ORONO – I can no longer refer to her as “little” Abby Spector. At 13, and the brightest young star on the Maine golf scene, she has grown more in a year than I had expected. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    From what I’ve seen, I’ll say that when Lt. Jim Peva of the Marine Patrol’s office in Lamoine isn’t fishing, he’s plotting a course to new pools. Last week Jim called to hook onto some information about Quebec’s Matapedia River, where, reportedly, salmon were taking something scandalous of… Read More
    Dan Ladd of Norway said Monday he has been playing golf pretty well but not as well as he would like. “It’s close,” said Ladd, 22. “Any day I expect it to kick in.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    Two programs, one academic and one athletic, prompted schoolboy basketball star Josh Nash to verbally commit to attend the University of Maine starting the 1995-96 school year. Nash, who is going to be a senior this season, said Monday the university’s pre-med program and its… Read More
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    GUILFORD – The Brewer Falcons banged out 15 hits to roll past the Penquis Travelers 11-2 in American Legion baseball action Monday. Tiger Stewart doubled, singled and drove in two runs to back winning pitcher Ben Jenkins. Mike Solovei, Jason Dority, Mike Tardif and Jenkins… Read More
    District 3 upstart Sunrise, in its first year of existence, continued its hot play Tuesday to highlight the day’s Little League tournament all-star play. Sunrise improved to 3-0 in the double-elimination tournament by pounding Eastport 23-4. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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    AUGUSTA (AP) — University of Maine System trustees Monday approved an operating budget for fiscal 1995 that increases spending by 2.7 percent for the seven campuses. The budget offered by Chancellor Michael Orenduff raised spending for fiscal 1995 to $222.9 million from a level of… Read More
    RAYMOND (AP) — Seventy years after he first climbed Wyoming’s 13,766-foot Grand Teton mountain, 86-year-old Paul K. Petzoldt is getting ready to do it again. “The mountain brought me a wonderful and exciting life,” says Petzoldt, who plans to begin his climb Sunday. “This is… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Fire on Monday morning claimed a business on Second South Street and damaged another. The Intown Redemption business was reported fully engulfed in flames shortly after 8:30 a.m. and was a pile of smoking timbers approximately one hour later. The building, located… Read More
    From the river, it is imposing. Massive, dominating, with a clear view as it watches over the Penobscot and its ship traffic, Fort Knox appears from a distance to be unchanged in 150 years. Viewed close up, however, the truth about its condition is obvious and disturbing. Read More
    WASHINGTON — It has been a long time since the deer and the antelope could make a home on the range and play unmolested under skies that are not cloudy all day. These days a lot of deer and antelope live on government land, which is pretty nice… Read More
    CAMDEN — A Camden woman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 8-month-old baby was found alone in a car in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Heather P. Curtis, 25, was issued a court summons for the misdemeanor offense when… Read More
    SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (AP) — Did anything go wrong in New Brunswick? An attorney representing victims of tainted blood said Monday an extraordinary number of hemophiliacs in New Brunswick were treated with HIV-infected blood products during the early 1980s. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    BELFAST — Justice Nancy Mills handed down the following sentence in Waldo County Superior Court Monday: Scott M. Vigue, 29, of Portland received 25 days in jail and $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to trafficking in prison contraband. Vigue was accused of possessing marijuana in… Read More
    Gov. John McKernan’s backdoor plan to add insult in the form of pollution credits for a northern Maine corporation to the financial injury of requiring that southern Maine’s autos meet pollution standards is a politically dangerous move that could harm both objectives. The governor should rethink his position… Read More
    Brewer completed its landfill closure in the fall of 1992, or so it thought. The closure process consisted of importing Front End Process Residue, better known as FEPR, a byproduct of the Orrington incinerator of PERC (Penobscot Energy Recovery Co.). FEPR is the material thar bypasses the incinerator… Read More
    If you have sought in past summers to do anything outdoors involving breathing, and if you have the least bit of respiratory sensitivity, then you know not to step foot out the door without first checking the predicted levels of pollen and ozone for the day. Read More
    Q: The summer sun bakes me through my windows and skylight and fades my furniture. How can I inexpensively block the sun’s direct heat, yet see clearly outdoors and still get free solar heat in the winter? — T.W. A: Blocking the sun’s intensity through… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Facing widespread criticism including a united protest by Bangor area legislators, University of Maine System trustees on Monday delayed their controversial decision to break University College in Bangor apart from the University of Maine. “It’s a no-win situation,” said University of Maine System… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Six-year old Georgeanne O’Palenick was sleeping when she was shot in the head by her father last Thursday night, state police have determined. “She was wrapped in a comforter, in her pj’s, buckled in her seat,” said Detective Timothy Culbert of the Maine… Read More
    CHARLESTON — An inmate who walked away from a work detail at the Charleston Correctional Facility eluded police for three hours before he was apprehended, Monday. Erlin Howes, 26, of the Skowhegan area, walked away from a timber-harvesting detail on the prison compound at about… Read More
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    TOWNSHIP 19 MD — A biologist for the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said Monday that several fish found dead last month at Montegail Pond could have died as a result of a rapid increase in water temperature, a lightning strike or other environmental causes. Read More
    BRUNSWICK (AP) — A Brunswick woman whose battle against leukemia inspired 2,000 would-be bone marrow donors has died at the age of 48. Julie Beaupre, a mother of two and former head of the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, died Sunday at her home. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    First comes drowsiness and a sense that it’s time to rest. Eyelids grow heavy. Stray thoughts flicker through the mind as sleep begins, often with a sudden twitch. And then the human brain falls into a state of profound madness filled with hallucinations, delusions and confabulations. Read More
    PORTLAND (AP) — When the school year is over, teachers and students in Maine often find themselves headed in the same direction: to fill summer jobs. The three-month vacation gives teachers, principals and other staff members an opportunity to earn extra income while enjoying the… Read More
    Rubenstein Bros. All-American Sportsman Shop, a chain of menswear stores based in New Orleans, has published a 13-page guide to casual dressing in the workplace. Inspired by dress-down Fridays, “The Code for Casual Wear” offers sartorial dos and don’ts such as “Always wear some kind… Read More
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    Scholarships presented during graduation ceremonies at Ellsworth High School and Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield are highlighted this week. Congratulations are extended to the students, parents, faculty and staff. At Ellsworth High School scholarships were awarded to: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    The Penobscot County Superior Court listing on page B8 Monday, July 11, incorrectly identified an Old Town man. His name is Bruce J. O’Clair not Brian J. O’Clair. The Bangor District Court listing on page B7 Saturday, July 9, did not include the sentence for… Read More
    Dover-Foxcroft District Court: Operating motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, 48 hours in jail, $400: Charlotte L. Hamilton, 68, Madison; Alton C. Bolstridge, 28, Farmington; and Gilbert C. Mann, 62, Milo. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    On behalf of one overburdened taxpayer, thank you for the editorial, “Down the dangerous path,” published July 6. Does anyone recall there was a time when our economy’s health was not dependent on preparing and going to war all the time? In those days we… Read More
    Thank you so much for re-doing (the BDN). It’s much improved, to say the least. Elinor Janney Thurlow Lincolnville… Read More
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    Considering the proposal to create a large national park around Baxter State Park, preserving old growth forests is not at all unreasonable considering the acreage that’s already been clearcut. Old growth gives us our only chance of understanding what we’ve done to the rest of the landscape. Read More
    In May, the Maine People’s Alliance launched a campaign asking Maine’s members of Congress to sign a pledge that they would fight for a health care bill at least as good as the one they currently get from us, the taxpayers. At this time, members of Congress are… Read More
    Please don’t cram World Cup soccer down my throat. It is even more violent than figure skating. Alan Smith Corinna… Read More
    SANGERVILLE — The question of whether to privatize a portion of the town’s snowplowing services will be decided by Sangerville residents at a special town meeting at 7 tonight at the town hall. Privatizing winter maintenance in the East Sangerville area was recommended by some… Read More
    Many people had expressed concern about thousands of bikers coming to Winterport July 4 weekend. I was very comfortable with it since I know a few of the Exiles. I spent Sunday afternoon at the Drag Strip for a new experience and a lot of fun. Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The kickoff for the Central Maine Egg Festival each year is a street dance and this year the dance will be held 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, in the Hunnewell Square parking lot. The dance is sponsored by 92 Moose Radio from Augusta… Read More
    Houlton High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, highest honors: Craig Bossie, Kevin Burleigh, Amy Casper, Heather Crabbe, Lynn MacDonald, Erika McCarthy, Ellen Nelson and Jennifer Tracey; high honors: Derek Anderson, Angela Bartlett, Melissa Collins, Jennifer Edwards, James Fitch, Crystal Fitzpatrick, Jerrid Fitzpatrick, Robin Fitzpatrick,… Read More
    The young boy could not have been more than 10 or 11. For the moment, he was trying to elude his family, all the better to scurry around the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. “Where’s Mickey Mantle?” he asked as his eyes darted… Read More
    The article in the July 1 edition of the BDN telling about how gubernatorial candidate Susan Collins is being hit with derrogatory questions and remarks about her residency while employed with the Small Business Administration in Boston for a few months, in spite of the fact that she… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The ghost of crooner Dayson DeCorsey was forever driven from the public landing stage Sunday during an eight-hour exorcism called the North Atlantic Blues Festival. For decades, DeCorsey was a fixture on the stage as a singing emcee for the annual Maine Lobster Festival, and locals… Read More
    LUBEC — The Regional Medical Center at Lubec is offering classes on adult and pediatric coronary-pulmonary resuscitation using methods in accordance with American Heart Association standards. Participants will also learn principles of preventing heart disease, survival actions and prevention of unnecessary mortality from heart attacks,… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Windy Hill Women’s Health will offer a free clinic day Wednesday, July 13, at 5 Academy St. Annual checkups and gynecological care will be free by appointment only to women who are uninsured and are unable to pay for health care services. Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Highlands Audubon Society is offering several special programs this summer. On Thursday, July 21, Steve Oliveri of the Department of Conservation, Maine Bureau of Public Lands, will give a presentation on the research being done at Baxter State Park on songbirds… Read More
    ALFRED (AP) — Game wardens were forced Monday to kill an injured moose that created a traffic hazard on Route 4. The immobilized beast standing in a small pond had attracted as many as 100 camera-toting visitors at a time since it was struck by… Read More
    SURRY — An investigator from the state Fire Marshal’s Office was at the scene of a fire that destroyed a two-story house on Newbury Neck Road early Monday morning. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 5 a.m. to find a portion of the wood-frame… Read More
    ORONO — The Town Council Monday night authorized the town manager to proceed with a full closure plan for the Orono landfill and authorized the borrowing of $600,000. The town hopes to receive from the state 75 percent reimbursement for the cost of the closure,… Read More
    BANGOR — The Military Order of the Purple Heart will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the Bangor Elks Lodge Commander Paul Tardiff will update the membership on plans to observe the 212th anniversary of the origin of the Purple Heart award first… Read More
    Parade plans are developing for the annual Central Maine Egg Festival set for Saturday, July 23. This year’s parade will focus on the 175th Anniversary of the town of Pittsfield and is expected to be one of the festival’s biggest parades to date. Parade Chairman… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Hancock Lumber on South Main Street in Pittsfield will host tours and a special lumbermen’s exhibition in conjunction with the celebration of Pittsfield’s 175th Anniversary. On Friday, July 15, the company will be open for Industry Day from noon to 3 p.m. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — A five-week journey through eight countries will be the focus of a luncheon session at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, in the east wing conference room. Sue diRosario, director of marketing and development at SVH,… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Garden Club will host a garden tour to the Rosearie Gardens in Waldoboro and another perennial garden in the area on Saturday, July 16. Participants are asked to meet at the First Universalist Church parking lot at 8 a.m. Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Age is a factor in several events planned for Pittsfield’s 175th Anniversary. Three events are planned for boys and girls ages 11 to 17, and another is planned for senior citizens, age 62 and older. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    Fort Kent Community High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Laurie Albert, Laughn Berthiaume, Dean Campagna, Nikki Caron, Jessica Daigle, William Daigle, Nathan Grindle, Luke Jandreau, Emily Pelletier, Angela Plourde, Michele Stadig and Alexander Workman; honors: John Albert, Myranda Beaulieu, Stephanie Berube, Dawn… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Area golfers are invited to join in the celebration of the 175th anniversary of Pittsfield at a special anniversary scramble at the J.W. Parks Golf Course. Competition will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21. The late start will accommodate the working schedules of many area… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — George MacLeod, president and founder of Friends of Fort Knox, will be the guest speaker at the July 14 meeting of the National Association of Women in Construction at Governor’s Restaurant in Waterville. A slide presentation and a history of the popular fort… Read More
    BREWER — At its meeting tonight at 7:30, the City Council was to consider the appointment of an acting police chief for a period of four to six months, the time expected to pass before the police union complaints against Chief Eugene Fizell are resolved. Read More
    BANGOR — After a particularly contentious two months of completing the city budget, councilors don’t intend to let their dissatisfaction with the process be swept under the rug. A proposed order to establish a special committee to look into alternative sources of municipal income was… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — Today is the last day for County residents affected by the flooding here almost three months ago to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance. According to FEMA officials, more than $1.2 million in disaster assistance grants and loans have been… Read More