John Giannini climbed aboard as skipper of the University of Maine men’s basketball program two weeks ago, ready to chart a course toward a promising 1996-97 AMERICA EAST season. Suddenly, the Black Bears’ basketball ship appears to be headed for stormy seas. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Two golfers will have a chance to win $1 million if they can sink a hole-in-one during the McCain’s Food Open Golf Tourney at Presque Isle Country Club Sunday. A total of 205 golfers are entered in the tourney. The two competitors… Read More
    Chris Knickerbocker seemed tentative at Brewer’s tryouts this summer. The Hampden Academy junior was trying to make his second Falcons American Legion team, and although he made the cut, he never seemed to do much. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    BANGOR – The Bangor Blue Ox of the independent Northeast League activated first baseman Corey Parker from the disabled list and placed outfielder Robert “Popeye” Cole on the voluntary inactive list Wednesday. Parker has been out of action since July 17, when he suffered a… Read More
    Lucerne results Portsmouth Handicap (Lucerne in Maine Yacht Racing Union) 1. Mike Connolly, JY 15; 2. Kim Mumme, JY 15; 3. Barry Cohen, Capri 13; 4. Robert Fraser, Hobie 16… Read More
    Is no news good news for fans of University of Maine hockey? Nothing has changed since last week regarding whether the University of Maine hockey team will have its NCAA-mandated television ban imposed this season or next. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    SANGERVILLE — Costs for closing the landfill will be less than anticipated thanks to work being completed by the public works crew and topsoil and clay provided by the town. Sangerville Town Manager Derek Goodine said this week the project will end in the black… Read More
    ORRINGTON — The Orrington Rod & Gun Club will hold a factory rifle bench rest match beginning at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 25 at the range, off East Bucksport Road. The match is open to the public and is a fund-raiser for the range. The club… Read More
    After battering the University of Maine athletic program in a process worthy of the WWF, leaving the school bitten and gouged, the NCAA has thrown the school a balm: It can keep the trophy signifying its dominance of intercollegiate hockey in 1993. Had the NCAA… Read More
    ATKINSON — Three people were injured in a two-car collision at the four-way intersection in Atkinson Wednesday. Christine Huff, 62, of Sebec was admitted with chest injuries at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft after the 10:30 a.m. accident. A passenger in her vehicle, 57-year-old George… Read More
    ALFRED — The Alfred Planning Board has indicated it will give the green light to a plan to convert woods and wetlands off Route 202 into a 40-acre farm that could become Maine’s largest cranberry-growing operation. While clearly signaling support for the project Tuesday night,… Read More
    Fort Kent District Court: Violation of number, weight, size of fish, Louis Jackson, 74, Fort Fairfield, $110, William A. Gelzinis, no age given, Dexter, $70, Clifford Dionne, 76, Madawaska, $90, Daneil R. MacKenzie, 21, Mount Vernon, $70. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    BIG SQUAW MOUNTAIN — Folk singer Dave Mallett will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at Squaw Mountain Ski Resort. The concert will benefit the Penquis Child Abuse Prevention Council. Tickets are $10 for adults in advance or $12 at the door, and $5 for children under… Read More
    NORTH NEW PORTLAND — United Bikers of Maine wil hold its 10th annual statewide party with more than 70 food, leather and parts sales booths, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and continuing through Sunday at the North New Portland Fairgrounds, Route 146. A bike rodeo… Read More
    BAILEYVILLE — While officials in several Down East towns brace for protests from property owners after tax bills are received, councilors in this community are smiling and patting themselves on the back for having held the line on taxes. Town officials announced Wednesday that Baileyville… Read More
    HAMPDEN — As the weekend draws closer, children of all ages are wild with anticipation for the 18th annual Hampden Children’s Day. The theme of this year’s festival, being held Aug. 16-18, is “Come Where The Wild Things Are!” Among the highlights will be a… Read More
    The $750,000 that cigarette manufacturer Brown & Williamson lost last week in a tobacoo-liability trial will not mean much to the company’s bank account, even if the award stands up in the inevitable appeal. But the potential power of the decision will keep a lot of tobacco executives… Read More
    BANGOR — Nichi S. Farnham of Bangor has announced her candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives in District 120. Farnham says that refocusing state education efforts is a priority. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
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    PORTLAND — While DeCoster Egg Farm faces violations of work and safety standards for humans, there have never been any violations cited against the egg supplier for the way it treats its chickens, a state veterinarian said Wednesday. “I don’t know about the people, but… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Marine Resources has announced that state and federal waters east of Loran C 9960-W-12275, Schoodic Point, to the Canadian boundary and seaward to the 200-mile limit are closed to taking herring containing roe and milt for four consecutive weeks beginning midnight Aug. Read More
    BANGOR — The Maine Lobster Promotion Council will meet with the Beals Jonesport Co-Op in West Jonesport at 7 tonight. The council will present its work on behalf of the industry, including training videos and seminars for various related industries and its promotional efforts. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    I have finally become so offended by the use of the word “terrorist” that I can no longer remain silent. The latest example is a letter from Jon Reisman (BDN, Aug. 7). Reisman refers to the Green Party as “ecoterrorists” for their effort to ban clear-cutting in Maine’s… Read More
    The decision of Republican Party leaders to leave Sen. Olympia Snowe out of the loop and ignore her efforts to remove pro-life language from the GOP platform should be no surprise. The six top leadership positions in Congress are now in the hands of Republican males who represent… Read More
    I am writing to you regarding the recent visit of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Maine. His assessment that the Republican Contract with America weakened the current set of environmental laws is a myth perpetuated by a liberal media. The fact of the matter is… Read More
    I was concerned with one phrase in A. Jay Higgins’ article, “Two Mainers indicted in racial attack: cross burning probed,” in the Aug. 8 edition of the Bangor Daily News. Higgins stated, “Although Hallowell might have been under the influence and not totally responsible for his actions during… Read More
    From Common Ground, the newsletter of the ConservationFund, talking about referenda nationwide: “Pine Tree Staters will decide whether to set logging standards barring clear-cuts on 10 million acres of private land.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    In light of recent negative publicity the University of Maine athletic department has received, we felt compelled to note that there are numerous positive contributions made by fine young athletes from the university. It was our pleasure to work with two such athletes, Terry Hunt and Ramone Jones… Read More
    We refuse to attend the Bangor or Blue Hill fairs as long as animals have to strain their hearts out pulling loads that a small tractor can handle, while some obviously drunken savage whips them brutally. We will gladly attend if the owners are harnessed… Read More
    STONINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Baldacci announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded more than $110,000 to Stonington to hire more police. The grant is through the department’s COPS program and will make it possible to hire two officers, one full-time and… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Two organizations that oppose abortion announced Wednesday they intend to work more closely together in support of their pro-life stance. Representatives of the Maine Right to Life Committee and the Christian Civic League of Maine emphasized to reporters that they oppose Sen. Olympia… Read More
    BRUNSWICK — Members of Maine’s congressional delegation demanded an explanation Wednesday of why the Navy was continuing to transfer personnel out of Patrol Squadron 11 at Brunswick Naval Air Station. The squadron had been slated for decommissioning this summer as part of a Navy budget-cutting… Read More
    SPRINGVALE — A Springvale man who told police he took a nap while his 2-year-old son wandered out of the house and onto a busy street has been released from jail on $400 bail. William Bogan, 31, was charged with endangering the welfare of a… Read More
    UNITY — Kenneth L. Coville has been appointed superintendent of schools for SAD 3. Coville replaces Dr. Gerald Clockedile, who resigned last spring. He will begin his duties on Sept. 23. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Because of staff cutbacks and budget priorities at the state level, park-and-ride sites slated for Aroostook County will not be established anytime soon. Polly Ann Hughes, director of the state’s Regional Transportation Advisory Committee program, told members of the Northern Maine RTAC… Read More
    BANGOR — Bangor Beautiful and program sponsor Sawyer Environmental Services this week announced the first-place winners in the second annual Bangor Beautiful Outdoor Gardening Contest. The winners this year were: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
    Gov. Angus King will lead a group of Maine business and civic leaders this fall on a trade mission to the United Kingdom. King announced on Wednesday plans for a one-week visit to the U.K. to promote Maine businesses and business opportunities. The trip begins… Read More
    LIMESTONE — Federal wildlife officials have signed an agreement not to interfere with any reuse projects at the former Loring Air Force Base. According to an agreement announced Wednesday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will manage a refuge on Loring that will “minimize impacts”… Read More