The incorrect time was given for the pacing record set by Lorryland Butler at Bangor Raceway Sunday. The correct time for the mile was 1:55.4. Read More
SKOWHEGAN – They came fresh-faced, eager, laughing. They wore brightly colored shirts of purple, pink, yellow, rose, and white. They were big, small and tiny. They formed a large, vivid circle on the lush, green grass with nets at either end and began stretching exercises;… Read More
EMABL ORONO – Dave Tomlinson scattered eight hits to lead the Downeast Yankees to a 7-2 victory over the Central Maine Cubs in Eastern Maine Amateur Baseball League action at Mahaney Diamond here Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
AT BREWER USA Track Developmental “B” Meet 15-18 MEN – 100 hurdles: Adam Moore, 17.4; Kevin Getchell; Triple jump: Andy Sibley, 38-5; Shot put: Jeff McGrath, 35-5 1/2; Discus: Jeff McGrath, 91-1; 100: Andy Sibley, 11.4; Adam Moore, 12.7; Jason Tuck, 13.3; 200: Andy Sibley,… Read More
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Maine Amateur MANCHESTER – Wednesday’s second-round scores from the 75th Maine Amateur Golf Championship at Augusta Country Club, 6,008 yards, par 35-35-70. Mark Plummer 69-68-137 Nick Glicos 70-72-142 Tom Caron 74-69-143 Len Cole 69-74-143 George Hogan 71-73-144 Eric Crouse 72-73-145 Jim Nickerson 69-76-145 Dan Ladd… Read More
MANCHESTER – One more day. That’s all that remains for Mark Plummer of Manchester until he fulfills the dream he has had for two years. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
HERSHEY STATE MEET QUALIFIERS, WEDNESDAY, BANGOR Girls 9-10 50m: Lindsay Bigda, Bangor, 8.17; 100m: Emily Capehart, Bangor, 15.42; 200m: Emily Capehart, Bangor, 34.46; 400m: Megan Garland, Westbrook, 1:20.18; 4x100m relay: Presque Isle, 1:12.00; Standing long jump: Emily Capehart, Bangor, 6-10; Softball throw: Erica Schwikert, Bangor,… Read More
No question, the laughter of loons is one of the most relaxing and symbolic sounds of wilderness. Appropriately enough, the image of the graceful waterfowl that has existed for about 90 million years was chosen to adorn Maine’s new conservation license plate. According to the Department of Inland… Read More
Jeff Parker doubled home Peter Klausmeyer with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Belfast a 2-1 victory over Waldo County, highlighting Little League playoff action around the region on Wednesday. In District 3 action, Millinocket toppled Border 15-7 and… Read More
AUBURN (AP) – Leslie Kask, of Wethersfield, Conn., shot a par 72 Wednesday to share the lead with Lisa Griffin on Wednesday after two rounds of the New England Women’s Golf Championship at Martindale Country Club. Griffin, of Misquamicut, R.I., carded a 74 to bring… Read More
VAN BUREN — Some misconceptions surrounding a wooden roof the Chamber of Commerce is building over its pole structure at the town boat launch site were cleared up Tuesday at a Board of Appeals meeting. The Chamber built the shelter last summer as the first… Read More
The letter to the editor by Douglas Clendenning on July 7 could give rise to some serious misconceptions that merit correction. Clendenning’s main concern is that while Bangor taxpayers are ultimately responsible for the financial condition of Bangor International Airport, including any financial losses, the same taxpayers do… Read More
Despite a rumor that the sale of Bangor and Aroostook Railroad has fallen through again, a spokesman for the Washington, D.C., company purchasing the railroad said that everything is proceeding as planned. “All is going well from our standpoint,” said Robert Schmidt, president and CEO… Read More
AUGUSTA (AP) — Ten candidates for the Maine House of Representatives have withdrawn since the June 14 primary election, leaving party leaders until July 25 to recruit replacements for open slots on the November ballot. Continuing an exodus of incumbents, two Democratic Party representatives —… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD- Joan Flewelling wants to be up to her ears in tasty dishes made with potatoes. The Maine Agric-Women, along with the Maine Potato Board and the Volm Bag Co. of Wisconsin, is sponsoring a potato recipe cooking contest to be held in conjunction… Read More
BANGOR — A man charged with threatening President Clinton and a federal judge could be about to lose his lawyer. Shawn P. Williams is awaiting trial on charges that he treatened to murder U.S. Magistrate Eugene Beaulieu as well as harm the president, his teen-age… Read More
SANFORD (AP) — A home-built airplane crashed Tuesday after losing power during takeoff at Sanford Airport. The pilot walked away, shaken but unhurt, authorities said. Myron Freeman of York apparently lost power as his single-engine Air Tech was gaining altitude, officials said. The plane came… Read More
NEWPORT — Police Chief Jim Ricker found a missing item Wednesday morning — something that no one knew was lost but were glad was found. Ricker discovered a 3-year-old boy riding a tricycle down Elm Street about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. The boy was wearing only… Read More
OWLS HEAD — Future development of the town should be limited to availability of suitable drinking water, officials said after the conclusion of a well survey. The only alternative to severe restrictions on development will be extension of the Camden Rockland Water Co.’s lines, and… Read More
ROCKLAND — The good old boys were hashing over the O.J. Simpson case in an Augusta diner the other day. “I’d do the same thing to my wife,” said one local wit to his chortling colleagues, “but I don’t want to upset my dog.” googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
Maine Audubon Society, in an earlier incarnation, set roots in Portland just 24 years after Maine became a state in 1820. It took another 150 years, however, before the environmental organization had the opportunity to establish a preserve as far north as Bangor. This region can encourage that… Read More
SHELTER COVE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday sought clues to what caused a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter to smash nose-first into rocky Humboldt County ocean cliffs, killing four. The victims included Chief Aviation Survivalman Peter A. Leeman, 34, of Temple, Maine. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BANGOR — The guts of the post office here will move to Hampden later this week, possibly making way for a new federal courtroom. The move, which has been in the works for more than a year, was announced recently to postal patrons in letters… Read More
Bangor Mark Aaron Chesler, also known as Deep Homard, also known as Red Murdoch the comedian, had a bad day Wednesday. 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
I don’t know Tom Andrews; I mean, I have never met the man. I have never shaken his hand. I have never spoken to him. This state of affairs has not been coincidental. The foregoing has been by design. Although Andrews and myself have been at the same… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Centre Mall was evacuated and closed for about an hour Wednesday night when the alarm system detected smoke. The local the fire department responded with about 20 firefighters and two trucks. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
AUGUSTA — Seven more men faced loss of their licenses Wednesday for failing to pay child support under the “deadbeat parents” law. Gov. John R. McKernan authorized the Department of Human Services to revoke six driver’s licenses and the professional license of a master electrician. Read More
Tabitha, 2 pounds lighter and richer by 30,000 frequent-flier miles, has finally emerged from the cargo hold of the Tower Airlines 747 in which she’s been hiding for 12 days. Which, as anyone who has ever known a cat knows, she was sure to do if the person… Read More
WASHINGTON — Bud Selig, chief executive officer of the Milwaukee Brewers, told reporters Wednesday that club owners have suspended their search for a new commissioner until labor problems with the players union have been resolved. Selig, who has been baseball’s interim commissioner for more than… Read More
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If you live along the Gulf Coast, you’ve heard the jokes about trailer parks being magnets for hurricanes and tornadoes. Construction standards that might end those jokes go into effect Wednesday — though dealers and manufacturers say the standards may simply… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — If state officials agree, next week 53 miles of abandoned railroad bed that has served as a snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trail will become property of the state. Such a move would put two popular snowmobile trails under state ownership and ensure… Read More
EAST MACHIAS — Continuing an annual tradition that started 22 years ago on Ruth Foss’ lawn, the East Machias Historical Society will mark the first Saturday of August by serving up an all-you-can-eat blueberry pancake breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6 at the town’s municipal building. Read More
MACHIAS — The Machias Rotary Club has named Helen Vose its 1994 Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her more than 30 years of community service. The award represents the highest honor given an area resident by local Rotary clubs and is presented in appreciation… Read More
BELFAST — Collectively, the 165 teachers of SAD 34 are $715,549 richer thanks to the school board’s ratification of a new three-year contract. Seven board members voted in favor of the new contract Tuesday night, one abstained from voting, and six others did not attend… Read More
Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Tammi Draper and Daralyn Smiley; honors: Corey Campbell, Julie Clement, Erin Doore, James Drinkwater Jr., Danielle Gilbert, Heather Gould, Amanda Lander, Philip Libby, Anthony Licata, Michele Magee, Adam Shearer, Matthew Thomas, Charles Titcomb… Read More
ROCKLAND (AP) — A plan that would allow the Island Institute to take over about half the lighthouses along the Maine coast to help in their preservation has won the backing of Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. The nonprofit institute wants to acquire 30 Maine… Read More
Mount Desert Island High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Elizabeth L. Letcher; honors: Beth A. Ashmore, Curtis Boynton, Morgan E. Boys, Alena L. Butler, Carrie A. Cegelis, William Chamberlain, Melissa Joy Cool, Paula M. Davenport, Joseph H. Dionne, David D. Hawes, Benjamin… Read More
Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Aaron Athearn, Annette Bauer, Alicia Faller, Heidi Jura, Morgan Kelly, Heather Robinson and Garth Sainio; honors: Jeremy Aho, David Allen, Joshua Andrei, Molly Bishop, Kelly Bryant, Jessic Cichowski, Steven Creamer, Erik Davidson, David… Read More
Narraguagus High School Fourth quarter honor roll: Seniors, highest honors: Samantha Davis, Kim Emerson, Yvonne Hayward, Katie Mathews, Erin Molitor, Alicia Portrie, Marion Robbins, Peter Roeber and Pamela Worcester; high honors: Amy Domrad, Olivia Dunphy, Jonathan Grant, Marina Ibragimova, Shawn Kilton, Duane “Bub” Look, Christopher… Read More
AUGUSTA (AP) — Ceilings on fees for Maine-issued credit cards are gone, police are subject to higher standards of training, and rules on petition-signature gathering are tightened under some of the dozens of new state laws taking effect Thursday. The laws become official 90 days… Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of medical experts recommended Wednesday that at least some of America’s hamburger meat be treated with sterilizing radiation to kill powerful new bacteria that thrive in undercooked beef and can cause serious illness and death. The bacteria, E. coli 0157:H7,… Read More
PORTLAND (AP) — The trial of convicted killer Raymond Hatch accused of stabbing a woman with a steak knife during a drunken rage began Wednesday with the prosecution calling the alleged victim to testify. Two Brunswick police officers also took the stand in Cumberland County… Read More
PALMYRA — Selectmen in Palmyra were deadlocked again Wednesday night as they attempted to conduct weekly business. With only four board members attending, the vote remained 2-2 on several issues including the appointment of a new administrative assistant and paying the weekly bills. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
If it has been a while since you’ve had a good, long, hearty laugh, go at once to Acadia Repertory Theatre’s production of Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor.” Playing through July 24 at the Somesville theater, this farcical play offers about as much gut-tickling fun as you… Read More
ENFIELD — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday set the 1994 tax rate at $12.75 per $1,000 of assessed value, an increase of 50 cents over last year. The new tax rate will mean an increase of $25 for a taxpayer whose property is assessed… Read More
NEWPORT — After three meetings, the Newport Comprehensive Planning Committee has completed its review of a proposal creating a draft of the first seven sections. A public hearing is set for Aug. 16 to allow residents to comment on these first sections, which include introduction,… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Beards are blooming in Pittsfield as competition heats up for the beard contest in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of Pittsfield. The celebration kicks off Friday, July 15, with business tours during the day and opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. in Hathorn Park. Read More
BANGOR — Two more of 2nd Congressional District candidate John Baldacci’s former opponents have jumped onto the Democrat’s bandwagon. Baldacci announced Wednesday at a press conference on the steps of City Hall that Jim Mitchell and Mary Cathcart will serve as the honorary chairman and… Read More
BANGOR — A Connecticut man suspected of abducting a Bangor dentist two years ago was extradited to Bangor Wednesday night to face robbery and kidnapping charges. Peter Fuller of Montville, Conn., was indicted by a Penobscot County grand jury on two counts of robbery and… Read More
AUGUSTA — Joseph E. Brennan, the Democratic nominee for governor, joined forces Wednesday with Democratic Attorney General Michael E. Carpenter to call for popular election of the attorney general. Maine is the only state in the nation in which the Legislature — effectively the majority… Read More
BANGOR — A man who calls himself “Deep Homard” was ordered out of a Bangor courthouse Wednesday when he brought a deactivated hand grenade into a courtroom during the opening day of testimony in the trial of a man charged with stealing 7,000 pounds of lobster. The elaborate… Read More
The University of Maine’s Pavilion Theatre got a new name earlier this week when the university’s board of trustees voted to rename it after one of its distinguished theater professors. The building, which was once a sheep-judging facility, will now be called the Edgar Allan… Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Children and the young at heart are invited to show their favorite pet at the annual S.P.C.A. Pet Show on July 17. All reasonably small animals are welcome including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, gerbils, reptiles and other pets. Every pet is a… Read More
The Hemphill family is the quiet sort. As farmers in Aroostook County for over 100 years, succeeding generations of Hemphills have been steadily growing potatoes and raising their families in a large, white house east of Presque Isle. With a spectacular view of Mars Hill… Read More
ST. ALBANS — Indians, long-rifle enthusiasts, Keystone cops, and antique cars are some of the attractions expected at the fifth annual St. Albans Indian Lake Summerfest Saturday, Aug. 6. Volunteers from the community’s organizations have been meeting since September to make this year’s celebration more… Read More
When my daughter was 6 years old, I made an unforgivable, inexcusable, stupid mistake. I told her that when she sang, she sometimes didn’t quite get the note. Now, when she tells the story, it has a different timbre. She says I described her singing… Read More
I am writing in reference to Kaetheryn Walker’s letter (July 1) about what she thought about the BDN’s Maine Weekend comics for June 25-26. What she said she found in the comics was “… a blatant display of violence, abuse (both human and animal), gender and species bias… Read More
This letter is in regard to the article (July 11) titled, “Canadian nurses take Maine jobs.” The article stated, “The Canadians are offered the same benefits, but many are covered under provincial health plans…” Your facts are in need of further research. Once we (Canadians)… Read More
On behalf of the residents of Roque Bluffs, we would like to thank Dr. William Clark for his outstanding service over the past six years as the superintendent of School Union 102. Our participation on the Roque Bluffs School Committee and the Union 102 Joint… Read More
Recent articles in your newspaper on health care reform illustrate the urgent need for Congress to adopt a health care reform plan that meets the needs of all children and pregnant women. When it comes to health care reform and our children, most politicians assume… Read More
Two pieces of news came to me this week. No. 1, our current governor proudly announces success at having gone through this fiscal year in the black. Of course, he managed to do this only through high taxes, postponing state employee paychecks, creating furlough days… Read More
It was interesting to read in the paper how Angus King made all of his money. Let’s see, his wife is a lobbyist for Central Maine Power. He acquires a number of very lucrative contracts for “electricity conservaiton” and, of course, his wife’s position had nothing to do… Read More
Brewer High School Fourth-quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Davina Bali, Benjamin Blanchette, Krissy Davis, Kate Hanscom, Thomas Kittredge, Daniel Miller and Jill Tardiff; honors: Ronald Adams, Leianna Albert, Dawn Arbo, Marc Babine, Tony Baker, Allison Beauregard, Jennifer Bladen, Erik Briggs, Robert Brooker, Mistie Brown,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Entries are being sought for an international juried art show titled “Trees and Turf” opening Aug. 11 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Pullen Art Gallery. Art media with trees or grasses in the subject matter will be considered for… Read More
What began as diplomatic failure in North Korea for President Bill Clinton, and later turned to triumph with timely and skillful intervention by former President Jimmy Carter, now has become a great unknown for this administration following the death of Kim Il Sung. North Korea… Read More
CALAIS — Dr. John Anderson of College of the Atlantic at Bar Harbor will be the guest speaker at a public meeting of the Maine Audubon Society’s Schoodic Chapter, at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 19, in the recreation room at Sunrise Apartments. He will discuss… Read More
Your editorial of July 4 concerning legislation to reform the nation’s Superfund law is inaccurate in several important respects. You state that President Clinton has displayed a “pattern of excluding key players in the early dialogue on issues” and that, in the case of Superfund… Read More
ELLSWORTH — According to court documents filed Wednesday, a Surry man burned down his sisters’ residence due to a dispute over the home. Charles Bonsey, 40, appeared in 5th District Court on Wednesday, charged on a single count of Class A arson after setting fire… Read More
WASHINGTON — Two prominent tobacco researchers have proposed a system for gradually reducing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to render them nonaddictive. According to the plan published in Thursday’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the Food and Drug Administration — which… Read More
A series of seminars to help Maine fishermen apply for $4.5 million in Northeast Fishing Industry grants is scheduled for later this month. Conducted by the Fishing Family Assistance Centers, the seminars will be held at 1 p.m July 21 at the Rockland Town Office… Read More
Laws taking effect Thursday in Maine will make these changes: Business 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()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
MACHIAS — The Maine Brass Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Center Street Congregational Church, as part of the Machias Bay Chamber Concerts’ 25th anniversary series. The quintet includes Mark Fenderson and Cal Torrey, trumpets; Scott Burdett, horn; Steve Thayer,… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Senate Wednesday dealt a probable fatal blow to legislation that would block employers from permanently replacing striking workers. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell argued for the measure, citing the experience of Maine’s International Paper Co. workers who lost their jobs as… Read More
BAILEYVILLE — Woodland Elementary School’s $40,000 safe playground will be delivered at 8 a.m. Friday, July 15, at the school. Donna Peare, spokesman for the playground committee, said volunteers will be needed to unload and assemble the several large pieces. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — An auction to benefit the restoration of the 130-year-old St. Michael’s Catholic mission church will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the American Legion Hall. Donna Smith, chairman of the restoration committee, said the building reconstruction program was started three… Read More
MACHIAS — The Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Clinic, a 40-foot bus equipped with exam rooms and basic medical equipment which serves veterans in Washington County, will travel to Westover Air Force Base, Westover, Mass., Friday, July 15, to participate in a national disaster drill. Read More
Orono High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Nate Ballard, Kristin Nelson, Zac Pelleriti, Greg Pinkham, Iliyana Popova, Alex Shields, Sean Soucy, Shahram Tadayyon, Buddy Webb, Willow Wetherall, Rhys Yeakley; honors: Kathy Abbott, Josh Anchors, Ben Anderson, Frencesca Andina, Michelle Butler, Buster Clark,… Read More
PITTSFIELD — A golf scramble at J.W. Parks Golf Course planned in conjunction with Pittsfield’s 175th anniversary will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, rather than Thursday as originally announced. People may sign up at the course. The entry fee is $5. Read More
DEXTER — Voters in Dexter and Exeter were selective Tuesday night. Their votes on the 19-article SAD 46 budget referendum were scattered, with district residents approving some, disapproving others and yet united in their opposition to hitting taxpayers up for $613,000 in local option funds. Read More
BREWER — The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a CANUSA Information Night meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Brewer Auditorium. Recreation Director Kenneth Hanscom said the meeting will present information as to what is being planned this year for the 26th… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The fire that destroyed a barn owned by Jake and Betty Arno on Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft Monday started in a electric fuse panel in the barn. Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Joseph Guyotte said that finding was made by Stuart Jacobs of the state… Read More
DIXMONT — A garden and house tour sponsored by the Dixmont Scholarship Association will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30. The tour, which begins at the Etna-Dixmont School, will include a dairy farm, an organic vegetable farm and several gardeners’… Read More
WASHINGTON — Federal programs to aid farmers whose crops are destroyed by natural disasters are “a multibillion-dollar disaster,” an environmental research group said Wednesday. It urged Congress to approve legislation that would broaden insurance for small, low-risk farms, while narrowing it for drought or flood-prone farms. Read More
BANGOR — Units of Anah Temple, led by Potentate Ernest C. Park, will parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Bangor Raceway as part of the annual Anah Temple Shrine Trot and Parade. The Shrine Trot is being revived after more than a decade. Read More
SANGERVILLE — In a surprise move, Patrick Ferris resigned as Sangerville town manager Tuesday. His resignation, effective Aug. 5, cited professional and personal reasons. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i… Read More
GUILFORD — Nine people were arrested Tuesday evening in Guilford on a variety of charges. Of the arrested, four were juveniles who were summoned to court on charges of illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. The juveniles were 16- and 17-year-olds from Guilford. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
MONSON — A Monson man survived a collision with a large moose, the impact of which caused his vehicle to roll over several times before it broke into two pieces. Glen Tucker Jr., 18, was in good condition at the Charles A. Dean Hospital in… Read More