CALAIS – Orono and Calais split a Thursday afternoon doubleheader as the Suns took the first game 10-3 and the Twins captured game two 19-10. In the first game, Josh Thornton pitched a five-hitter and hit a fifth-inning grand slam to lead Calais. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    CLEVELAND – Jennifer Gillom had a career-high 29 points, including 4-for-4 on 3-pointers, as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Cleveland Rockers 76-61 Thursday night. Gillom, a 6-foot-3 center, made 11-of-18 field goal attempts with eight rebounds and five steals. Bridget Pettis had 18 points for… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Rick MacDonald keyed a 16-hit attack by Trenton with a home run, double, and four RBIs as the Acadians downed Skowhegan 11-8 Thursday. Adam Meyer double, singled twice and struck out 10 in five innings for Trenton. Robert Hebron had a double and… Read More
    The horse supply in eastern and northern Maine will tighten considerably next week when Bangor Raceway increases its weekly racing program from three to four days by adding Tuesdays, beginning July 7. Also, County Raceway in Presque Isle will begin its extended meet days on Friday, July 10,… Read More
    WASHINGTON – This time, the Cleveland Rockers built a halftime lead and kept it. After blowing a 15-point halftime lead last Saturday to Detroit, the league’s other expansion team, the Rockers were a bit anxious Wednesday night when the struggling Mystics began chipping into their… Read More
    PORTLAND — Fleet Bank officials announced an agreement Thursday to sell three branches in Maine to United Bank, a subsidiary of Camden National Corp. based in Bangor. The three branches announced for sale to United Bank are located in Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville and Milo. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    EAST MILLINOCKET — Great Northern Paper Co. will begin to seek environmental permits on July 17 for its $220 million modernization project at the East Millinocket mill. There were few questions from the group of about 15 people who turned out Wednesday for a public… Read More
    PORTLAND — Despite challenging winter weather during the 1997-98 season, the Maine ski industry posted its second-busiest season on record, according to the Ski Maine Association. “The season jumped off to a record start in December and those gains allowed most ski areas to ride… Read More
    GARDINER — The Maine Securities Division is seeking to revoke the broker-dealer and investment adviser licenses of Firm Investment Corp. and Firstmark Financial Services of Waterville, according to securities administrator Christine A. Bruenn. The division also seeks to revoke or suspend the sales representative licenses of James Vigue… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus King has certified the results of the June 9 primary election delivered to him last week by Maine Secretary of State Dan Gwadosky. Although there were no startling changes in the major races, the certification revealed that Democratic gubernatorial write-in candidate… Read More
    BELGRADE — Speed and driver inexperience were being blamed for the Wednesday night death of a 22-year-old Oakland man. Paul Patterson was killed on Route 11 at the Belgrade and Oakland town line shortly after 8 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle he… Read More
    PLYMOUTH — The “potentially responsible parties” involved with the cleanup of a Plymouth hazardous waste site have organized for negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency, according to Portland attorney David Littell. The PRPs consist of about 500 different entities, including towns and businesses identified by… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. George Christakos has been appointed assistant adjutant general for the Maine Air National Guard. The appointment by Adjutant Gen. Earl Adams took effect Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    WINDHAM — The owners of the Christy’s station that shut down its pumps after high levels of contaminants were found in nearby ground water are seeking authorization to resume gasoline sales. Southland Corp. submitted a plan to the state Department of Environmental Protection that calls… Read More
    VEAZIE — In explaining his unique vision for exotic dance establishments in Veazie, Town Manager William Reed likes to point out the obvious: “Nudity happens.” What he means is that strip clubs can be regulated, watched, even pushed to the remote corners of town, but… Read More
    According to an article by Antonio Regaldo in the latest issue of the journal Technology Review, the hottest topic in the field of cellular biology is one that can be discussed only in hushed tones and in secret. It is so controversial that it is not allowed to… Read More
    Advocates of campaign finance reform often cite the unhealthy effect big money has upon the political process. A new report released this week on the close relationship between the chemical industry and Congress suggests the effect may be downright poisonous. “Unreasonable Risk: The Politics of… Read More
    A story in Thursday’s MaineDay incorrectly stated that the SAD 22 board of directors voted to reduce the proposed school budget. The board actually voted to reduce the proposed budget increase. Also in that story, a member of the board was wrongly identified. It was Director Liliane Deighan… Read More
    Much has been uttered and written recently about research and development in Maine. These pages have exhibited a continuing point-counter in the debate over what exactly the last Legislature accomplished in this important area. Some have criticized the Legislature for missing a great opportunity to move our economy… Read More
    The Pine Tree Basha, China Burma India Veterans Association, will meet at noon Sunday, July 26, at DeMillo’s Floating Restaurant, Portland. For information or reservations, contact Fern Potvin, Route 4 Box 3070, Turner 04282, telephone 255-3901. —- Maine Air National Guard crew members will hold… Read More
    Municipal planners in U.S. cities threatened with military base closings might want to pack their bags and spend a few days in Bangor this summer. They’ll learn what residents here have known for 30 years: that transforming a major government facility into a lucrative civilian airport doesn’t have… Read More
    DEXTER — Twelve years ago, about 42 recreational boaters formed a parade that traveled around Lake Wassookeag in celebration of Independence Day. Every year since then, owners of boats have carried on the Fourth of July tradition, a tradition that will continue this year, according… Read More
    Dover-Foxcroft District Court Lance P. Page, 39, Sangerville, passing stopped school bus while its lights were flashing, not guilty. 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
    Ellsworth District Court Matthew A. Smart, 19, Ellsworth, operating all-terrain vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, $300. 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++)… Read More
    CARIBOU — The following are the recipients of scholarships and book grants at Caribou High School: The Alex Turner Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Morrill; googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
    Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputies and state police were investigating an accident late Thursday night in which a car struck a pedestrian on Route 15 in Orrington. The pedestrian, who wasn’t immediately identified at the scene, was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor for… Read More
    Mount View High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Shana Bloomstein, Rebecca Dunton, Holly Lidstone and Tara Shibles; honors: Misti Ames, Isaac Ball, Chad Bradford, Derrick Cash, Robert Dusoe, Suzannah Hall, Adam Henry, Arissa Huyser, Michelle Ludden, Felisa Moore, Roger Palmer, Shelley Roberts,… Read More
    KENTS HILL — David Houghton, son of Walter and Ardith Houghton of Orland, was graduated from Kents Hill School on June 5. He served as a computer monitor, technical assistant, proctor and a member of the theater club. In January, he was a elected a student of the… Read More
    DEXTER — Concerns expressed by a handful of parents about the alleged ill treatment their children received at the hands of at least one SAD 46 administrator is being investigated by the district’s superintendent of schools. Superintendent Gilbert Reynolds confirmed Thursday that he had already… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Town Clerk Brenda Richardson began thinking about retirement when she realized she was recording birth certificates for parents whose own births she recorded a generation before. “The first time it happened, it made me stop and think,” Richardson said. “That showed me that… Read More
    Your recent editoral (“Truly connect,” June 20-21) argued that the Public Utilites Commission should spend another $10 million from the pockets of Bell Atlantic customers, in order to enhance school and library Internet services. Now that all Maine schools and libraries have received 56 Kbs connections to the… Read More
    In having persuaded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionm to consider an alternate route for the proposed natural gas pipeline, it would appear the people in the Eddington area who opposed the idea have made a major accomplishment. But have they really? I don’t think so. Read More
    Champion is conducting a series of forestry tours again this summer. Although Michael McDonald’s June 30 article on forestry tours highlighted one tangential aspect of the tours (environmentalists’ decisions to attend or attack the tours), it missed the purpose of our tours. The tours are… Read More
    John Day’s bias is showing (BDN, June 24). He minimalizes the $6 billion to $7 billion (his figures) that Maine Yankee saved the state of Maine during its 25-year lifetime, magnifies the “200 million in unforeseen decommissioning costs,” and calls Maine Yankee an albatross and a white elephant. Read More
    Reading the June 26 commentary on the Spice Girls by Cal Thomas, I wanted to dismiss the whole thing as a self-righteous, obviously intolerant view of what other people consider acceptable mores in entertainment. I couldn’t. Please understand that I am not a Spice Girls… Read More
    Blue Hill — The Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Oncology Clinic will hold four cancer support group meetings 10:30 a.m. to noon July 10 and 27, Aug. 7 and 21, in the Hancock County HomeCare conference room. The sessions are informal and designed for people with… Read More
    Washington Academy Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, highest honors: Crystle Cates, Michelle Cheney, Jaimi Kilby, Michiyo Nakada, Amy Pettegrow and Amanda Wood; honors: Amy Allard, Lynette Baker, Marjorie Berry, Shannon Demarest, Tabitha Dudley, Michael Ferguson, Amy Hammond, Crystal Hatch, James Huntely, Jennifer Jones, Christie King,… Read More
    Bangor District Court Michael S. Richmond, 21, West Suffield, Conn., 30-35 mph more than posted limit, $200. 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++) {… Read More
    Orono High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Dan Burson, Melissa Higgins, Kristian Hillestad, Maggie Kloby and Justin Wright; honors: Kristen Anstead, Lauren Baird, Laine Ballard, Kurt Bishop, Miriam Brownstein, Amy Carleton, Case Chandler, David Cote, Meghan Hannington, Melissa Hebert, Tom Hite, Omar… Read More
    Bangor District Court Benjamin B. Harvey, 21, Pittsfield, failure to register motor vehicle operating on public way, $100. 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++)… Read More
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    ORONO — Brian Schilmoeller, an Orono High School junior, was named a Samsung American Legion Scholarship national finalist on June 26. Schilmoeller was chosen by the Dirigo Boys State staff at the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus. Schilmoeller became the Samsung American Legion Scholarship… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A plan to preserve a small piece of the historic Blethen House as a museum has been scrapped. Although little remains of the once magnificent hotel and restaurant due to the building being salvaged to make way for a new Rite Aid, Carl… Read More
    Maine women between the ages of 50 and 64 who have little or no insurance, or a large insurance deductible, and who meet generous income guidelines, no longer need be concerned that they are unable to obtain mammograms and Pap tests. The Breast and Cervical… Read More