PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It was the type of game you would expect from a Bear fight. Despite a career-high 31 points by Casey Arena, the University of Maine’s Black Bears could not shake off the effects of a first-half hibernation here Saturday afternoon, and the… Read More
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    PORTLAND – Olympic and world champion figure skaters Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton, Katarina Witt, Paul Wylie, Kurt Browning, Ekaterina Gordeeva, and Sergie Grinkov will skate here at the Cumberland County Civic Center Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday at the C.C.C.C. box office… Read More
    DEXTER – Sophomore Kerri Russell scored 21 points to help lead the undefeated Penquis Patriots to a 70-59 schoolgirl basketball victory over the Dexter Tigers Saturday. Alyson Carey added 16 points for the winners of Milo and Erin Weston netted 13. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    PORTLAND – Nearly 20 minutes had passed since Orzubek Nazarov’s formidable left fist had sent Joey Gamache crashing to the canvas for a 10-count in the second round of Saturday’s WBA lightweight title fight. Joe Gamache Sr., father of the beaten challenger, exited the locker… Read More
    DYER BROOK – A 3-point goal from Terry Beaulieu in the fourth quarter put Limestone ahead to stay as the Eagles defeated Southern Aroostook 50-45 in schoolgirl baskeball action Saturday. Becky Rhome led Limestone with 16 points. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    BANGOR – Joe Field’s hat trick Saturday here at Sawyer Arena led Old Town to a 3-2 high school hockey win over Foxcroft Academy. It was the Indians’ third win in as many games. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    The University of Maine-Machias men’s basketball team came back to defeat the UM-Fort Kent Bengals on Sunday 90-89 after losing to the UM-Presque Isle Owls on Saturday 97-77. Jagos Medenica nailed a jumper with 10 seconds left to give UMM the winning margin on Sunday… Read More
    BANGOR – Matt Kinney found it a little too easy. As Bangor High School teammate Danny Dahl rose for an off-balance jump shot from the top of the key in the waning seconds of Saturday’s season-opening Big East schoolboy basketball game, Kinney watched as every… Read More
    HALLOWELL — The Republican State Committee, given three choices, settled on former Senate Minority Leader Pamela Cahill as its new chairwoman. The seven-term legislator from Woolwich defeated former McKernan administration aide Mark LeDuc of Manchester on the second ballot by about 70 votes from the… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Slowing down the economy may be good for the nation, but experts are mixed over what such a move would do to New England, where economic health varies widely from state to state. Earlier this week, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the… Read More
    Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell and sports marketing consultant Heather MacLachlan were married Saturday in a private ceremony in New York City, Mitchell’s office announced. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William H. Tully of St. Bartholomew’s Church. Mitchell’s office declined to disclose the… Read More
    BRUNSWICK — A survivor from a sunken Ukrainian cargo ship was saved after he was spotted by a patrol plane from the Brunswick Naval Air Station, officials said. The survivor was located in the water about 1 p.m. Saturday, and he was picked up by… Read More
    MANCHESTER, N.H. — Some New Hampshire day care centers are banning Power Rangers, one of the most sought-after Christmas toys, for promoting violence and stifling creative play. Children as young as 2 or 3 are devoted to the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” the television show… Read More
    PORTLAND — The only African-American to serve in the Legislature is close to an agreement with the University of Southern Maine to establish a permanent home for his black history collection. Gerald Talbot’s collection includes busts of famous black leaders, shackles used on slaves and… Read More
    What appeared to be more of the standard petty divisiveness in the opening sessions of the state Legislature last week need not lead to permanent gridlock. Already, the House is showing signs of the cooperation needed to accomplish something this session, while the Senate can avoid breakdown through… Read More
    Al Blackadar, physician assistant and nurse practitioner at Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, has been appointed to represent midlevel practitioners on the Professional Practices Committee for State Health Care Review, a committee of the Maine Health Care Reform Commission. He has been employed by MDIH for… Read More
    Belfast Area High School First quarter honor roll Seniors, honors: Terri Abbott, Owen Allen, Jeff Bryant, Karen Campbell, Sarah Caputo, Christopher Coleman, Katie Cox, Amy Cunningham, Matthew Decoteau, Joellen Easton, Jessica Eggen, Adam Estabrook, Jack Gallagher, Darne Gray, Stephanie Grotton, Denise Harper, Edward Holland, Rebecca… Read More
    Maine has had representation on the Committee for Merchant Marines and Fisheries in the U.S. House for most of the last 20 years. Being represented on the committee has been an essential way for the state, which depends on fishing and shipbuilding, to ensure that issues affecting it… Read More
    BETHEL — The credentials of man posing as a psychologist melted away when authorities began looking at his claims that he was a Swiss diplomat and a clinical fellow at Harvard University Medical School. Charles Gill is none of the above. He isn’t licensed to… Read More
    An estimated 1,500 people in Greater Bangor could need help — fast — for serious mental health crises. For the first time in seven years, these people — former patients of Bangor Mental Health Institute and others with diagnosed psychiatric problems — will have a safe, permanent resource. Read More
    Darrell Morrow’s recent letter, in which he criticizes the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, contains misleading information. In terms of recreational use, the term “access” means different things to different people. Morrow’s position seems to be that gate fees and landowner checkpoints constitute… Read More
    I’d like to suggest that instead of having a special election to replace Councilor Bill Shubert, have the Bangor City Council change the charter to read that the candidate who received the highest vote after the winners were seated would replace the councilor who, for some reason, couldn’t… Read More
    Wake up, Maine live bait dealers! The commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife along with fisheries biologists are going to put you out of business. At a public hearing in Millinocket on proposed “quality fishing initiatives,” the use of live bait was a big issue. From the remarks… Read More
    After reading the article on “Christmas display” in Arkansas in a recent edition of the Bangor Daily News, it makes one wonder what other rights will they take from us next. I feel the spectators should be taken in hand and controled, not make this… Read More
    On behalf of the staff of the Earl C. McGraw School, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the time, effort, and support the parents of our students have given us. Their efforts demonstrate their commitment to the education and welfare of the children of McGraw… Read More
    The Camden-Rockport Historical Society is delighted that the Molyneaux fire engine will stay in Camden and that the society is now able to maintain and make repairs to the buildings in the historic Conway complex. We wish to thank the Camden selectmen, Roger Moody, MBNA… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Angus King plans to set a task force to work reviewing clean air options for Maine. King announced his plans in response to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to relax rules on state auto emission testing. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Las Vegas developer who wants to build a gambling casino in Pownal is offering the state an advance tax payment of $10 million. “I just want the state to know that I’m very sincere,” Eric Nelson said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    It’s the season for bringing out the best in people, and that is evident in the day-to-day activities at the Salvation Army. The story of Tom and Mary is a good example. Apparently during another Christmas season they had just arrived in Bangor, neither had… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Although he is occasionally mistaken for the defendant, private investigator Peter J. McDonald has become a familiar face at the defense lawyers table during high profile murder cases. The Rockland investigator has expanded his work and influence from the street into courtroom paralegal… Read More
    The recent article by Loomis Sappier concerning a possible suit on behalf of the Malecite Nation is perfectly justifiable and warranted. The Malecites belong to the Eastern Algonguin sub-group, and today live not only in New Brunswick, but also in Quebec, Maine, and as far as away as… Read More
    While the right wing of the Republican Party continues to smear and bring up issues that clearly are personal, legal issues and not of national importance, they are refusing to see it’s time to get to work down there and quit the name calling! After all, Newt Gingrich… Read More
    PORTLAND — The arrests of four people on drug charges stopped an effort to establish a distribution network for crack cocaine in the Portland area, authorities said. Police made the arrests early Saturday after following a car they suspected of bringing drugs from Dorchester, Mass.,… Read More
    PORTLAND — The Commerce Department is looking into how a boat buyback program in New England would be structured if funding becomes available, an official said. There is a growing consensus to pay fishermen to take their boats out of service to help restore dwindling… Read More
    If you are having problems getting credit or paying your monthly bills, you may be tempted to turn to businesses that advertise quick and easy solutions to credit problems. But don’t be misled. There are no instant solutions. Although some credit counseling businesses guarantee “results or your money… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — The annual East Machias Santa Kids program is still in need of donations of clothing and food that will be distributed before Dec. 25 to needy children within a 10-mile radius of the town. The program is being conducted this year in… Read More
    There will be no school, after school activities or adult education classes at Old Town High School today out of respect for Robert J. Lahey. Funeral services will be held today for the school’s longtime athletic director, who succumbed to cancer on Friday, Dec. 9. Read More
    MACHIAS — The Washington-Hancock Community Agency will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Riverview Heights housing subdivision in Machias. The new house was built by staff members in the W-HCA’s Housing Services Department. After viewing the house,… Read More
    PORTLAND — A teacher at Bonny Eagle High School has been indicted on additional sex charges linked to his relationship with a 16-year-old pupil. Jack Dick, 49, of East Sebago was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury on 10 counts of gross sexual assault… Read More
    MILO — Again this winter, Milo water users are being advised to take steps to ensure the purity of their drinking water. In a press release from the Milo Water District, Superintendent Kevin Black states that some homes in Milo had a high amount of… Read More
    AUGUSTA — For the new Republican Senate majority, a session-opening rules rhubarb is the first test of wills in a vastly changed State House. The showdown began as soon as lawmakers were sworn in. It resumes this week, with Democrats and even some House Republicans… Read More
    ST. JOHN PLANTATION — A woman and five children were left homeless Saturday afternoon when fire destroyed their house and attached garage on the St. John Road, seven miles north of Fort Kent. Jenny Levesque and the five children, some of whom are in her… Read More
    PORTLAND — New guidelines governing two types of airplanes grounded several flights in Portland and Bangor because of concerns the planes might be vulnerable to icing. Continental Express was forced to cancel eight flights out of Portland International Jetport on Saturday. The airline also canceled… Read More