WINSLOW – Once they learned their team would face Lawrence of Fairfield again in a rare playoff for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Maine baseball tournament, Waterville coaches had a bad feeling about the rematch. The Purple Panthers had already beaten the… Read More
    High school AT HAMPDEN PVC Freshman Championships GIRLS 100 hurdles: Becky Lock (Ellsworth) 17.1, Campbell (Foxcroft) 17.2, Wheaton (Brewer) 17.6, Mytar (Ells) 18.0, Largay (Brewer) 18.3, Dargis (MDI) 18.6; 100: Rhonda Day (Hermon) 13.6, Soucie (Bangor) 13.6, Nichols (Fox) 14.0, Savage (Bangor) 14.1, Shorette (Old… Read More
    MADAWASKA – Amber Pinkham launched two grand slams and a two-run single, driving in 10 runs and leading Sumner of East Sullivan to a high school softball preliminary win over Madawaska. Ninth-seeded Sumner will take on No. 1 Penquis Thursday in Class C quarterfinal action. Read More
    BANGOR – Just what does senior righthander Brock Hartford mean to the Foxcroft Academy Ponies? The Ponies won seven regular-season baseball games and Hartford had his name attached to six of them. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy’s Brooke Hartford wasn’t having the game of her life, in Tuesday’s Eastern Maine Class B preliminary matchup against No. 9 Rockland. She struck out, walked and popped up twice in the first seven innings. So understandably, the Foxcroft junior was a… Read More
    WATERVILLE – Kristina Stahl, a senior-to-be at Colby College, was named to the U.S. Women’s Lacrosse Association’s Division III All-American first team Tuesday. Stahl played third man for the White Mules, leading the team in ground ball control, caused turnovers, and scoring by a defender. Read More
    HOUSTON – Cleveland’s Cindy Blodgett scored 12 points, all on 3-pointers, in her WNBA debut Tuesday night when the Houston Comets defeated the Rockers 70-57 in an exhibition contest at the Compaq Center before 6,583 fans. Blodgett went 4-for-9 from the field, but hit 4-of-5… Read More
    AUGUSTA – This week across the United States is National Fishing Week. Nationwide, there are 35 million fishermen, representing about 18 percent of the country’s population. Each year in Maine, more than 290,000 residents and non-residents buy fishing licenses, helping make fishing in Maine an… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power Co. has produced a full-color, 80-page softcover book titled “Ice Storm ’98: A CMP Photographic Journal.” All profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the United Way Storm Relief Fund, which has helped dozens of community groups recover from… Read More
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    BANGOR — For the first 3 1/2 months of his life, Janet Grant’s infant foster son had no vision. Then, suddenly, he could see. “The doctors called it a miracle,” said Grant of Dover-Foxcroft, whose 16-month-old foster child has been with her since his birth. Read More
    When Marine Patrol Officer Alan Lear learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation in November 1996, he said, he never really expected to use it. After all, he hadn’t needed it during his previous 18 years with the Marine Patrol. But seven months later, those same skills helped him save a little… Read More
    VAN BUREN — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Maine State Police is investigating an unattended death that occurred this weekend in Van Buren in which a man was found dead outside his residence. The body of Leo James Cormier, 39, was found outside his… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The first eight days of a search last fall for a Caribou hunter who vanished cost taxpayers $148,000, the most expensive effort in state history, the Maine Warden Service said. Authorities have given up looking for the hunter, Bob Smith, 70, who vanished… Read More
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    The U.S. Navy Memorial continues the search for veterans to inform them of their eligibility to enroll in the Navy Log in Washington, D.C. This permanent and publicly accessible video register has collected names and service information of 236,000 present and former naval personnel. Each entry contains the… Read More
    Bangor — The Gentle Wind Project, a nonprofit world healing organization, will hold a “Unique Healing Technology” seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 120 Park St. To register for the seminar call 374-2184. Read More
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    Emily Marecaux of Ashland, a member of the Ashland Community High School FFA chapter, is the state FFA Equine Science winner and will represent Maine in the national competition. FFA prepares members for careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. The Equine Science-Entrepreneurship-Placement… Read More
    The following people passed the Maine bar examination Feb. 24-25: Barbara I. Belik, Kennebunkport; Nathan Bell, Unity; Cynthia K. Berliner, South Freeport; Phillip Bixby, Portland; Lori A. Blaisdell, Skowhegan; Julie A. Boesky, Portland; Elliot S. Cohen, Yarmouth; R. Christian Crabtree, Bath; Todd H. Crawford Jr., Auburn; Conan R. Read More
    BOSTON — There are about twice as many animals testing positive for rabies this year compared to last year, according to public health officials. Dr. Mike McGuill, the state’s public health veterinarian, said his lab has found 149 confirmed cases of rabies in animals already… Read More
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    Months of discussions on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, give and take among participants in the group creating its management plan, debates on historical use, development zones and allowable watercraft come down to a question raised repeatedly at the public hearings: So, are you going to open John’s Bridge… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Summer in coastal Maine usually brings a plethora of signs advertising lobster dinners. But now, a new sign is dotting the landscape, perhaps becoming even more commonplace: “Help wanted.” Unemployment was down to 4.6 percent statewide in April, and the economy may… Read More
    As a hospital pharmacist practicing for more than 20 years, I would like to comment on the commentary ticle by Gail and Zev Myerowitz of May 18, as well as the response by my colleague Angela Barts on May 21. While I do not agree with everything in… Read More
    The photograph of Ellsworth appearing on Tuesday’s MaineDay section front was inadvertently reversed. —- A photo caption on the May 30-31 MaineStyle page incorrectly credited a NEWS photographer with the photographs appearing with the feature “Drawing a Bead on Tradition.” Three close-up photographs were done… Read More
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    A quarter century ago, Congress enacted landmark legislation designed to protect our nation’s natural heritage. The bald eagle, peregrine falcon and roseate terns nesting on the coast of Maine are testimony to the efficacy of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. Unfortunately, this epic piece of legislation… Read More
    BANGOR — Edwin N. Clift, president and CEO of Merrill Merchants Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Merrill Merchants Bank, announced Tuesday earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 1998, of $380,000. This represents a 36 percent increase in earnings over the same period in 1997. Read More
    PORTLAND — A real estate broker accused of participating in a property tax scheme concocted by Kittery’s tax assessor has been convicted of conspiracy and filing a false income tax return. Gregg Paquette, 48, of Eliot was accused of lobbying to reduce the property taxes… Read More
    More than 60 high school students received awards at the 52nd annual Maine State Science and Technology Fair on May 9 at the University of Maine. The Maine Principals’ Association awarded plaques to the schools whose students took first place in the Talks, Demonstrations and Exhibits categories. First-… Read More
    PORTLAND — Amtrak is ready to sign an agreement that would restore passenger rail service between Portland and Boston after a 33-year hiatus, officials announced Tuesday. The decision removes the last hurdle, and workers could begin upgrading tracks as early as August, officials said. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    BANGOR — The American Red Cross Blood Services will hold the following blood drives in June: Winterport: 2-7 p.m. June 3, Wagner School cafeteria. Limerick: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 6, Limerick Town Hall. Bangor: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7, Maine Army National Guard Navy classroom, 300 Hildreth St. Read More
    PATTEN — Sherwood Howes was on hand at the opening of Katahdin Trust Co. in Patten in 1918, and today he will attend the bank’s 80th birthday celebration to cut the first piece of birthday cake. A loyal customer of Katahdin Trust Co., Howes has been with the… Read More
    PORTLAND — Prosecutors dropped manslaughter charges against a Windham man in exchange for his guilty plea to aggravated assault in the killing of a man outside a Westbrook bar. Albert B. Rogers Jr., 34, of Windham admitted that he had a drunken brawl with Jeffrey… Read More
    PORTLAND — Two-term City Councilor Thomas Kane has been sworn as mayor of Maine’s largest city. Setting three goals as he took over Portland’s largely ceremonial post Monday, Kane called for a crackdown on speeding motorists, more help for minorities and immigrants, and more open… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Alumni Association of the University of Maine at Presque Isle has created two new awards to be given out for the first time during Homecoming ’98. The first of the awards, the Young Alumni Award, recognizes the achievements of recent graduates… Read More
    CORINNA — The alumni of the former Corinna Union Academy are coming home this year for the first time since the institution closed in 1968. With the completion of a new gymnasium at the Corinna Elementary School, there is finally a facility in town large… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD — After about three hours of private discussion Monday night among former Town Manager Eugene Conlogue, town councilors and their respective attorneys, a settlement was reached that will pay Conlogue for another eight months. During a subsequent public session, Conlogue in return submitted his resignation, effective… Read More
    GUILFORD — Elaine Draper of Guilford has announced that she is a Republican candidate for register of deeds for Piscataquis County. Draper, a lifelong resident of Piscataquis County, graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford. She completed real estate courses through the University of… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA will hold its annual yard sale 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 6. Anyone wanting to donate items such as clothing, furniture, toys, books, household, garden and outdoor items may drop them off at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA at 30 Park St. For information,… Read More
    GREENVILLE — The fate of a proposed land swap that will pave the way for the construction of a natural resources education center in Greenville will be decided during a special town meeting within the next two months. The matter was to have been decided… Read More
    FORT KENT — Leah Theriault, daughter of Jean-Marc and Betty Theriault of Winterville, is valedictorian for the Class of 1998 at Fort Kent Community High School. Jessica Saucier, daughter of Jack and Michelle Saucier, is salutatorian. Theriault is a member of the National Honor Society… Read More
    Jeremy B. Shaw of Belfast recently enlisted in the Air Force delayed enlistment program. A 1998 graduate of Belfast Area High School, Shaw is scheduled to report for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, in August. He will earn credit toward an associate… Read More
    NEWPORT — The ice storm in January cost SAD 48 nearly $100,000, according to a brief report Superintendent William Braun presented at the Tuesday night meeting of the school board. Braun explained that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the district’s insurance each paid portions… Read More
    HOULTON — The 63rd annual Aroostook County Firemen’s Muster will be held Saturday, June 6. The event will be held by the Houlton Fire Department. Firetruck judging will be held 9-10 a.m. followed by a parade at 10 a.m.. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    CARIBOU — Jessica Bouchard is valedictorian and Jennifer Hitchcock salutatorian for the Class of 1998 at Caribou High School Bouchard, daughter of Sandi and Brian Bouchard of Woodland, served as president of the National Honor Society and secretary of the student council, was a member… Read More
    Nicholas Swoboda, 19, was summoned and charged with theft in Bangor on Tuesday, months after he allegedly withdrew hundreds of dollars more from a bank account than he had put into it. According to police, Swoboda inflated his bank account with fabricated deposits, then made… Read More
    DYER BROOK — It took less than a half-hour Monday night for voters in CSD 9 to approve the six-town district’s 1998-99 budget of $3.1 million. That is about a $210,000 increase over last year. Despite an increase in local assessments to the towns of… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Friends and family of Aleta “Gunna” Drapeau raised more than $8,000 for a memorial scholarship fund that will be available to students beginning in the fall of 1999. It will be a renewable four-year scholarship awarded to a woman student majoring in… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — First Citizens Bank has awarded five $500 scholarships to students interested in pursuing a business-related degree at accredited educational institutions in Maine. The recipients, chosen by an independent selection committee which reviewed all applicants, are Trisha Cyr of Wisdom High School; Jason… Read More
    WINTERPORT — Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special town meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the town office so residents could appropriate $34,084 to terminate Town Manager Sharon Perry’s employment. The funds include money to pay her health benefits until the… Read More
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    A delicious moment. In the May 27 edition of the Bangor Daily News, first a wonderfully wise and lighthearted letter by 82-year-old Maxwell Spector of Calais advising us of the importance of humor and relishing the moment. Then on the very next page we were… Read More
    I felt compelled to write in support of state Rep. Susan Kasprzak, R-Newport, District 125, in the June 9 primary. I was surprised to see how her opponent was distorting her record in his campaign ads. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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    Eddington Selectman Larry Kirouac has apparently been misinformed by representatives of Maritimes & Northeast, the consortium proposing a 347-mile natural gas pipeline dissecting the state of Maine. Kirouac stated in a letter to the Bangor Daily News (May 29) that state agencies, along with the federal government, will… Read More
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    Brooklin School’s curriculum fair will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the school. The event will display works from all areas of the curriculum created during the year, as well as those completed during a two-week June exploratory period by middle school pupils. —-… Read More
    The following students are recipients of 1998 scholarships awarded by Guilford of Maine: Ryan White of Sangerville received a $1,000 local scholarship. Ryan is a senior at Piscataquis Community High School and plans to attend Thomas College or Husson College to study sports management. He… Read More
    Jeffrey Romano of Augusta has been named executive director of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine by the association’s board of directors. The organization supports and promotes forest resource management, encompassing broad environmental and economic values. —- Conrad’s Sales and Service, Abbot, has been… Read More
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    EAST MILLINOCKET — Residents rejected a proposal to cut a principal’s position and voted to restore half a teacher’s position during the annual town meeting Monday. More than 40 of the 62 town meeting articles were approved without one word of discussion by the crowd… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Millinocket official was told Tuesday that Piscataquis County would likely consider a donation to that town’s ambulance service for its coverage in the northern part of the county. Acting Millinocket Fire Chief Wayne Campbell met Tuesday with Piscataquis County commissioners to ask… Read More
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    BELFAST — The next time a fire breaks out in Belfast, firefighters will be able to see through any blinding smoke. This week, the latest in vision equipment was donated to the department by Tarratine Tribe No. 13, a Belfast civic club. The $16,000 Argus… Read More
    BANGOR — A Davis Road rezoning to accommodate a day care center is on a bumpy path. The planning board recommended against it Tuesday evening in a 5-0 vote, which means that it will take six votes from nine city councilors to enact the rezoning Monday night. Read More
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