While members of Bangor High School’s baseball team take part in their second week of preseason practice and tryouts, longtime Rams coach Bob Kelley is home, battling a mysterious ailment that has caused him to be housebound the last five weeks. Kelley has been suffering… Read More
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Kristina Koznick and European Martin Tichy won the slaloms Monday in the U.S. Alpine Championships, while Carrie Sheinberg appeared to be the big loser despite a runner-up finish and a combined title. Koznick, 21, of Burnsville, Minn., posted the best time for… Read More
Hampden’s Jeff Bouchard has been named to the Maine Select 12 Festival hockey team. The 12-year-old Bouchard was selected from a field of 67 players for the 15-man team. The team will play four games in Milford, Conn., this week. Read More
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin sang it, but NHL players don’t get it, at least not from one another. This past weekend, New York Ranger Mark Messier took a hip check at the knees from Detroit’s Slava Fetisov, a check Ranger players viewed as illegal and with… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Registered Maine Guides will celebrate their 100th anniversary Tuesday. Public appearances around the state, a proclamation from Governor Angus King and a display and gathering of guides in the Hall of Flags in the State House all will serve to acknowledge the Maine guides’ special… Read More
PORTLAND – For the first time since the end of the 1992 season, all Eastern League umpire crews wil consist of three members each. The Portland Sea Dogs play in the Double A Eastern League. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
BANGOR – Maine’s running community will have another resource at its disposal as the Sub 5 Track Club has launched its own web site. The site contains a Running in Maine Resource Center, through which runners can access road racing calendars from clubs around the… Read More
BANGOR – For the first time in five years, the strains of “Sweet Georgia Brown” will serenade fans at the Bangor Auditorium as the Harlem Globetrotters hit the hardwood at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Globetrotters, marking their 71st year in existence, will feature new names… Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor Police Athletic League Boxing Team went 5-0 at the Annual Downeast Boxing Tournament held in Machias on March 21. Participants from Team PAL were Ricky Hughes, Mike Howell, Mike Voye and Travis Bartlett who fought twice. All victories ended by knockout. Read More
Take a quick look outside and there really isn’t much out there suggesting spring. But walk inside any high school Monday afternoon and you ran the risk of being mowed down by a track team running hallway sprints or dodging an errant ball flying out… Read More
FARMINGTON – Gretchen Eastler, a 1990 gradute of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, and a 1996 graduate of Simmons College in Boston, finished second for the United States and third overall at the 1997 US World cut 10 kilometer racewalk qualifying meet held in Washington, D.C. Read More
What a difference two years make. From January to March 1995 the first Republican Congress in 40 years was a legislative dynamo, passing hundreds of laws in sessions that often ran well past midnight. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
EASTPORT — When City Manager George “Bud” Finch drops by the WA-CO Diner on Water Street, the talk often turns to community problems. Last week, the recently announced closing of the Guilford yarn mill in May and the possible loss of its nearly 90 jobs topped the menu. Read More
HARTLAND — Union organizers descended on Hartland and St. Albans over the weekend and remained into this week targeting Irving Tanning Co. employees. A union spokesman said about 40 members from other shops came to the area to assist local employees. The Union of Needletrades,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — A week’s worth of tears and agony lay heavily on the faces of David and Lisa Pelkey Monday as they left St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, surrounded by hundreds of friends and relatives mourning their dead son. Entering the church 40 minutes… Read More
WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has announced she has filled three staff positions — two in her Washington office, and one, Valerie Emerson of Wayne, to head her Augusta office. Emerson will join Collins as state office representative in Augusta. She is a… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Children’s Trust, the statewide organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine State Troopers Foundation for community-based solutions to child abuse and neglect. The trust is a private nonprofit corporation whose… Read More
WASHINGTON — Maine will receive a $140,877 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a substance abuse treatment program for adult inmates at state and county jails. The grant was awarded by the Office of Justice Programs under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment… Read More
BANGOR — A 17-year-old Pleasant Point youth, bookish-looking in his sweat shirt and wire-rim glasses, stood before 3rd District Judge Jeffrey Hjelm Monday accused of the “cold-blooded” shooting of a Clifton store owner. Prosecutors say Cote Choneska, a Lee Academy student who lived at the… Read More
NEW YORK — The number of new tuberculosis cases in the United States dropped last year to the lowest level since record keeping began in the 1950s, the federal government announced Monday. It was the fourth straight year of decline, suggesting the nation is recovering… Read More
If you are a professional or amateur crafter, or an individual with an intercultural background and are willing to celebrate that craft or ancestry with others this summer, Mike Dolley would certainly like to hear from you. Dolley is coordinator for Bangor Center Community Events,… Read More
AUGUSTA — The state budget failed to win two-thirds approval in the House or Senate on Monday night and Democrats prepared to push through a Democratic budget by simple majority, a move unprecedented in recent times. The House voted 80-65 on final enactment for the… Read More
AUGUSTA — Assuming the hushed, deferential tones Obi-Wan Kenobi might use to describe “the Force,” Rep. Douglas Ahearne senses an underlying theme of political science fiction coursing through a bill that would amend Maine’s term limits law. “Woe be to thee who goes against the… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — A man accused of multiple manslaughter and drunken driving after a fatal traffic accident last fall has requested that his trial be moved from Somerset County Superior Court due to heavy local publicity. Even the county’s top prosecutor agrees the move may be necessary. Read More
BANGOR — Dairy cows at Ralph Hall’s farm in Charleston weren’t getting only grain during feeding time, they were getting a little pick-me-up as well. At least that’s the contention of a lawsuit Hall filed in Penobscot County Superior Court claiming excess voltage from Bangor… Read More
AUGUSTA — Virginia Gentile placed her prepared speech on the lectern in front of her and looked directly into the faces of the 13 members of the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. Dressed in a business suit with her hair styled in a sleek… Read More
PORTLAND — The driver who slammed his pickup truck into a Maine Turnpike toll booth, killing two members of a New Hampshire family and injuring a third, had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit, investigators said Monday. Gary Sledzik, 44, was arraigned in… Read More
Individual awards as well as those for jazz bands and combos were presented at the March 7 and 8 Maine Instrumental Jazz Festival at Bonny Eagle High School in Standish. More than 65 groups performed during the two-day event. This week we offer congratulations to… Read More
Women’s History Month brings to mind suffragists and activists on the national level, congressional representatives and senators. But it isn’t necessary to look that far to find evidence of women who made significant contributions. Dorothea Dix was born in Hampden. She didn’t stay in Maine,… Read More
If you are a beer-guzzling, fat-eating, cigarette-smoking, gun-owning, dope user who drives drunk without a seat belt and practices unsafe sex, you may not be long for this world. That is bad news. The good news? The 1 million-plus Americans who die each year of… Read More
When a window of opportunity meets a core response group, it’s time to assess those factors that would be stumbling blocks to making things happen. The window of opportunity will happen during this legislative session when welfare reform escalates as a primary issue facing lawmakers… Read More
Dioxin is not harmless. Hiram perry’s Op-ed piece is wondeful public relations for the paper companies and the chemical companies that sell to them. Dr. Michael Gough, one of the international experts he quoted, is known to have a history of working as a paid consultant for companies… Read More
When the tide went out seven years ago for funding the University of Maine System, it exposed fractures in a funding method that relied on decades-old habits rather than a set of identifiable standards. No university has gotten rich through the absence of a funding formula, but at… Read More
The ecumenical 7 p.m. Good Friday service originally scheduled for the First Baptist Church in Belfast has been rescheduled to be held at 7 p.m. Good Friday at the First Church in Belfast. Read More
Thanks to Dr. Erik Steele (March 11) for a beautiful essay (“This picture is worth a thousand words,” concerning a dog that mauled a small child). He is a joy to read. Betsy Hunter Lincoln… Read More
CALAIS — The attorney for a 15-year-old boy found guilty of arson in connection with a fire last year that destroyed the former Johnson True Value Hardware store and several upstairs apartments will appeal the conviction to the Maine supreme court. Ellsworth attorney Jeffrey Toothaker… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Two Cumberland County men being held in Bangor for the murder of a Bradley man during a break-in were indicted Friday by the Somerset County grand jury. Douglas Burr, 20, of Falmouth and Charles Jones Jr., 21, of South Portland were indicted on… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co., which claims to have the biggest, fastest whale watch boat in the United States, is suing the former Bluenose ferry service operator over an alleged breach of contract for prime docking space. The multimillion-dollar whale watching season is a little… Read More
UNITY — Unity College will offer an intensive back-country medical training course, Wilderness First Responder, to help students deal with medical emergencies that happen miles from help. The course will be held May 19-27 and is recommended for outdoor professionals and those who spend much time in remote… Read More
BELFAST — Senior Spectrum is planning to expand its Meals on Wheels Program to reach all needy elderly shut-ins in Waldo County, but needs committed volunteer drivers for the project. At least two hours a day, one day per week are required of volunteers, who… Read More
CAMDEN — Mr. and Mrs. Woger Wabbit and the Lincolnville Band will be on hand for the 15th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Camden Health Care Center on Saturday. The hunt has grown from an informal egg hunt for CHCC employees’ children to an event that involves… Read More
Libby is having a bad day. She’s hosting a dinner party and, in the course of preparing the food, tries to open a jar with her teeth. Out pops the cap on her front tooth. She spends the rest of the evening with her index finger attached to… Read More
As I read the Bangor Daily News recently, I was amazed to see a large crowd of demonstrators in Augusta attacking the gays and lesbians. “God is Love.” In my opinion, God loves everyone whether they are gay or lesbian, black or white, green or yellow. Let’s get… Read More
The two leading Maine candidates for a seat on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals say they hope the White House picks one of them for the job soon. More than six weeks ago, Clinton administration officials said they were close to choosing a nominee,… Read More
In a show of hands at the Searsport town meeting on March 15, almost all of the 250 residents attending the meeting rejected the two articles to spend $380,000 of town money as the town’s match to help purchase Sears Island. Searsport residents voted to spend the money… Read More
I write to correct the mistaken statements, reflected in “Lobster Council sets white meat challenge,” BDN, March 15-16, and “White meat war escalates,” BDN, March 1, that the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and the Maine Lobser Festival are one and the same organization. It is… Read More
The Fin and Feather Club of Millinocket has recently introduced legislation to prohibit our state government from selling, trading or giving away our public lands for the purpose of creating a national park in Maine. The reasons are simple: Why would we want to give up more than… Read More
Maine once possessed wildness, openness, pristine forests, clear, clean air, and sparkling lakes and rivers. They can still be found, but in pitiful remnants. Why just remnants? Because most of the Maine woods is private property where owners can do what they want. They can cut it, road… Read More
GARDINER — When it’s time to curl up with a good book, celebrities are reaching for biographies. Spiritual and self-healing manuals also are a hit, and science fiction’s popularity is out of this world. Then there’s the old standby, “The Great Gatsby,” which has been… Read More
MACHIAS — Several retired business owners will be guests of honor at the annual Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce dinner April 11 at the University of Maine at Machias. They are Norma Reynolds and Barbara Sawyer of Parlin Gardens; Ken and Barbara Manchester of the Bluebird Motel;… Read More
AUGUSTA — Students from all over Maine will demonstrate science and math to legislators from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday during the fourth annual Science and Math Day. Scarborough students will offer to wrap lawmakers in a giant bubble sheath in the State House… Read More
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PARKMAN — Two Parkman men were injured Monday afternoon when the car in which they were traveling hit a tree. Nicholas Benoit, 18, was southbound on the North Dexter Road when he lost control of his 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and it hit a tree,… Read More
ROCKPORT — If the third time is to be the charm for a new Rockport town office, backers of the $450,000 project are banking on a cash deal to sell it to the voters. The building plan that will go to the voters at the… Read More
BANGOR — After three years of searching, the Shaw House has found a new home. The shelter received approval from the City Council Monday evening on its request to rezone the Pro Realty building at 136 Union St. to government and institutional service district. The… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine System board of trustees on Monday approved the William S. Cohen Center for International Policy and Commerce at the main campus in Orono. With the first contribution of $100,000 from the secretary of defense, the new center will… Read More
Neighboring school boards approve tuition pact> East Millinocket, Medway set aside their differences
EAST MILLINOCKET — Putting their differences aside, members of the Medway and East Millinocket school boards have agreed to a five-year tuition contract. For several decades, Medway has sent its students in grades nine through 12 to Schenck High School in East Millinocket. Both school… Read More
CORINNA — A pregnant Exeter woman was hospitalized as a precautionary measure Monday morning after she was involved in a single-car accident. Jennifer Glover, 25, was driving a 1984 Buick sedan on the Exeter Road in Corinna early Monday morning when it skidded on ice… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Motions have been filed in Somerset County Superior Court to suppress evidence involved with a Fairfield murder. The case against Raymond E. Jamison, 24, formerly of Clarksville, Tenn., is scheduled for hearings and action on those motions on April 28. Jamison was arrested… Read More
HARTLAND — A break-in last week at the Hartland Town Office resulted in “a few drawers pulled out and a door kicked in,” according to Town Manager Peggy Morgan. “None of the paperwork was disturbed,” she said after discovering the break-in on Friday morning. “Just… Read More
EAST CORINTH — Pro basketball star Dennis Rodman can break fashion rules by wearing a dress to a photo shoot, but students at Central High School in East Corinth may not have the same freedom when they are in school. Prompted by complaints by some… Read More
ASHLAND — Running through the western forests of Aroostook County, Route 11 offers some spectacular views of mountains, fields and waterways. That fact was not lost on state planners in 1971 when 37 miles of the road from Portage Lake to Fort Kent were designated as a state… Read More
Blue Hill Gordon Emerson, who has served as selectman for more than three decades, last weekend won his bid for re-election following a race against Kevin Poland. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
CARIBOU — Local residents welcomed Monday the new executive director of Cary Medical Center, a man who is trading Florida sunshine for Maine winters in order to find a better balance between his career and family. Lee Thomas Ashjian, 49, started work at the 65-bed… Read More
BELFAST — The relationship between Rod Rodrigue and the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad has run off the track. Rodrigue, president of the railroad since the city of Belfast sold it to his group of investors in 1991, resigned Monday. He will step down after… Read More
John Bapst Memorial High School Second quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Margaret Crofoot, Adam Goodenough and Deanna Michaud; honors: Jared Ashley, Todd Berry, Amanda Black, Lauren Bosse, Laurie Brophy, Carl Buffington, Amy Bunker, Gustavo Burkett, Jessica Cammack, Breeanne Candland, Steven Cartwright, Erin Casey, Kenneth… Read More
Q: We don’t get enough hot water from our old gas water heater and it probably wastes a lot of gas. What new types of superefficient gas water heaters are available? How much will installing one save? — F.D. A: Installing a new superefficient gas… Read More