ORONO – Jared Cochran hasn’t been on the mound as often as he would like this spring for the University of Maine baseball team. That didn’t keep the junior righthander from turning in an impressive performance Wednesday evening at Mahaney Diamond. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
BANGOR – Husson College picked up a pair of college softball wins over Maine Maritime Academy in its home-opening doubleheader on Wednesday. The Braves knocked off the Mariners of Castine 9-0 in the first game and came back with a 12-4 win in the second. Read More
No one will be taking anyone out to the ballgame at four difMaine schools this spring. There will be no spring sports at all at Easton, Washburn is cancelling its baseball and softball seasons, Penquis will not field a baseball team, and Greenville will go… Read More
After defying expectations with a record start of 15-7 in Florida, the University of Maine softball team and its mostly freshmen infield started conference play with a pair of losses against Towson… and then kept losing. Now UMaine is 0-4 in America East heading into… Read More
CAMDEN – Darren Randle hit a two-out double in the top of the eighth inning to score Blair Drinkwater and give the Rockland Tigers a 5-4 schoolboy baseball victory over the Camden-Rockport Windjammers Wednesday. Steve Galkowski went the distance for the Tigers, striking out nine… Read More
BANGOR – En route to a 1-16 start, the Husson College Braves hadn’t been coming through with timely hits, throwing enough strikes or preventing errors from becoming big innings. But the Braves received clutch hits, got impressive complete-game performances from righthanders James Zukowski and Matt… Read More
How can Channel 5 give people like David Fleming, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of my wife’s daughter, Lisa Garland, any kind of public forum, as they did last Friday? These people at the Supermax are in lockdown 23 hours a day and the… Read More
PORTLAND — A new Web site called InforME, which stands for Information Resource of Maine, will soon provide computer users with a wealth of information about state government. New England Interactive signed a contract with the state last week to develop the public-access Web site. Read More
Thank you for your coverage of Luis Palau. I had seen the name and wondered who this was and what he was about. It is refreshing to have something to read about that is informative as well as a shift from the current trend of… Read More
The anti-Kyoto conference held in Brewer (“Global warming exaggerated, says expert,” BDN, March 29), was simply not to be believed. The conference held by the Bangor-based Sovereignty International Inc. is an astounding example of how this group is pulling out all the stops to discredit the Kyoto Protocol… Read More
I am writing to add my voice to the outpouring of support shown recently at the State House for the “Start ME Right” legislation to help young children. By supporting new parents with voluntary home visits and education, providing quality child care and using financial… Read More
Notwithstanding your unfortunate characterization of attorneys as “sharks,” the substance of your March 30 editorial concerning pending Y2K legislation is accurate. There are a number of pieces of legislation currently working their way through Congress that attempt to place restrictions on this type of litigation, and none offers… Read More
The Ani DiFranco concert on Friday will kick off the Beautiful Project, a two-day program that includes workshops, speakers, music and art exhibits. Coordinator Willow Wetherall described the Beautiful Project as “an event to celebrate women, with a special emphasis on body image and cross-cultural… Read More
CAMDEN — Frank Hackett will be the Community School District’s first superintendent, taking charge on July 1 when the district officially becomes an independent entity. The CSD board voted unanimously Monday night to hire Hackett, who is superintendent of School Union 113, which comprises Millinocket,… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Hancock County commissioners will consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant that could be used to assist small businesses in the county. Although they made no commitments Tuesday, the commissioners expressed interest in a program they said could bring up to $400,000… Read More
CALAIS — The Maine Human Rights Commission ruled this week there were reasonable grounds to believe that a local restaurant owner subjected three of his waitresses to inappropriate verbal and physical sexual overtures. However, the commission did not agree that there were reasonable grounds to… Read More
WALDOBORO — The board chairman of SAD 40 says he hopes to hold a dismissal hearing within two weeks for Roger Spugnardi, who has been on paid leave as superintendent after months of complaints about his performance. “I want to set the hearing date so… Read More
BELFAST — The annual Waldo County Health Fair will be at the Belfast Area High School gymnasium from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The theme of this year’s fair is “Spring Ahead to a Healthy Future.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
BELFAST — An expert on the Y2K computer bug will speak next week about preventive steps that home-based business owners can take. Michael Robinson will be the keynote speaker at the Home-Based Business Conference on April 23-24 at the Troy Howard Middle School. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
ROCKLAND — A public lecture and weekend workshops are planned for How to Hear the Animals, a workshop sponsored by the Knox County Humane Society. Animal communicator Anita Curtis will lead the workshop. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
ROCKLAND — The Penobscot School will celebrate spring with a traditional German “maibowle” and potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Friends of Penobscot School and the public are invited to the event at the school, 28 Gay St. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
CALAIS — A District Court judge ruled Wednesday that a Pembroke man who held police at bay for nearly eight hours last week may use explosives at work while he is released on bail. William “Billy” Rice, 58, an explosives expert and part owner of… Read More
THOMASTON — Pledge sheets are available for the third annual Drew Griffith Memorial K-9 walk. The event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, beginning at the state police barracks in Thomaston. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
BREWER — The need for a space where the city’s in-line skating and skateboarding enthusiasts would be welcome struck Roger Hershey last week. A patrol officer with the Brewer Police Department, Hershey said Wednesday that he and his partner, Cpl. Dan Costain, recently were called… Read More
MACHIAS — A 19-year-old Calais man was indicted Wednesday in connection with a string of burglaries in the Calais area. The Washington County grand jury charged Stephen Lesueur with five counts of burglary, four counts of theft and one count of criminal mischief. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
MOUNT DESERT — Citing a lack of information about an emergency preparedness training session tentatively scheduled May 1, League of Towns members voted unanimously to cancel the program. Having heard no word about where, when and if the session is happening, town managers and selectmen… Read More
HAMPDEN — University of Maine Chancellor Terry MacTaggart dropped by Weatherbee School in Hampden Wednesday morning. UMaine men’s basketball coach John Giannini turned up at St. Mary’s School in Bangor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor Water District will hold the annual spring tour of Thomas Hill Standpipe from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Traffic will be one-way from Highland Avenue. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The historic structure is not… Read More
WASHINGTON — Continental airlines will add two round-trip weekend flights between Bangor and Newark, N.J., beginning June 12, announced U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe Wednesday. The new Continental flights will include departures from Bangor International Airport at 4:40 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. Sundays to Newark. Read More
BANGOR — Head Start is registering children ages 3-5 for the 1999-2000 school year. Children with special needs are welcome. For information, call the nearest Penquis CAP Head Start Center, listed in the phone book under Head Start, or the main office in Bangor at… Read More
OTIS — The Bangor Water District will host its ninth annual open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Butler Treatment Plant on Floods Pond. For information, call 947-4516. Read More
Welcome to my new home! And thanks for looking over the Bangor Daily’s newest addition — The Scene. As always, I hope you find something you like and that you feel free to let me know about special events and topics you’d like to read… Read More
CARY PLANTATION — Local officials cleared the air once and for all Tuesday night, voting unanimously not to approve the renewal of a Houlton company’s license to spread septage on a leased site off Skedgell Road. The 16.7-acre site, which has been used for septage… Read More
ALTON — The town of Alton has received $885 from the Oakhurst Dairy Tree ReLeaf program to repair damage from the January 1998 ice storm. The grant is in addition to $500 already given to Alton by Oakhurst in its original Tree ReLeaf program last spring. Read More
HOULTON — The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians will hold a general tribal election for three Tribal Council seats from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Maliseet Housing Authority Building on Clover Court. Read More
HODGDON — SAD 70 will install motion detectors at its two schools in the wake of four burglaries this year. Superintendent Deborah Stewart informed the school board Monday night that, after meeting with the district’s finance committee, she had contracted with Quint’s Electric of Houlton… Read More
HOULTON — The Shiretown Development Corp. at its annual meeting Monday night heard a proposal from a local business consultant who wants to help the town attract more business. Sylvio I. Raymond Jr. of Houlton told corporate directors that he was offering his services because… Read More
SHERMAN STATION — SAD 25 officials will register pupils who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 for the 1999-2000 kindergarten class. Screening will take place until April 15. Call 365-4285. Read More
Houlton District Court Ricky A. Anderson, 19, Houlton, two counts operating motor vehicle after driver’s license suspension, 10 days jail each offence, to be served concurrently; violating bail condition, 10 days jail, concurrent with previous sentences. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
Katahdin High School, Stacyville Third quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Angela Eash, Melissa Hall, Christian Jilek, Laura Raymond; honors: Helene Bourmault, Mary Heath, Alan Langley, Nicki McAvoy, Emily McNally, Jenny J. McNally, Megan Savage, Michelle Slauenwhite, Joshua Tucker, Matthew Wilson. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
ST. ALBANS — Cars filled the parking lot and lined the roadway as proud parents, grandparents and friends descended Tuesday night on the St. Albans Elementary School. “It was one of the largest crowds we’ve ever had for an academic fair,” Principal Ted Boyce said. Read More
JACKMAN — The Maine Department of Education has awarded SAD 12 a $700,000 matching grant for renovation to the Forest Hills Consolidated School building. “We had a tour of the building with the directors last night,” Superintendent Gene MacDonald said in a telephone interview Wednesday… Read More
SANGERVILLE — Sangerville selectmen on Tuesday discussed the possibility of municipal elections being held before the annual town meeting. Town Manager John Simko told selectmen that such a move might make the annual town meeting shorter. Greenville and Dover-Foxcroft now conduct daylong elections, but most… Read More
GUILFORD — A new high-tech manufacturing technology program will be offered next fall in SAD 4. Directors on Tuesday approved the program, which will provide students from SAD 4 and surrounding communities instruction in electronics, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, computer-assisted manufacturing and computerized drafting. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
NEWPORT — Ammonia, arsenic and acetone are not substances people would willingly ingest. Or are they? Children in grades five through eight at the Newport Elementary and Junior High Schools know that it happens — daily. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
FAIRFIELD — Contractor Kevin Violette went straight to the point Wednesday when he urged town councilors to adopt land use rules that require large house lots in the country. “If you want to protect your investment, you’ll bring the bottom up,” he said. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council will hold a Piscataquis County Business Conference from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Foxcroft Academy. Exhibit space is available for individuals or companies that can provide assistance and services for Web site design. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
SKOWHEGAN — Members of the Somerset County Users’ Committee — the group responsible for locating a suitable building for the county’s E-911 center — will inspect a piece of Skowhegan property Friday morning as a possible future E-911 dispatch site and home for the county’s law library. Read More
Fire damaged a home Wednesday morning on Davis Street in Brownville Junction. The home’s owners, Jim and Bernice McMahon, weren’t home at the time of the fire and returned to find the kitchen heavily damaged by fire, and smoke damage throughout the two-story residence. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
BINGHAM — Directors on Tuesday elected new board officers, voted a pay increase for three administrators, and hired new staff members for the 1999-2000 school year. The board met at the Quimby Elementary School. Sharon Flannery of Bingham was elected the new chairman, succeeding Brian… Read More
GUILFORD — Despite rumors to the contrary, Rite Aid is moving ahead with plans to build a new store in Guilford on the former site of the Masonic Hall. “We’re moving forward with the project,” Sara Datz, manager of public relations for the Rite Aid… Read More
MOUNT DESERT — Build-up of salmon feces, escaping fish, and use of private property on Bartlett Island topped the list of concerns from parties commenting Wednesday on Atlantic Salmon of Maine’s application to raise up to 512,000 fish in Blue Hill Bay. The Fairfield-based company… Read More
AUGUSTA — In vote closely following party lines, the Maine Senate rejected a bill Wednesday to allow pension and retirement benefits to be exempted from state income taxes. The 19-12 vote was a sharp contrast to last Thursday’s lopsided tally in favor of the bill… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The Downeast Chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Ellsworth Public Library. Printmaker and graphic artist Robert Shatterly of Brooksville will give a slide presentation of his recent paintings. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
MACHIAS — Students enrolled in a local vocational education building trades program at Machias Memorial High School helped to turn a three-unit apartment building into a two-unit apartment. The units will be used as transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. The renovation of the… Read More
MACHIAS — The Washington County Health and Counseling Association, formed in 1964 as a group of volunteers interested in ensuring mental health services in the area, dissolved last month. Incorporated in 1966, the association at the time provided the only mental health services in the… Read More
HARRINGTON — The `Guagus Booster Club has announced that Bruce Hall Jr., a junior at Narraguagus High School in Harrington, recently won a raffle for a weekend for two at the May 8 race at New Hampshire International Speedway. The activities are part of the… Read More
MACHIAS — The Down East Community Hospital will hold a Children’s Health and Fun Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, in the MacBride Building at the hospital. The free event is for children from preschool to preteen. Children who attend will be… Read More
EASTPORT — The first National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Walkathon for Eastern Maine will be held in Eastport on Sunday, April 18. Registration will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Youth Center and the walk will start at 1 p.m. Applications may be… Read More
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said staff assistant Andrew Varisco will hold office hours in Machias and Calais on Wednesday, April 21. Varisco will be at Calais City Hall, 5 Church St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at… Read More
MACHIAS — A selection of trees and shrubs is still available through the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District. Trees and shrubs must be ordered by Friday, April 23, and the pickup times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the… Read More
AUGUSTA — In vote closely following party lines, the Maine Senate rejected a bill Wednesday to allow pension and retirement benefits to be exempted from state income taxes. The 19-12 vote was a sharp contrast to last Thursday’s lopsided tally in favor of the bill… Read More
EASTPORT — The U.S. Coast Guard will give classes on boating skills and seamanship from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. until the course in completed. The class will meet at the Eastport Youth Center. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
LINCOLN — A free preschool screening will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the Ella P. Burr School. This screening is for children ages 3 and 4, as well as 5-year-olds who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. To… Read More
HAMPDEN — The planning board voted unanimously Wednesday not to review Sawyer Environmental Recovery Facility’s site plan — for the time being, anyway. Citing state law that says the power to interpret the zoning ordinance must be left to the zoning board of appeals, members… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Christian Civic League broke Maine’s campaign financing laws by failing to register as a political action committee and illegally financing two referendum campaigns, the state Ethics Commission said Wednesday. WMTW-TV reported that the commission found that the Civic League illegally financed two… Read More
HOWLAND — Terri Krass, the director of the Northern Penobscot Region 3 Vocational School, will assume her new duties as superintendent of SAD 31 on July 1. “I view it as an exciting opportunity,” said Krass late Wednesday night. “I will be going into a… Read More
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DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Kennebunk man will spend time in jail for crashing his vehicle into a Piscataquis County police cruiser in August 1998. For extensively damaging the police cruiser, David A. Nevers, 28, was sentenced Monday in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft to a nine-month… Read More
WINTERPORT — A man lost his arm Wednesday afternoon while trying to adjust a piece of equipment while it was on, and a co-worker was credited with possibly saving his life. The victim, Mylon Firth of Levant, works for Dorr Construction of Hermon and was… Read More
April is a busy month for all associated with the National Kidney Foundation of Maine, and the members of the Bangor Chapter are no exception. “An Evening with the Great Chefs Dinner & Auction” is 5:30-9 p.m. Monday, April 26, at Jeff’s Banquet & Convention… Read More
AUGUSTA — State House Republicans talk a lot about keeping a “promise” of returning the state sales tax to 5 percent. But Maine Senate President Mark Lawrence said Wednesday he would rather use the sales tax revenues to fulfill a “promise” made to state school departments in 1985. Read More
The company that owns Sawyer Environmental Services of Hampden is backing away from a plan to merge with the New Jersey-based operator of Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. Casella Waste Systems Inc., which owns Sawyer, said Wednesday it has had trouble negotiating with KTI Inc. of… Read More
FORT KENT — The sweet aroma of boiling maple syrup filled the kitchen Wednesday morning in the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Nowland Dining Hall in preparation for the midday “Sucrerie Party,” or sugar camp party. The maple sugar camp party was sponsored by… Read More
AUGUSTA — An increasing number of people prosecuted for tax evasion and other income tax violations in Maine are professionals, according to Maine Attorney General Andrew Ketterer and State Tax Assessor Tony Neves. Those prosecuted in the last year included airline pilots, a physical therapist,… Read More
Larry Dansinger uses an exercise involving 10 pennies to make a point about the use of federal tax money. He has used the exercise many times in his work with such groups as the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee and the War Resisters League. Read More
We’ve been listening to you. When you said you wanted more information about computers, software, the Web and the Internet, we paid attention. When you called to ask if we would publish listings of local radio stations, we heard you. When you requested more information about events, excursions… Read More
CORINTH — Folks from Greater Bangor taking a ride up Route 15, take note. Want to get to East Corinth? You can’t get there from here. At least not officially. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
RANGELEY — The general manager of the Saddleback ski area has grown weary of a dispute with the National Park Service over the Appalachian Trail corridor. Thomas McAllister said he just wants to see the issue resolved. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
BANGOR — A 36-year-old Corinth man was in Penobscot County Superior Court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to the Feb. 27 rape and murder of a 40-year-old Kenduskeag woman. Frank A. Higgins II, flanked by his court-appointed attorneys, Peter Bos and Donald Brown,… Read More
BANGOR — Jaakko Laajava easily could have switched hats Wednesday night — from Finland’s ambassador to the United States to Maine’s governor — as he enunciated the emergence of his country from a recession into an international high-tech powerhouse. Although shifting the state’s industrial base… Read More
AUGUSTA — While Pentagon officials prepared Wednesday for the expected call-up of U.S. military reservists, Gov. Angus King urged Maine employers to support workers who must leave their jobs to boost the NATO offensive in the Balkans. King signed an agreement asking all Maine chambers… Read More
Maine’s congressional delegation is not ready to endorse the use of ground forces in Yugoslavia, but some think it may need to be considered in the future if air attacks fail. “I think it’s more likely than not that we’ll need to send ground troops… Read More
PORTLAND — A judge has denied a bail reduction request from a Portland man accused of throwing a woman off a bridge, saying he is concerned about allegations that the man has a history of violence against women. Everett Ashby will likely remain in jail… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Internal Revenue Service and Maine Revenue Services will hold a Tax Problem Solving Day from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the IRS office, 324 Harlow St., Bangor. Taxpayers are encouraged to call 626-9128 now and schedule a free appointment… Read More
AUGUSTA — Senate President Mark Lawrence wants to remove the “roller coaster” fate of minor political parties. On Wednesday, the Kittery Democrat presented LD 2134 to the Legislature’s Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee to lower the current “high threshold” to create and maintain party status. Read More
BANGOR — Merrill Merchants Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Merrill Merchants Bank, has reported net income of $440,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999, as compared to $380,000 for the same period last year. This represents an increase of $60,000 or 16 percent for the… Read More
LEWISTON — Democrat Lillian LaFontaine O’Brien beat out independent Marc D. Breton Tuesday in the race to fill the vacant House District 89 seat. O’Brien received 314 votes compared to Breton’s 201. Republicans did not choose a candidate at their caucus and did not list… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Wednesday rejected a merger between defense giants General Dynamics Corp. and Newport News Shipbuilding that would have created a single shipbuilder for all nuclear submarines. The proposed $2 billion deal also would have reduced competition in other sectors of military… Read More
Sen. Susan Collins’ efforts to focus public attention on the problem of deceptive and misleading sweepstakes should be applauded. Attempting to dismiss the severity of this issue by blaming the victims of these scams as “ill-informed individuals incapable of resisting their temptation” only perpetuates the problem (BDN letter,… Read More
Lasers have revolutionized many areas of technology from communications to printers but have had little impact in the field of medicine. They have been used to remove tattoos and red wine birthmarks and are the basis of a widely used method for reattaching a retina. Read More
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I have been silent long enough. I must speak. There have been a number of commentaries regarding this year’s MEAs (Maine Educational Assessment tests). Some have been very creative (Einstein and Hoffa) and some have been very forthright (“Against All Odds”). I would like to bring just a… Read More
Looking at an orchid, most assume that such exotic beauties can be grown only by experienced horticulturists in a greenhouse setting. Nothing could be further from the truth, assure members of Maine’s Mid-Coast Orchid Society. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
The proposal yesterday by Senate President Mark Lawrence to put education ahead of a half-penny cut in the sales tax took both courage and vision. Courage because he must face other lawmakers who would rather announce tax cuts than truly relieve the burden of the property tax. And… Read More
When Operation Allied Force was taking flight three weeks ago, Congress was taking off for its long spring break. Members paused in packing long enough for the usual fretting about national interests, presidential resolve and exit strategy. Followed by the perfunctory “nevertheless, we support our brave men and… Read More
I am a student at the University of Maine at Machias. Since I feel strongly about the current war in Kosovo, and my parents live in the region, I decided to voice my opinion on the conflict: I am not a supporter of Serbian President… Read More
A story about a recent meeting of the Brewer School Committee in Wednesday’s city edition should have said that Brewer High School teacher Michael Hutchins resigned his position as co-chairman of the math team. —- A story in Wednesday’s MaineDay section incorrectly stated the Penobscot… Read More