Canoe Championships RICHMOND, Va. – Results of Maine competitors at the American Canoe Association Whitewater Open Canoe National Championships, held June 18-21. Masters competitors are more than 40 years old. DOWNRIVER COURSE (7 miles) googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
BANGOR – Sarah Briggs of Orono finished the 400-meter run in the Hershey District Track Meet on Tuesday with a shoelace untied and distance to spare. Briggs didn’t care. She went to her arms, pumping and cranking to win the 11-12 age group division in… Read More
Kent Salfi remembers going out into his backyard as a kid and taking a few swings with a 7-iron. While his mother, Judith, showed him a few golf pointers, Salfi was always a little more comfortable with a hockey stick in his hands. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
Mickey Fein turned some heads last season, including those of opposing defensive backs, when the University of Maine quarterback established eight school records, including 236 completions and 26 touchdown passes. With the start of his senior season still nine weeks away, the Black Bears’ co-captain… Read More
SKOWHEGAN – Craig Harvey and Andy Thomas combined on a one-hitter to lead the Brewer Falcons to a 16-1 victory over the Skowhegan Log Drivers in American Legion baseball action Tuesday night. John Beck highlighted a nine-run first inning with a two-run triple, giving Brewer… Read More
Regrettably, the stories you are about to read are true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent since the names don’t really matter and there are not many innocents. Neither story is out of Maine, but they could be. He plays Little… Read More
PORTLAND – A former Maine state trooper was found guilty Tuesday of selling stolen championship rings belonging to baseball great Ted Williams and offering them to settle a New Hampshire gambling debt. Rodney Nichols was charged with transporting property he knew to be stolen across… Read More
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At about 7 p.m. Sunday night, a crowd of 15,000 or so racing fans will rise to their feet as 44 stock cars roar down the main straightaway at Oxford Plains Speedway for the start of a race enthusiastically billed as “The Super Bowl of short-track racing.”… Read More
AUGUSTA — Former state Rep. Ralph Coffman announced Tuesday he was suing the Secretary of State’s Office and the city of Portland to get his name put on the ballot as an independent gubernatorial candidate. Coffman of Old Town has accused the two entities of… Read More
Most people receive their high school diplomas when they are 18. But not Ida Young of Patten. Young waited 60 years to receive hers, and it took her eight years to earn it. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
TREMONT — A headstone that had stood alone on the edge of an abandoned farm since before the Civil War was reported stolen from a Bass Harbor workshop on June 29. The white marble headstone is that of Mary Norwood, formerly Mary Polly Nutter of… Read More
AUGUSTA — With tax cut advocates pressing for assurance that Maine’s sales tax will drop this fall, Gov. Angus King is expected to send off an inquiry to the state Supreme Court that he promised two weeks ago before the end of this week. Top… Read More
POWNAL — Beef farmer Lenny Allen had hoped to use two weeks’ vacation from his warehouse job to hay his fields, but the heavy rains kept him indoors. Now, his vacation is over, the hay remains uncut, and he, like lots of other farmers with… Read More
PORTLAND — Responding to a challenge from President Clinton, members of Maine’s law enforcement community gathered Tuesday for the first meeting of a new working group to combat hate crimes. “We’ve done a good job, but I think we have a long way to go,”… Read More
AUGUSTA — Two rangers from the Maine Forest Service have been sent to Florida to assist crews fighting wildfires around the state, the Department of Conservation announced Tuesday. Ranger John Leavitt, based in Gray, left Maine early Tuesday morning. Ranger Jeffrey Currier of Jonesboro was… Read More
PORTLAND — As America gears up for this year’s July Fourth weekend celebration, the U.S. Postal Service reminds customers that mailing fireworks of any kind is prohibited, including fuseless “Mexican Poppers.” “The mail is no place for fireworks,” said Barbara Patterson, USPS district manager for… Read More
Beginning today, thousands of Maine children previously denied health insurance because their parents made too much money are now eligible for coverage through Medicaid. Department of Human Services Commissioner Kevin W. Concannan announced Tuesday that Maine’s Medicaid program has been expanded to cover children from… Read More
BANGOR — U.S. Rep. John Baldacci presented medals to World War II veteran Leo Higgins of Bangor during a ceremony Tuesday in the congressman’s Bangor office. Joined by his wife, Hilda, Higgins accepted eight military decorations owed to him for more than 50 years. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
AUGUSTA — As the Battle of Gettysburg raged on July 2, 1863, Col. Joshua Chamberlain got the terrifying news that his 20th Maine Regiment had run out of bullets, jeopardizing its ability to defend a key Union flank. But instead of retreating, the Medal of… Read More
I’m always interested to hear people from small towns complain about the noise they’re forced to endure in these raucous times. Some get so angry about the sensory assault they’re compelled to write letters to the editor to gripe about the newest auditory affliction. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Susan Collins announced that the University of Maine’s College of Education will receive $109,937 for a research project, “Understanding Rural Student Achievement.” “More and more of the opportunities in today’s job market are open only to the well-educated,” Collins said. “In… Read More
WASHINGTON — An increase in postal rates has been postponed until January, the U.S. Postal Service’s governing board announced Tuesday. “The delayed implementation is good news,” said board chairman Sam Winters, announcing that new rates — including a 1-cent boost to 33 cents for first-class… Read More
AUGUSTA — Is it discrimination to offer different long-term disability benefits to mentally disabled employees and physically disabled employees? That thorny insurance question, which could affect thousands of insurance policies in the state, will come before the Human Rights Commission on Aug. 17. A positive… Read More
PORTLAND — A businessman hired to liquidate the assets of a defunct employee leasing company pleaded innocent Tuesday in Superior Court to two counts of theft by misapplication. Robert Kuzara had been retained to liquidate the assets of Atlantic Staff Management Inc. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BANGOR — The morning of July 1, 1968, a Northeast Airlines 727 jet practiced landings, and an 18-passenger turbo-prop plane took to the air, bound for Portland; Bedford, Mass.; and New York City. Just weeks after Dow Air Force Base closed, Bangor International Airport was… Read More
CRANBERRY ISLES — After a long battle with breast cancer, one of Cranberry Isles’ most well-known and respected residents died last weekend. Irene Bartlett, who served as town clerk of Little Cranberry Island for more than 30 years, documented the comings and goings of islanders… Read More
CAMDEN — The Camden Health Care Center will be demolished to make way for a $25 million retirement community. The decision to tear down the former Camden Hospital and 180-bed nursing home was announced Tuesday by Northeast Health Chief Executive Officer Gary Daniels. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR — The senior correspondent for “Dateline NBC” Tuesday denied he “ambushed” the owner of a Waterville trucking firm in a taped interview that took place four years ago. Fred Francis said he is familiar with the term and knows it sometimes is used in… Read More
On Dec. 14, 1997, an Italian-Dutch satellite, BeppoSAX, detected an intense burst of gamma rays coming from the far edge of the universe. Gamma rays cannot penetrate the Earth’s atmosphere but astronomers at the Kitt Peak observatory in Arizona were able to spot a faint glow at the… Read More
EASTPORT — The Fourth of July is often a celebration of red, white and blue, but at the Weston House Bed and Breakfast this year’s festivities will be a blend of salmon-pink and pea-green. If you want to learn about cooking salmon, people in Washington… Read More
Until now, people who went to a doctor might be called patients; Congress may soon call them rights holders. Three “patient bill of rights” proposals have emerged in a GOP-controlled Congress, demonstrating either a philosophical shift in the role of government in health care or another set of… Read More
Ask Jasper White, chef and author of the new cookbook “Lobster at Home,” if he gave any thought to writing about oysters or clams or salmon, and he’ll tell you no. Lobster, he proclaims, is king of the seafood world. “There’s no single fish that… Read More
Thanks to last week’s Supreme Court decision, Dr. Randon Bragdon of Bangor will spend the rest of his life joined at the hip by the nom de plume, “Maine AIDS dentist.” The high court, by a 5-4 decision, ruled that Bragdon could be sued for… Read More
The following petitions for bankruptcy have been filed at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Bangor: Donald R. Babin of Don’s Restaurant, Wade; assets, $47,800; debts, $36,100. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
A story concerning the location of WBGR-TV, Channel 33, in the FrontierVision lineup in Saturday’s paper had two mistakes. The headline announcing that WBGR was being dropped by FrontierVision was incorrect, as was the information about the station being dropped from FrontierVision’s basic cable offerings. Instead, WBGR is… Read More
As drug busts go, the one that just went down in Camden was pretty much by the book. Residents of Norwood Avenue complain to police about suspicious goings-on at apartment 9G. Police investigate for two months, determine that tenant David Clark, a newcomer from Philadelphia and no stranger… Read More
BANGOR — Maine’s economic outreach efforts in Vietnam soon may pay dividends, say leaders of a newly incorporated trade group composed of members from both cultures. As a result of last month’s visit by a Vietnamese trade delegation, the Maine-based Indochina Development Foundation will help… Read More
CLINTON — A deadlock between this central Maine town’s two remaining selectmen has forced a shutdown of town government. Facing a Tuesday deadline to fill a key position of tax collector-treasurer, Selectmen Crystal Stewart and Brant Winsor failed to agree on a candidate. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
CARIBOU — Aroostook County’s primary development agency is in the running for a $40 million federal grant that could help bring “sustainable” economic development to the region. As part of the application process, the area’s residents are being asked to attend a series of meetings… Read More
GREENVILLE — Last year’s contestants were a droopy lot with hanging tongues, foul smells and ugly looks. This year’s entries may not be much better; after all, the worst of the worst will win the annual rotten sneaker contest that is being held as part… Read More
LINCOLN — For the second year in a row, Lincoln’s tax rate is expected to drop. The new rate will drop by 9 cents per $1,000 of valuation, from $18.09 to $18. Last year, it dropped by 7 cents. The 9-cent drop will mean a… Read More
FAIRFIELD — Two men were arrested Tuesday evening after an altercation that drew at least four police officers to a Mountain Avenue apartment house, police said. Gary Mitchell, 25, of Waterville and Dana Cote, 25, of Augusta were charged with assault, said Capt. John Emery… Read More
LAKEVIEW PLANTATION — A decision by the Land Use Regulation Commission on a zone change that would decide the fate of a controversial Schoodic Lake subdivision proposal is not expected until late August. John Williams, director of LURC, confirmed Tuesday that the commission would not… Read More
WASHINGTON — Medicare will add new benefits to help elderly and disabled Americans manage their diabetes or screen for osteoporosis beginning Wednesday. The nation’s health care program for the elderly and disabled will cover at-home glucose monitoring supplies and self-care training for more diabetics. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The owners of a yellow Labrador retriever, which allegedly was doused with kerosene and set on fire last week, announced Tuesday a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who hurt their dog. James and April… Read More
OLD TOWN — The city asked the Penobscot County Superior Court on Monday to nullify a popular vote that allowed a Greek cafe to operate legally as a restaurant. The action is likely to extend the contentious Market Cafe saga another year. The lawsuit called… Read More
SEBEC — The Big Bear Snowmobile Club promises a fun-filled July 4 in Sebec. The 21st annual celebration will kick off with a 5K footrace starting at 8 a.m., followed by a parade at 9 a.m. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
CASTINE — The Castine Woman’s Club has announced its scholarship recipients. They are Caeli Kimball of Castine, a 1998 graduate of George Stevens Academy who will attend Smith College in Northampton, Mass., and Valerie Read of Castine, also a 1998 graduate of George Stevens Academy. She will attend… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Maine Human Rights Commission has rejected a request by Fisher Engineering Co. to reinvestigate a finding of discrimination against the company. In April, the HRC voted that Fisher, a manufacturer of snowplows, showed discrimination when it fired black employee Ellis Reid in… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Sometimes in order to go forward, a community must look back. During the past year, Skowhegan officials have taken stock of the town’s unique place in Maine’s history and geography in order to create an economic strategy for its future. By looking at… Read More
FORT KENT — James R. Connors of St. John Plantation was memorialized June 26 when Connor’s daughter, Shirlee Connors-Carlson, also of St. John Plantation, unveiled a custom-made oak table that she donated to the Blake Library at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. The… Read More
MILO — The Park Street United Methodist Women will hold a strawberry festival from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the Park Street United Methodist Church. The menu includes ham, potato salad, hot rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake. Ticket prices are $5 for… Read More
You should encourage John Day to walk out of his office at 33 State St. [Bangor Hydro], take a deep breath and head left down Exchange Street toward the Bangor waterfront. Once he is at the waterfront, he can very easily find 20 South St. where he can… Read More
Why, if Togus cannot sufficiently provide quality care to our veterans, can’t we, the veterans, go to our respective health care providers in our local communities? If Togus can’t provide decent care then maybe it would save time and money to take health care from the veterans’ clutches… Read More
It is with mixed feelings that I read Sean Faircloth’s June 25 column. I am pleased that his wife is appalled with Hot Topic and was distressed enough to encourage her husband to comment, but I am very disappointed thatFaircloth does not seem to recognize the real message… Read More
So often we hear adults negatively comment on the values and actions of our teen-agers. The media focus on the violence perpetrated by a few. Perceptions of their priorities range from socialization to the pursuit of their own pleasure without regard for others. However, on… Read More
I’m sorry, all of us Leo Buscaglia fans seem to have let you down, Kent Ward (June 21-22), “… not one solitary letter to the editor.” I was aware of the fact that Buscaglia had died on June 12 and had added the notice of… Read More
DEXTER — A group of Dexter residents are hoping to acquire enough signatures on a petition drive to force a referendum on the land use plan that was adopted in June by the Town Council. “I don’t think we need as much of a sweeping… Read More
ROCKLAND — The prospect of Consumers Water Co. of Maine merging with an out-of-state utility has sent a chill through midcoast municipal offices. Local officials are concerned that the proposed $270 million merger with Philadelphia Suburban Corp. could harm consumers and endanger Maine’s water resources. Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Bangor Savings Bank can’t purchase three Fleet Banks in Piscataquis County because the market concentration would be too strong, according to a banking official. Joyce Sarnacki, director of marketing for Bangor Savings Bank, said Tuesday that the Department of Justice denied the bank… Read More
AUGUSTA — Nearly a year after naming his first member of the state Law Court, Gov. Angus King said Tuesday he is prepared to nominate two more Superior Court judges to fill vacancies on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Donald Alexander, who has served… Read More
MILFORD — Horrormeister Stephen King and wife Tabitha have donated $3,000 toward an effort to educate schoolchildren about the real-life horror of child molestation. The gift is another coup for Milford resident Toni Meservey, who was responsible for making the Lewis Libby School one of… Read More
LUBEC — At 2 p.m. on the Fourth of July, all U.S. ships at sea and in port will ring their ship’s bell to commemorate the 13 delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence, Navy officials said Tuesday. The 170-foot USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), which… Read More
PALERMO — About 75 children from this town in western Waldo County are traveling around the world this summer — and they haven’t needed passports. As part of Reading Around the World, pupils from preschool through eighth grade are spending four weeks in four continents. Read More
ST. FRANCIS — The Department of Conservation acted with discrimination when it failed to hire Hilda M. Nadeau as an assistant park ranger and receptionist at the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in July 1996, the Maine Human Rights Commission voted Monday. The case will proceed to… Read More
FAIRFIELD — Two men were arrested Tuesday evening after an altercation that drew at least four police officers to a Mountain Avenue apartment house, police said. Gary Mitchell, 25, of Waterville and Dana Cote, 25, of Augusta were charged with assault, said Capt. John Emery… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A veterans service officer from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management will speak from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 15, at the Community Health and Counseling Center on 1093 West Main St. She will assist veterans, widows and their dependent children in… Read More
Ellsworth High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, highest honors: Ben Alley, Kim Beekman, Jasmine Courtemanche, Christina Greenlaw, Abigail Povich, Jennifer Robidoux and Megan Stetler; high honors: James Allen, Morgan Campbell, Benjamin Davis, Becky Dodson, Benjamin Donaldson, Sam Heckman, Rebekah Hildreth, Tim Lock, Tonya Logan,… Read More
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Ashland Community High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, highest honors: Allen McCausland, Ethan Perry, Gary Tilley; high honors: Sarah Belanger, Aaron Bennett, Justin Burby, Erin Campbell, James Hutton, Amy Larson, Emily Marecaux, Dustin Tibbetts; honors: Chad Charette, Tracy Devoe, Matthew Libby. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Rockland District High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Emily Arey, Erin Fitzgerald, Matthew Grinnell, Emily Gushee, Sarah Olmsted, Holly York; honors: Elizabeth Cuccinello, Arik Fullerton, Rachel McKenney, Michael O’Hara, Jeff Payson, Travis Reynolds, Katie Thibodeau, Anna Watkinson, Lisa Wiggin. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Machias Memorial High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Jessica Clement, Toni Fortini and Shirley Moe; honors: Veronica Guerra, Carolyn Luce, Courtney Maratta, Ian McCarthy, Sarah McKinney, Kate Romei and Melissa S. Smith. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
Schenck High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Brian Cassidy, Sarah Ferguson, Phillip Stanley, Jr.; honors: Danielle Cole, Melissa Elkins, Christopher Federico, Jessica Jones, Matthew Jones, Michelle LaVasseur, Nicholas Lyons, Joseph Ouellette, Amanda Sherwood, Colby Sturtevant, Allen Tucker, Justin Turcotte. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Madawaska — The Valley Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold a support meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at 564 Main St. for families and friends of mentally ill people. For information, call Ruth Tardif at 728-4610. Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — United Way of Aroostook volunteers serving on this year’s Fund Distribution Task Force have made their recommendations for funding to the board of directors, who subsequently voted to award $178,003 in direct funding to agencies and programs serving County people during the coming year. Read More
Two Bangor men were arrested and charged with assault Tuesday morning, and a third man escaped from police after a fight broke out in downtown Bangor. Michael Cameron, 35, and Roger Eldridge, 33, were charged with disorderly conduct. Cameron also was wanted on two warrants,… Read More