Local AT SPEEDWAY 95, Sunday Tigers: Lyndon Adams, Glenburn; Andy Migliore, Pittsfield; Terry Bragg, Bangor… Read More
    OLD TOWN – Brewer High School managed a sweep here at Victory Field complex Monday afternoon as the baseball team outslugged Old Town 13-8 and the unbeaten softball team downed the Indians 9-4. In baseball action, the Witches scored early and often to get off… Read More
    High school AT ORONO (Saturday) Eastern Maine Qualifying Round Boys Results Finals Robbie Butler (Orono) def. Jeremy Atwood (Schenck) 6-2, 6-0; Chad Thomas (Ellsworth) def. Ryan Babbidge (Stearns), 6-0, 6-2; Kenny Allen (Bangor) def. Ben Block (John Bapst), 6-0, 6-0; Ben Bragdon (Brewer) def. Jess… Read More
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    MILLINOCKET – Sarah Kittrick struck out 14 while hurling a two-hitter and Shannon Boynton roped an RBI single as Stearns posted a 5-2 win over Orono in schoolgirl softball action here Monday. Robyn Cyr also singled for Stearns, while Heather Leet drove in a run. Read More
    SEARSPORT – Anthony Mollison plated Jason York from second with an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth, providing the winning run for Searsport as the Vikings tipped Sumner of East Sullivan 5-4 in schoolboy baseball action Monday. Ryan DeReden and George Tripp each… Read More
    At Hermon, Kelley Smith tripled, doubled, singled and drove in two runs to help lead the host Hawks to the win over John Bapst of Bangor. Kiera Dorr doubled twice, singled, and drove in two RBIs for the Hawks. Laura Smith had three singles and… Read More
    When Doug Kane, regional wildlife biologist of Region E headquarters in Greenville began finding an unusual number of young moose carcasses earlier this spring, his concern led to examination of the carcasses, which revealed the animals died from lung worm, a parasite common to moose and other ruminants. Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD – Center fielder Samantha Hayes cranked out a three-run homer and a single, and made two diving, game-saving, seventh-inning catches to help Fort Fairfield earn an 8-6 softball victory over Madawaska here Monday night. Devin Jewitt had two singles and two RBIs, Dallas… Read More
    The University of Maine must recruit or develop a couple of legitimate stoppers if the Black Bears are to re-establish themselves as a regional baseball power. Maine coach John Winkin and the team’s graduated seniors agree that starting pitching is the primary on-field concern for… Read More
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    HODGDON – Matt Townsend singled, moved to second on a fielder’s choice, stole third and scored on the overthrow in the top of the seventh inning to lift Central Aroostook of Mars Hill to a 9-8 baseball victory over Hodgdon here Monday. Ryan Guerrette led… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Two quotations will be accepted Tuesday night when the Pittsfield Town Council holds its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Quotations have been submitted for the construction of a warehouse in the Industrial Park and for a provider for stray animals. The warehouse will… Read More
    WILLIMANTIC — A ground and air search for a missing Dexter man, who failed to return home after a party Sunday evening at Little Wilson Campground, was called off Monday when the man was located north of Kokadjo. When Stephen Perigo Jr. failed to return… Read More
    Several months ago, we considered ways to make the world a better place — by questioning the wisdom of placing an outhouse atop Mount Everest to serve a negligible percentage of the world population while thousands of people must pull over to the side of Interstate 95 for… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Applications are now being accepted by coronation chairman Kay Warren of Rockport for the 1995 Sea Goddess Pageant at the 48th Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland on Aug. 3-6. Eligible are young women who expect to graduate from high school this June or… Read More
    PORTLAND — Maine businesses are finding savings in a new practice known as “outsourcing,” in which they let employees go and hire outside companies to do tasks formerly done in-house. But the lower costs may come at the expense of workers, who can lose job… Read More
    UNION — Rep. Christine Savage, R-Union, has announced the projects the Maine Department of Transportation has scheduled for this summer and those that are being planned for the 1996-1997 construction season. This summer, medium resurfacing of 4.32 miles along Route 17 in Union and Washington… Read More
    Life has not been a smooth ride lately for those who drive the big rigs on our highways. The truth is that they’ve been taking a lot of heat for how, when and even where they drive. But we’re happy to report members of the… Read More
    ROCKPORT — James Dapogny’s Chicagoans, playing the music of Ellington, Goodman, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and other jazz greats, will appear in a traditional jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at Bay Chamber Concerts at the Rockport Opera House. Tickets — adults… Read More
    The two houses of Maine’s Legislature often trade bills back and forth, offering fine distinctions, angling for amendments and generally slowing the process by which legislation becomes law, if it makes it that far. Good, that’s the way things are supposed to work. Some legislators… Read More
    WALDO — As the price of timber escalates, so do incidents of theft from private woodlots. In an attempt to address the problem, House Minority Leader Walter Whitcomb, R-Waldo, has introduced legislation that would require the state to prosecute people who illegally cut timber valued… Read More
    WESLEY — The Wesley Historical Society will celebrate in July the 150th anniversary of the town’s oldest building — the Wesley Town House, built in 1845. The celebration’s supporters, including members of the Wesley Community Church, began preparing last June for the historic event by… Read More
    Q. I need an inexpensive wet-dry vacuum cleaner that has an attachment for steam cleaning carpets and furniture. Also what else should I consider in getting the best one for both indoor and outdoor cleanup? — D.F. A. With all the new models, features and… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A Cape Elizabeth businessman has been selected by Gov. Angus S. King and legislative leaders to serve as chairman of a committee charged with identifying state job cuts valued at $45 million. Joined in his office Monday by Senate President Jeffrey H. Butland,… Read More
    HOULTON — A workshop on wood harvesting operations and how they are affected by Maine’s Forest Practice Act will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, May 22, in Room 32, at Houlton High School. Topics to be covered include current FPA policy; proper filing of… Read More
    GREENVILLE — “Christmas in July” is this year’s Independence Day parade theme in Greenville, sponsored by the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. Businesses and organizations are being asked to participate with creative floats. The parade will form on Indian Hill and participants are asked… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield police are investigating at least two cases of damage done by BB gun pellets over the weekend. According to police reports, Nancy’s Drive In reported early Monday that three large windows, with a value of $800, had been shot with BB pellets… Read More
    SANGERVILLE — It is believed that the same individuals who broke several windows at Sangerville businesses were responsible for damage to a skidder and for a break-in at the Abner Wade Masonic Lodge over the weekend. Chief Deputy Dale Clukey of the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s… Read More
    GREENVILLE — The Greenville School Committee voted Monday to terminate the contracts of five faculty members in order to reduce the proposed budget for fiscal year 1996. The contracts of four other employees were terminated, but these individuals were approved for other assignments. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    PARKMAN — A fire destroyed a two-story home on the Slab City Road in Parkman on Monday. Guilford Fire Chief David Cookson said Mike and Shelly Chavaree were renting the home owned by her father, Ken Johnson. Cookson said Shelly Chavaree had left a candle… Read More
    While America gets its daily dose of the Simpson Dream Team — defense lawyers whose meters buzz faster than the GNP growth of a small, developing country — members of Congress are considering a rescission bill that would strip millions of people of their only access to a… Read More
    On April 25, the Senate Judiciary Committee had a public hearing on LD 1216 in Augusta. This bill is supported by the “clinic violence/common ground committee” that resulted from the meeting between the Roman Catholic bishop of Portland and Gov. Angus King, and which followed the bishop’s call… Read More
    To clarify information about the proposed magnet school in a story in the MaineStyle section of Saturday’s paper and repeated in a MaineDay story in Monday’s paper, Jim Brunelle, a television commentator, offered his personal support for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics on a recent “Maine… Read More
    PEMBROKE — The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information that may lead to the conviction of one or more persons who broke into the Country View Apartments housing complex for the elderly and stole a $2,000 emergency generator. Deputy Sheriff Lester Seeley believes the… Read More
    BANGOR — Bangor International Airport may seem deserted in “The Langoliers,” but flights took off and landed on schedule while the made-for-TV miniseries was being shot, the airport manager said Monday. Bangor International, a former Air Force base that now serves as a major refueling… Read More
    BANGOR — With the realignment of some costs, the budget for the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is expected to decrease next year by about 12 percent. Still, members of the City Council paid close attention Monday evening as parks and recreation Director Dale Theriault… Read More
    BREWER — The Maine Department of Transportation, through eminent domain, has acquired the Christmas House, the apartment house behind it, and the block of businesses next to the iron bridge. A contract for demolishing the Christmas House has been awarded to J.E. Butler Construction Co. Read More
    Hermon taxpayers will save $45,000 in property taxes under a plan to take part of the school budget from a $90,000 reserve account set up two years ago. At a Town Council meeting last month, Superintendent Gene MacDonald presented a tentative school budget of $6.5… Read More
    BURNHAM — John Falkowski of Burnham said he was a committee of one Monday night at a hearing on the proposed 1995-96 SAD 53 budget. But Falkowski’s comments echoed those heard throughout rural communities in recent weeks. “Why is there always an increase (in the… Read More
    PROSPECT — It appears the town may permit the Searsport Water District to draw water from a production well within its boundary — provided the amount is closely monitored. Town Attorney William Dawson confirmed Monday that in its discussions with Prospect officials, the water district… Read More
    The sound was thunderous. The joy palpable. The audience at the Maine Center for the Arts honored the Alven Ailey American Dance Theater, as well they should have, with an instant standing ovation at the end of revelations, one of the company’s signature pieces. I… Read More
    WASHINGTON — A White House analysis released Monday claimed that Maine would lose $227 million in federal welfare funds over the next five years should Congress enact the Republican “Personal Responsibility Act.” The legislation would deny an estimated 27,000 Maine children benefits under the Aid… Read More
    Regarding the notch victims, why are they being punished because they were born during 1917-1926 in not getting all of the Social Security they deserve? Five sisters, one born in 1916 and one in 1917, started jobs the same day, same plant and same wages. Read More
    A recent Bangor Daily News editorial said that there is a plentiful supply of cheap electrical energy, and that the state of Maine should pledge its credit to shut down some functional, but expensive, biomass electric generators. What do you think about the idea of… Read More
    Horror, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. In reading Howard E. Moyers’ letter in your May 10 issue, I found myself horrified that anyone would pen such a virulent diatribe. Private tours of the White House, arranged and escorted by congressmen, have… Read More
    I want to commend you for Scott Baxter’s letter (April 26) informing the public about the hoax created by certain irresponsible journalists concerning the so-called “Rhino” and “Black Rhino” ammunition. Baxter correctly pointed out that it was not until ABC’s “Nightline” exposed the wild claims made by the… Read More
    These militia people carry guns. Not sporting guns, not target guns, and not collector’s guns, but military guns, designed solely to kill people. They tell us they are going to protect the Constitution, but they don’t say from what — or, more importantly, from whom. If the country… Read More
    On behalf of the Bangor Water District board of trustees and employees, I wish to thank the hundreds of folks who ventured out in the wind and rain May 6 to join our fifth annual open house and tour of Thomas Hill Standpipe. It’s always a pleasure to… Read More
    It is appropriate and expedient that, as the protector of the health and safety of the citizens of Maine, Gov. King appoint an independent panel of engineers to investigate the sleeving of cracked steam tubes at Maine Yankee. Because the magnitude of risk of a… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party has annnounced two high-tech additions to its communications division. According to the announcement, the political party is now on-line with a variety of computer bulletin boards, including Internet. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The Knox County Volunteer Connection will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the Center of Long Term Care. Everyone interested in helping the community to do a better job of raising children is invited to hear Rev. Peter and Laura Edwards-Jenks describe the formation… Read More
    ORONO — The child development class at Orono High School under the supervision of Diane Batty will conduct its annual free three-week nursery school from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23-June 8, at the school. The program is for children 3 to 5 years old. To enroll,… Read More
    FORT KENT — Ominous gray clouds filled the sky at Fort Kent early Monday morning but the threat of rain didn’t keep two local men from setting out on a 33-day, 3,005-mile bicycle trek to Santa Clara, Calif. “We haven’t done anything like this yet,”… Read More
    MACHIAS — Two Machias area men face separate complaints of assault allegedly committed early Saturday morning against two female students at the University of Maine at Machias. Peter Doucette, in his mid-20s, of Machias was arrested at about 3 a.m. at his home, and Greg… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Bay State man was arraigned in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft Monday, on charges of armed robbery and eluding a police officer. The charges against Kirk Jardis, 19, of Peabody, Mass., stem from an alleged holdup of two men at a residence… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus King plans to introduce legislation this week to create a one-stop shopping system that would ease the permitting process for landowners seeking to develop on wetlands. Projects now must be reviewed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Read More
    The 82-foot U.S. Coast Guard cutter Point Hannon that ran aground on May 3 off Roque Bluffs will receive an additional $30,000 worth of repairs during a scheduled dry dock overhaul in Newport, R.I. Chief Warrant Officer Eugene Pellerano of USCG Group Headquarters at Southwest… Read More
    PLEASANT POINT — With tensions mounting and emotions running high in the community, the Passamaquoddy tribal council Monday night reversed its earlier decision and decided to accept a petition to recall Gov. Cliv Dore. The recall election will be held Friday. The petition to recall… Read More
    BREWER — The Brewer City Council will hold three special meetings tonight. The first meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at which time the council will recess for an executive session on a legal matter with the city solicitor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    GREENVILLE — Greenville selectmen want public comment on holding the annual town meeting and school budget meeting on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24 this year, rather than the usual Monday and Tuesday evenings. Those wishing to give their input should contact one of the selectmen… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — For the second time in a week, General Signal Corp., the parent company of General Signal Building Systems in Pittsfield, has purchased another computer-related company. GSBS is Pittsfield’s largest employer and is currently partnered with the town in a $2 million warehouse construction… Read More
    BOSTON — Fleet Financial Group has been picked as a preferred lender in the Northeast by the federal agency that backs loans to small businesses, officials said Monday. The “regional preferred lender” designation means that Fleet will be able to process Small Business Administration-backed loans… Read More
    VEAZIE — A contract for a new bicycle path from one end of Veazie to the other will be put out to bid within the next two weeks. Bike path improvements are scheduled for Bangor, Orono and Old Town. When these projects are finished there… Read More