ORONO – The folks in Buffalo, N.Y., have spent the last few days digging out from under three feet of snow dropped during a recent storm. The University of Buffalo women’s basketball team was caught in a Maine basketball blizzard Thursday night at Alfond Arena,… Read More
The Brewer High School Witches have won the last two Eastern Maine Class B hockey championships. But mainstays Ben and Chris Roeder, Matt Enman and Matt Blaine have graduated so Eastern Class B appears to be wide open this season. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
DEER ISLE – Kara Webster scored all of her 10 points in the second half to lead a Searsport rally against Deer Isle-Stonington for a 51-48 victory in schoolgirl basketball Thursday night. Chandra Robert and Rosie Robert chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively,… Read More
SHERMAN STATION – Janna Walker poured in a game-high 19 points to lead Southern Aroostook to a 47-42 victory over Katahdin in schoolgirl basketball Thursday night. Shay Fox scored nine more as Southern Aroostook outscored Katahdin 15-9 in the fourth quarter to rally for the… Read More
The University of Maine-Farmington and Husson College each placed two players on NAIA Umbro All-American soccer teams that were chosen by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. UMF junior midfielder Jamie Beaudoin from Orono and UMF senior sweeper Dave Long were named first team… Read More
Gary Fifield, head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team, achieved a milestone recently when he recorded his 200th career victory. Fifield, who began the season ranked second in winning percentage among active NCAA Division III coaches at .841, now boasts a… Read More
Winthrop’s All-State forward T. J. Caouette is among four Ramblers basketball players who have been suspended for two weeks, according to reports. Winthrop opened the season with a 86-80 win against Leavitt of Turner without Caouette, point guard Andy O’Hearn, Arben Mulay and forward Josh… Read More
Rumors of his candidacy for the open sports director’s position at WLBZ-TV (Channel 2) in Bangor have been greatly exaggerated, says WABI-TV (Ch. 5) sports director Tim Throckmorton. “I didn’t apply for it,” Throckmorton said Thursday afternoon. “Why would I want to? We’re on in… Read More
WASHBURN – Matt Deschaine’s basket with 20 seconds left in overtime allowed Wisdom of St. Agatha to edge past the Beavers 62-60 in overtime boys basketball action here Thursday night. Wisdom tied up a Washburn player to force a jump ball, got the ball back,… Read More
The Maine harness industry currently has two legislative bills for the 117th Legislature to consider during its winter-spring session. Both bills were introduced by Rep. George Kerr, D-Old Orchard. One bill, (L.D. 1218) An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to Harness Racing, is a… Read More
FARMINGTON – Troy Norton and Steve Toland scored 20 points apiece, Norton also grabbed 11 rebounds, and Lance Meader dished out 14 assists to lead the University of Maine-Farmington men to an 83-69 victory over Maine Maritime Academy Thursday night. Darren Elder had 12 points… Read More
GUILFORD – George Bunker did the job for the Lee Academy Pandas by scoring 22 points, thanks to a pair of 3-pointers and eight foul shots, and helping sink the Piscataquis Community Pirates 70-60 in schoolboy basketball action. Adam Peters also had a pair of… Read More
PORTLAND, Maine – Manute Bol, the 7-foot-7 former NBA player, has agreed to play for Portland’s new United States Basketball League team next summer. Bol is expected in Portland within 60 days to formally sign a contract with the Mountain Cats, the team announced Wednesday. Read More
BRUNSWICK — The steam generator repairs at the Maine Yankee nuclear power plant in Wiscasset may cost $10 million less than its owners had anticipated, the company said Wednesday. Careful oversight helped reduce the projected cost to about $30 million, compared to the original price… Read More
The Bangor Salvation Army, a northeastern Maine institution that will bring necessities to families at Christmas, is itself in need of help. Unless donors who mail in or make substantial contributions to the charity respond quickly, the Army may have to dig into its general fund for gifts… Read More
ORONO — In anticipation of a weekend of increased travel and alcohol use, the Orono Police Department is gearing up for its part in National Holiday Lifesavers Weekend 1995. The event, which runs Friday through Sunday, is sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of… Read More
Congress is currently proposing legislation that would cut $450 billion from Medicare and Medicaid. This legislation will severely cut funds to hospitals, nursing homes, hoem health agencies, physicians, and others who provide services to beneficiaries of these programs. Premiums for Medicare would be doubled, and deductibles would increase. Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — The president of Canada’s largest shipbuilder says its main shipyard in Saint John will soon be a virtual ghost yard unless it gets new contracts. Saint John Shipbuilding will have to lay off almost all of its 1,000 remaining workers by… Read More
The Work Group on Electric Utility Restructuring, which conferred in obscurity until very recently, may turn over to state regulators more than one plan for a revolutionary makeover of the state’s power industry. Maine lawmakers formed the panel to find the best way for the… Read More
AUGUSTA — Promising Maine voters an alternative to traditional party politics, members of the fledgling Reform Party turned in more than enough signatures Thursday to put the new party on the 1996 ballot. The group turned in petitions they said bore 33,510 signatures of Maine… Read More
BANGOR — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed most of the remaining claims in the Penobscot Indian Nation’s lawsuit against Key Bank. The majority of the claims and cross claims in the lawsuit — in which the Nation charged that Key Bank and others conspired… Read More
Icy road conditions caused an accident in East Corinth Wednesday night. Donna Salvia, 40, of Hudson was heading east on Route 43 in East Corinth about a quarter mile from the Hudson town line when her 1987 Ford Bronco hit a patch of ice in… Read More
BANGOR — The Clinic for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Eastern Maine Medical Center is searching for volunteers to take part in a study of a cancer prevention drug, Tamoxifen. The drug is being given to women surviving breast cancer to prevent recurrence. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
WASHINGTON — With funding for federal heating assistance in Maine teetering near bankruptcy, Reps. John Baldacci and Jim Longley put partisanship aside Thursday and joined a congressional rally supporting emergency funds for the heating subsidy. The state Housing Authority warned that unless Congress settles its… Read More
BANGOR — Bangor Mayor Marshall Frankel joined mayors from several other cities Thursday morning in a conference call with U.S. Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros. Several of the mayors waited to be drawn into the conversation, which focused on potential budget cuts affecting areas such as… Read More
BANGOR — The president of the Mountain Cats, Portland’s upcoming U.S. Basketball League expansion team, came before the Bangor City Council on Monday evening to ask for a liquor license, and several councilors seemed to think he dropped the ball. “You’ve not put me at… Read More
Harlan A. Philippi, who served the University of Maine System in a variety of high-level positions, including acting chancellor, died Wednesday at the age of 69. Philippi most recently was interim president of the University of Southern Maine prior to the appointment of President Richard… Read More
AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus S. King plans to seek legislative approval next year to create a new foreign trade center designed to identify and enhance world export opportunities for Maine. King and representatives of the 48-member Governor’s Advisory Council on International Trade met with State… Read More
FORT KENT — Residents this week invested their trust in a Fort Kent industry in the hope it will continue to invest in them. At a special town meeting Wednesday night, residents guaranteed a 10-year, $240,000 loan for Northland Frozen Foods Inc. The loan is… Read More
AUBURN — A Lewiston man convicted for shaking his 12-day-old daughter to death in 1989 faces probation violation charges. Fred R. Discher III, 28, appeared in court Wednesday and denied violating his probation by failing to report to his officer and giving her a fake… Read More
Calais District Court: Janet L. Roberts, 32, Baileyville, operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, 48 hours in jail, 90-day license suspension, $400. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
Evidence of a life lived in the outdoors is now in the possession of the Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine in Orono. The papers of Ralph W. “Bud” Leavitt have been donated to the university, and may be viewed in the… Read More
HAMPDEN — Firefighters slipped and slid their way to a fire that destroyed the home of Roger Crooker here Thursday afternoon. The house, located about one-quarter mile down what is known locally as the Kincaid Road, was heavily involved when firefighters arrived at the scene,… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET — The school board this week voted to seek postponement of a school lunch program. The school department has never had a school lunch program. The current three-year waiver postponement will expire in September 1996. East Millinocket is one of 10 schools across… Read More
MONCTON, New Brunswick — The Bluenose ferry service will cease winter operations on Friday, Dec. 29, its federally owned operator said Thursday. Marine Atlantic said it will resume the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia-Bar Harbor, Maine, crossing in mid-May and continue with a seasonal operation that ends… Read More
PORTLAND — An allegation that an Augusta Mental Health Institute supervisor shoved and threatened a patient in September has prompted an investigation and a complaint about the hospital’s initial response. An advocate for patients at the mental hospital says its employees ignored policy and failed… Read More
The American Red Cross Donor Center on Hammond Street in Bangor has its own version of a “gift That gives twice.” If you bring a friend who has never donated blood when you make your much-needed holiday donation during this Saturday’s donor hours from 8… Read More
Belfast District Court Operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor: Michelle L. Leathers, 20, Belfast, $400, 72 hours in jail, license suspended for 90 days; Paul T. Andrews, 40, Morrill, $500, 96 hours in jail, license suspended for 90 days; and John M. Read More
This plea from a young mother who has been laid off from her job arrived addressed to the Santa’s Helper Fund: “I have a 5-year-old girl, and her Christmas is going to be very bad this year. She has two very small gifts (Match Box… Read More
In his letter of Dec. 9-10, George Lehigh suggested that a group be formed to initiate a seat belt and helmet law that would exempt anyone who would sign a binding pledge not to use any of the taxpayer-funded medical services, if they are injured in an accident… Read More
DEXTER — In response to a growing need for home improvements and repairs, local officials are applying for a Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation. If awarded, Dexter would have at its disposal at least $300,000 for grant-loan packages for area homeowners who qualify for assistance. Read More
NEWPORT — With more than half of Newport Junior High School pupils at home with flu and flu symptoms, the decision was made Thursday to shut down Friday classes. All pupils at Newport Elementary School and Newport Junior High, which are adjacent and share cafeteria… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved two contentious spending bills Thursday to fund housing, environmental protection and public land management programs, sending them to the White House where they face likely vetoes. An $80.6 billion bill that includes money to run the Environmental Protection Agency and… Read More
BANGOR — A Brewer woman injured in a freak accident in a Husson College parking lot Wednesday night was treated at Eastern Maine Medical Center and then released. A car, driven by Robert Goodwin, 57, of Brewer, lost its brakes, pinning Jennifer Hines, 27, between… Read More
Belfast District Court David S. Mitchell, 20, Pittsfield, assault, $150. 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]… Read More
WALDO — The Waldo County Budget Committee approved a 1996 spending package of $2.1 million at Thursday’s special hearing. The budget represents a 2.6 percent increase over last year. The final figure of $2,153,121 is about $55,000 higher than was budgeted for 1995. County Treasurer… Read More
LEWISTON — A 39-year-old Lewiston man who apparently had been locked out of his apartment froze to death in a driveway near his home, police said Thursday. Police found the body of Mark Dixon in a driveway along Park Street Thursday morning. Dixon lived in… Read More
BOSTON — The New England Fishery Management Council voted Thursday to enact a host of tighter fishing regulations May 1, but much of the details of the conservation plan have yet to be finalized. The 21-member council is trying to finalize a set of fishing… Read More
ELLSWORTH — A Palmyra official pleaded not guilty to assault charges at his arraignment Thursday in Ellsworth District Court. An attorney for Victor Kimball of Palmyra entered the plea on behalf of his client in court, according to a spokesman. A hearing date has not… Read More
AUGUSTA — A type A strain of influenza that has been isolated in 10 other states is now in Maine. State epidemiologist Dr. Kathleen Gensheimer said Thursday that the first three cases were reported this week in the midcoast area. Gensheimer has long been a… Read More
A special issue of Down East magazine — devoted entirely to the Queen City — makes its debut at the newsstands today. The staff of the Rockport-based magazine — which distributes 80,000 copies monthly — has cast a fresh eye on where the city is… Read More
Transmission difficulties from a newspaper syndicate have prompted a change in the columnist schedule for the BDN Oped page. Starting yesterday, Mike Royko’s column began appearing Tuesdays and Thursdays. Commentary by Cal Thomas will appear Wednesdays and Fridays. All other columns will be printed on their regular days. Read More
According to John Day’s Dec. 7 column, a few Republicans are criticizing Sen. Bill Cohen for one of his votes. They seem to have forgotten all Cohen has done for the people of this state. He is a man of integrity who has served us well in Washington,… Read More
Do your readers know of any other basketball player — high school, college, or NBA — who has scored 18 points in the first 6:01 minutes of an official game as Cindy Blodgett did in Boston against Northeastern? (Three points per minute equals 120 points… Read More
During a glorious 77-year journey that took him from the woods of northern Maine to the sun-warmed waters of some of the world’s premier fishing haunts, Ralph W. “Bud” Leavitt often was described as “larger than life.” Leavitt still casts a large shadow at the… Read More
NEWPORT — Most teen-age girls are easily “grossed out” at the sight of a dead animal on the side of the road. But when Kristi Connell, a senior at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, looks at fresh roadkill she doesn’t see death or destruction. She sees potential. Read More
It seems to me, from what I have read, that we the people of Maine have been voting for highway bonds the last 10 years, plus or minus, and the money has been put to other uses. I’m sure other people have the same impression,… Read More
The GOP plan to balance the budget does not reduce, cut, slash, decrease, or otherwise diminish outlays proposed for beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid and educational oppurtunities as many of your readers have been led to believe. The Bangor Daily News has contributed to this misconception… Read More
ORONO — The University of Maine faculty senate Wednesday gave its stamp of approval to the creation of a School of Marine Studies. The faculty governing body voted 24-14 to support the project that would consolidate the university’s diverse marine science offerings and staff under… Read More
LEVANT — The new Levant Consolidated School surely will not stick out like a sore thumb in this community. In fact, architects from WBRC Architects and Engineers of Bangor have made sure that the building blends right in with the rest of the town’s rural… Read More
BREWER — The Brewer Police Department is seeking national accreditation, according to Police Chief Steven Barker. The chief told city councilors here Monday that there are only three nationally accredited police departments in Maine — Portland, Falmouth and Lewiston. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Adhering to the mouthparts of a lobster like a suction-cup toy and sweeping up the lobster’s errant food particles like a living napkin is a tiny animal whose anatomy and life cycle are unlike anything seen before, scientists have reported. The creature is so unique… Read More
TENANTS HARBOR — A crustacean crime wave sweeping through two midcoast ports has cost local fishermen hundreds of pounds of lobsters and gear worth thousands. On Wednesday morning, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department received complaints from five fishermen reporting thefts of lobsters and equipment, such… Read More
The U.S. government must allow public access to digital computer files of nautical charts, a federal judge has ruled in a decision that could help to change how public information is defined in the computer age. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an arm of… Read More
A week ago media attention was focused on the Galileo space probe as it undertook its suicidal mission into the searing hell that is Jupiter’s atmosphere. The data it gathered won’t be relayed back to Earth for a week but scientists are hopeful it will give the first… Read More
Complaints by Maine potato growers that cheap Prince Edward Island potatoes are flooding U.S. markets should be resolved at international trade tables and not at U.S.-Canadian border crossings, Ivan Noonan, president of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board said Thursday. “Your trade politicians didn’t consult… Read More
WINSLOW — Kimberly-Clark Corp. plans to eliminate 6,000 jobs, but a spokeswoman said no cuts are planned at a facility in Maine. The company has a tissue-paper plant in Winslow that employs 424 people. The plant is part of Scott Paper Co., which Kimberly-Clark is… Read More
With three of four finalists saying they are out of the running, it appears that Terrence MacTaggart was chosen to be the next chancellor of the University of Maine System. After a two-hour closed-door session Wednesday, the system’s board of trustees unanimously chose a new chancellor, but refused… Read More
LIMESTONE — About 50 people turned out Wednesday night to approve a federal application for $900,000 to be used to convert a former elementary school to a dormitory. The rebuilt structure, adjacent to the high school, will house students attending the Maine School of Science… Read More
We feel the letter on Gabby Price (“Great coaches,” BDN, Dec. 11) should have been titled, “Great people.” While Gabby may be the best coach in Maine, above all and foremost, he’s a tremendous person. For as long as we’ve known Coach Price he’s always… Read More
MILLINOCKET — The school board next month will outline ways it will address short-term building needs as well as the long-range use of school facilities. The windows, walls and roof of the 30-year-old Stearns High School need repairs that could cost $1.1 million to $1.5… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — James Wright took the witness stand Thursday in Somerset County Superior Court and rebutted charges that he sexually abused his daughter in 1989 when she was 11 years old. “I did not,” he repeated several times when asked by his attorney, Pamela Ames,… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Library is in serious need of repair, the Friends of the Library have informed the City Council. The public library suffered damage in last week’s heavy rainstorm, after gutters were removed as part of a small renovation program. The rainwater ran… Read More
BANGOR — Members of the BanAir Corp. board of directors voted Thursday to accept a settlement offer of $3,000 on an outstanding balance of $5,651 owed by Johnson and Company in lease payments for space at the Free Trade Zone. Abstaining from the vote was… Read More
HOULTON — The interest in the southern Aroostook County radio market picked up this week when a second party made a bid for the license of the defunct radio station WHOU-FM. A bid of $13,750 was offered late Tuesday by canXus Broadcasting Corp. of Caribou,… Read More
WASHINGTON — Tougher safety, training and equipment rules were imposed on the nation’s regional and commuter airlines Thursday, and the carriers were given 15 months to comply. Regulations covering major carriers, those that fly planes with 30 or more seats, were extended to scheduled flights… Read More
FORT KENT — Modern technology and an agreement between the Fort Kent, Machias and Presque Isle campuses of the University of Maine will make a bachelor of arts degree in behavioral sciences a possibility for Maine residents. The Education Network of Maine will serve as… Read More
Bill Wincapaw, a Rockland-based pilot who carried mail, passengers and light cargo, lost his way while flying in a blizzard over Penobscot Bay more than half a century ago. His plane low on fuel and tossed about by heavy winds, Wincapaw feared the worst. But… Read More