High school NESN’s New England Top Ten Rankings Baseball 1. Seymour, Conn. (20-0), 2. Bishop Hendricken, R.I. (20-0), 3. Chelmsford, Mass. (19-1), 4. Southington, Conn. (17-1), 5. Auburn, Mass. (20-0), 6. St. John’s Prep., Danvers, Mass. (18-2), 7. Mount Mansfield, Vt. (16-0), 8. St. Peter-Marian,… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Maine’s turkey season, which runs through May, ended with a record harvest of 594 birds, 303 in the the North zone and 291 in the South. Last year’s harvest was 417, with part of the increase attributed to an increase in hunting permits issued. One out… Read More
    All 480 places in the CITGO Paul Bunyan Amateur Golf Tournament have been filled, according to tournament director Skip Chappelle, but additional entries are being accepted for the waiting list. The 34th edition of the tournament will be held June 19-21 at Bangor Municipal Golf… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Karl Henrikson, the University of Maine-Presque Isle men’s basketball coach who compiled a 133-95 record in nine seasons with the Owls, is taking a sabbatical from his coaching and teaching duties to serve as an assistant coach in the pro ranks and head coach of… Read More
    High school NESN’s New England Top Ten Rankings 1. Woburn, Mass. (18-0), 2. St. Raphael, Pawtucket, R.I. (15-0), 3. Southington, Conn. (19-1), 4. Bishop Fenwick, Peabody, Mass. (19-1), 5. Taunton, Mass. (19-1), 6. Northbridge, Mass. (19-0), 7. Manchester West, N.H. (17-1), 8. Bangor, Maine (16-0),… Read More
    A week or so ago I was cursing a wash of watercolor paint that seemed to have a mind of its own. Consequently, when the phone rang, my responses to Jeff’s questions, which began with, “Are the stripers in yet?” were curt: “I don’t know.”… Read More
    BANGOR – Oblivious to the throng around her, the railbird scanned the Bangor Raceway paddock with a veteran eye, checking out the horses that would race in the next harness race. “I like number two,” she said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital awoke Friday for the last time to one of its longest running pleasures: a Shirley Povich baseball column gracing the sports pages of The Washington Post. It was vintage Povich, ruminating about baseball’s past and present in grand style and… Read More
    CLEVELAND – Maine’s Cindy Blodgett could see increased playing time early in the WNBA season as Cleveland Rockers shooting guard Michelle Edwards is expected to be out at least two weeks after tearing the plantar fasica tendon in her right foot. Blodgett, who suffered a… Read More
    The column you ran on June 4 to commemorate the passing of Robert F. Kennedy was a disgrace. Not only were there a number of mistakes, but the tone was quite revisionist and the author took a skeptical and conservative tone in looking at Kennedy’s motives and ideals. Read More
    I am responding to the June 1 article on John L. Martin regarding term limits. Term limits have taken some of our best legislators out of the ball game in state government. These politicians are professsional politicians. It takes years and time before some of these teams make… Read More
    With all the attention being paid to Maine’s gubernatorial primary on June 9, I’d like to remind voters that there are a handful of referendum questions on the ballot. Question 1 should be of particular interest to voters statewide as it will help fund needed… Read More
    I do not expect you to abandon your agenda: Your newspaper can help elect the Republican candidate it chooses. Nevertheless, I found it amazing to read your June 2 editorial, blaming the Democratic Party for their state convention lacking enthusiasm. Do you remember the big… Read More
    Many articles in your newspaper have expressed the voices of the public south of where I come from that is continuosly bashing and trashing the day users of the Allagash River. You have expressed comments of people from West Buxton, Greenville, Mount Vernon, and on June 2, Eddington. Read More
    Your recent editorial on the Maine Republican State Convention was right on. As a state committeeman, I believe the MRP is alive and well. I believe one of the main reasons is for the first time ever the Republicans in Maine have included a pro-life statement in our… Read More
    Today is the final day the NEWS will publish commentary on June 9 election issues. It no longer is accepting such material for publication. Read More
    SURRY — The video “World War III,” based on the book by Michael Tobias, will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Center for Compassionate Living. The showing marks the beginning of the Center’s Summer Film and Discussion Series. For information call 374-8808. Read More
    MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — Health screenings and information about preventive care were given to Grand Cranberry Isle and Islesford residents May 29 under the Outer Island Initiative program. Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings were offered with checks for diabetes, anemia and prostate cancer. Home test… Read More
    If you could go back in time and visit Broadway, wouldn’t it be a gas to choose 1957? That’s the year “The Music Man” and “West Side Story” were vying for the Tony Award for best musical. “The Music Man” got it, but “West Side Story,” with the… Read More
    MONSON — A Quebec trucker was summoned early Friday morning for imprudent speed after he lost control of his tractor-trailer loaded with hardwood and it flipped over at the ledge cut on Route 15 in Monson. Police said Eric Cote, 28, of St. Luc, Quebec,… Read More
    WATERVILLE — Women at The Center will offer an evening tea from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the former Sterns building on Main Street with Barbara Leonard, incoming president of Maine Women’s Fund, as keynote speaker. Women at The Center will provide… Read More
    BARING — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will offer a presentation on the National Wilderness Areas at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Participants will learn about special areas and the management techniques used to preserve wildlife… Read More
    MACHIAS — The Downeast Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday June 11, in the McBride Building, Machias Memorial Hospital. The group is open to all cancer patients or family members. Participants share experiences and concerns. Call 255-3356, Ext. 324, 483-6504; evenings, 726-5151. Read More
    EAST MACHIAS — Dr. John F. Gaddis, an area physician, has been reappointed by Gov. Angus King to the state board of osteopathic licensure. A former president of the Maine Osteopathic Association, Gaddis was honored as its General Practitioner of the Year in 1993. He… Read More
    Thomas L. McCormack, chief financial officer at Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, has earned a master’s degree in quality management from Loyola University of New Orleans. McCormack also received a 1998 Dean’s Honor award from the university’s business administration program. He was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national… Read More
    MADAWASKA — Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink — at least not for Madawaska voters who will vote Tuesday on three local referendums. Two of the referendum questions involve a boat landing on Long Lake and the third involves the construction of a swimming pool. Read More
    ORONO — Minority students and employees at the University of Maine, along with the president of the local NAACP, held a press conference Friday to call attention to what they termed an “exodus” of minority staff from the campus. The three people they cited for… Read More
    BANGOR — A request by Bangor Housing Authority to rezone land on Davis Road for a day care center has been withdrawn, BHA attorney Norman Minsky said Friday. The rezoning is scheduled for Monday’s council meeting, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall,… Read More
    HOULTON — Police are investigating several vandalism incidents in which businesses and homes were spray-painted with graffiti. The incidents took place over a two-week period. The elementary school, Smith’s Mini-Mall, a house on Franklin Street and a picnic table that was for sale on Green… Read More
    HERMON — Patricia Duran, principal of Hermon High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 1998. The top-ranked students are Michelle Bosse, daughter of Gerald and Anita Bosse of Levant, and Amy Lewia, daughter of Gary and Linda Lewia of Levant. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    DEXTER — A proposal to reduce the tax commitment with about $10,000 set aside in a reserve account for a clerical position in the Dexter Police Department met some resistance Thursday. After listening to several people speak on the issue Thursday, the Dexter Town Council… Read More
    HERMON — The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad will hold the first Children’s Charity Train starting at noon on June 7 at the Northern Maine Junction in Hermon. Fares from the ride will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network of Eastern Maine Healthcare. The money will be used… Read More
    BANGOR — “Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care,” by members of the Elder Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association will be offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the lecture hall of the Bangor Public Library. Medicare, medical certification, advance… Read More
    PORTLAND — Ann Goodridge, a member of U.S. Rep. Tom Allen’s staff, will be at Rockland Public Library from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and at Bath City Hall from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 18. “These staff office hours are an opportunity for people… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Norman Howard, 19, of Anson returned to the Somerset County Jail this week after being charged with burglary by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department. Howard and two juveniles were charged in connection with a break-in Monday at Dyer’s Garage in Anson and the… Read More
    AUBURN — “Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care,” by members of the Elder Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association will be offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, at 20 Great Plaza. Medicare, medical certification, advance directives, including powers of attorney,… Read More
    THOMASTON — Town officials will hold an open house and dedication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Pollution Control Facility. U.S. Rep. Tom Allen will dedicate the plant at 10 a.m. and staff from the plant and Wright-Pierce, facility designers,… Read More
    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 were chosen by an independent selection committee. The recipients are: Rebecca Mallet of Lee Academy, Trisha Cyr of Wisdom High School,… Read More
    LINCOLN — A resident has come forward with an offer of resources to see that the Old School House across from the public library is readied for the Old Home Celebration. In a vote at the meeting held May 24, the Lincoln Historical Society accepted ideas, financial and… Read More
    HOULTON — A Houlton police officer spent more than five hours Wednesday testifying before the Maine Labor Relations Board regarding allegations of prohibited labor practice being filed by current and former Houlton Police Department members. Cpl. Dana Duff, along with Officers Troy O’Bar and John… Read More
    Annette Houston, coordinator for the gifted and talented program, has announced the instructors for the new Summer Institute of SAD 48: Susanne Banc, Aaron Germana, Shirleyann Ratajczak-Leaman, Glenda Fratti and Annette Houston. Summer sessions help advance students with creative interests and productive abilities. For information, call Houston at… Read More
    Nokomis Regional High School, Newport Third quarter honor roll Seniors, highest honors: Cheryl Charles, Thomas Clifford, Amanda Grignon, Charles Jones, Amanda Neal, Emma Ricknell and Randy Worster; high honors: Joseph Adams, Irena Andonova, Jaime Baker, Preston Bragan, James Chicatto, Carrie Clark, Courtney Cole, Ryan Curry,… Read More
    Rockland District Court Jason S. Drinkwater, 24, Thomaston, operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, $600, seven days in jail, license suspended 18 months; operating motor vehicle after license suspended, $1,000, 20 days in jail, consecutive to previous sentence, license suspended for one… Read More
    Southwest Harbor — Glenna Lampner will hold strength training classes from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Harbor House Community Center weight room. Athletic or comfortable clothes are recommended. For information call 288-0146. Read More
    Calais District Court Keith L. Nicely, 28, Bucks Harbor, scalloping in closed season, $150. 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; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) {… Read More
    Caribou District Court Michael J. St. Peter, 37, operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, $400, license suspended 90 days. 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
    An Orrington man claimed he was assaulted by a woman’s boyfriend outside court in Bangor on Friday. The woman claims she was the victim of an assault. The 20-year-old Orrington man said he went to Bangor District Court to pay a fine and when he… Read More
    Presque Isle — The Aroostook County Branch of the American Red Cross will hold first aid and CPR classes at 8 a.m. June 20 at The Aroostook Medical Center. American Red Cross certifications will be issued to those who complete the course successfully. For information, call Hazel or… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury has returned a manslaughter indictment against Holly Harford, 26, of Cushing as a result of a July 8, 1997, accident in Cushing which killed Samuel Barnhart, 75. Police said Harford was driving with Barnhart as a passenger along… Read More
    BANGOR — WERU-FM 89.9 and 102.9, a nonprofit, member-supported radio station, will hold its “Graduate From Listener to Member” membership drive June 12-14. Underscoring the importance of the drive, Karen Larsen, WERU-FM director of development, said that more than one-third of the station’s operating budget… Read More
    Retirement of any U.S. flag must be done in an honorable fashion, according to tradition. That is why the American Legion’s Hancock Memorial Post 207 of Trenton will be host of a formal flag retirement ceremony at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the facility on Route 3… Read More
    Perhaps you’ve heard of brain drain? It’s an affliction that debilitates the populations of mostly rural states, hitting hardest those regions that are struggling just to stay afloat. It sucks the intellectual lifeblood right out of them by making their brightest youngsters believe that they… Read More
    BRUNSWICK — Cooperation among community groups is crucial to the creation of an effective program to help prevent heart disease. But if the current spotlight on tobacco prevention programs — in Maine and nationally — is any indication, political capital wouldn’t hurt, either. That was… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Small- and medium-sized arts organizations with programs designed to increase their communities’ awareness of their cultural heritage are encouraged to apply for funding from the Maine Community Foundation’s Expansion Arts Fund. The deadline to apply is July 15. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    BANGOR — The Eastern Agency on Aging has announced its Web site — www.eaaa.org. The site provides information about local services for the elderly such as Meals for Me, Legal Services for the Elderly, the Life Times Quarterly Newspaper, and advice about benefits and programs. For information, call… Read More
    BANGOR — A paving contractor from Arundel has been charged with violating laws governing door-to-door solicitation of home repairs in connection with a series of driveway jobs at five homes on Bangor’s west side. Richard Cooper, owner of R. Cooper Paving Co., was ordered to… Read More
    PORTLAND — The Supreme Judicial Court on Friday voided three convictions in a sexual assault case because the trial judge disallowed testimony about the alleged victim’s prior threat to falsify a rape charge against the defendant. Lee Thurlow of Windham had been handed a four-year… Read More
    AUGUSTA — For the first time since a patient was murdered there in 1996, the Augusta Mental Health Institute has its full license. Inspectors put the mental hospital on probation after Wrendy Hayne was stabbed to death by fellow patient Harold Pulsifer. After a three-day… Read More
    BANGOR — The State VFW Convention will begin Friday, June 12, with registration at 10 a.m., at the Ramada Inn and continue through Sunday, June 14. A parade will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Fleet Bank parking lot on Exchange… Read More
    The Medomak Valley High School Class of 1988 will hold a 10-year reunion 5:30-11 p.m. July 11 at Echo Hill in St. George. Those planning to attend should register by June 20. Contact Kelly McLain at 3C Seaview Ave., Old Orchard Beach. For information, call Christina Gerrish at… Read More
    The WLBZ-WCSH Newscenter Bullet Poll reached an interesting conclusion this week: Nearly half of 518 Democrats surveyed recently plan to vote Tuesday for someone other than Joe Ricci or Tom Connolly, the two candidates whose names will appear on the party’s gubernatorial primary ballot. Sounds… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Next week could be a make-or-break period for the coalition of House Republicans and Democrats who want to tighten the nation’s campaign finance laws. Debate, which opened as Congress began a weeklong Memorial Day recess, was to resume this week when members returned. Read More
    The Maine Democratic Party sorely needs a state leader grounded in the traditions of the party and upbeat about its future, someone with plenty of energy to get the party moving again and an absolute commitment to putting the welfare of Maine people ahead of personal gain. Fortunately,… Read More
    You don’t have to probe very deeply amongst an apathetic electorate to conclude that next Tuesday’s primary election featuring seven officially sanctioned pretenders to Angus King’s gubernatorial throne is shaping up as one of Maine’s all-time better-kept secrets. Given King’s impressive voter-approval ratings, fund raising… Read More
    Maine Republicans are blessed with three strong candidates for governor, each well-informed, each with a commendable record of public service, each an able representative for the party. Former Education Commissioner Leo Martin of Kennebunk is the moderate. Thoughtful and soft-spoken, he is a nationally recognized… Read More
    If things go as planned, sometime next year passenger trains will resume making “clickerty … clack” noises on the railroad tracks between Portland and Boston for the first time since 1965. Privately, state officials say the service would have begun years ago but for the intransigence of a… Read More
    Bobbi Lane has been a professional musician since age 12. Yet, at 39, she is just now releasing her first full-length album. What’s the Trenton resident been doing for the past 27 years? She’s been living her life. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
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    AUGUSTA — A former state representative from Old Town said Friday he will appeal the rejection of his gubernatorial nomination papers by the Secretary of State’s Office on the grounds of civil rights violations. Ralph I. Coffman, who lists his party as the Independent Coalition,… Read More
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