Scott Nance, Ray Alley and Mamadou Kone were exceptional point guards for the Husson College basketball team. By the end of the week, all of them will be looking up to the new man at the top of the list, Bryan Jefferson. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
For whatever it’s worth, my feeling regarding the Craig Turner case is this: A hunter who is charged with shooting and killing a human being, even though purely by accident, should be held accountable. With that said, let’s sight in now on an appealing deer-hunting… Read More
Sub5/BDNC Race Series Final Standings Overall female: Jo-Ann Nealey 50, Sue Foster 46, Sheila Hodges 42, Katrina Bisheimer 36, Nichi Farnham 32, Bernice Stockley 24, Erin Ray 13; Male: Patrick Sullivan 47, Mike Gaige 40, Tim Wakeland 37, Judson Esty-Kendall 26, Glendon Rand 16, Peter… Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Sea Dogs will sell individual game tickets for the 1996 season Saturday. Tickets will only be available at the Sea Dogs box office at Hadlock Field, which is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening day is April 12. Read More
Status symbols are a thing of the past, so says Vogue. “Mink coats, the diamond ring, the year-round tan, now have too many associations with criminals and aging movie stars for us to find them desirable.” Mink coats? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
HAMPDEN — Go ahead citizens of Hampden, give a couple of dollars to the Fire Department. It could save your life. The Town Council unanimously approved a request from the Fire Department Monday night to go into the fund-raising business for a new hydraulic rescue… Read More
Rangers reopened the entrance to Acadia National Park, shipbuilders breathed a sigh of relief and hundreds of federal workers returned to their jobs Monday as the six-day government shutdown came to an end. “We’re getting cranked back up. Everybody’s working,” said Bryant Woods, a ranger… Read More
MACHIAS — The Machias Valley Airport could receive $100,000 worth of improvements early next year if town voters authorize selectmen to acquire additional land and spend funds from the airport reserve account. Voters on Dec. 5 will be asked to authorize the selectmen to move… Read More
The newly released crime statistics by the FBI that showed a 3.9 percent increase in serious crime in Maine is not alarming, but should serve as an early warning to all arms of the criminal justice system, one official said Monday. “The tough news for… Read More
WASHINGTON — More than 13,000 miles, 16 countries, 14 stages and eight months later, Rory McCarthy of West Bath pedaled into Washington Saturday to complete a journey of great endurance and inspiration. Neither the cloudy sky nor raindrops could dampen the celebration for McCarthy and… Read More
DEXTER — An auction to benefit Literacy Volunteers will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Dexter Town Hall. More than 75 gift certificates and goods from local businesses from Dexter to Greenville will be auctioned off. A complete list of items… Read More
The Democrats lost another one over the weekend. It wasn’t Bill Clinton’s capitulation on the issue of a seven-year balanced budget; or the landslide Republican victory in Louisiana’s gubernatorial election. On Saturday, Rep. Andy Jacobs, perhaps Congress’ last throwback to the days before political action… Read More
AUGUSTA — Derided as a King administration gimmick by its critics, a $34 million bailout plan for the state Department of Transportation is expected to pass constitutional muster. In an opinion presented Monday to members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, Assistant Maine Attorney General Cabanne… Read More
BREWER — The residents of four apartments at 39 Maple St. were forced from their homes Monday night when a fire of undetermined cause broke out in a first-floor apartment. Brewer Fire Department Capt. Gary Brown said a call came in at 6:32 p.m. reporting… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Budget deliberations will get under way Tuesday night when Pittsfield councilors begin the page by page, account by account review of the proposed 1996 expenditures. Following their regular council meeting at 7:30 p.m, councilors will begin the budget workshop. According to Town Manager… Read More
The choice for SAD 22 voters should be easy: If they approve renovations to the Leroy Smith Elementary School in Winterport, the state will pick up the $2.8 million tab. If they don’t, the district will have to raise $1.5 million to bring the building up to code. Read More
HOULTON — Frank E. Blackie, convicted two years ago of manslaughter in the shooting death of a friend, will be back in court next month asking for a new trial. The former electronics repairman claims that he had ineffective legal representation. Blackie, 59, claimed he… Read More
AUGUSTA — After the re-enactment of an unsolved Pittsfield murder was aired on two television networks last Friday night, Maine State Police have received dozens of phone calls from would-be tipsters. “Real Stories of the Highway Patrol” aired twice Friday, once on Fox 51 in… Read More
Police in opposite ends of the state Monday issued composite sketches of people they were seeking in connection with unrelated rapes in Houlton and Searsport. Houlton police issued the sketch of one of three men wanted for questioning in connection with the abduction and rape… Read More
The open house at the Maine Adoption Placement Service in Houlton will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at its office over the Temple Cinema on the second floor of the Masonic Building downtown. Read More
CALAIS — When Frank Fenderson looks out the picture window in the back of his Red Beach home, he sees St. Croix Island and is reminded of the gallantry and bravery that in 1604 led the French to establish a colony on that dot of land in the… Read More
Park your gum and your First Amendment rights at the door. Class is now in session. A real student newspaper: for students, by students. Your responsibility. It was quite an incentive when I presented the idea to my eighth grade computer class. The first edition… Read More
ROCKLAND — Believing they had captured a fugitive felon, city police held two men at gunpoint last week only to determine it was a case of mistaken identity. The incident occurred in front of the Bowling Alley last Wednesday in broad daylight. Passing traffic slowed… Read More
Belfast District Court: Operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor: Bryan L. Bigwood, 42, Limestone, $400, 72 hours in jail, license suspended for 90 days; Richard A. Hodgdon, 46, Belfast, $600, seven days in jail, license suspended for 18 months; David J. Parsons,… Read More
Politicians Sunday night revved up the Jaws of Common Sense to pry themselves out of the train wreck orchestrated by congressional Republicans. The good news is that everyone appears to be OK. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
Q. My utility bills are too high. I know that the attic and walls need more insulation, but that itchy insulation drives me crazy. Are there any types of new insulation available for the do-it-yourselfer? — T.E. A. You are in luck. There are several… Read More
Every few years an article appears hailing aspirin as “the true wonder drug.” The term wonder drug was first applied to the antibiotics penicillin and streptomycin when they appeared on the scene 50 years ago. Then someone realized that the most widely used drug in the world was… Read More
Kay Blanchard of Bangor covers the dining room table with her favorite light-green tablecloth, noting with satisfaction that the celery-colored fabric is the perfect foil for the milky green Wedgwood china her grandmother presented her on her wedding day. She places crystal wine and water… Read More
Central High School, Corinth First-quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Jessica Eells and Jeanne Speed; honors: Joy Allen, Terri Allen, Justin Bragdon, John Bryant, Jerry Burns, Angelene Doody, Joshua Easler, Stephanie Edwards, Jodi Giles, Matthew Goodrow, Julie Guay, LeeAnn Gupton, Jestina Iwanisezk, Katharina Pethke, Jeremy… Read More
John Cooper is the head coach of the No. 2 college football team in the nation — Ohio State. In eight years as head coach there he has compiled a hefty 65-26-4 mark. His slight build and bespectacled look belies his position, but nobody at… Read More
Reforms are working, ahead of schedule. That’s the practical conclusion to Friday’s announcement of an early end to the 10 percent surcharge assessed against customers of the Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co. The surcharge, which was expected to remain a fixture in the accounts payable… Read More
HOULTON — A Presque Isle radio station that had hoped to expand its coverage into the Houlton area has had its plan sidetracked after a competing station filed a formal opposition with the Federal Communications Commission. Media Marketing, which operates WOZI-FM at 101.7 on the… Read More
WASHINGTON — With a budget truce revving the government back to life, the White House and congressional Republicans pledged Monday to use December talks to champion divergent spending priorities that have so far been irreconcilable. The GOP signaled possible give on its prized tax cut. Read More
Blockbuster Video isn’t confirming it, but city officials in Bangor have seen a sign that the world’s leading video store chain has set its sites on Bangor for a new store. Although the Florida-based company has yet to file the necessary application with the city,… Read More
OWLS HEAD — Town voters stopped talking Monday night and quickly voted a 107-40 approval of amendments to town zoning that cleared the way for a $4 million instrument-landing system project at the Owls Head Community Airport. To a hard-core group of residents, many of… Read More
CALAIS — Ray Beaulieu, director of the city’s water department, announced Monday morning that the Department of Human Services has lifted a boil order placed Friday on all of the city’s drinking water after coliform bacteria was discovered. Beaulieu said the Department of Human Services… Read More
BANGOR — Councilors from Bangor, Brewer and Old Town signed a resolution Monday supporting regional fire service cooperation, and agreed to each contribute $10,000 to study the concept. Orono councilors, however, postponed a decision until next month. The fire chiefs from the four towns hope… Read More
SULLIVAN — Conflicts over policy and authority have arisen within the nonprofit group Coastal Recycling, which processes recyclables for 10 Down East towns and is facing tough competition from the private sector. Milbridge resident and Coastal Recycling board member Tom Stama Monday night questioned a… Read More
WISCASSET — Gov. Angus King toured Maine Yankee on Monday to get a firsthand look at the $40 million repair of steam generators at the nuclear power plant. King said he was comfortable with the way the repairs are going, but he said he will… Read More
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Theft is an unwelcome intruder in any tight-knit community, but residents of this coastal island were even more disturbed to learn that the alleged thief was one of their own. Islanders were amazed and angered when Robert Riddle Sr., 51, was charged… Read More
PITTSFIELD — It looks like one of Pittsfield’s claims to fame — the world’s largest frying pan — is about to be starring in a new movie. Well, not actually the pan itself, but rather a specially created model of the Pittsfield pan. A stunt pan. Read More
BANGOR — The east side of the city found itself in the dark for an hour or so Monday night after a pair of insulators in Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.’s Broadway substation broke. “They don’t break often, but when they do, they do it with a… Read More
ST. ALBANS — Selectmen moved Monday night to investigate the collection and disposal of the town’s recyclables, and to proceed with enforcement action on violators. The action was prompted by a single violation discussed by the board on Oct. 16. Local businessman Dennis Smith was… Read More
Two Penobscot Valley High School students attended the All-New England Band Festival Nov. 20 at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, N.H. French horn player Kari Dudley and oboist Ashley Burgoyne performed with the 115-piece band directed by Timothy Mahr. They joined musicians from 46 other high schools in… Read More
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Pineland Center should be redeveloped rather than demolished after it closes next year, a state task force said. Pineland, the state’s home for the mentally retarded, has seen the number of residents drop from a peak of about 1,500 residents to… Read More
Many thanks to the two Bangor Hydro line workers, Don Ouellette and Mike Voisine, who restored power to my home in Hampden Sunday night (Nov. 12). I realize they were just doing their job, but all too often the efforts of service workers go unnoticed because of this… Read More
Is it wrong to kill those who wish to die? This controversial topic is one that is best left up to God. He is the one that gives life and the one who takes it. Who are humans to say they can take their own lives? Is it… Read More
Here I sit, working on the healing process after major surgery. I’m a driver by trade, after a military carrer which ended in 1979. Since moving back to Maine it’s been like being on a vacation with the driving jobs I’ve had. I’m on my second job since… Read More
Bruce Kyle paid a fine tribute to the merchant seamen from Maine who were honored in Rockland on Veterans Day. I would correct one statement. In his last paragraph, he began, “The unarmed Liberty ships often sailed. …” The Liberty ships, like all merchant vessels… Read More
Tom Hennessey’s column (BDN, Nov. 2), regarding people from away who do not like to see a deer carcass hanging from neighbors’ trees, caused me to be angry and then sad. His lack of understanding about people who have moved here from away is painful, to say the… Read More
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire homeowners who have damaged wooden Inner Seal siding on their homes may be able to get a free replacement because its manufacturer has settled a class-action lawsuit out of court. The lawsuit against the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation of Portland, Oregon, had… Read More
KENNEBUNK — Several local churches paid for the burial Monday of five fetuses discovered by a man who was exploring an attic. A graveside service was held at Hope Cemetery in the town center, Police Capt. Michael LeBlanc said Monday. Several local residents showed up… Read More
AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power Co. has reached an agreement to reduce the amount of money it pays for power produced at the Maine Energy Recovery Co.’s trash-to-energy plant in Biddeford. The agreement, subject to financing arrangements and regulatory approval, could save more than $23… Read More
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, to handle a brief business agenda and then tackle the proposed 1996 budget in a workshop session. The agenda items include the waiver of foreclosure of a tax lien, granting a… Read More
BREWER — The Brewer City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, to respond to a request from the Rev. Herman C. “Buddy” Frankland to amend the zoning ordinance to allow churches in the city’s general business zone. Read More
Americans last week witnessed a six-day budget debacle that closed the federal government and prompted at least one fistfight in the halls of Congress. The “great debate,” as Sen. William Cohen termed it in a tongue-in-cheek tone Monday, has ended, at least temporarily. In its wake, however, are… Read More
BANGOR — The city Finance Committee postponed action Monday night that would increase privatization of two city services. The low bidder for downtown street striping and marking services was On-The-Line Inc. of Bangor, with a bid of $6,087.70. The next two closest bidders were Seasonal… Read More
BANGOR — A 24-year-old Bangor man was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder and arson for allegedly setting a fire in a Cedar Street apartment building last July. A Penobscot County Superior Court grand jury returned the secret indictment against Michael Orchard earlier… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD — The state Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating Monday a garage fire that destroyed two restored 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner automobiles, according to local fire officials. The fire started last Saturday night at a garage on the North Caribou Road owned by David Edgecomb,… Read More
BANGOR — After more than a year of negotiations, faculty at the state’s technical colleges is working under new contracts. Classified staff also negotiated and recently ratified contracts with the Maine Technical College System. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
It should not came as a surprise to anyone that the United Bikers of Maine is pushing to have Maine taxpayers pay for their causes again. They have been doing it for a long time. The UBM’s call for a recount of the seat belt… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The Maine-New Brunswick border may be the backdrop for “awareness” demonstrations by Maine potato growers protesting the dumping of cheap imports of Prince Edward Island potatoes into Maine’s traditional markets. According to Chipman Beckwith, a potato grower from Fort Fairfield, he called… Read More
HANCOCK — Victor Kimball, chairman of the board of selectmen in Palmyra and owner of Kimball and Sons, a rubbish and recycling business, was recently summoned for assaulting a customer in the town of Hancock. Hancock is one of several towns that Kimball serves, either… Read More
FARMINGTON — Farmington residents are dusting off their earmuffs in preparation for a 19-year-old tradition, celebrating Chester Greenwood Day on Saturday, Dec. 2. Greenwood invented earmuffs in 1872, called ear protectors back then. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
BELFAST — After sitting unfinished for years, the former Diamond Match building at Heritage Park is suddenly in demand. When the City Council meets tonight, it will weigh proposals from both the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce and Todd French, a boat builder and educator… Read More
SANGERVILLE — Nearly $16,000 worth of stumpage has been cut on a town-owned woodlot by a Greenville forester, who has agreed to an exchange of the timber for a 39-acre parcel she owns. Documents were finalized earlier by Sangerville selectmen allowing Sally Tornquist to selectively… Read More
GUILFORD — The need to install telephones in each classroom is one of four goals outlined to SAD 4 directors Tuesday by a communitywide task force. The task force, charged with identifying the needs and setting the direction for the schools in the future, also… Read More
Damage to the city’s waste water treatment plant may not be as bad as officials originally feared after a fuel tank problem at Coles Express dumped hundreds of gallons of fuel oil into the facility. Brad Moore, the plant’s superintendent, said preliminary tests conducted on… Read More