After just one year of coaching at the high school level, Tom Bertrand has landed his first varsity basketball job. Bertrand, 25, takes over for Greg Friel as the boys coach at Stearns High School in Millinocket. Bertrand coached the Stearns junior varsity last season. Read More
It was only Bob White’s second year as president of the Caribou Little League when, as he mowed the baseball diamond, one of the Little Leaguers cheerfully approached him, tugging his father along behind. “Dad, this is Mr. White – the janitor of the Little… Read More
BANGOR – Mid-Maine continued its unbeaten Eastern Maine Amateur Baseball League season with a 6-4 victory over Old Town-Orono at Mansfield Stadium Wednesday. Ron Mayo singled, doubled and drove in a run to pace Mid-Maine. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
Columbus Clipper manager Stump Merrill has been through it many, many times before. But without quite as much fanfare. 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
Little League All-Stars SACO – Eleven-year-old southpaw Charlie Furbush fired a three-hitter, striking out 10, and he aided his own cause by homering and driving in four runs as South Portland National eliminated District 3 champ Old Town from the State Little League Tournament, 10-1,… Read More
YMCA National Championships AT BUFFALO, N.Y. (Old Town-Orono YMCA swimmers) State records 50m backstroke: Tristan Springer 33.96; 100m backstroke: 1:14.61; 200m freestyle: Sarah Kovenock 2:16.29; 200 medley relay: Tristan Springer-Cathy Sibley-Kate Kovenock-Sarah Kovenock 2:12.43; 50m freestyle: Kate Kovenock 27.64, qualifies for Junior Nationals… Read More
Belfast track star Erin Herbig added another honor to her list of accomplishments when she placed second in the 1,500 meters at the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics Sunday at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. Herbig, a junior, clocked 4 minutes, 41 seconds… Read More
ORONO – Orono High School freshman Matt Hedrick will be heading to Prague, Czech Republic, this August to play hockey. Hedrick has been named to the American All-Stars, a Select 14 team from Commack, N.Y. The team will be heading to the Czech Hockey Challenge… Read More
It’s another beautiful summer day in Maine, but don’t expect to see Cindy Blodgett sunning herself at the beach or lounging beside the pool. Most often, Blodgett can be found – alone – shooting around and working on her ballhandling in Memorial Gym at the… Read More
LYNN, Mass. – Last year at this time, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd was in the midst of a perfect season – pitching for the Bangor Blue Ox. This season, he has signed on with the Massachusetts Mad Dogs and on Wednesday night he was facing… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Three vehicles collided near College of the Atlantic on Tuesday afternoon, sending four people to the hospital, including an elderly resident who fractured his left leg. “The cause of the accident is still under investigation,” said Lieutenant Jim Pinkham of the Bar… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine coast’s gravitational pull on tourists is a tough force to overcome, as officials trying to interest more visitors to come to the state’s interior are learning. “When people think of coming to Maine, they generally think of the coast,” Gov. Angus… Read More
BIDDEFORD — A Biddeford High School student charged with assaulting her science teacher says she was in a daze and doesn’t remember the alleged attack. Shelly Cushenberry, 18, pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges that she pulled teacher Jan Collins’ hair and repeatedly hit her in… Read More
MADISON — Christopher Plourde, 23, of Madison was arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a search of his home on Monday. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by Madison police, executed a search warrant at Plourde’s home on Monday afternoon. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
WHITNEYVILLE — The fire that left the old Catholic church building in Whitneyville in ruins has not dampened the enthusiasm of supporters of the Downriver Theatre Company. The July 24 fire destroyed the historic building just hours after a performance of Neil Simon’s Rumors. Hours… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — In an effort to boost attendance and return cultural activities to the Northern Maine Fair, several changes have been made by organizers of the 143rd annual event. The fair will open Friday and continue through Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds in Presque… Read More
A Warren man whose two children got on the marine radio, pretending to be disc jockeys, and issued a bogus report of a boat hitting a rock could be held responsible for the felony offense. At the Rockland Coast Guard station last Saturday, communications personnel… Read More
Some of the optimism blueberry growers were feeling two weeks ago is drying up fast, as are their berries. At the industry’s annual crop “guesstimate” meeting at the University of Maine blueberry experiment station earlier this month, predictions for the harvest averaged 69 million pounds,… Read More
A Dutch-backed company plans to oppose proposed emergency rules that would prohibit its freezer trawler the Atlantic Star from landing herring in ports along the Eastern Seaboard. The American firm has proposed building a $4 million cold storage facility in Maine, possibly at Searsport or Winterport. Read More
BANGOR — Jean Emerson was back in court Wednesday, fending off one of four legal actions brought against her by the city of Brewer. This one was filed in March when Emerson refused to leave a house on 160 Wilson St. after it was placarded… Read More
MACHIAS — Issues of community and economic development in eastern Maine will be discussed when individuals from a variety of sectors in Washington County gather at the University of Maine at Machias on Thursday, Aug. 7. The public community forum, “Making a Living in Washington… Read More
AUGUSTA — This year’s state surplus is so big that some of the windfall potentially earmarked for tax relief should be used instead to offset revenue bookings that will never actually be collected, an influential legislator said Wednesday. Democratic Rep. George Kerr of Old Orchard… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Children’s Alliance is seeking photographs which tell a lot about life as a child or teen-ager in Maine. Professional and skilled amateur photographers and especially children photographers are being invited to submit images of Maine children for the 1998 Kids Count Data Book. Read More
WASHINGTON — A House committee Wednesday approved a bill to extend the life of a program designed to help small businesses and spur job growth in rural areas such as Aroostook County. The bill, written by U.S. Rep. John Baldacci, allows the Small Business Administration… Read More
SOUTH PORTLAND — Residents say a bathhouse where an undercover officer allegedly received a nude massage doesn’t belong in their neighborhood. Neighbors of the To Your Health Club will meet with city officials Wednesday night to discuss solutions to what they see as a threat… Read More
PORTLAND — Bob Elliot, a former television correspondent for NBC News who returned to his native Maine and carved out a niche for offbeat human interest features, died Wednesday at age 47. Elliot, who joined WMTW-TV in February after 10 years with WCSH-TV, a rival… Read More
BRUNSWICK — Pat Warren, Brunswick Junior High School’s award-winning science teacher, returned recently from four days in Washington, D.C., where she joined in celebrations as well as discussions about how to improve the nation’s schools. Warren was one of 200 National Science Foundation award-winning teachers… Read More
There is probably something ironic in John Michael’s attempt year after year to coerce politicians to accept term limits. Now matter what the courts or the Constitution say, he remains at his post, pumping out proposals to force politicians out of their jobs. No one… Read More
ROCKLAND — City Council member James Raye felt like he was in a triathlon Wednesday. He was looking for a bike race after he swam in the harbor and then ran a mile in the torch run opening the 50th annual Maine Lobster Festival. The… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Accused murderer Raymond E. Jamison suffers from a borderline personality disorder that causes him to separate from reality, according to Dr. Charles Robinson, a forensic psychologist. As a result, Jamison may not have known whom he was attacking when he killed Estelle Parker-Martens… Read More
When you’re talking Shakespeare, can you ever get too much of a good thing? Not according to Mark Torres, artistic director at Penobscot Theatre and founder of the Maine Shakespeare Festival, which kicks off tonight at Bangor’s riverfront. When it comes to Shakespeare, Torres can’t seem to get… Read More
This is the second of three parts on the economics of minor league basebal and the prospect of building a stadium in Bangor. The Blue Ox need a new home. Yesterday, we looked at the history of minor league baseball, the success of the Portland… Read More
BOSTON — Combining a hormone-blocking drug with radiation is better than radiation alone against spreading prostate cancer, a study found. Prostate cancer that has already traveled beyond the prostate gland is hard to treat. Radiation and suppressing testosterone, the male hormone, are both used to… Read More
Olympia Snowe never realized that one committee chairman had the power to stop a confirmation hearing. She does now. The Maine senator — along with John Chafee of Rhode Island — has been trying to gather signatures of Republican senators on a letter urging Jesse… Read More
Ronald G. Brown, 40, Hancock, two counts operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor; two counts operating motor vehicle after license suspension; violation of bail condition, guilty on all counts, continued for sentencing. Clayton A. Bubar, 19, Milo, operating unregistered all-terrain vehicle, $50. Read More
GLENBURN — A joint meeting Wednesday night left Glenburn School Committee members continuing to pursue withdrawal from Union 34 and Hermon School Committee members wondering about the impact of that decision. “There’s just a little bit of confusion because we haven’t discussed the issue among… Read More
TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 12 — Two Caribou men were injured Wednesday when their small pickup truck collided with a logging tractor-trailer on the American Realty Road, according to state police. Lelis Bonilla, 35, a passenger in the 1982 Toyota truck, was listed in stable condition… Read More
The Associated Press, in a July 24 story about the execution of convicted killer Joseph Roger O’Dell III, erroneously reported that his wife, Lori Urs, is a law student at Boston University. Urs is a student at the New England School of Law. A story… Read More
A Virginia man drowned Wednesday when he slipped on some rocks while fishing in a stream in Baxter State Park. Philip Duvall, 38, of Richmond, Va., had been underwater for about an hour before rescuers could pull his body from the Little Niagara Falls, where… Read More
BANGOR — James Hodgins is not expected to walk again. He has no use of his left arm, which still contains one of six bullets fired into his body four months ago. He has lost the living he made at the small convenience store he… Read More
After Ben Jewell died, friends burned down the tree where he hanged himself. Someone who loved him became a born-again Christian. 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
SACO — A Saco woman will be freed on bail as she awaits trial on charges she murdered her newborn daughter. A York District Court judge agreed Wednesday to release Jody Johnson if she complies with several conditions. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
OTISFIELD — The news of a deadly terrorist bombing in Israel left 14-year-old Keren Klein in tears. The Jerusalem resident had come to Maine to attend a camp geared at improving relationships between Israelis and Arabs, but the Wednesday bombing jeopardized that. “My first thought… Read More
BANGOR — The doctors who own the Acadia Medical Arts Ambulatory Surgery Suite on State Street may be able to open their doors to other surgeons next month, following the removal last week of a major obstacle in their path. Eastern Maine Medical Center officials… Read More
Allen E. Bassler, M.D., director of emergency services at Sebasticook Valley Hospital, has completed continuing medical education requirements to retain active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national association of family doctors. AAFP members are required to complete a minimum of 150 hours of accredied… Read More
Attempting to stop a station wagon for running a red light early Wednesday morning, Bangor Officer Steve Jordan chased the vehicle on his patrol bike for nearly a mile before losing the dirt-encrusted car on North Main Street in Brewer. Taking over for Jordan, Brewer… Read More
AUGUSTA — State Insurance Superintendent Brian Atchinson announced Wednesday he’s resigning to work for a company he regulated during the past six years: UNUM Corp. Atchinson has served as head of the Bureau of Insurance at the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation since… Read More
Is it the goal of the Bangor Daily News to be the shock jock of print? Do drag queens and nude photographers sell more papers than community and family-oriented stories? I find neither of these July 26-27 stories of interest or rating the prominent space… Read More
Regarding Guilford of Maine’s acknowledgement of its employees’ performance during the past year (BDN, July 19-20), I would like to state the following: Having been employed by GOM’s Willard Division in Eastport for 20 years, when our people were notified in March of permanant closure,… Read More
I am writing in response to the article in the BDN sports section of July 25 concerning Wilfredo Cordero’s abuse of his wife. There are several issues I wish to address. I am wondering if the entire Associated Press release was printed because the meaning of the closing… Read More
Your front page dated July 25 saddens me. Justice William Brennan died, but that is not sad. He lived a full life. He was our greatest living American. His life is cause for celebration. You disappoint me — placing a Cunanan headline above Justice Brennan’s. Read More
The recent Brewer bruhaha over Assistant City Manager Kenny Rankin proves again that our American, democratic, melting pot ideal of egalitarianism just never included race — race determined by skin color. In his graduation address at the University of California, President Clinton called for a… Read More
MATTAWAMKEAG — When residents of this small town get their tax bills in late August, they will find the bottom line about 10 percent higher than last year’s. Town officials estimate the new tax rate will be $23.70 per $1,000 of assessed property value, an… Read More
WASHINGTON — Maine’s fishing and maritime industries will receive more than $3 million with the passage of the U.S. Senate’s fiscal 1998 appropriations measure funding the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State. Included in the measure is $1 million for right whale research and the… Read More
MILBRIDGE — The Washington-Hancock Community Agency, a multipurpose organization serving Washington and Hancock counties, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to help address the needs of children Down East. The Maine Children’s Trust awarded the funds to the W-HCA following its proposal for bringing monthly… Read More
AARP Maine is currently recruiting public relations and media professionals to volunteer at the local level. Communications volunteers will have the opportunity to make media connections, sharpen skills and join in communications activities that focus on issues such as Medicare, Social Security, long-term care, public benefits outreach and… Read More
TOPSHAM — The Dissident, Maine’s Journal of Politics and Culture, will host a Summertime Party to celebrate the beginning of its third year of publication from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Sky-Hi Conference Center. Editors of the magazine will give their second annual… Read More
PORTLAND — The National Kidney Foundation of Maine will hold its annual Nephrology Symposium Sept. 12-14 at The Cliff House in Ogunquit. This year’s theme is Cardiovascular Protection in End Stage Renal Disease. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
WATERVILLE — Author Gladden Schrock is scheduled to discuss cultural perspectives on sexual abuse at the August meeting of Central Maine Dads, to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at St. Marks Episcopal Church, Waterville. Schrock, a professor at Bennington College in Vermont… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment will again offer grant awards totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this year. To be eligible for a grant, the nonprofit group must submit a… Read More
EXETER — A 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday in what is believed to be the first logging accident of the year. State police officials were withholding the name of the victim pending the notification of the man’s family. The accident happened sometime around 9 to… Read More
A mid-term report on the dreadful state of salmon fishing in Maine confirms that the problem lies where many have long suspected — out at sea — and gives one more reason for federal agencies to accept a state conservation plan. The Penobscot run of… Read More
AUGUSTA — As the only elected official among the visiting group of a dozen gay and lesbian activists, Maine State Treasurer Dale McCormick was already a fan of President Clinton’s political skills when she arrived at the White House. Part way through last week’s session… Read More
PORTLAND — Undaunted by a federal judge’s ruling against a similar term-limits law, advocates are pushing a revised plan to keep veteran federal officeholders from returning to Washington. A petition drive is expected to get under way within days to force a referendum on whether… Read More
SULLIVAN — Following are scholarships given to seniors at graduation ceremonies at Narraguagus High School: Constance Look — Milbridge Current Events Club, ‘Guagus Boosters Club Athletic, Terry Bailey Emerson, Don Dunbar Memorial, Columbia Falls Fire Department Auxilary, Columbia Falls Elementary School Boosters Club, Columbia Falls… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The nation’s potato growers will have another month to get rid of last year’s spuds with the extension of a federal potato purchase program until Aug. 27. Ending Wednesday, the program was extended at the request of potato growers in Idaho, which… Read More
BURNHAM — Imprudent speed was blamed for a two-vehicle accident on Horseback Road Tuesday night. Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Carlton Joy charged Steven Spaulding, 32, of Thorndike with speeding after two witnesses said his 1988 GMC pickup truck was traveling “at least 65” mph when… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s advisory board will have to hold another vote to pick the state’s new drug chief after reporters complained their last vote was not a public one. The 12-member panel Tuesday picked Bangor Police Lt. Roy McKinney over two… Read More
BANGOR — Bangor and Brewer could have all three bridges that link the cities back in operation by the end of November if the autumn weather cooperates with the construction plans for the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge. That bridge has been closed for renovation since July… Read More