There are 50,000 reasons to attend opening night at Bangor Raceway on Friday, June 5, according to Fred Nichols, general manager of the Bangor track – and they are all dollar bills. “We will try to give away $50,000 to some lucky racing patron that… Read More
BREWER – It took almost two weeks before the Brewer Witches were able to play their fourth game of the season, but they made it worth the wait for the 152 fans who braved the clammy conditions Thursday night with a solid 9-3 win over Hampden Academy at… Read More
BREWER – The Brewer High School softball team was coming off a weather-created 12-day layoff, but the Witches certainly didn’t appear rusty Thursday night. Sophomore righthander Tami Corey scattered seven hits and her teammates played 6 2/3 innings of errorless ball behind her as the… Read More
AUGUSTA – Thomas A. Santaguida, a game warden investigator, has been promoted to deputy chief warden of the Maine Warden Service. A former district game warden and 10-year veteran of the warden service, Maj. Santaguida will be second-in-command reporting directly to Warden Col. Tim Peabody,… Read More
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Bob LeCours, a former college and high school football head coach, will be the new varsity gridiron coach at Skowhegan High School this fall. The recommendation to hire LeCours, who has coached the program at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield the last four years, was… Read More
GUILFORD – Erick Murray hit a three-run home run in the first inning and Piscataquis Community High scored in every inning while posting a 16-6 high school baseball win over Penquis of Milo Thursday. John Riitano had a single and a solo home run for… Read More
As soon as Courtney Wright, a dark-haired girl in a blue-and-pink flowered leotard, heard the opening notes of the music on the tape recorder, she took off across the mat to run through the back handspring, turns and dance steps of her floor exercise routine. Read More
NASCAR Winston Cup driver Ricky Craven of Newburgh said he is recovering nicely from post-concussion syndrome and reconstructive surgery on the severed anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. “The leg feels great,” said Craven. “I’m down to a cane and I’ll be off that… Read More
MARS HILL – Jon Codrey fired a two-hitter, striking out ten to lead Central Aroostook to an 8-2 high school baseball win over Washburn Thursday. Shane Bradstreet ripped three singles and drove in two runs for Central Aroostook in a rain-shortened game. C.J. McKenna and… Read More
BELFAST — The Waldo Community Center will hold its annual Mother’s Day luncheon Monday. The meal, herbed chicken, costs $4.50 ($3.50 for seniors). Belfast Mayor Page Worth will speak. To make a reservation call 338-1190. Read More
LUBEC — Townspeople will be brought up to date on $600,000 in state grants and asked if they’ll accept another $300,000 during a public hearing and special town meeting on May 11. Currently, Lubec has two Maine Community Development Block Grants targeted at housing rehabilitation… Read More
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the Penobscot Nation and four other groups from around the nation filed suit Thursday in San Francisco against the Environmental Protection Agency, charging that the federal agency has not gone far enough to restrict emissions from paper mills. At… Read More
ELLSWORTH — A women’s wellness workshop will be held Saturday at White Birches Restaurant. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and include talks on dietary needs, fitness training and self-esteem. Lunch will be served. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
BAR HARBOR — “Project WILD,” a program of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the College of the Atlantic. Project WILD is a supplemental environmental and conservation activity guide filled with more… Read More
AUGUSTA — A new health insurance program to provide coverage to thousands of poor children will be delayed because the state has not yet applied for the needed federal money, lawmakers say. The Department of Human Services, which is preparing the application, says a delay… Read More
ORONO — A roundabout is a diversion, as in something that impedes you from getting directly to your destination. However, in Orono, a roundabout is being touted as a solution that will actually improve the efficiency of movement, specifically the movement of cars up and… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Connecticut man was sentenced this week in Piscataquis County Superior Court on several charges, including criminal mischief and terrorizing. Wayne Riendeau, 30, of Ellington, Conn., pleaded guilty to terrorizing during an Oct. 21, 1997, incident involving a Brownville man. Court records said… Read More
PORTLAND — Carol Palesky’s current address is the Kennebec County Jail. That has not stopped her from filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy to keep the home to which she will eventually return. Tuesday’s filing marked the fourth time the convicted forger has entered bankruptcy to keep… Read More
MONSON — There are two things that Linda Howard wants her students to know: that nature is a big part of their lives and that learning is applied to real life skills. Intertwining nature with learning is natural for this Monson Elementary School teacher, who… Read More
ROCKLAND — The publisher of Courier Publications received a late-night apology from the freedom-of-speech group that suggested his company tried to silence an award-winning investigative reporter. “We’re pleased PEN has recognized this error,” said David Morse, publisher of the Rockland-based newspaper company on Thursday. Still,… Read More
PITTSFIELD — A Washington-based First Amendment advocacy group has formally recognized SAD 53 for its support of students’ rights. The acknowledgement came in the wake of a policy adopted last December after an elementary pupil distributed church literature at school. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
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LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Committee reluctantly approved $2 million in budget cuts that eliminates athletic and extracurricular activities, as well as a technology program. The cuts, which were approved Wednesday, meet a spending level set last week by the City Council. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
PORTLAND — People interested in buying a used nuclear power plant can check it out by surfing the net. The agents hired to sell the Maine Yankee nuclear power plant in Wiscasset have posted all the details on the World Wide Web, and it has… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Baked bean and casserole suppers will be held at the Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Falls at 5 p.m. on the following dates: June 6, July 4, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Read More
THOMASTON — Do you think Java is a coffee? Do you think C is just a letter of the alphabet? Is a mouse just a rodent to you? Then you might be interested in taking some computer courses at the University Center. The classes are… Read More
BELFAST — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ photo license unit will not be in Belfast on May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday. The unit has rescheduled its Belfast visit to Monday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. Applicants… Read More
Woodland High School Third quarter honor roll Seniors, honors: Brittany Carter, Elizabeth Crosby, Erica Pike, Benjamin Speed, Heather Sprague and Josh Thornton. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0;… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Fire broke out in a one-room apartment in the downtown residential area late Thursday afternoon, according to Bar Harbor Fire Department officials. The cause is under investigation. Firefighters were alerted of the blaze when a neighbor reported seeing smoke come out a… Read More
Digital Mapping Associates of Bangor has announced the following additions to the company’s technical staff: JACQUELINE SNYDER has joined the firm as a photogrammetric specialist. A candidate for a bachelor’s degree in forest ecosystem science at the University of Maine, Snyder will bring to the… Read More
The year 2000, as well as ushering in the new millennium, is bringing with it two massive headaches for the nation. One is the “millennium bug” that will infect computer systems when the final two digits of the year are interpeted as 1900 by systems not reprogrammed to… Read More
If you think you live in a dysfunctional family, check out the folks in Moliere’s satiric comedy, “Tartuffe,” which is in final performances this weekend at the Railroad Theatre in Belfast. Orgon, the patriarch, has lost his powers of discernment because of an obsessive adoration for Tartuffe, a… Read More
Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford Third quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Casey Brown, Kristi Kelly, Amber Derosa Reed, Darby Smiley, Emily Anderson, Elizabeth Auger, Justin Bates, Nell Blodgett, Sacha Jackson, Merrianne Reardon, Shane Simpson, Amy Armstrong, Marybeth Flanders and Rosemary Garrett-Young; honors: Winnona Currier,… Read More
BANGOR — When a 19-year-old college kid from Old Town started his own TV talk show last April, few thought it would survive beyond the end of the summer. But then, most people probably underestimated Danny Cashman, who, by the time he was 2, was… Read More
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For parents without the luxury of deciding whether to work or stay home with young children — that is, almost all parents — day care can become a nerve-wracking, guilt-ridden, all-consuming issue. The ad hoc, loosely regulated system of day-care providers in Maine and elsewhere stands in uncomfortable… Read More
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Back when members of Congress waited until they were elected to the White House before taking on presidential duties, Sen. Slade Gorton of Washington would have hesitated before making appointments to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Not now; he got a Republican choice a spot on the Ninth… Read More
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OLD TOWN — As part of a “Tip-A-Cop” event, officers from the Old Town Police Department will wait tables 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Old Town Governor’s Restaurant. The police officers will assist wait staff in serving the customers food. At the end… Read More
Seaman Apprentice Rachel J. Crossman, daughter of Stanley B. Crossman and Lorna K. Crossman of Winterport, has been assigned to search and rescue and law enforcement at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Port Huron, Mich. —- Marine Cpl. Kyla J. Malbon, daughter of Daniel H. Read More
WASHINGTON — A Senate panel Thursday voted down another round of military base-closings, effectively killing the proposal’s chances for this year and raising the odds the Pentagon will begin starving some bases of resources since it can’t kill them outright. Despite a vigorous advocacy campaign… Read More
BANGOR — A spur-of-the-moment decision to go bird hunting last fall produced a 37-month prison sentence Thursday for a Bangor man. Stephen Sprague, 46, acknowledged that his actions last Oct. 8 were “stupidity” on his part. That day he was riding on a woods road… Read More
GUILFORD — There will be no street light to brighten the highway on the eastern side of the intersection connecting Routes 15 and 23, unless Sangerville wants to foot the entire bill. Guilford selectmen on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass over a request made by… Read More
Robert Hardy, 38, of Eddington was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with violation of a protection order and violation of conditions of release. Because of a previous arrest and the protection order, Hardy wasn’t supposed to be at the Route 9 residence. But alerted… Read More
OLD TOWN — The Old Town Elks Lodge will sponsor the 10th annual Old Town High School Project Graduation Party. By sponsoring the all-night event on June 5, the lodge provides a chem-free, supervised party for the Class of 1998. Last year over 90 percent… Read More
BANGOR — Work is under way on Broadway along the left side of the road, with subcontractor Sargent & Sargent installing new catch basins and connecting pipe to existing basins. The work was scheduled to start near McDonald’s and extend to Friendly’s Restaurant. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor chapter of the American Red Cross is holding the following courses this month in first aid and safety: A nine-hour course in community first aid and safety will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
HAMPDEN — The Modern Woodmen Civic Oration Contest was held at Reeds Brook Middle School on April 29. Contest participants develop self-esteem and valuable public-speaking skills, according to a Modern Woodmen of America press release. The local winner was Jared Brown. Runner-up was Daniel Bolduc. Read More
ORRINGTON — The town will offer chlorine protection education training at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Center Drive School. This training is designed to educate Orrington residents in shelter-in-place procedures in the event of a chlorine or… Read More
Pittsfield — “Help Your Child Learn to Cooperate,” a workshop hosted by the Acadia Hospital in Bangor, will be telecast to Sebasticook Valley Hospital from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 27. This free seminar is part of Acadia Hospital’s “Speak Out For Kids” campaign. For more information,… Read More
BANGOR — A federal judge sentenced a Frankfort man to 25 months in prison Thursday for growing 255 marijuana plants at his home. U.S. District Judge Morton Brody also ordered Paul Bacon, 31, to complete four years of supervised release after he is let out… Read More
NEWPORT — Excessive fragrances in the classroom can be annoying, but they also can be dangerous for an increasing number of asthmatics, both adults and children. To avoid the situation, the SAD 48 board of directors at its Wednesday night meeting adopted a revised dress… Read More
HAMPDEN — Residents will have an opportunity to put their collective 2 cents into 1998-1999 budget deliberations for SAD 22 during a public forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Reeds Brook Middle School. SAD 22 consists of Hampden, Winterport and Newburgh. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
To anyone who thinks Alaska is a long way off, think again. There are currently two bills being considered by the Senate which lay siege to our public lands in Alaska, while setting clear precedents for management of public lands closer to home. S.1092 would… Read More
Your headlines on two articles recently — indicating the anti-abortionists want an anti-abortion law in Maine, and the anti-abortionists want no abortion information in our financial aid to foreign countries — omit some important facts the anti-abortionists would rather we didn’t know. Let’s put it… Read More
About five years ago, I found myself in a similar situation as Officer Kevin Megno and Dispatcher Carole Gray of the Bucksport Policy Department are facing now. As a firefighter of 14 years and an EMT (emergency medical technician) of 10 years with Newport Fire… Read More
It looks as if the main reason for printing the article about magnet therapy on May 5 was to make a few cheap puns. It certainly wasn’t to provide a balanced inquiry into the merits of magnets as an alternative to traditional medicine. Your writer… Read More
In reference to last week’s items on Ralph Coffman (BDN, April 29), I want to point out that, having known him for many years, I can say that he is not only conscientious, but also much concerned about the political situation in Maine. It’s no wonder the independent… Read More
NEWPORT — A new policy adopted at the Wednesday night meeting of the SAD 48 Board of Directors will create equity in the sports programs at the district’s three junior high schools. For months, parents, coaches, and school officials have wrangled over an ever-changing yet… Read More
AUGUSTA — Breaking a three-year pattern of growth, Maine’s crime rate dropped 8.7 percent last year, Gov. Angus King and top law-enforcement officials said Thursday. The overall crime rate in 1997 was Maine’s lowest in at least 20 years, as reports in eight categories of… Read More
BANGOR — There are many ways to welcome a boat new to the Penobscot River. A bottle of champagne can be smashed across the bow and a new name painted on the stern. Or, if the boat is operated by a brewery, pouring a pitcher of beer over… Read More
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Grammar School returned to normal, or as close to normal as it could, on Thursday morning following a Tuesday night rampage which caused an estimated $30,000 in damage and closed the school for a day. Thomaston police reported no arrests in… Read More
OTIS — A dollar-per-bag trash disposal fee and a ban on vehicles on Beech Hill Pond during winter after dusk are on the agenda for Otis’ town meeting, which will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Beech Hill School. The school budget will… Read More
PITTSFIELD — The town of Pittsfield received a glowing report from the State Planning Office this week on its recently completed comprehensive plan. “The Pittsfield draft Comprehensive Plan represents a very impressive, thorough effort that should serve the community well. It is well organized and… Read More
PITTSFIELD — The bells from the New York Stock Exchange are summering in Maine. Four at a time, the eight bells of the NYSE are being motorized at Edwards’ Systems Technology in Pittsfield. In this age of technical advances, it seems amazing that all eight NYSE bells have… Read More
PORTLAND — Portland’s 12 largest law firms have teamed to bankroll a program to provide free legal services to needy families. Chief Justice Daniel Wathen announced the program last week on the steps of the Cumberland County Courthouse in conjunction with the 41st National Law… Read More
MILBRIDGE — The Washington Hancock Community Agency will increase the number of home loans it awards this spring. Sandra Prescott, the agency’s executive director, says the need for significant health and safety repairs is obvious. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
PROSPECT HARBOR — The Center for Coastal Studies, in cooperation with the Maine Whale Take Reduction Plan Coodinator, will conduct a workshop on “Whale Identification and How to Respond in the Rare Event of an Entanglement” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Prospect Harbor Women’s Club. Read More
MACHIAS — The Rotary Club has pledged $10,000 to the University of Maine at Machias. The university will use the money as part of its capital campaign to build the Center for Lifelong Learning. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
Sitting in his wheelchair in front of the Champion International paper mill in Bucksport recently, sixth-grader Larry Smith raised $800 for the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Mile of Quarters which takes shape Friday and Saturday on the floor of the Bangor Mall. Larry, the poster… Read More
BREWER — An alumnus of Brewer High School himself, photographer Thomas Morelli tries to give the seniors there that flock to his studio the portraits they want, whether it’s a girl in a polka-dot sundress leaning on an apple tree or a guy in grease-splattered jeans and Ray-Bans… Read More
MACHIAS — The Machias police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department are advising area residents to check their camps and summer cottages following the recovery of almost $2,000 in stolen goods this week. “Most people don’t go to camp until Memorial Day, but we’re asking… Read More
BRUNSWICK — School officials and police are seeking to defuse growing violence at Brunswick Junior High School after a window in the principal’s office was broken by a projectile hurled against the glass. Principal Truman Libby was at his desk, but was not injured Wednesday… Read More
BANGOR — A 23-year-old Brewer man accused of shooting to death a man four years ago took the stand in his own defense Thursday, saying the shooting was justified. Travis Therrien’s testimony before jurors at the Penobscot County Superior courthouse suggested that 32-year-old Robert Reynolds… Read More
LEWISTON — Jeanne Couture lived with the bare necessities, but she could not live without books. Couture never owned a car until she was 60, but she visited the Lewiston Public Library each week to check out a few books before she died at age… Read More
MADAWASKA — A petition calling for the job termination of Madawaska’s town manager was submitted to the town office Wednesday night by a dissatisfied citizen who claims he is one of many. David Rouleau admitted Thursday that he initiated, distributed and finally delivered the petition… Read More
Long available in Europe, an emergency contraception method popularly known as the “morning after” pill has maintained a relatively low profile in Maine and elsewhere in the United States until recently. Although the method theoretically has been available to American women since the 1960s, the… Read More
HANCOCK — A growing number of high school students will push up the town of Hancock’s budget this year, as 30 freshmen replace 18 graduating seniors. Those new students, most of whom are tuitioned to Ellsworth High School, will cost the school district $150,550 more than last year. Read More
BAR HARBOR — Proponents of a controversial rezoning request for the Bar Harbor Club said Thursday that they are disappointed by a 5 to 1 planning board recommendation late Wednesday night against their request to allow the historic yet rundown property to be rezoned for use as a… Read More