ORONO – Orono’s Chris Bagley pitched a four-hitter to lift the Orono Red Riots to a 7-1 schoolboy baseball win over the Sumner Tigers Wednesday. Bagley struck out five and walked three. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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The 1994 Women’s Maine State Golf Association season, which officially began May 10, is minus a few prominent faces this year, and may be down another. The problem is, those faces are part of the leadership of the younger set which, in WMSGA lingo, is… Read More
ORANGEBURG, N.Y. – Mark Palmerino and Bill Salvador combined on a three-hitter to lead top-seeded Point Park (N.Y.) to a 5-2 victory over St. Joseph’s of Standish during the first round of the NAIA Northeast Regional Baseball Tournament here Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Monks, now 20-16,… Read More
CALAIS – Four Narraguagus pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in five innings to lead the Knights to a 20-2 schoolboy baseball win over the Calais Blue Devils Wednesday. Robbie Worcester, Keegan Beal, Ryan Leighton, and Mickey Willey shut down the Devils. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Michelle Severance will close out a stellar running career May 25 when she represents Colby College of Waterville at the NCAA Division III Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Naperville, Ill. Severance, a senior from Topsfield, will compete in the 10,000- and 5,000-meter runs. Read More
The Maine Sports Hall of Fame has selected 10 recipients of its 1994 Scholar-Athlete Awards including Jonesport-Beals’ Sandi Carver, Washburn’s Nicole Dobson and Brewer’s Tom Kittredge. They will be recognized at the induction banquet on Saturday, June 11, at the Bangor Civic Center. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
Now that she has been unanimously approved as the boys basketball coach at Woodland High School by the school board, Joanna Hamilton simply can’t wait to get started. Woodland Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cal Anderson verified Hamilton’s acceptance. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
LEE – Lorna Moody paced an 18-hit barrage with a double, three singles and five RBIs to lead the Lee Academy Pandas to a 21-0 schoolgirl softball win over the Piscataquis Community Pirates Wednesday. Heather Gordon knocked in three runs with two singles, while Steph… Read More
OLD TOWN – Jessica Eddy hurled a five-hitter and was backed by outstanding defense as the Old Town Indians shut out the Hampden Academy Broncos 5-0 in schoolgirl softball action Wednesday. Angie Vaillancourt had two singles and an RBI and Jessie Stone delivered a two-run… Read More
The 1,200 hunters who will set their sights on tagging a moose during Maine’s 1994 moose hunt – Oct. 3-8 – will be named June 1 in a public drawing at the Augusta State Armory. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., volunteers from the audience will begin picking applications from… Read More
Comes now crunch time for the Northern Forest Lands Council. It must digest the comments of more than 1,600 people on its 33 recommendations for the conservation of a 26 million-acre swath across the northern tier of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The latest “Postcard from Maine” essay by humorist Tim Sample will be presented May 22 on the CBS television program “Sunday Morning.” The program, which is hosted by Charles Osgood, runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The essay will focus on the life and work… Read More
The wait has been a long one, but the Bangor Symphony Orchestra finally has passed on the coveted baton of the late Werner Torkanowsky. In a Wednesday night news conference, the Bangor Symphony board of directors announced that Christopher Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio, will be… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Conflict between Somerset County Commissioners and Sheriff Spencer Havey continued Wednesday. Commissioners Joseph Bowman and Gerald Strickland conducted the monthly meeting that included reports from Havey. The sheriff came to the board to provide information, but also to question actions the current duo… Read More
Jim Howaniec, the candidate for Congress, answered his own telephone at his campaign headquarters in Lewiston Wednesday, which made it a little awkward. We exchanged pleasantries. There was a pause, and he said, “What can I do for you?” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Representatives of the Penobscot Indian Nation are expected to release results todaythursday of a criminal investigation into possible wrongdoing by Key Bank in a $5.7 million business deal with the Penobscots. Since 1989, Penobscot Nation investments have been under investigation by accountants and law enforcement… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two attempted abductions were reported by children at Morton Avenue Elementary School during a lunch-hour recess this week. Principal Frederick Johnston confirmed that the two children, a boy and a girl, both 8 years old, were approached Monday by a male on a… Read More
AUGUSTA (AP) — State officials Wednesday warned of widespread mercury contamination in fish sampled from Maine lakes and ponds, and said pregnant women, nursing mothers, women who may become pregnant and children under 8 should not eat them. In a joint health advisory, the Human… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Camden & Rockland Water Co., a division of Consumers Maine Water Cos., has announced that its new disinfection facility at Mirror Lake has gone on-line. Major improvements to the disinfection facility were undertaken to comply with mandatory Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Police received a report that the International Paper Co. yard across from the landfill had been entered and a citizen’s band radio and portable AM/FM radio had been taken. In addition, paper company officials said the fuel was drained from one of the… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Town Manager D. Dwight Dogherty informed the council Tuesday night that although the town’s financial picture was stable the overall cash flow in Pittsfield was “in a very uncomfortable position.” A federal Economic Development Administration grant of $681,000 is stalled somewhere between Philadelphia… Read More
HOULTON — After an executive session of more than an hour to discuss teacher negotiations, the SAD 29 board voted 7-2 Monday night to table action to adopt a final district budget. In a related action, the board instructed Superintendent of Schools William McDonnell to… Read More
VAN BUREN — Research continued Tuesday into Van Buren’s plan to compost and recycle roughly 90 percent of its municipal solid waste — a concept so new to Maine that the Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t even have a permit for it. Van Buren’s solid… Read More
WASHINGTON — After a tug of war between environmentalists and municipal officials, the U.S. Senate Wednesday moved close to enacting an $8 billion federal Safe Drinking Water Act that would expand safety regulations governing the nation’s water districts, but require the Environmental Protection Agency to weigh the cost… Read More
NEWPORT — Summer basketball and soccer programs for boys and girls will be held at Nokomis Regional High School this year, despite a delayed decision by the school board. However, only two of the three coaches who requested the programs were appointed. Jim diFrederico will… Read More
As the Maine Educational Assessment test approaches its 10th birthday, the state may significantly alter the way its results are reported, adding descriptive categories to the numerical presentation of scores that has been so controversial with many school systems. Although the architects of change have… Read More
President Bill Clinton appears to agonize over his choices for the U.S. Supreme Court — floating names, taking political soundings, even talking directly with physicians to get medical background on candidates — but his personal ordeal has been justified, again, by the quality of his selection. Read More
HOULTON — The Bureau of Environmental Protection concluded two days of hearings Wednesday to determine if a license should be granted to the Southern Aroostook Solid Waste Disposal District to build a regional solid waste landfill in Hammond. The district has proposed constructing an 8.3-acre… Read More
PORTLAND (AP) — A nurse practitioner is suing members of the state nursing board for requiring him to take a sexual-arousal test after he pleaded guilty to buying child pornography. Norman L. Berthiaume, 45, of Biddeford said board members in 1990 exceeded their authority and… Read More
WATERVILLE — Auditions for the comedy-mystery “Drop Dead” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at the Waterville Opera House. The play will run July 22-24. For information, call 873-5381. Read More
LIMESTONE — The Loring Development Authority Wednesday joined the growing list of entities to support the locating of a federal or state prison on soon-to-be closed Loring Air Force Base. The LDA board of trustees voted unanimously in support of the concept with little discussion. Read More
LINCOLN — Rather than slashing positions, the Region 3 Vocational Board will come up with a budget proposal reflecting no increase for next year. That proposal could be adopted next week. The vocational school serves 29 towns represented by five school districts in northern Penobscot… Read More
UNION — Despite the howls of protest he’s hearing from some school district and town officials about his meeting here last week with SAD 40 parents, state Education Commissioner Leo Martin says he did the right thing and he’d do it again. Martin met last… Read More
PORTLAND (AP) — A Rockland seaweed processor has been credited for the recent increase of container cargo shipments through Portland from South America. In March, 257 containers of cargo were handled for export or import in Portland, double the 128 containers that came through port… Read More
BELFAST — Kevin Cookson, imprisoned for a drunken driving conviction as the result of a crash that claimed two lives in 1988, had his probation revoked after pleading guilty to another charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was returned to prison for… Read More
MACHIAS — Four candidates, including one incumbent, are vying for election next month to two three-year terms on the Machias Board of Selectmen. But an apparent lack of interest has resulted in no candidates seeking either a three-year term on the school committee or two… Read More
MACHIAS — The introduction of 300 brown trout to Indian Lake in Whiting on May 3 by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has some anglers concerned that the species will overtake their preferred sport fish, brook trout. But as Rick Jordan, a biologist… Read More
FREEPORT (AP) — Operators at L.L. Bean Inc. are answering the phones for AT&T during a 10-week advertising campaign promoting an 800-service, the mail-order outdoors outfitter said Wednesday. This is the first time L.L Bean has allowed its customer service operation to be used for… Read More
ST. AGATHA — The town of St. Agatha has been invited into Phase II competition for $10,000 General Purpose Planning Grant by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. The grant, according to Town Manager David P. Daigle, would be used to further develop… Read More
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WASHINGTON — During the 1992 presidential campaign, Ross Perot often pointed out that the U.S. Department of Agriculture was so over-staffed it had approximately one federal bureaucrat overseeing each American farm. Sen. William S. Cohen recently discovered that the department, the federal government’s third-largest agency… Read More
BANGOR — The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Joshua Chamberlain Chapter 1865, will install new officers for the year 1994-95 at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Bangor Elks Lodge. Members are encouraged by Adjutant Jack J. Munroe to attend the meeting with… Read More
NEWPORT — When George Dean’s neighbor came calling Wednesday night, it was a good thing Dean wasn’t home. Daniel Holt, of Ridge Road Estates, blacked out at the wheel of his car about 6:10 p.m. and failed to stop at the end of the Ridge… Read More
BREWER — The Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles of Maine, will hold its annual convention Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, at the Brewer Eagles Club, 101 Atlantic Ave. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Verna Funke of Columbus, Ohio, a past national president. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
GREENVILLE — Sharing the costs and operation of mixing and storing salt and sand among the state, county, town and private contractors appears to be the answer for some small contractors who may be forced out of business by Department of Environmental Protection regulations. A… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The complexities of a muddled issue stirred some controversy at the Town Council meeting this week, as discussion focused on a failed amendment to the land use ordinance dealing with weekly rentals of private dwellings. While deciding that further study is needed… Read More
PALMYRA — Animosity continues to rule meetings of the Palmyra selectmen. Wednesday night was no exception. Two veteran board members routinely defended actions they have taken in the past year or even in recent months. Three newcomers to the board regularly referred to their Municipal… Read More
BREWER — Mention comprehensive planning and you usually get a less-than-enthusiastic response, but in Brewer, Community Economic Development Director Les Stevens intends to make this city’s plan for the future something exciting and relevant to every resident. In the past, Stevens said, such plans were… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The city has applied for a $30,000 downtown planning grant from Quality Main Street Strategy Grant Program. Officials expect to hear next week if they have won the grant. City Manager Timothy King said the application addressed several areas: replacement or upgrading of… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET — A tax dispute between East Millinocket and its major taxpayer, Great Northern Paper Co. will be decided by the State Board of Property Tax Review. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Board of Assessors denied Great Northern’s request for millions of dollars… Read More
The Social Security Administration should be a Cabinet-level agency, 2nd District congressional candidate Jim Mitchell said Tuesday. At a candidates forum sponsored by the Millinocket Chamber of Commerce, Mitchell, a Democrat, outlined a three-point plan to restore public confidence in the Social Security system. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
AUGUSTA (AP) — General Fund receipts fell below projections in April, narrowing Maine’s slim budget surplus heading into the final two months of the fiscal year. April collections totaled slightly more than $162 million, which was about $2 million or 1.2 percent under estimate. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
I am writing to express my concern that a large portion of the American flags I have observed displayed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York are still being flown at full staff. I have seen them at post offices, veterans memorials, large corporations, hotels, motels and… Read More
It may well be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest moose for mousse. Students in the industrial-arts class at Greenville High School have designed a 6-foot-high silhouette of a moose to house small cups of mousse that will be… Read More
Your coverage of the recent Supreme Court decision on ash from waste-to-energy plants implied that ash must now be managed as a hazardous waste, and that this would greatly increase disposal costs. This simply is not accurate. The Supreme Court only ruled that ash from… Read More
In your May 11 edition, you published a letter from Beth Nagusky of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, in which she clarified NRCM’s position to the effect that NRCM does not oppose the increased use of electricity in connection with the Global Climate Challenge program. Ms. Nagusky… Read More
This is in response to Tom Weber’s concerns about the lack of an area or space for artists to display their work in the Bangor area (BDN, May 11). WLBZ-TV and Bangor Center Management agree that one of the most picturesque locations for Maine and… Read More
As you probably know, our Bucksport school system is cutting back on funds for education. Next year there will be no Project Challenge for the Miles Lane and Jewett schools. We will be losing a very valuable teacher named Rhonda Bishop-Wood. As a student in… Read More
ORONO — Reunion ’94 will be held June 3-5 at the University of Maine and will be highlighted with the announcement of a $1 million 50th reunion class gift by the Class of ’44. The gift will be for construction of a Center for the… Read More
Larry Doughty’s Op-ed piece in the BDN of May 6 was filled with the impressive arithmetic of his consistently draconian version of Brewer politics. He compared the salaries of municipal workers with teachers and sarcastically suggested that educators represent no more value to the community that those who… Read More
After an enchanting trip to the West Indies in December, I began painting. I had never painted before then. I hadn’t even picked up a crayon since I drew my family’s house for my father back in 1967. But when I saw the flowers in Barbados, I had… Read More
TRENTON — Prescreening of incoming kindergarten students will take place by appointment at Trenton Elementary School on May 23. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate and record of immunization shots. The school can be reached by calling 667-8447. Read More
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth School Department invites parents and incoming kindergartners to an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Knowlton School. Kindergarten registration will be held by appointment on May 31. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth… Read More
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Artists will open its main gallery doors with the 16th annual Juried Exhibition with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The reception is free to the public. Jurors Roger Winter, painter and teacher; Jennifer R. Gross, director… Read More
ORLAND — The Orland Consolidated School and the Bucksport Area Child Care Center have scheduled an early childhood developmental screening for children ages 3 and 4 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Orland Town Hall. Read More
ROCKLAND — The Guild of the Farnsworth Art Museum will hold its annual spring meeting at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 23. Due to construction at the museum, the meeting will be held in the Penobscot Bay Room of the Samoset Resort. After a short business… Read More
ROCKLAND — Rockland police are investigating the burglary of a Main Street restaurant discovered early Tuesday morning. The break-in at Brown Bag was reported at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Entry was gained through the rear of the building at 606 Main St. and an undetermined… Read More
STEUBEN — The Maine Department of Transportation will repair Tunk Stream bridge, which carries Route 1 over Tunk Stream, beginning Monday, May 23. The top layer of the deck will be replaced and work will necessitate one-lane traffic over the bridge. The project will be… Read More
HARRINGTON — Lot owners at Rock Maple Cemetery will meet Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, at the cemetery to clean up the area. For information or to volunteer to help, call Brian Grant at 483-6576 or David Fickett at 483-4167. Read More
BANGOR — The decision this week by a Superior Court justice to allow DNA test results to be used in a murder trial sets a precedent for Maine. Superior Court Justice Andrew Mead decided this week to allow jurors to hear crucial DNA evidence that… Read More
As we head for the 21st century, only some 66 months in the future, we hear a great deal about the rapidly changing world of the future. We wonder how we will deal with the seeming chaos that the future world promises to bring; we worry about how… Read More
AUGUSTA — Maine Public Television will air a series of one-on-one interviews with the 13 candidates involved in primary elections for governor. From 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, the program “Mainewatch” will interview the five Democratic candidates for governor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
BELFAST — Undercover drug agent Gary Boynton soon will unhook his earring, trim his ponytail and be back working the streets of Waldo County as a plainclothes detective. Boynton, who for the past four years has worked undercover out of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s… Read More
NEWPORT — Newport selectmen Wednesday night ordered Newport firefighters not to use town equipment to serve private residents or businesses. It was brought to the board’s attention by Town Manager Arthur Ellingwood that it has been common practice for the Fire Department to burn fields… Read More
BANGOR — Members of the Community and Economic Development Committee gave a preliminary nod to the city’s plan to spend $1.7 million in federal funds for a host of construction projects including improvements to streets and sidewalks and access for handicapped persons to public buildings. Read More
BUCKSPORT — After weighing conflicting demands, the Bucksport Town Council has made good on its intent to impose no-increase budgets for both the schools and town government. At a meeting crowded with people wearing orange badges pleading for “No Cuts” to schools Tuesday evening, the… Read More
UNION — The four candidates vying to carry the Republican standard in the race in the 1st Congressional District this fall told party members it was time to regain control of the national government. Kevin Keough of Camden, James Longley Jr. of Falmouth, Theodore Rand… Read More
NEWPORT — Newport selectmen unanimously voted Wednesday night to award the bid for construction of the new town office to L. N. Violette Co. Inc. of Fairfield, the second lowest bidder on the project. Violette bid $151,840 for the construction and $4,888 for renovation of… Read More
PORTLAND — When Tom Allen looks down Commercial Street at the mile-long stack of Maine logs awaiting export to China, he sees Maine jobs going with them. “These logs are not going to Maine sawmills,” said the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. “They are going overseas to… Read More
AUGUSTA — It was autumn 1967. The Red Sox were winning the pennant, Jimi Hendrix and the Doors were dominant, and the country was torn apart by race riots and bitter feelings about the Vietnam War. Tom Allen of Portland was 22 when he graduated… Read More