BANGOR – Bangor High School junior striker Julie Murray called it “pay back time.” The Bangor girls soccer team avenged three 1-0 losses to Hampden Academy, including a painful Class A quarterfinal playoff loss last fall and a preseason setback, as sophomore midfielder Cathy Flemming… Read More
PLYMOUTH – Bill Bickford of Epsom, N.H., was the big winner here Sunday, taking home four victories in the Stock Class finals at the New England Grass Drags Championships of snowmobile racing. Bickford, riding all Ski-Doos, won Classes A, C, D, and E, beating a… Read More
HODGDON – Wendy Ivey booted home a corner kick from Huhnna White with 1:03 left in the first overtime, giving Hodgdon High School a 2-1 victory over Washburn in school girl soccer action here Monday. The win also avenged the lone blemish on Hodgdon’s 10-1… Read More
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DOVER-FOXCROFT – Darcie Betit scored off a Kerry Rogers assist during the third set of penalty corners at the end of overtime, giving Hall-Dale a 1-0 victory over Foxcroft Academy here Monday. Heidi Johnson made two saves on five shots for the winners, now 2-0. Read More
HERMON – Eliza Doughty took a Heidi Glazier feed and scored the game-winner with 25:37 left in the first half to lift Hermon to a 1-0 victory over Searsport in schoolgirl soccer action Monday. Pam Poland made eight saves on 12 shots for 3-1 Hermon. Read More
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It doesn’t seem possible that the Down East Chapter of Ducks Unlimited’s first banquet took wing in Bangor 23 years ago. I can’t remember how much money was raised for DU at that fledgling banquet but I know for sure that a lot of duck hunters were hatched… Read More
WASHBURN – Brad Fox’s direct kick goal from 25 yards out with 2:22 left in the game gave host Washburn a 5-4 upset victory over Central Aroostook of Mars Hill here Monday in schoolboy soccer action. Mark Garvin’s three goals paced the Beavers, now 6-7. Read More
BROOKS – Thanks, Helene, for a wonderful day. Thanks for watching over us and making good sports of us all. Thanks for reminding us life is lived best when shared with those who care for each other; blessed with a little laughter and humility. A… Read More
COLUMBIA FALLS — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld a decision by the town’s Shoreland Zoning Board of Appeals granting Down East Salmon Federation a permit to continue construction of a hatchery on property on the Pleasant River. The court agreed with a lower… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Mixing it up only occasionally, the state’s four gubernatorial candidates staked out their ground on environmental and economic issues Monday during a polite political forum that never quite rose to the stature of a touted debate. The College of the Atlantic was… Read More
The outcome of the Environmental Protection Agency’s reassessment of dioxin is of keen interest to a variety of Maine groups. Seven months ago, state health officials warned women of child-bearing age to avoid eating lobster tomalley because it contained unacceptably high levels of dioxin. The… Read More
Machias District Court: Timmy C. PeterPaul, 24, Big Cove, New Brunswick, operating motor vehicle without a license, two counts unauthorized use of property, violation of bail condition and assault, 13 days in jail on each, concurrent; driving to endanger, license suspended 30 days. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR — Congressional candidate John Baldacci said Monday that the well-being of his family was more important than the political repercussions he may face as a result of the marijuana scandal involving his two top campaign aides, including his sister. “The political part of this… Read More
An open house and rededication ceremony will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the newly consolidated and renamed Limestone Community School. Events will include a public spaghetti supper from 5-6 p.m. sponsored by the Class of 1999, tours of the kindergarten through grade 12 facility from 6:20-7:30 p.m.,… Read More
SIDNEY — Philip A. Downes has been named a Maine Educator for 1994, an honor he won by “making learning interesting,” according to the Maine Department of Education. Downes is one of five Maine teachers and principals honored as outstanding teachers by the department and… Read More
BANGOR — Reform, not a complete overhaul — that’s Republican Rick Bennett’s prescription for curing the nation’s health care woes. At a press conference Thursday, the 2nd District candidate outlined his plan to make the current system more affordable and accessible. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
BIDDEFORD — Approximately 35 workers were recalled to John Roberts on Monday as the clothing manufacturer resumed limited operations for the first time in a month. An agreement between the Finance Authority of Maine and investors in the employee-owned company enabled John Roberts to pay… Read More
BELFAST — The city’s land use citation against the Maine Chowder House is scheduled to be heard in 5th District Court on Friday. Located on Route 1, the restaurant has been a concern since its septic system developed problems in early July. The city has… Read More
SHERMAN STATION — Just weeks after voters soundly rejected plans to consolidate SAD 25 schools, figures are showing the largest decrease in enrollment in four years. The number of students attending district schools dropped by 27 down to 669 this year. It was the fifth… Read More
HOULTON — In an effort to put a halt to what has been described by one police official as an “onslaught” of burglaries in the southern Aroostook County area, police in the region will be working more closely together to solve those cases. Representatives of… Read More
Surely, enough has been written about O.J. Simpson’s trial so that you wouldn’t want to be subjected to more of it in this column. Nevertheless, so much of the outcome will depend on whether DNA test results are allowed in court or not I got curious about what… Read More
A former Maine man who served 14 years for the 1975 death of a Kennebunk boy has been arrested in California on at least 21 child molestation charges. The number of sex charges against Theodore Littlefield, 54, is “growing daily,” said Detective John Cook of… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Kerry Martin will be forever remembered in the town of Pittsfield thanks to the efforts of many friends and acquaintances. A core group of friends headed by Bonnie Brooks have plans for a permanent memorial to Martin at the entrance to Manson Park. Read More
HEBRON — A 32-year-old Hebron woman was killed Sunday when she was thrown from an all-terrain vehicle, authorities said. “We’re not exactly sure, but it appears she may have been going too fast for the conditions and she struck an imperfection in the road …… Read More
Eastern Maine Medical Center’s family logo will change officially at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in front of the Bangor medical center, with the unveiling of a new symbol of EMMC’s place in the community. It will not be the first change in the 100… Read More
The medium is the message in the recent proliferation of initiative referendums. Two distinct signals booming into Augusta from every corner of the state: Special interests are frustrated by the conventional political process. The fact that anti-gay activists or pro-marijuana lobbyists haven’t been getting their… Read More
Efforts to sustain Maine’s economy and environment will be the focus of discussions Thursday at a forum sponsored by the Maine Rural Development Council. The Sept. 15 forum at the Augusta Civic Center is expected to draw several hundred people from around the state, including… Read More
WASHINGTON — An EPA draft study reaffirming health dangers from dioxin is expected to prompt new controls on waste incinerators and intensify debate over the use of chlorine, a chemical that is key to forming dioxin. The draft report reaffirms that dioxin in all likelihood… Read More
BANGOR — The Concord Coalition will sponsor a debate between 2nd District congressional candidates Rick Bennett and John Baldacci. The forum will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Rangeley Hall Conference Center at Eastern Maine Technical College in Bangor. Read More
ORONO — Parents, students and staff of Orono public schools are seeking innovative ways to meet the challenge of reduced state revenues, according to Ted Curtis, school committee chairman. As part of their effort to stretch budget dollars, volunteers will help clean up school facilities… Read More
WEST BARNSTABLE — The Barnstable dog officer said she was chased and bitten by a coyote Sunday while investigating a report of dead animals in the woods off Crocker Road. “He didn’t puncture the skin. He gave me a good bruise,” Cindy Tettke said. She… Read More
A story published in Monday’s Maineday about the Dexter Middle School and its quest for $75,000 in computer technology grant money from the state neglected to include that schools in Lincoln, Waldoboro and Camden have yet to receive grant money. Read More
AUGUSTA — More than 20 Civil War re-enactment groups will set up camp Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18, at Capitol Park to call attention to Maine’s Civil War flag collection and help raise as much as $900,000 needed to preserve the collection. Artillery demonstrations, skirmish… Read More
In Germany, it’s called scherenschnitte. The Japanese call it kirigami, and in Poland it’s known as wycinanki. But no matter how you cut it, in any language it’s beautiful. All of the words refer to a form of art that involves cutting paper to produce… Read More
People desiring to run for the office of district supervisor for the Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District should contact the district office at 970 Illinois Ave., Bangor, or call 941-8973, to obtain nomination papers. The district has one supervisor position to be filled. Read More
AUGUSTA — The American Diabetes Association will hold Walktoberfest fund-raising events Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, at Augusta, Bangor, Portland and Waterville. ADA was founded in 1940 and is the leading nonprofit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and public education and patient… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The loss of income from leases of railroad cars around the country in March and the closing of an International Paper Co. facility here in June could spell the demise of the Aroostook Valley Railroad. “We have lost that income (from lease… Read More
Just when it appeared Congress was going to do the right thing by reforming its campaign-financing rules, it froze with the knowledge that, unlike during the previous administration, this president had promised to pass whatever reform Congress sent to him. That would mean members would actually have to… Read More
ST. GEORGE — Two Rockland teen-agers were spared serious injury when their car struck and killed a bull moose on the River Road Sunday night. The driver of the vehicle, Gregory Achorn, 19, sustained a neck injury, lacerations and some chipped teeth when the 900-pound… Read More
U.S. Sens. George Mitchell and William Cohen have announced that applications are being accepted for a Senate Youth Program for high school students wishing to take part in a weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C. Two students from each state will be chosen for the… Read More
MONTREAL — Quebec voters took what could be their first step toward independence Monday by giving the separatist Parti Quebecois a solid majority in the provincial legislature. Official results showed Jacques Parizeau’s Parti Quebecois winning 69 seats in the 125-seat legislature and leading in 12… Read More
CALAIS — The Washington-Hancock Community Agency resumed its once-a-week citywide bus service Tuesday, after the city paid the anti-poverty agency $2,800 to subsidize the transit service. Mayor Harold Clark said the Tuesday-only bus service, which serves many of the city’s elderly residents, resumed today after… Read More
AUGUSTA — Reps. Tom Andrews and Olympia Snowe addressed the 1994 Breast Cancer Summit Monday calling for health care reform and more education and prevention of the deadly disease. Snowe said about 900 women in Maine were diagnosed with breast cancer last year, making it… Read More
ROCKLAND — Two construction cranes, a double dose of tranquilizers and a few dozen humans were all it took to extract a bull moose from a Rockland quarry Monday morning. After defying the well-intentioned efforts of its rescuers for more than a day, the tired,… Read More
BANGOR — Local restaurateurs Monday night yanked the welcome mat out from under a development group that proposes to locate a Muddy Rudder Restaurant in the old Waterworks. After hearing complaints of an unfair advantage being offered to the Yarmouth developers, the City Council voted… Read More
PORTLAND — Philip A. Destefano, the man who escaped from the new Cumberland County Jail last week, has been apprehended, authorities said Monday night. The 39-year-old federal prisoner was the first person to escape from the $27 million jail. Destefano, who was being held on… Read More
BUCKSPORT — “Know thyself” was the prevailing sentiment at the first meeting of a new economic development panel Monday. Composed of residents representing interests from downtown merchants to the the local school system, the new economic development planning committee has begun the four-month process of… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Increasing enrollment and decreasing budget dollars are generating change and innovation in the schools of SAD 53. District board members heard about changes for the new school year at their September meeting Monday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
ROCKLAND — By a 3-to-1 vote Monday night, the City Council approved a preliminary measure to grant drainage easements for the Nightingale project off Old County Road. A public hearing and final vote on the measure was set for Oct. 12. The sole vote against… Read More
GREENVILLE — Preparations are in place for an upcoming visit by state Department of Education officials in October in response to a request by the Greenville school committee for an evaluation. Superintendent Gilbert Reynolds told the school committee Monday night that two officials from the… Read More
DEXTER — A fourth public hearing relating to the passage of a complete 1994-1995 SAD 46 school budget was held in Dexter Monday night, where about 30 residents quizzed school officials on expenditures and made their feelings known about the history of this year’s budget. Read More
ORONO — Groundbreaking for the new public safety building and renovations at the town office will be delayed until mid-October, Town Manager Gerry Kempen told the town councilors at Monday night’s meeting. The delay is due in part to the Farmers Home Administration decision to… Read More
BREWER — The State Bureau of Taxation has completed its annual audit of Brewer’s assessing records and valuation and the city’s assessment ration has improved slightly to 97.58 percent, said City Assessor Gregory Zadakis on Monday. The assessment quality rating also has improved, he said,… Read More
I have done the following to reduce my electricity use: 1) changed all light bulbs from standard to fluorescent, 2) purchased a refrigerator cited by Consumers Union to be a best buy per kilowatt hour use, 3) installed an automatic light switch in bath to balance use, 4)… Read More
To confirm Tom Weber’s column (BDN, Sept. 7); things are not what they appear. Back in the days when Teddy Roosevelt was a cub reporter in New York City (or so the story goes), he was competing with a cub on another paper. The young… Read More
Let me play devil’s advocate here. Why not charge Linda Bean with the cost of $30,000 for the rescue of her son from his wind surfing incident? I have participated, as a newspaperman, in a number of rescues in the Mount Washington-White Mountains and many… Read More
In regards to your Aug. 27-28 edition, you had an article on Medicaid. I would like to add to that. Not only the dentist, but also medical doctors, eye doctors and medical centers refuse Medicaid. This is just an example of what will happen to health care if… Read More
Milestones will mark some of the outstanding accomplishments of the people of eastern and northern Maine. Submissions may be sent to Milestones, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402-1329. At the 1994 Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation World Leadership Congress in Phoenix, Matt Simpson of… Read More
I have been viewing with considerable amusement 2nd Congressional candidate Richard Bennett’s characterization of his Democratic opponent John Baldacci as a “Clinton Democrat.” With our president’s current sagging popularity, candidate Bennett is following a traditional course of political expediency to possible success by attempting to… Read More
We were at Schoodic Lake in Cherryfield for the Fourth of July weekend. The lake was full of people using boats. Some were riding around, some fishing, while others were towing skiers or tubers. On July 3 I was towing a skier in an area… Read More
I object to the use of my federal tax monies so a land developer can use two federal grants to subdivide an apple orchard into 83 home sites. I object to the use of my taxes for additional housing in a community that currently has… Read More
Knox County District Court: Operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor: Charles Skinner, 45, St. George, 10 days in jail, one-year license suspension, $500; Samuel S. Pendleton, 28, Lincolnville, all but 45 days suspended from nine-month jail sentence, one year probation, two-year license… Read More
AUBURN — A Superior Court justice has given prosecution and defense lawyers until Sept. 19 to submit written arguments after hearing testimony on a motion to suppress statements allegedly made to police by a Lisbon Falls woman charged with sexual misconduct involving minors. A lawyer… Read More
PERRY — Area veterans and organizations will join with members of the Passamaquoddy Memorial Post No. 11299 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in a 17-hour remembrance vigil marking National POW-MIA Awareness Day. The vigil will be held 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 16 in front… Read More
WARREN — The Georges River Land Trust will host an informal event called “Management Options for Your Woodlot” Saturday, Sept. 17. The workshop will begin at 2 p.m. and end about 5 p.m. Landowners with lots from 5 to 100 acres are encouraged to attend. Read More
ROCKLAND — Sea Explorers Ship 209 will hold an open house for new members at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the meeting room on Mechanic Street. The Explorers are open to young adults in grades nine through 12. Explorers participate in sailing trips, high-adventure… Read More
OWLS HEAD — A slide show titled “A Day on Seal Island” that reports on the tern project will be presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-Coast Audubon Society at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. Wing Goodale will… Read More
PROSPECT — The Medical Examiner’s Office is studying a human skull found in the Marsh River last week by a bird hunter. Waldo County Sheriff John Ford said Warren Bayard of Stockton Springs found the skull while snipe hunting last Wednesday. Bayard’s dog alerted him… Read More
BELFAST — Jail guards quickly subdued a brawl between cellmates at the Waldo County Jail this weekend. County Sheriff John Ford said the fight between Earl Leigh Jr., googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
HOWLAND — The family of a Howland woman who has been missing since last Thursday is asking for help in locating her. Lisa Curtis, 31, was last seen at about 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, when she left her aunt’s Howland home to pick up… Read More
CONCORD, N.H. — A Salem company that processes credit card payments has been looking since October for a bigger building. “We’re busting at the seams,” says Michael Duffy, vice president of Litle & Company Inc., which has 120 employees. The company has 28,000 square feet… Read More
BANGOR — More than $2 million in federal and state loans will be made available to assist small businesses affected by the closing of Loring Air Force Base, it was announced Monday. U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Richard Rominger made the announcement in Bangor… Read More
Q. I want to install outdoor lighting myself for security and landscaping because I cannot afford an electrician. What is new for 1994 in efficient, do-it-yourself, low-voltage lighting? — H.W. A. There have been many improvements to do-it-yourself outdoor low-voltage (12-volt) lighting over the past… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Karen Botta, a 1994 graduate of Lee Academy, is the first recipient of the annual Abbe Museum Field School Scholarship. Botta, who has been active in community projects in her hometown of Vanceboro, will join other field school students this month for… Read More
ALEXANDER — Residents of Alexander will celebrate the opening of their new $300,000 firehouse and town office building at a dedication ceremony from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. David Sullivan, president of the local fire department and head of the building committee, will… Read More
PORTLAND — As more casinos sprout up in New England, Maine officials could face the tough decision of whether to join them or keep the state casino-free. Connecticut already has the enormous Foxwoods resort in Led- yard and is expecting to build another; Massachusetts will… Read More
VAN BUREN — Supporters of junior high softball and baseball and of elementary intramural sports cut from this year’s SAD 24 budget will meet with the school board Wednesday to ask if these programs can be restored. A group of concerned parents led by Theresa… Read More
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — Precise definitions about traditional use and specific information about property taxes are needed before the town of Blue Hill can comment substantively on a proposed conservation easement for Long Island, several town residents told the park’s advisory commission Monday afternoon. The… Read More
LAKEWOOD — Curtain Up Enterprises will cap their 10th anniversary at Lakewood Theater with a production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” the comedy most requested by Lakewood audiences. Final performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 15-17, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Sept. Read More
WATERVILLE — Fire destroyed a storage shed at the Waterville YMCA complex on Pleasant Street Sunday afternoon. Capt. Roland LaCroix said the fire is under investigation and no cause was known Monday afternoon. A lawn mower was destroyed in the fire. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
MILO — No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident in front of the Milo IGA Saturday morning which damaged one of Milo’s police cruisers. Trooper Phil Pushard of the Maine State Police said that Lucile Richardson, 85, of Milo was pulling out of the… Read More
FARMINGTON — Unfilled class space at the University of Maine at Farmington will be open to the public this week. The university anticipates another “full house” with 2,000 degree-seeking students enrolled. However, in response to interest from the community, any class slots left open will… Read More
KITTERY — A coalition of unions at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will endorse Rep. Tom Andrews for the U.S. Senate this week, a Dover, N.H., newspaper reported Monday. Andrews was originally scheduled to receive the union’s endorsement on Labor Day, but he postponed the event… Read More
HOULTON — The board of directors of the Southern Aroostook Solid Waste Disposal District has set aside Wednesday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 20, for public information meetings on its proposed regional landfill. The September meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Hodgdon Elementary… Read More
BOSTON — Woodcutters and nature lovers are both calling for strong measures to protect the Northern Forest of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York, according to a report issued Monday by 20 environmental groups. The report, “A Forest at Risk: The Citizens’ Agenda for… Read More
BANGOR — The trial of a Bangor man charged with 14 felonies resulting from a year of alleged abuse of his wife was delayed Monday after a pool of possible jurors saw him in handcuffs. Michael Rubertello, 26, is incarcerated at Penobscot County Jail. His… Read More