DOVER-FOXCROFT – Bucksport sophomore Andrea Pelletier tossed a one-hitter in her first varsity start to lead the Golden Bucks to a 6-0 schoolgirl softball victory over the Foxcroft Academy Ponies Wednesday. Pelletier struck out 11 and walked four. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    FAIRFIELD – It may be the easiest and most blunt postgame analysis Lawrence baseball coach Scott Ballard will ever do. “It’s frustrating. It’s so clear what went wrong,” Ballard said. “We just couldn’t throw strikes.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    WATERVILLE – Andrew Tripp and Matt Simard each hit a two-run homer to lead the Colby College baseball team to an 11-9 victory over Bates Wednesday. Jon Lord added a homer for the White Mules. Brian DiBello saved the game by pitching 2 2/3 innings… Read More
    GUILFORD – Kalli Pulkkinen drove in six runs to lead the Piscataquis Community Pirates to a 19-7 schoolgirl softball victory over Dexter Tigers Wednesday night. Pulkkinen went 4-for-4. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
    BANGOR – Five players from the NCAA Champion University of Maine hockey team will sign autographs at the Bangor Mall on Saturday. Steve Kariya, Marcus Gustafsson, Dave Cullen, Bobby Stewart and Jason Vitorino will sign autograph for the Children’s Miracle Network from 10 a.m. to noon in the… Read More
    ORONO – Senior righthander Tom Perry had an impressive 1999 debut on Wednesday. And his mates gave him plenty of run support. 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
    HODGDON – Jerry Hanning tossed a two-hitter, striking out 16 and walking none Wednesday, sparking Hodgdon to a 4-1 schoolboy baseball victory over Central Aroostook of Mars Hill. Evan Bither hit a two-run single for Hodgdon. Adam Bither singled. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    Gladys Ganiel was eager to return home for Christmas last December when the academic advisor at Providence College suggested she apply for a scholarship. Delaying her trip to Harrington was the last thing Ganiel wanted to do, but graduate school can be quite expensive. So,… Read More
    BANGOR — Recent layoffs at shoe manufacturing facilities statewide have filled the ranks of an employment classification no state would want to tout — that of the stranded worker. Gov. Angus King appeared more like a paperboy standing on a street corner selling the latest… Read More
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    AUGUSTA — State Rep. Sue Kasprzak didn’t seek elective office for the money. And she doesn’t think anyone else should either. The Newport Republican spent a lot of time shaking her head as she sat through an afternoon-long public hearing on a bill extending 50… Read More
    BANGOR — Nearly three years ago, a New Hampshire man tried to smuggle a loaded sawed-off shotgun into the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building in Bangor. Michael Merric was arrested after U.S. marshals detected the weapon, which was wrapped in a bedroll, on an X-ray… Read More
    BANGOR — From the outside, things looked relatively normal at Bangor High School as students straggled in for classes Wednesday morning. Inside the sprawling brick, steel and glass building, however, extra safety measures created a tense atmosphere for students and teachers. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    CUMBERLAND — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Sheep Breeders’ Association will present a four-day training event for New England shepherds May 13-16 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds. The first day includes public tours of local sheep farms. Each of the farms in… Read More
    Seven very dedicated Nokomis Regional High School students hope you will come out and help them raise money for Eastern Maine AIDS Network Children’s Services by supporting the NRHS students’ 12-Hour Dance-a-thon from noon to midnight Saturday at the high school in Newport. Chris Karr,… Read More
    BANGOR — Tonight members of the Bangor Police Department will pit themselves against the Harlem Rockets in a basketball game at Bangor High School. And the abuse they may take on the court is all for the benefit of the city’s youth. Admission to the… Read More
    After extensive investigations into rumors warning of mishaps at Hampden Academy, SAD 22 officials have agreed to go ahead with a daylong program Friday aimed at encouraging and celebrating cultural diversity. “We felt that none of the rumors have any substance to them and Diversity… Read More
    In the year 2020, Maine will enter its third century of statehood. How will we live? How will industry fare? What can we do to prepare for success and security? In 2020, based on current trends, we can expect that: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    Once a year Carroll and Deanna Gerow, first selectman and town clerk, respectively, of Moro Plantation, open their home, Gerow’s Bear Mountain Lodge, to their neighbors. All 40 of them. This year nine adults and two children showed up to do the plantation’s business, and, as Deanna dryly… Read More
    Today is the centennial of the birth of Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. It’s a glorious day for those already familiar with this musician of extraordinary energy and genius. It’s a great opportunity for newcomers to get acquainted. Above all, at a time when an America in mourning has… Read More
    We have used group education and political correctness to improve so many aspects of life, such as pollution, racism, sexism, health and literacy issues, that I am suggesting we use the same pressured awareness to give a healthy childhood back to children. A child born… Read More
    Whatever level of funding Maine chooses for the purchase of land or conservation easements, it will need matching money to extend its buying power. For several years, the federal government has been indifferent or opposed to helping states, but this year is different. The key for Maine’s delegation… Read More
    BOSTON — Years after receiving good news about their prostate exams, 18 men were recently called by a suburban hospital and told there had been a mistake and they had cancer. Two other men had already died of what the hospital said were unrelated causes. Read More
    AUGUSTA — The head of the State House police force said Wednesday a reporter’s complaint alleging that Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake, slapped her hand when she reached for papers on a committee desk during a public hearing was being looked into by authorities. `We’re… Read More
    PORTLAND — The rescue of a Bath sea captain more than a decade ago set the stage for a group of Maine firefighters to head to Portugal Monday to instruct their counterparts about fire prevention. The Maine group, which also includes medical workers and teachers,… Read More
    BANGOR — State drug enforcement agents arrested two Bangor men this week and confiscated more than $1,700 worth of heroin, a small percentage of what the two are believed to have been distributing in the area over the past few months. Responding to a recent… Read More
    Biological weapons capable of widespread destruction of human life are finding their way into the hands of rogue nations and terrorist groups. The U.S. government is reacting to this threat by putting together a comprehensive strategy for combatting attacks on our shores, but many experts in the field… Read More
    UNION — All elected town and school positions will have candidates who are running unopposed June 8. The deadline for filing nomination papers was Monday. The polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voting will take place at the town office. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    WALDOBORO — A hearing to decide whether to expel SAD 40 Superintendent Roger Spugnardi is set for next month. Board Vice Chairman Barbara Hersey said Wednesday that the hearing at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Medomak Valley High School would be in executive session. Read More
    BANGOR — Thanks to technology, Maine can “have it all,” Gov. Angus King said Wednesday, praising a new Department of Human Services video teleconferencing system that will allow the state to retain its small-town flavor, provide at-risk children with more support, and promote networking among agencies. Read More
    BROOKSVILLE — A late-night fire Tuesday destroyed the home of Alberta Reynolds on the Reynolds Road in West Brooksville. Fire Chief Bill Leck said he discovered the blaze about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday. Leck said he lives about 3,000 feet from the site and earlier in… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Rockland’s maritime heritage will be the topic of the Friends of Rockland Public Library’s annual Spring Adult Lecture Series. Clyde Munson, Rockland commanding officer of the Coast Guard, will be the first speaker. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 3,… Read More
    CAMDEN — A five-town CSD variety show, titled “Simply the Best,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Camden-Rockport High School gym. Ken Bailey and Lucy Amory will emcee the 21-act show, coordinated by Charlie Seymour, band director at the Mary… Read More
    PORT CLYDE — Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum will open for the season Saturday, May 1. The displays of maritime, fishing, lighthouse and granite quarry memorabilia will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in May. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved more than $2.1 million in federal assistance for infrastructure improvement projects in the towns of Mapleton and Monson, according to an announcement made Wednesday by U.S. Rep. John Baldacci. The funds, which are being made available… Read More
    CAMDEN — The public is invited to attend a free May Day celebration at Merryspring Park on Saturday, May 1. People are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, and at 1 p.m. there will be a maypole ceremony. After the ceremony, people will be invited… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Rep. James Skoglund had an attack of conscience before the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday. The St. George Democrat apologized for standing mute during the last session when a $170 million overhaul of the state prison system was passed without a word… Read More
    BANGOR — The message from HUD officials to communities and agencies around the state is clear: Apply. Please apply for funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Super NOFA.” NOFA stands for Notice of Funding Availability, an annual competition for certain federal… Read More
    ORONO — Webster Park — once a top choice for the location of the town’s new library — is no longer on the short list of potential sites. The decision to table the controversial site, which prompted a 529-signature petition against its use, was made… Read More
    I was appalled at the amount of space given to a complainer, Richard Hatch (BDN, April 27). He is griping that the manager of Wal-Mart removed him from the store and has set up a Web site to spew his trash. However, he needs to… Read More
    On June 10, 1995, Adam Wilson, 9 years old, was struck by a car while riding his bike, causing serious head injuries that will hinder the rest of his life. When he recovered from his coma, he had to learn the normal functions of day-to-day living so many… Read More
    A flier at the post office announced “special postal cancellation commemorates the arrival of the Daffy Duck stamp at the Augusta Wal-Mart.” Can you imagine — the U.S. Postal Service is in bed with the stores that have invaded Maine and brought small, local outlets to their knees. Read More
    At a time when readers are besieged with stories of violence in our schools and Kosovo, I fail to understand why you published a photo of a bull goring a bullfighter (BDN, April 26). The photo is not newsworthy nor does it have any redeeming value. Rather it… Read More
    As vice-chair and treasurer of the Coalition for Sensible Energy and a member of Maine’s Regional Transportation Advisory Committee for Region 2 and Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection Regional Ozone Committee, we wanted to buy as environmentally friendly a new vehicle as possible last month that could tow… Read More
    It has become a confusing, corporate-minded world. It is difficult to see recent history repeat itself as 700 square miles of Maine forest have been purchased by “an unidentified investor” for an undisclosed price. This was explained in profit-oriented doublespeak that the land does not fit The Timber… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — A selection of plants, shrubs and trees is still available at the Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District office. The shrubs and trees are bare-root plants and will be sold and distributed quickly. The pickup times are from 8 a.m. to 4:30… Read More
    BANGOR — Web development is listed as one of the top 10 growth industries in the United States, and to help fill the demand for expertise in this area the New England School of Communications at Husson College will institute a Web Design Certificate Program starting in June. Read More
    You’ve heard the expression “too much of a good thing.” If you’ll allow me to mangle it a bit you could say that it’s one way to describe the situation on some of our offshore islands — they are wonderful assets that may be receiving… Read More
    BELFAST — With just one member dissenting, SAD 34 directors approved a 1999-2000 budget proposal calling for expenditures of $14 million. Meeting Tuesday, the board voted 12-1 in favor of the $14,009,500 spending package. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Maine Public Service Co. has reached an agreement with four other state utilities and New Brunswick Power Co. that resolve issues surrounding creating a competitive market for electricity in northern Maine. Without the agreement, MPS would not be able to sell its… Read More
    BANGOR — A Newburgh man once thought to be linked to a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Because Anthony David Dorothy is classified as an armed career criminal, he initially was… Read More
    MACHIAS — After almost two years of contract talks between the Machias School Committee and the teachers union, the two sides are headed back to mediation after they failed to reach agreement on a new salary scale. The school committee and the Machias Education Association… Read More
    In regard to Harriet Tilley’s suggestion (BDN, April 6) that pharmaceutical companies should be investigated for making unreasonable profits, I couldn’t agree more. However, maybe it’s more than past due that local pharmacies should also receive some scrutiny. A few weeks ago, I had a… Read More
    CAMDEN — Three candidates will vie for two seats on Camden’s Board of Selectmen in voting June 8. With the period for submission of nomination papers closed, the ballot is set. Peter Gross, chairman of the board, will not seek re-election. The seat held by… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — Community members, employees, volunteers and supporters will gather to celebrate HOME Inc.’s accomplishments at its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the St. Vincent de Paul Church hall in Bucksport. HOME of Orland has been providing shelter, housing and education… Read More
    The Downeast Civil Air Patrol Squadron, based at the Bar Harbor-Hancock County Airport, will sponsor an open house this weekend. The open house at the CAP headquarters building will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    LAMOINE — A preregistration meeting is planned today for parents of children entering kindergarten at the Lamoine Consolidated School. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Information will be provided on preschool screening, and appointments will be made for the Thursday, May… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Bob Spear, Maine’s new commissioner of agriculture, will speak at an open discussion on marketing initiatives for small farms in Maine. The event will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the Ellsworth High School cafeteria. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Brenda Wesselink has been hired as executive director of the Maine Homestead Land Trust Alliance, an Ellsworth-based nonprofit agency devoted to helping low-income Maine families obtain affordable, resident-controlled housing. Wesselink’s experience includes legal and advocacy work for homeless and disabled people, coordinating a… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — A special Town Council meeting is scheduled tonight. The agenda includes a presentation by the local Chamber of Commerce on Route 1 marketing and a budget workshop on capital improvements and revenues. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    BUCKSPORT — A meeting of the solid waste committee has been scheduled for today. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the town office. The merits of participation in the household hazardous waste program will be discussed. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund has awarded a $17,655 grant to the Natural History Museum at College of the Atlantic to fund an outreach project called “Maine’s Imperiled Species: Preservation Through Education.” The project has already received a $5,000 grant from the… Read More