The Bangor Historic Track investor group, private operators of Bangor Raceway, met Monday and voted to rehire Fred Nichols as its general manager for 1995. Nichols presented the investment group with final figures on Bangor’s 1994 extended harness meet and discussed plans for 1995. Nichols… Read More
    BANGOR – Tom Allen scored two goals to help lead the University of Maine-Augusta past Eastern Maine Technical College 4-1 in men’s soccer action Thursday. David Birden and Eric McClure also scored for 2-5 UMA. Kevin Tessier and Greg Bailey had assists. Perry Hood saved… Read More
    HERMON – Speedway 95 rule meetings for the 1995 racing season will be held next week at the Hermon Rescue Building on the Billings Road. On Monday, the sportsman drivers will meet at 7 p.m. and the limited sportsman drivers will be at 8 p.m. Read More
    Bangor High School cross country coach Pat Sullivan will defend his Maine Marathon title Sunday when the 1994 edition of the 26.5-mile race is held in Portland. Sullivan, 33, won last year’s event in 2 hours, 35 minutes, beating a field of 394 runners. Sullivan also ran the… Read More
    Bangor High School quarterback Mark McEwen found little time to relish last Friday’s 49-8 shellacking of Cony. As he walked out of Cameron Stadium, he could hold back no longer. The team didn’t have to worry about looking by anybody, he announced to those within… Read More
    High school roundup MILO – Erin Weston’s unassisted goal with 10:58 left in the game helped Penquis pull off the big upset, knocking Central of East Corinth from the Penquis improved to 2-7 with the win while Central slipped to 6-1-1. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    Michelle Severance Isham, who graced the cross country trails and tracks of New England as a runner for Colby College of Waterville, will receive a special honor Friday at her alma mater. Isham, a 1994 Colby graduate from Springfield, will have her running jersey retired… Read More
    FARMINGTON – Aime Service, Jamie Beaudoin, and Dennis Harmon all scored single goals as the University of Maine-Farmington shutout the University of New England 3-0 in men’s soccer action here Thursday. Robin Gronvold and Todd Drinkwater both recorded an assist. Goalkeeper Dan Finnen saved six… Read More
    ORONO – Eric Weinrich, a member of the first University of Maine ice hockey team to compete in the NCAA playoffs and a former U.S. Olympian, is one of six former student-athletes who will be inducted into the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame Friday night at… Read More
    ORONO – Jenn Wlodarski’s goal with 19 minutes left gave the undefeated Orono Red Riots a 2-1 schoolgirl field hockey win over the Piscataquis Community Pirates Thursday. Tyra Gettleman assisted on the winning goal and the first goal for 9-0 Orono. Wlodarski added an assist… Read More
    The University of Maine athletic department has spent the past year discovering, dealing with, and determining ways to prevent future errors in NCAA certification and eligibility of student-athletes. The problems brought to light thus far, although damaging to the university’s athletic reputation in the short… Read More
    NEPGA Championship AT PINE BROOK C.C., Weston, Mass. AT BELMONT C.C., Belmont, Mass. Heath Wassem, Mass. 74-69-70-213 Kirk Hanefeld, Mass. 70-74-70-214 Tim Angis, Riverside 70-70-75-215 Dan Gillis, Mass. 70-73-73-216 John Cregan, N.H. 73-72-72-217 Dana Quigley, R.I. 68-72-78-218 Paul Parajeckas, Mass. 72-72-74-218 Mike San Filippo, Mass. 72-68-78-218 Frank Dully,… Read More
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    The University of Maine hockey team’s new flagship radio station, Bangor’s WZON (620 AM), will whet the appetites of Black Bear fans this weekend with a live broadcast of the team’s annual “Midnight Madness” Sunday night. Air time is 11:30 p.m. Despite the offseason shakeup… Read More
    CHICAGO – Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist and American record holder Joan Benoit Samuelson, 37, announced today that she will compete in The LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 30. Mrs. Samuelson makes her first appearance here since setting the American record of 2:21:21 in 1985. Read More
    Pete Warner, who added to his Forecast lead with a staff-best 16-4 mark last week, is three games ahead of Dave Barber (15-5) and John Nash (16-4) entering week five. However, a lot of staffers are still well within striking distance as only four games… Read More
    If it is true that the Miss America Pageant, as was stated by host Kathy Lee during the opening announcements of this year’s show, is the largest scholarship fund for women in America, then I feel anger and sadness for the young women of our nation and, indeed,… Read More
    Your editorial and news stories covering the community college controversy (including Sept. 23) all seem to omit an important fact. Only in 1985 did Bangor Community College become a part of the University of Maine-Orono with the new name University College, on the initiative of then President Dale… Read More
    I am writing to inquire about the investigative methods the BDN uses to determine “facts” as printed in BDN stories. Unfortunately, I was personally involved in the collision as a result of the police pursuit of the motorcyclist that was killed on State Street in… Read More
    I would like to express my disappointment in the ruling to take the milk surcharge away from Maine dairy farmers. They work very hard for very little profit and this decision may put many small farms out of business. Is that what we as Maine citizens want?… Read More
    I have put off writing this letter since last April school vacation, but Michelle Kearns’ article on Joshua Chamberlain urged me on. My family and I visited the Gettysburg National Battlefield last April. To be sure, it is a very beautiful and spiritual place. It makes you feel… Read More
    Re: SAD 22 negotiations with its teachers. Confrontational bargaining is even more alarming in education than in business, for the pawns are the children who go to our schools. Our three sons are grown men now. But as a concerned citizen of Hampden and a… Read More
    BREWER — The Eastern Maine Chapter of the Maine Society of Professional Engineers and Champion International will sponsor the local Mathcounts, a nationwide math coaching and competition program, for all grade seven and eight pupils in eastern and northern Maine. The competition will be held… Read More
    The Penquis Community Action Program Home Energy Assistance Program is setting appointments for the heating season. To apply, contact one of the following Penquis CAP offices: Bangor, 262 Harlow St., 941-2835; googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    HERMON — The first meeting of Project Graduation for Hermon High School will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Room 20, Hermon High School. A location for the graduation party will be chosen and fund raising discussed. Seniors and parents are encouraged… Read More
    PALMYRA — A former town employee seeking to sue the town was thwarted by selectmen Wednesday night when they refused to waive the statute of limitations on bringing the suit. According to Town Clerk Joan Bradley, a former employee made the request to waive the… Read More
    ORONO — If you are interested in having more bicycle lanes on highways, cross country bicycle trails, snowmobile trails, or just plain hiking trails, then you should plan to attend one of two special meetings at the Keith Anderson Community Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m. or 6:30… Read More
    NEWPORT — A committee of more than two dozen educators, business people, and service organization members kicked off a three-year school improvement program Wednesday night at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport. The school is one of four rural New England schools selected by the… Read More
    ROCKPORT — A mother and daughter from Warren were injured and their car totaled in an accident on Porter Street Wednesday morning. A 1982 Buick driven by Cora Snowdeal, 21, with Donna Snowdeal, 48, a passenger, went out of control on a steep hill and… Read More
    BANGOR — Term limits are supposed to infuse government with new blood. In the case of the Bangor City Council, recycled blood is more prevalent. Of the five candidates vying for the three open City Council seats in November’s election, only one does not have… Read More
    BREWER — Brewer businessman Robert Sparks took issue with statements made at the Tuesday night council meeting by residents Paul Hatt and Earl Sherwood who charged that the city staff and council were harassing Sparks. Sparks is the former owner of Grants Disposal. He sold… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Youth Arts will sponsor a performance by Inca Son at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Rockport Opera House. Inca Son’s repertoire includes original compositions as well as the traditional songs of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Instruments made and used… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Melinda LaLiberty and her Silver and Lace Band will headline a dinner dance beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Trade Winds Motor Inn. The appearance by the local country music favorite is being coordinated by the… Read More
    NORTHPORT — The Bluefish will be back at the Blue Goose Dance Hall for a CD release party and to kick off a dance for the Mid-Coast Dance Club. The dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Blue Goose. Tickets will… Read More
    MILO — Improvements made to the Appalachian Trail by a group of high school students from the Milo area may help eliminate the confusion some hikers have had with the trail in the north end of Gulf Hagas. The 12 SAD 41 high school students… Read More
    Since the Sherman Lumber Co. has been a fixture on the Penobscot-Aroostook border for 100 years, reason dictates that many employees have worked here for a long time. Although Delbert Willett never intended to become the “longest-running” employee at Sherman Lumber when he was hired… Read More
    MOUNT VERNON — Authorities were investigating what appeared to be a murder-suicide Thursday night in this rural Kennebec County town, a state police spokesman said. Paul Roberts, 47, apparently shot his wife, Linda Roberts, 42, and then turned the gun on himself, Department of Public… Read More
    FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Technical College will observe its 25th anniversary Monday through Thursday Oct. 3 through 6 with events for students, alumni, faculty and the public. KVTC was founded in 1969 as Kennebec Valley Vocational Technical Institute, serving 100 students in five programs from… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Tuesday Club will meet at Wright’s Emporium at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, for a luncheon meeting. Following lunch, the group will tour the G.S. Building Systems, formerly Edwards Company, with Walter Williams as guide. More information about the club and its activities is… Read More
    CAMBRIDGE — The Maine Department of Transportation will begin repairs Monday, Oct. 3, on the Ferguson Ripley Bridge carrying Route 152 over Ferguson Brook. The project will be completed in the spring. Abutments, bridge railings, curbs, drainage and paving will be done on the structure… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — The Sebasticook Valley Hospital Auxiliary will be the host a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in the dining room of the First Baptist Church on South Main Street. Past members, guests and anyone interested in joining the auxiliary are… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Redington-Fairview General Hospital will offer flu vaccinations to the general public at the following locations and dates. Canaan Calvary Church, 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    NEWPORT — The first Newport Area Kiwanis Club Walk for Health will get under way at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Key Bank parking lot. All proceeds from the five kilometer Walk for Health will go towards the Nokomis Regional High School scholarship… Read More
    GUILFORD — A small safe containing about $2,000 in cash was taken from the Triangle Service Station in Guilford sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The burglars entered the garage by forcing open a window on the side of the building, according to Investigator… Read More
    NEWPORT — Parents and members of the SAD 48 communities of Newport, Plymouth, Palmyra, St. Albans, Hartland, Corinna, Etna and Dixmont are invited to an open house at Nokomis Regional High School from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. This will be an opportunity to see… Read More
    NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — A shell from a rare mussel believed to have disappeared from Massachusetts waters has been found in a pristine stretch of the Mill River. The discovery raises hopes about the condition of the waterway, because the dwarf wedge mussel is extremely sensitive… Read More
    DEXTER — The SAD 46 budget — not the proposed municipal budget — was the center of discussion Thursday night when town councilors met to finally enact a budget for the fiscal year. The council finally adopted a $3.1 million budget for the town, setting… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — The one certain thing is that water rates will go up. The question is, how much? Owned by Champion International Corp., the local water system by all accounts needs some serious improvements, and officials are planning a three-part, $4.3 million improvement project. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    ATHENS — A 72-year old Athens man was killed instantly when he was struck by a falling tree Tuesday but his body was not found until Thursday morning when coworkers returned to the job site. According to Deputy Chief Michael Brown of the Somerset County… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Lottery officials were waiting Thursday for the winner of a $2.1 million Tri-State Megabucks jackpot to claim the prize for the midweek drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Four Seasons General Store in Hampden. The winner will take home $105,000 each year… Read More
    The first thing you notice upon arriving in Guam, writes ecologist Stuart Pimm in a recent issue of The Sciences, is the eerie silence. Nowhere is to be heard the sound of a bird in spite of lush vegetation that should harbor a myriad of avian species. The… Read More
    In Joe Graedon’s view, the scandal of the century wasn’t the fixing of the 1919 World Series or even Watergate. It was the giant, collective yawn that greeted the great aspirin experiment of 1948. In that year, Dr. Lawrence Craven, a general practitioner in Glendale,… Read More
    SULLIVAN — The seventh annual child care conference sponsored by the Down East Child Care Task Force will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Sumner Memorial High School. The conference is for anyone who cares for or who has… Read More
    OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head 1994-95 tax rate has been set at $12.65 per $1,000 in valuation, an increase of about 7 percent from last year. Last year’s rate was computed for 18 months to accommodate a change in the fiscal year from Jan. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — “Acadia’s Wetlands,” a daylong seminar on the wetland systems of Acadia National Park, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Park educators and wetlands scientists will identify what a wetland is, what lives there, why wetlands are… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — T-shirts sporting the names of their favorite Democratic candidates will be available to any marchers planning to participate in the Maine AIDS Walk in Ellsworth on Oct. 2. To arrange for picking up t-shirts or signs, call the Democrats `94 headquarters at 667-9499. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — A fall family festival celebrating 1994 as the international year of the family, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Mount Desert Island High School. Activities will include family games, music, health and community resource information,… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A workshop on college admissions for interested parents and students will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Ellsworth High School. David Illingworth, a senior admissions officer at Harvard-Radcliffe College, will discuss the admissions process, financial aid policies and procedures, and how to best… Read More
    BLUE HILL — The trustees of Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School and Festival have announced the election of Ellen Walker of Blue Hill to its board. Walker is a local state representative and a past president of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. She has served… Read More
    GOULDSBORO — The town of Gouldsboro will be conducting a curbside trash pick-up of white and brown goods starting at 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3-4. All forms of bulky trash can be left at the curbside including brush and clean wood. Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Center of the University of Maine is offering a series of free workshops designed to provide information in a variety of areas including academic skills, health and wellness issues, career options and interpersonal skills. The workshops are being sponsored by the… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — College of the Atlantic has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Burton G. Bettingen Corp., the fifth grant the college has received from the corporation in the past five years. The unrestricted grant will help support the college’s operating budget, faculty… Read More
    James River Corp. said Wednesday that it was reviewing several plans to focus the company on its core consumer paper products by selling all or parts of two other businesses. And in an apparent reversal of a recent foray into Europe, James River also said… Read More
    ORONO — Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt’s stumping in Maine Thursday on behalf of fellow Democrat John Baldacci drew fire from his opponents in the race to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. They saw Baldacci’s invitation to Babbitt as little more than crass politics. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    Congress has passed an appropriations bill for the Interior Department that includes funding for land acquisition in Maine under federal conservation and park programs. “The bill recognizes the quality of life that we value so highly in Maine and will preserve the legacy of natural… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A proposed $16.5 million cultural center in Maine’s capital would depend upon widespread public and private support throughout the state, according to a member of a commission advancing the plan. The project, which would include a performance hall and conference rooms, would be… Read More
    Never have Maine and the nation had a greater need for independent politicial thinkers, women and men who could offer insight and solutions to some of the most vexing problems of the day. So voters understandably could feel discouraged when more than 300 GOP House candidates trooped to… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Two secret indictments returned by the Knox County grand jury Sept. 12 have been released. Christopher Powell, 23, of Belgrade was indicted for theft, burglary and unauthorized use of property. Joseph A. Gower, 39, of Rockland was indicted for passing bad checks. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    When President Clinton steps out for his morning run, it is no small feat. The Secret Service runs interference. Cameramen focus on his face. Reporters strain to record his words. But the inquiring people of Skowhegan want to know — is he wearing 998s or… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A successful civil engineer accused of shaking his 8-month-old son to death in a fit of rage was ordered Wednesday to serve eight years in prison. Jeffrey Allen, 33, of Pittsfield tearfully told the judge he has only the “remnants” of the life… Read More
    Bangor Mental Health Institute has named RITA G. MOULTON medical records technician. She comes to Bangor from the Augusta Mental Health Institute where she had been assistant director of medical records since 1990. She is a 1989 graduate of the University of Maine, Health Information Technology Program. Read More
    BANGOR — While the luxury yacht Picante has headed down the Penobscot River for Bucksport, the 120-foot boat is still a hot topic of speculation at the Bangor landing. The gleaming white yacht, which dwarfed the city dock to which it was moored, was the… Read More
    For 26 years, Bangor’s Husson College has been growing, transforming, inwardly. Its campus has served as a chrysalis for educational and institutional change. This week, the Husson of the next century began to emerge. The first shovelful of earth was moved Saturday as part of… Read More
    It was the loveliest kind of early fall day, with deep-blue skies and fat white clouds and warm breezes that scattered a few crisp leaves throughout the neighborhood streets. Late September, and the school year was still young, the grass still green and the trees just beginning to… Read More
    SEARSPORT — Teachers and their families may take free tours of the Penobscot Marine Museum on Columbus Day, Oct. 10, giving them a chance to see what the museum may offer their students. Coastal Maine from the mid- to late 19th century is the museum… Read More
    WASHINGTON — “Eleven shots by 2; How sure are you?” That’s the question parents will be asked Saturday in government ads kicking off a massive new effort to immunize U.S. children completely before they turn 2 years old. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — U.S. Rep. Olympia Snowe, candidate for the U.S. Senate, will open campaign headquarters in Aroostook County on Saturday. She will be at the 9 a.m. opening ceremony at 31 Herschel St. in Caribou then participate in a walk in the city before… Read More