BANGOR – Narraguagus High School ace righthander Dan Curtis threw three fewer pitches than his Piscataquis Community High School counterpart, Todd Tufts, during Wednesday’s washed out Eastern Maine Class C baseball championship game here. However, due to a Maine Principals Association rule, Curtis will not… Read More
    BANGOR – Sixty-nine pitches, 19 batters, 11 runs, seven hits, four walks, three errors, a stolen base, one passed ball, and one wild pitch – in two innings. For Cony High School baseball coach Jeff Trundy, those ingredients combined for an extended Maalox moment here… Read More
    One thing’s for sure, you won’t have to do much casting around to hook onto fishing contests during the next couple of weeks. Closest at hand is the Knox County Fish and Game Club’s 34th annual Summer Derby scheduled for June 18. The purchase of raffle tickets, $2… Read More
    Oxford Plains POINT LEADERS Late Model/Pro Stock Jeff Taylor 491, Bruce Haley 435, Tim Brackett 428, Tom Rowe 417, Larry Emerson 415, Jerry Babb 385, Alan Wilson 384, Jon Lizotte 379, Tom Mayberry 351, Glen Martel Late Model Sportsman googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    BANGOR – The Calais Blue Devils have such confidence when Kelly Dow is in the pitching circle that they figure it will take only one run to win a ballgame. The Blue Devils showed why they have such confidence Wednesday afternoon at Union Street Fields… Read More
    University of Maine junior first baseman Brian Jolliffe was selected as a pitcher by the Atlanta Braves in the 56th round of the recent baseball draft. Jolliffe, from Cumberland, has signed with the Braves for a bonus in the vicinity of $2,000. Jolliffe is at the Braves’ rookie… Read More
    Bone-crunching hits, the referee’s shrill whistle, and the roar of an excited crowd are just a few of the sounds New England Patriots fans will hear with much more clarity on the FM radio dial this fall. That’s because H&L Broadcasting Inc., owner of Bangor… Read More
    BANGOR – The Eastern Maine Class A softball championship game was halted by a torrential downpour at Union Street Field in Bangor Wednesday night. The game between No. 1 Brewer (18-0) and No. 2 Medomak Valley of Waldoboro (17-1) will be replayed at 7 p.m. Read More
    Former University of Maine hockey player John Tortorella has been named the head coach of the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. He had been an assistant coach for six years with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Tortorella played at Maine from 1978-81 and ranks… Read More
    GOULDSBORO — Mention Schoodic Point, and odds are good that people respond, “Acadia National Park,” nothing more, nothing less. But there is more than just the granite shoreline and crashing waves on the Schoodic Peninsula, which encompasses Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor. Consider the nine different… Read More
    DEXTER — Although its lake flows the other way, this industrial town on the border between Penobscot and Piscataquis counties unofficially falls into the Piscataquis Valley. The usually somnolent Piscataquis River drains the land paralleling Route 6 from Shirley, a town near Greenville, east to… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — If you’re visiting Mount Desert Island sometime during mid-July, don’t miss the WoodenBoat Show. Spend a few bucks for a ticket, take the time to browse the maritime displays, and enjoy a whiff of history. “WoodenBoat” magazine celebrated its 20th anniversary in… Read More
    PHILLIPS — Two railroads once converged on the Rangeley Lakes, but only one remains in existence today. People visiting the Rangeley Lakes this summer should visit the Sandy River Railroad Park, located in downtown Phillips, a town on Route 4 between Rangeley and Farmington. In… Read More
    Androscoggin County Auburn — Prospect Hill Golf Course, off Maine Turnpike Exit 12. 18-holes: 6,000 yards, par 71. 782-9220. 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;… Read More
    CALAIS — An international bridge links this border city with St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Two thousand miles to the southwest, yet another international bridge connects Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Any resemblance stops with there, because you’re not charged an admission fee to enter… Read More
    THE FORKS — From here, the ride’s bouncing, jouncing, enervating, knuckle-whitening, tumultuous, ad infinitum (you supply the adjective). Appropriately named for the confluence of the Kennebec and Dead rivers, The Forks serves as “trail head” for whitewater rafters, those daring souls who are willing to… Read More
    MACHIAS — The 20th Annual Machias Blueberry Festival, scheduled for Aug. 18-20, will celebrate the lowbush blueberry. Centre Street Congregational Church parishioners organize the blueberry festival. Friday events will include a fish fry, a children’s parade, and a musical comedy about the annual Washington County… Read More
    Aroostook County encompasses a diverse geographical region. People living in this portion of Maine have planned many activities this summer. Madawaska 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
    BOOTHBAY HARBOR — From concerts to boat cruises and art shows, the Boothbay Peninsula offers something for everybody this summer. The peninsula extends south to the sea from Route 1 between Newcastle and Wiscasset. The four towns located on the peninsula are Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay… Read More
    “Five charged in Eastport vandalism spree” read the front page headline in the Maine Weekend edition of the Bangor Daily News, June 10-11, while the Maine Sunday Telegram, June 11, on page 3B, col. 1, attributed the Associated Press with their reporting of “Eastport house vandalized.”… Read More
    Letter writer Jeff Barnes of Bangor has recently (“Equality for all,” BDN, June 8, and once previously) pointed out the astonishing and regrettable fact that insurance companies do not regard insurance for mental illness in the same light that they consider coverage of heart trouble, lung disease or… Read More
    In a recent candidate profile interview published in the Limestone area, the following false statements were made by a person running for public office. The candidate claimed that he had been unable to get information from the Water District for sometime. No information has ever been refused to… Read More
    We are writing in contradiction to your article regarding the moving of the veterans’ monument in Gouldsboro shortly before Memorial Day this year. The memorial monument is now clearly visible and attractively placed and landscaped in front of the town offices. In its old site… Read More
    In your article on “Herb Fest 95,” I was misquoted as saying that the art of tending sick children has been lost to working mothers. Home healing skills have been lost to almost everyone, not just working mothers, undermined by the “convenience” of modern drugs. Read More
    I am writing to thank all of those kind and caring people from Maine who responded to the bombing relief with such love and compassion. Your many acts of kindness touched us and made us very proud to be your fellow Americans. It gives us all hope for… Read More
    FORT KENT — Three Fort Kent teen-agers will be sentenced in Fort Kent District Court Thursday for their parts in a $40,000 July 3, 1994 vandalism spree at three northern Maine camps. One of the camps is owned by Rep. John L. Martin, D-Eagle Lake. Read More
    LIMESTONE — Developers of Loring Air Force Base hope the members of the state’s congressional delegation can convince their colleagues that regulations on funding reuse efforts at closed bases should be rewritten. In action taken Wednesday, the Loring Development Authority of Maine decided to look… Read More
    MACHIAS — Wrangling at the annual town meeting over two education items cut from the school budget — but funded by voters — led frustrated town officials to raise the possibility that a new form of town government may be desirable. As a result of… Read More
    LINCOLN — Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the town’s gross budget proposal of $2.5 million during a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19, in the town office. The budget proposal of $2,580,870 represents an increase of $38,381, or a 1.5… Read More
    GLENBURN — A total of 392 ballots were cast in Glenburn’s town elections Tuesday night, putting one incumbent back into his council seat and electing a new school board member. Robert Campbell Jr. received 218 votes to keep his seat on the council, beating out… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Judith Chamberlain is the first woman elected as president of the Maine Academy of Family Physicians since the organization’s beginning 47 years ago. Chamberlain also was elected as a delegate to the national organization, American Academy of Family Physicians. The organization promotes family… Read More
    ENFIELD — Residents will consider abolishing the town-manager form of government during the annual town meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the VFW Hall in West Enfield. Should residents vote to abolish the town-manager form of government, it will not become effective until… Read More
    DEXTER — On Monday, July 3, as part of the Abbott Memorial Library’s Centennial Celebration, Fran Field, representing Dexter post office, will be available to hand-cancel mail. The cancellation, designed by David Pearson of Dexter, features a sketch of the library. The centennial committee suggests… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The substance abuse treatment program at Mayo Regional Hospital has been working with other programs to offer reimbursement to providers for children whose mothers are recovering from substance abuse. This effort allows women to attend treatment programs, self-help groups, or local YMCA programs… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Moose meatballs will be among the hors d’oeuvres served Saturday to the crowd at this year’s wrap-up celebration for MooseMainea in Greenville. The event is sponsored by the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. The hors d’oeuvres made from moose meat will be… Read More
    GUILFORD — SAD 4 directors recognized Superintendent Raymond Poulin Jr. Tuesday for his seven years of service to the district. Poulin resigned effective June 30 to serve as the deputy commissioner of the Maine Department of Education. Paul Davis of Sangerville, a former director and… Read More
    CAMDEN — In sports, the term “no-brainer” is used to describe such sure things as 6-inch putts and punting on fourth-and-long. In the realm of town meetings, it might apply to an article asking the voters to accept up to $2 million in gifts to their library. Read More
    BUCKSPORT — At a 40-minute special meeting Wednesday night, the school board put the finishing touches on cuts to its 1995-96 budget. Having recently decided to add a primary school teacher, but to cut a social worker and reduce other expenses, the board had only… Read More
    LIMESTONE — Voters Tuesday elected a new selectman, filled two seats on the Limestone School Committee and picked a trustee for their local utility district. Selectman Florence Young, who did not seek re-election, will be succeeded by Charles Harris, who defeated James Pelkey Sr. 225-66… Read More
    Somerset County Superior Court: Bambi Prevost, 21, Skowhegan, theft, $250. 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
    BANGOR — About two dozen people lined Texas Avenue in front of the Bangor City Nursing Facility Wednesday afternoon to protest the lack of a contract with the city, particularly in relation to benefits for part-time employees. “We feel if part-timers got benefits, they’d probably… Read More
    VAN BUREN — Van Buren voters filled seven municipal offices in Tuesday’s town elections, but it remained uncertain Wednesday how the write-in ballots for an eighth position would be handled. Elmer Corbin and Glen Vaillancourt won the two three-year Van Buren Town Council seats left… Read More
    DYER BROOK — Fewer than 20 people from Crystal showed up at the Southern Aroostook Community School Tuesday night to discuss a deorganization plan for their town. The deorgnaization issue came up in January after a successful petition drive initiated by Town Manager Linda York. Read More
    LIMESTONE — The Limestone School Committee handled a series of what Superintendent James Morse called “administrivia” sessions at its meeting Monday night. The committee approved the application for and receipt of federal Chapter I funds. The program covers such needs as mathematics and reading remediation,… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Finance Director Frances Hernandez, suspended without pay after she was indicted for theft of Thomaston town funds, has filed suit against Rockport and Town Manager Donald Willard, seeking damages, back pay and reinstatement. In the suit filed in Knox County Superior Court on Wednesday, Hernandez sought… Read More
    PORTLAND — Java lovers who get jittery at the thought of straying too far from a computer can take a cruise into cyberspace at an Old Port coffeehouse. A coin-operated machine allows patrons of the Cosmic Hippo to use a computer to link up with… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Education Committee broke up again Wednesday without coming up with a new school funding formula. Theirs was a frustrating, on-again, off-again session that spanned almost six hours, but was punctuated by mass departures for roll-call votes in the House and Senate. Tempers… Read More
    Unlike movie sequels which don’t normally match the success or the quality of the originals, Bangor’s second effort to attract Canadian tourists has all the makings of a superior program. Opening June 30 for a three-day engagement only, Canadian Appreciation Days, the sequel, will be… Read More
    WASHINGTON — A person can be charged with a crime even if the same conduct already was used to lengthen the sentence for another offense, the Supreme Court said Wednesday. Such prosecutions do not violate the Constitution’s protection against double jeopardy, the court ruled 8-1… Read More
    Though state Republicans disagree with Democrats and the governor over family caps and time limits for welfare reform, all agree on the salubrious effects of work, or at least of work training. A novel idea after three decades of welfare debate: get the unemployed to work by requiring… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — All sides in the recycling debate in Southwest Harbor can air their differences at a public workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the American Legion Hall. Southwest Harbor is one of three communities in the Mount Desert Island area that… Read More
    PITTSBURGH — Millions of comets surrounding the solar system like a halo of snowballs have been found by astronomers who used the Hubble Space Telescope to check out a 40-year-old theory. The comets, ranging in size from 4 to 8 miles across, ring the solar… Read More
    BOOTHBAY HARBOR — More than a century after parting ways in a bitter dispute, the towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor have appointed members to a joint committee that will examine whether the two towns should merge as one. Boothbay selectmen initiated the process when… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Whether or not one liked the message of Tuesday’s election, there’s no denying the voters spoke up loud and clear in defeating controversial proposals to disband local emergency dispatching and to build a new town office. With a heavy voter turnout for a… Read More