. 1848 is a resolve introduced by Rep. Bob Tardy, (D-Palmyra) and… Read More
ORONO – Games tend to get a little bit tougher when facing a conference opponent for the second time in the same season. The University of Maine wasn’t going to allow any emotional letdowns keep them from beating Northeastern for the second time in 12… Read More
BUCKSPORT – The Ellsworth Eagles took an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter using a pressing defense and then held off the Bucksport Golden Bucks 44-43 in schoolgirl basketball action Thursday night. Wendy Turner scored 11 points to lead Ellsworth. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
College football does not seem to be looming in the future of the three finalists for the Fitzpatrick Trophy. Mike Hamel of Waterville, Keith Grenier of Biddeford, and Troy Kyajohnian of Lewiston do not plan on playing college football as freshmen next season. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BOSTON – University of Maine guard Seana Dionne made one of two free throws with five seconds left to give the Black Bears a two-point lead, and Northeastern turned the ball over on the ensuing possession as the Black Bears emerged with a key 58-56 North Atlantic Conference… Read More
MAINE vs. UMASS-LOWELL Time, site: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Tully Forum, Billerica, Mass. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) {… Read More
Defending Class B champion Marshwood of Eliot and defending Class C champion Traip Academy of Kittery headline the 1994 State Cheering Competition beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Bangor Auditorium. Although the Marshwood and Traip are the only two returning state titlists in four… Read More
PORTLAND — Portland’s police chief has appealed to Hillary Rodham Clinton to help change federal housing laws he says have created a “climate of fear” in low-income housing projects. In a letter to the first lady, Chief Michael J. Chitwood asked that the Clinton administration’s… Read More
Ashland The second quarter honor roll at Ashland Community High School has been released by principal Terry Despres as follows. 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
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department has extended the application deadline for multispecies fishing permits to March 31 in response to a request by Sens. William Cohen and George Mitchell. The extension gives fishermen an extra two months to apply for 1994 licenses and was made… Read More
Someone should take the time to point out to Forrest Simpson (Readers Write, Feb. 9), that when he uncaps his pen it is not wisdom which pours from it, but rather the negativity which stems from the lack thereof. I have found a pen which he described, and… Read More
I doubt if anyone has made a stronger case against the Calais casino than Allen Sockabasin (BDN, Jan. 29-30). He is absolutely right in every respect. The casino is not the answer. I am aware of Washington County’s need. I grew up about half way between Pleasant Point… Read More
Like many readers of the Bangor Daily News, I was surprised and somewhat shocked by the comments attributed to me in your (Feb. 1) editorial, “BMHI: still on the block?” The NEWS has raised legitimate concerns about closing BMHI prematurely — concerns that I share… Read More
WASHINGTON — Before the United States follows up on its threat to launch air strikes in Bosnia, President Clinton should seek congressional approval, Sens. George J. Mitchell and William S. Cohen warned Thursday. “There is no requirement to, but I urge the administration, before they… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD — Unanimous approval was granted by the SAD 20 board of directors Wednesday to join with Limestone to form a study committee to discuss consolidation. The concept of school district consolidation was recently raised by Fort Fairfield and Limestone superintendents and board chairmen,… Read More
TOWNSHIP 13 RANGE 5 — Danny Long, 40, of Ashland was a patient at Cary Medical Center in Caribou Thursday with injuries received in an accident involving a tractor-trailer and pickup truck Wednesday morning. Trooper Shawn Whalen said Larry Holmquist, 45, of Caribou was traveling… Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — In an effort to cut the flow of contraband tobacco, New Brunswick followed the lead of its federal government and the Province of Quebec Thursday and cut its tobacco tax by $7 a carton. Coupled with the federal cuts in tobacco… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association says lobstermen must take steps to protect their industry if they want to have that resource in the future. Last week, members of the Down East Lobstermen’s Association voiced frustrations over the increasing number of… Read More
FORT KENT — Two northern Aroostook County medical facilities will offer baby-sitting courses this month. Northern Maine Medical Center will hold a baby-sitting course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. The cost is $20. Call 1-834-3155, Ext. 123 to register. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
FORT KENT — In recognition of National Black History Month, the University of Maine at Fort Kent Office of Residence Life and Student Activities will present John Gray’s “Black, White and Gray: A New Look at Color” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in Fox Auditorium. Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The shortage of blood supplies resulting from the Los Angeles earthquake, severe weather conditions and other events, has resulted in a national emergency appeal from the Red Cross for donations, according to local hospital officials. Gould Memorial Hospital has scheduled a drive… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — A three-phase approach to combat current losses and the anticipated departure of 10 businesses in the downtown area was introduced by Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce officials Wednesday. Among the businesses that have closed are New Sweden Outfitters, Joe’s Second Hand Shop,… Read More
CALAIS — Vinton Cassidy of Calais has announced that he is a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate’s 4th District, which includes all of Washington County. A former mayor of Calais, Cassidy said he has a wide range of concerns. “Most importantly, we must work… Read More
VAN BUREN — The SAD 24 board Wednesday approved plans for a workshop for high school juniors and seniors and a trip to Massachusetts for band members. District nurse Elaine Ouellette and Mary Levine-McGraw, substance abuse counselor, presented the HOPE (Hope, Optimism, Prevention and Education)… Read More
MACHIAS — A trust fund to benefit burn victim Kevin Kilton and his family of Roque Bluffs was established Thursday morning at the Union Trust Co. bank in Machias. Kilton, 25, received burns to his face and hands Monday during an accidental propane gas fire… Read More
SHIRLEY — The Shirley School Committee met with some parents Wednesday to discuss the future placement of the town’s seventh- and eighth-grade students. As a result of that discussion, the school committee will recommend to the Board of Selectmen that a special town meeting be… Read More
MACHIAS — Newlyweds Helen and Larry Mugnai opened a tiny ice cream shop on Main Street about 44 years ago. It thrived on Larry’s friendliness toward customers and Helen’s superb cooking, and became known internationally as “Helen’s Restaurant.” The couple, who had met a few… Read More
BROWNVILLE — The practice of thawing residential water lines for free will soon be discontinued because there have been too many repeat offenders in town this winter. Town Manager Gerald Wagg told the selectmen Tuesday of the trouble he was having this winter with homes… Read More
CALAIS The following cases were heard in 4th District Court in Calais from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, by Judge John V. Romei: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
SEBEC — A second town official in Sebec resigned from her position Tuesday. Gloria Stinson submitted her resignation effective Thursday, Feb. 10, according to Bill Eckhardt of the Board of Selectmen. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
GUILFORD — The second-quarter honor roll at Piscataquis Community High School was announced by Principal Norman Higgins as follows: Seniors, high honors: Julie Clement; honors: Chiantel Davis, Erin Doore, Tammi Draper, James Drinkwater Jr., Scott Durbin, Jessica Dyer, Danielle Gilbert, Heather Gould, Jason Hartford, Amanda… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The pool at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA will be available to anyone interested in improving or working on their kayak or open-canoe skills. The pool will be available for this purpose from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, and from 2 to… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County and USDA Soil Conservation Service officials agreed Wednesday to continue the effort for an early flood-warning system for the upper Piscataquis River watershed. While representatives of Moosehead Manufacturing and Pride Manufacturing Co. have said the construction of dikes around their companies… Read More
BROWNVILLE — Selectmen planned Tuesday for the 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, public hearing at the town office on the proposed water rate increases. Town officials have already put a proposal before the Public Utilities Commission that would allow the Brownville Water District to impose… Read More
MILLINOCKET — Stearns High School Principal Terrance Daigle has announced the second-quarter honor roll: Seniors, high honors: Jason Howes, Matthew Macdonald, Marcie Tinkham, Kristen Williams; honors: Michelle Albert, Terri Arey, Heather Bouchard, Beth Boutaugh, Laura Cyr, Michael Friel, Diana Ippoliti, Michelle LaPlante, Jacqueline Little, Joseph… Read More
NEWPORT — It will be the third time at bat next month when the SAD 48 board of directors negotiations committee and the SAD 48 Teachers’ Association go to mediation. According to Superintendent of Schools Raymond Freve, the third time should be the charm. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
A Waterville man who embarked on a robbery spree in Bangor last year pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing five businesses and was sentenced to 10 years in jail with five years suspended. Joel Harriet, 24, entered his plea and received his sentence in Penobscot County… Read More
NEWPORT — “I just don’t understand it,” said Deputy Town Clerk Evelyn Ricker this week. Ricker was surprised and dismayed that no one in Newport stepped forward to be a candidate on the SAD 48 board of directors this year. There are two open seats,… Read More
CORINNA — If motorists traveling the back roads of Corinna think the roads are a mess now, wait till they see them next month. That was the observation of Town Manager Gary Dorman, who told selectmen Wednesday night that the town might be in for… Read More
PITTSFIELD — The Central Maine Egg Festival Scholarship Program has launched its annual search for contestants to compete for the title of Maine Egg Queen 1994. The scholarship program is open to teen-agers 15 to 19 years old who are from the Central Maine area. Read More
BINGHAM — The following honor roll has been announced at Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School for the second quarter of the year: Seniors, high honors: Shayna Parker; honors: Heather Cool, Karen Henderson, Christina Hobbs, Danica Lowe, Darcey McQuilkin and Andy Webb. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Medical Center’s School of Radiologic Technology now offers finanical assistance to students of the school, thanks to a new memorial fund created by The Samaritan Department of the Waterville Women’s Club. The Samaritan Department recently made a donation of more than $2,000… Read More
DEXTER — Dexter town councilors voted Thursday night to request that the owner of a Ripley Road home demolish the fire-damaged building within the next 30 days. If no action is taken by owner John Ahearn, the council agreed that condemnation proceedings should be initiated. Read More
THOMASTON — Taking the recommendation of its finance committee on Wednesday night, the SAD 50 board voted 7-2 to direct Superintendent Dan Calderwood to “take the steps required” to close the Cushing School. Board members Peter Haviland and Reny Stackpole opposed the motion. The board… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The stresses on a new industry that is powered by a gold-rush-like mentality was apparent Thursday night as urchin divers and boat owners met to consider some form of resource management. During the past few years, the Maine sea urchin industry has grown… Read More
AUGUSTA — Divers hope to sink a bill lengthening the harvesting season of sea urchins in an effort to ensure the future for the fragile and beleaguered industry. Sponsored by Rep. Anne M. Rand, D-Portland, LD 1781 would shorten the closed season for sea urchin… Read More
ELLSWORTH — A seminar for landowners and local officials on the recent changes in the open-space and tree-growth tax law will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Ellsworth High School. Seminar speakers include: Rep. Glenith Gray of Sedgwick; Karin googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
ROCKPORT — Wetlands may slow it down, but it will take something along the lines of hell and-or high water to keep the Foreside Co. from moving to Rockport. Mark Woodsum, president of the fast-growing import company, said Wednesday the discovery of significant wetlands at… Read More
After 3 1/2 hours of often befuddled debate, the Bangor Historic Preservation Commission postponed a decision on whether to permit the city to demolish the Waterworks complex. While most everyone agreed that the century-old Waterworks will likely never end up as a heap of brick… Read More
The Bangor Garden Club is accepting reservations for a bus trip to the New England Flower Show on March 8 in Boston. The bus will leave at 6:30 a.m. from the Broadway Shopping Center. The cost of the trip is $48 and includes fare and… Read More
CARMEL — Residents of Carmel and Levant interested in serving on the Building Committee for the proposed Levant School may volunteer by calling the superintendent’s office at 848-5173. The SAD 23 board of directors will choose at least two residents from each town to serve… Read More
An item Wednesday about the Bangor City Republican Committee’s 1994 caucus on Feb. 12 listed an incorrect time. The caucus begins at 3:30 p.m. and the gubernatorial candidates will speak at 5 p.m. Read More
CHERRYFIELD — Rickford L. Maker, 25, of Cutler died early Thursday morning at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor as a result of injuries he received Wednesday in the explosion of a jury-rigged device he was using to thaw frozen water pipes. Maker received several… Read More
LEVANT — Selectmen voted Wednesday night to rescind their notice of default of contract with Americable because the items that had been in default have been corrected. Town Manager Earla Parks said the board had previously asked for an insurance bond and proof of insurance… Read More
David Goerlitz asked a group of fourth-graders at Bangor’s Fairmount School if they had ever smoked a cigarette. A freckle-faced, 10-year-old girl timidly raised her hand. The girl’s admission caused a stir among her classmates, but it didn’t surprise Goerlitz, a former model for cigarette… Read More
GLENBURN — Town Manager Peter Chase brought the Town Council up to date on the ongoing rate debate with Americable at the Feb. 3 council meeting. Chase said he had had two telephone conversations with Rick Hensley, owner of Americable, on Feb. 1 and again… Read More
Thursday’s lottery numbers: 348 — 3984 Tri-State Megabucks: 2 14 15 18 24 33 (no winner)… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Senate adopted an amendment Thursday sponsored by Sen. William S. Cohen to bar drug dealers and other criminals from receiving Social Security disability payments. The unanimous Senate vote came after Cohen released a study last Friday claiming that many substance abuse addicts… Read More
AUGUSTA — The House and Senate on Thursday routinely approved a bill that would allow John Martin to buy the desk, chair and credenza he used as House speaker. Although additional votes are required in both houses, some of Martin’s fellow legislators already have begun… Read More
Clearcuts would be all but banned in the unorganized townships under legislation proposed by Rep. Maria Holt, D-Bath. The bill would radically alter timber harvesting practices on parcels under the jurisdiction of the Land Use Regulation Commission. No more than 40 percent of the marketable… Read More
CAMDEN — Although the change of climate might be welcome about now, Camdenites are not warming up to a wandering evangelist littering the town with forecasts of an afterlife in hell. Camden police have logged dozens of complaints during the last week from residents upset… Read More
AUGUSTA — Employees of the Public Utilities Commission would be permitted to work for pay on state shutdown days under a bill approved Thursday by the House of Representatives. Proponents of the bill noted the commission is financed through fees paid by utilities, and said… Read More
AUGUSTA — A bill that sought to make legislative term limits part of the Maine Constitution died Thursday. The House voted 96-42 to go along with the Senate in rejecting the bill, which contained the same provisions that Maine voters approved in statutory form in… Read More
WATERVILLE — A few short days after first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton’s much publicized health care forum at the University of Maine in Orono, Senior Vice President for Development of Maine Blue Cross/Blue Shield Frank McGinty took his turn in addressing the issue Thursday morning at Colby College. Read More
ALFRED — A Limington man may have to undergo DNA testing to determine whether he should pay child support for a child that he claims is not his. The state is seeking a court order to force Verne J. Blake to submit to DNA testing. Read More
AUGUSTA — The co-chairman of a legislative committee canceled a public hearing earlier this week just before it was to begin, because only three of the 13 committee members showed up. Rep. Edward L. Pineau, D-Jay, said the turnout among members of the Banking and… Read More
SIDNEY — Fifth graders at a school in this small town outside of Augusta were walking on air Thursday as they chatted with Space Shuttle Discovery astronaut Ronald Sega. “We got a connection! You sound great,” said Philip Downes, a teacher at the James H. Read More
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Co. is officially back on the auction block. Fieldcrest Cannon Inc., which now owns the railroad, said that would-be buyers from Connecticut and New York will not be closing on their announced deal to purchase B&A. Fieldcrest Cannon is in discussions… Read More
NORTH BERWICK — Pratt & Whitney will close its general machining department in Maine and transfer its work to its facility in East Hartford, Conn., a company spokesman said Thursday. Mark Sullivan wouldn’t speculate on what would happen to the employees of the North Berwick machining department, which… Read More
BRUNSWICK — In an effort to help tuna fishermen, the Maine congressional delegation has urged a federal agency to jump-start a planned review of its scientific work on Atlantic bluefin tuna. The move comes as U.S. tuna fishermen face a 40 percent cut in the… Read More
AUGUSTA — A proposal to meld Aroostook County’s 16 school districts into one large one drew strong opposition from key state and local educators Thursday. Testifying before the Legislature’s Education Committee, the state’s education commissioner, the chairman of the state Board of Education, a school… Read More
BERWICK — Seven people have been arrested in connection with a four-month undercover drug trafficking investigation by local and state police. In two apartments in Berwick, police seized 22 grams of crack cocaine, one-half ounce of cocaine, one-quarter pound of marijuana, a small quantity of… Read More
AUGUSTA — A vote on a proposed Passamaquoddy gambling casino at Calais was put off for at least another week Thursday in the Legislature, as Gov. John R. McKernan prepared to meet with Calais residents today to discuss the project. “The governor’s trip to Calais… Read More
Opponents to sludge-spreading in Brewer and in Knox County gained some small victories this week. The Clean Water Alliance has at least temporarily stopped sewer sludge from Portland from being spread on the Reid Farm in Thorndike. And the company that was going to spread… Read More
In his Op-ed essay on irradiation (BDN, Jan. 22-23), Dr. Robert A. Graves says “Nicols Fox … tries to lay the blame for contaminated meat on unsanitary conditions in the slaughterhouse.” I don’t have to try. That is the “critical point,” to use an industry term, when meat… Read More
Federal authorities in Bangor have filed a civil complaint against a Presque Isle doctor, alleging that the physician failed to keep adequate drug records. Asking for $300,000 in penalties, the civil lawsuit alleges that Dr. David Scullion, who gave up his state medical license last… Read More
Marching bands, parades, the popping of champagne corks, and the inevitable speeches by politicians were the order of the day when the Department of Energy announced that Waxahachie, Texas, was to be the site of the Superconducting Supercollider (SSC). Texans had reason to be jubilant for, after having… Read More
LINDA B. STRATTON has been promoted to banking officer at Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. Her responsibilities include business development, lending and management of customer service and branch operations at the bank’s branch in Deer Isle. Stratton has been with the company for 17 years. Read More
If you can imagine a thriller that really doesn’t have any suspense but sports some peculiar characters, then you’ve got the gist of Emlym Williams’ 1935 play “Night Must Fall,” which previewed last night and opens tonight at Penobscot Theatre. From the first clue, you… Read More
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. — A former Maine man pleaded guilty Thursday to abducting, raping and killing a teen, formally taking responsibility for a case that baffled authorities and the girl’s family for more than six years. Robert Anthony Jones, 30, made his plea in a brief… Read More
What would you think if you met a woman, by all appearances a pleasant, average Down East woman, who grew up poor and went on to dedicate her life to the welfare of her equally hard-pressed neighbors? Chances are, you’d think she was pretty fine… Read More
WASHINGTON — Under fire from federal regulators for past lending practices, Providence, R.I.-based Fleet Financial Group said Thursday it would lend $8 billion to low- and moderate-income borrowers in its Northeast service area. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell and Sen. William S. Cohen praised… Read More
Isn’t it about time we stamped out the sniffles? Sneezes too! Despite rumors to the contrary, there are countless “cures” for the common cold. In fact, there are probably more cures than there are people eligible to catch the common cold. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More