Red: a friend and rival In the fall of 1947, Bangor High School hired a young graduate of Bates College, Frederick “Red” Barry, to teach and to coach basketball. Red was a great teacher, coach and leader of high school students and, above all, he… Read More
BREWER – The last time Brewer took on Bangor in American Legion play, the Falcons committed five errors and gave up eight unearned runs as Bangor swept a doubleheader with a combined winning margin of three runs. Sixteen days later, the suddenly slick-fielding Falcons are… Read More
ORRINGTON – The Orrington all-stars captured the gold medal in the Orrington Recreational Softball Tournament held July 16-18 with a 2-1 win over Fairfield in the championship game Sunday. Brewer PAL finished third with a 23-19 win over Pittsfield, and Fairfield received the sportsmanship award. Read More
AT FORT FAIRFIELD 1999 Potato Blossom 5 Miler Top 20 Men: 1. Shawn Berry 28:35, 2. Newell Lewey 29:16, 3. Leo Kashian 30:26, 4. Mike Mendonca 30:39, 5. Josh Ramos 31:38, 6. Lou Lainey 32:17, 7. Joseph Brooker 33:09, 8. John Kaleta 33:11, 9. Daniel… Read More
When he was a college basketball coach, Karl Henrikson worked hard to convince players that coming to remote northern Maine to pursue a degree and a basketball career was the right choice. As the new coach of the highly regarded Maine Central Institute postgraduate hoop… Read More
MACHIAS – Ben Silver pitched a three-hitter, striking out 14, and added a two-run single to lead Bangor West to an 8-5 victory Monday over Machias in District 3 Little League baseball for 11- and 12-year-olds. Anthony Derosa tripled for Bangor West. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Nate Hall tossed a five-hitter, fanning eight, as Waldo shut down Trenton 8-2 and kept its hopes for a spot in the Zone 1 tournament alive. Waldo’s win, coupled with Brewer’s victory over Bangor, created a three-way tie for third place in the… Read More
YARMOUTH, Nova Scotia — A Nova Scotia man who was recently hospitalized overnight after being tossed from his small boat onto the rocks blames the fast ferry known as The Cat for his injuries. Michael Bourque of Sluice Point, Nova Scotia, was harvesting rockweed off… Read More
Bangor District Court Douglas A. Morris, 42, address unknown, assault, jail 90 days, all but 48 hours suspended, probation one year, to pay $10 a month probation supervision fee, not to own, possess or use any firearms or dangerous weapons, continue counseling. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BAILEYVILLE — The building trades market is strong, but officials at the Georgia-Pacific chip-n-saw plant decided to take advantage of summer vacations and shut down the mill for two weeks, company officials said Monday. The company has notified the 50 employees who will be affected… Read More
AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus King appointed four new members to the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates’ board of directors. The four are: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
FAIRFIELD — In three decades, Ellery Keene has built the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments from an obscure agency concerned mainly with sewer projects to a regional pipeline for state and federal funds. Each year, the agency helps communities obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars… Read More
Dear Jim: There are two rooms that our central air conditioner will just not keep comfortably cool. In the winter, two other rooms are never warm enough. What inexpensive methods are there to even the cooling? — Sam Y. Dear Sam: Based on my readers’… Read More
PORTLAND — Brown-tail moth caterpillars caused rashes and respiratory problems for residents in the coastal towns north of Portland this summer, but a state official says the insects’ days could be numbered. The moths had a comfortable season of warm weather and then thrived when… Read More
BANGOR — Conflicting testimony dominated the second day of a civil lawsuit trial at U.S. District Court, in which a teacher from Washington County claims she was the victim of discrimination. Janet Berry Green also claims her First Amendment right to free speech was violated… Read More
LEWISTON — After Pauline Langelier got a letter from her health insurer about a new program to obtain prescription drugs from an out-of-state mail-order supplier, she fired back with a letter of her own. “That’s not right,” said Langelier, who for years had relied on… Read More
SACO — Teen-agers looking for something to do in Saco on a Saturday night head to a sports bar. They don’t need fake identification to get in the door, and they’re welcome until 1 a.m. In the summer, Champions Sports Bar closes its doors to… Read More
FORT KENT — Coming off the best enrollment year in its history, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is expecting double-digit percentage increases in enrollment again this fall. In the just completed year, UMFK saw enrollment figures 18.7 percent higher than the previous year. Read More
AUBURN — Dr. David Brown became an instant celebrity when Stephen King became his patient at Central Maine Medical Center last month, but he does not easily accept the hero’s acclaim. As Brown sat in his small office at 2 Great Falls Plaza last week,… Read More
WASHINGTON — A Department of Veterans Affairs official has reaffirmed the VA’s pledge to cover any budget shortfall the Togus medical center in Maine may experience this fiscal year. Dr. Thomas Garthwaite, a top official in the department’s Veterans Health Administration, met last week with… Read More
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said the National Park Service has agreed to her request to hold a third hearing on proposals for the Appalachian Trail corridor as it crosses Saddleback Mountain. All three hearings are scheduled for early August. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a grant of $38,969 to the Brewer Housing Authority, according to U.S. Rep. John Baldacci. The funding, which is being made available through the Service Coordinator Grant Program, will be used to help… Read More
Depending on your historical perspective, the highlight of the second annual Fort Knox Bay Festival could be the illumination of Fort Knox, Beatle Mania, Northeast Historic Film’s presentation of “Postcards from Bucksport,” or an antique auto parade. Suffice it to say, this year’s festival has… Read More
Bangor District Court Thomas J. Harvey, 27, Old Town, operating motor vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor, $800, jail 15 days, license suspended 90 days. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor High School Class of 1979 reunion will be held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Kathy’s Catering, 395 Griffin Road. Cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. Tickets will be taken at the door. Attendees… Read More
Search and rescue has become search and recover. Barring a miracle that refutes the wreckage washing ashore, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, have perished in the waters off Martha’s Vineyard. For the circle of family and friends, the joy… Read More
ORONO — Oxford County 4-H Volunteer Gladys Conant will be recognized for her 62 years of volunteer service to Maine 4-H youth at the National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, Md., this year. The Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation of Orono has confirmed that a brick… Read More
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More than just a soccer game, the championship final of the Women’s World Cup has been celebrated as a triumph of women’s sports. The skill of the play, the record crowd, and the wide media coverage all attest to the growing presence of women’s sports in our society. Read More
How many times have you struck up a conversation with a stranger and ended up on the topic of gardening? It’s no surprise, really, that it’s so easy to find yourself in the company of a fellow “plant person.” Current research shows that over one-half of the American… Read More
Mary Alice Johnson, eldest daughter of Mary Ellen Johnson of Brewer, was pictured in most editions Monday with her grandmother, Madelin Kiah, and John F. Kennedy Jr. during his visit to Bangor in 1979. Read More
There is no easy way to say goodbye. How can I leave the place which I loved, where I was nurtured and healed? How can I say goodbye to the children, the parents and my colleagues and friends who touched my life in a beautiful and gentle way?… Read More
It is to the credit of business leaders north and south in Maine that a meeting today will highlight economic opportunities in the northern half of the state. This kind of cooperation is essential for both ends of the state (and the middle, for that matter) to succeed. Read More
PORTLAND — Along city streets and country roads, advance work has begun in preparation for Maine’s head count in the 2000 U.S. census. The U.S. Census Bureau is training managers who will supervise census offices that are scheduled to open this fall in South Portland… Read More
Cozy needlepoint shops carrying canvas and a full complement of colored yarns and supplies were once common in coastal Maine communities. Little by little, though, many of these shops slipped out with the tide as the lure of quicker pastimes replaced the slow, age-old needlepoint craft. Read More
WAYNE — A 33-year-old Wayne man was killed about 11 p.m. Sunday when he lost control of his truck on a curve and crashed. Mark True was dead at the scene of the accident on North Wayne Road in Wayne. State police said True’s GMC… Read More
AUGUSTA — Women Unlimited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training women in trade or technical occupations, is offering a free, hands-on, truck-driving demonstration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 24, in the Wal-Mart parking lot off Civic Center Drive. A licensed trainer will… Read More
FRENCHVILLE — A six-week crime spree in the Frenchville and St. Agatha area apparently came to a halt this past weekend with the apprehension of three juveniles, who are charged with 50 counts of theft, criminal mischief, burglary, unauthorized use of property and criminal trespass. Read More
TOWNSHIP 3 RANGE 11 — The Maine Warden Service tried to determine the limitations of an airboat for whitewater rescue operations on the West Branch of the Penobscot River during a training session last Friday. They found the 1,200-pound craft powered by a large, rear… Read More
BANGOR — FrontierVision cable rates for business users will increase, effective Aug. 1. The increase does not affect residential users, said Aaron Geisel, FrontierVision’s regional marketing manager. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
PRINCETON — The two tribal representatives in the Maine Legislature have published the first edition of an occasional newspaper they hope will explain legislation and history to more than 4,000 Penobscot and Passamaquoddy voters. Issues of the Wabanaki Legislative Update also are being sent to… Read More
Lawrence High School, Fairfield Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Katie Bartley, Jamie Brooks, Jennifer Butler, Erin Davis, Tabatha Davis, Holly Desveaux, Seth Forman, Nathan Gustafson, Quang Luong, C. Patrick Michaud, Jacob Rogers, April Sanborn and Rachel Spencer; honors: Anthony Adams, Bobby Dee Bachelder,… Read More
WINTER HARBOR — In a move designed to help reduce the town’s property taxes, Winter Harbor selectmen agreed Monday night to hold a special town meeting to request that part of the town’s unappropriated surplus be used to reduce the mill rate. Voters at the… Read More
Madawaska High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Jenny Lee Chasse, Jonathan Cyr, Laura Deschaine, Rebecca Deschaine, Regina Deschaine, Tina Dube, Danielle Gendreau, Heather Gendreau, Darcelle Morin; honors: Pamela Albert, Jenny Boucher, Chad Carter, Timothy Cowie, Lori Cyr, Jennifer Doucette, Randy Dufour, Lambros… Read More
RIPLEY — Wagon rides and a venison barbecue are just two of the features to be offered at the Grove Hill Elk and Deer Farm in Ripley from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25, in conjunction with Maine’s Open Farm Day. More than… Read More
The following students at Calais High School received qualifying scores in 1999 testing for the Advanced Placement Program, principal and advanced placement coordinator Michael W. Chadwick announced: Juniors: April Porter, U.S. history and English literature and composition; Katie Churchill, U.S. history; Emily Sanford, English literature… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — An aggressive effort is under way to make the attributes of Piscataquis County known — inside Maine and out of state — to entice new businesses to the region. Since May 1998, when an economic revitalization effort began, the Piscataquis County Economic Development… Read More
CARIBOU — The Aroostook County grand jury on Friday handed up indictments in the following cases: Michael Bourgoin, 24, Stockholm, failure to appear. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
Fort Kent Community High School Fourth quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Tanya Bourgoin, Joshua Caron, Ruth Dumond, Sarah Hartt, Manda Jackson, Marjorie Kelly, Melissa Marshall, Alexander Matus, Jarod McBreairty, Amy Morin, Nicole Ouellette, John Pinette, Benjamin Raymond, Amy Roy, Michelle Saucier, Jamie Soucy, Brad… Read More
HARPSWELL — The death of a 70-year-old Harpswell man whose body was found in the water on Great Island near his home was an accidental drowning, officials said Monday. The state Medical Examiner’s Office released that determination following an autopsy on the body of Stephen… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The public will have a chance to comment about noise allegations involving a local restaurant at tonight’s Town Council meeting. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the municipal building. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — A special selectmen’s meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the town office to discuss a franchise agreement with FrontierVision and the sewer project. Read More
BAR HARBOR — A senior staff scientist from The Jackson Laboratory has been named recipient of an international award for outstanding research and effective leadership. John J. Eppig, who joined the laboratory in 1975, has been given the 1999 Research Award for the Society of… Read More
TREMONT — The Volunteer Fire Department is seeking food donations for its 50th anniversary celebration and open house set 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Bass Harbor fire station. Contact Gwen Harper at 244-3045 about contributing food sale items. Read More
WINTER HARBOR — Just months after bringing a new water source on line, the Winter Harbor Water District has received a grant that will aid its efforts to upgrade the town’s water supply system. The $25,000 grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will… Read More
ROCKPORT — The town has landed a $400,000 federal grant that will pay for extending sewer and water lines along the growing Route 1 business district. The utility extensions will serve Camden National Bank, which is expanding its administrative offices in the Fox Ridge business… Read More
About a year ago, I finished building a power supply for researching my gravitation theory. I submitted my work to NASA. They informed me NASA has awarded grants to some universities for studying this phenomeneon further. Being a disabled veteran, I could not acquire funding. Read More
I find it inappropriate and heartless that you chose to display that graphic photo (BDN, July 17-18) of the accident scene in Thomaston involving a 14-year old boy and a dump truck. Do you think society has become so desensitized and uncaring that your readers would be unaffected… Read More
Dr. Erik Steele’s July 13 column titled, “In the patient’s corner with strong bill of rights,” was deeply offensive to me as a small business owner. The thrust of Dr. Steele’s piece is that everyone in Washington has representtion, when it comes to health care reform, except patients. Read More
BARING — The Washington County Sheriff’s Department on Monday was investigating a home invasion that left a mother and her son frightened but unharmed. This is the second incident in the past 18 months in which two masked men have broken into the home on… Read More
OLD TOWN — The Old Town Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, in the French Island Community Center to hear an application for variance from Marvin D. Toleson at 120 Veazie St. The variance is from Section 111.1(d)(3)b of the Zoning Ordinance… Read More
ORONO — The Maine Education Opportunity Center has announced the dates and locations of MEOC 101, the first in a series of workshops to help Maine people seeking higher education. MEOC 101 will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Northeast Occupational Exchange in Newport;… Read More
OLD TOWN — The Old Town-Orono YMCA will sponsor a trip to the Margaret Chase Smith Library Center in Skowhegan, lunch at the Heritage Restaurant, and an afternoon matinee at Lakewood Theater. The trip will leave the YMCA at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July… Read More
MACHIAS — The Washington County Children’s Program is offering a service to all parents of infants and young children through the Grow With Us program. The program allows parents to take a closer look at their child’s growth and development by participating in questionnaires called… Read More
CHERRYFIELD — Down East Resource Conservation and Development plans two workshops to help people learn more about grant writing. The first one will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9; the second one, which will be a condensed version of the Aug. Read More
LUBEC — A Blessing of the Fleet Festival is planned Aug. 14. The festival is sponsored by the Lubec Millennium Committee. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
A representative of U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe will hold office hours in Calais and Machias on Thursday. Staff assistant Andrew Varisco will be at the Calais City Hall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and at the Machias Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
BARING — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering free berry picking at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. People and families are invited to pick berries during daylight hours in the blueberry field near refuge headquarters. There is a limit of two quarts per person… Read More
CALAIS — A 41-year-old Calais man was found dead at his home on South Street 24 hours after he was arrested and charged with drunken driving. Calais police released few details Monday, but said about 11:25 p.m. Saturday, John Fitzsimmons was arrested and charged with… Read More
We would like to inform the citizens of Hermon, Carmel and Levant that three parents or students from the Junior ROTC program were asked to attend an interview for the new JROTC instructor. We have chosen not to attend because we were informed we would have no vote… Read More
CALAIS — A local group is offering rides to the polls for today’s recall election for the Calais School Committee. The service is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. People who need a ride should call 454-2312. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
BANGOR — Discrimination in the workplace is one of the topics that the Maine Advisory Committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights plans to discuss during community forums next fall. Based on input from the audience, the group decided during its meeting at the… Read More
A Bangor woman recently filed a complaint with Orono police claiming she was bilked out of $600 by a man who promised her a computer, but then took her money and ran. Jill Perkins and her boyfriend, Joseph Wilson, met a man at a pool… Read More
GLENBURN — If all goes as expected, townspeople here could soon have a long-awaited postal substation, according to a U.S. Postal Service official. “They don’t have anything out there, and I recognize that,” said Steve Hathaway, postmaster at the Bangor post office. “We want to… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Richard Burdick, the Massachusetts fugitive accused of attempted murder in a shootout with Hancock County deputies in June, will be tried in Maine before being returned to Massachusetts for sentencing on a rape conviction. “It makes sense when you consider that we have… Read More
HAMPDEN — Officials have found nothing in the Bangor Rescue Mission’s bylaws to prohibit convicted child molester Kendall Carter from living there, Town Manager Marie Baker said during Monday’s council meeting. Research by the manager, assessor and code enforcement officer determined that the original deed… Read More
ELLSWORTH — City councilors here agreed to realign the intersection on Route 1A at the entrance to Ellsworth High School, and they agreed to let the school department pay for it. The Council approved Police Chief John DeLeo’s request that changes be made at the… Read More
BREWER — Oral tradition passed down by generations of local residents has it that Brewer once played a part in the anti-slavery movement, that a house that once stood yards from the Penobscot River was one of the stations of the Underground Railroad. Though not… Read More
CAMDEN — A 1,500-pound fog bell on long-term loan to the town has found a home at the public landing. At the selectmen’s meeting Monday night, each of the five selectmen kicked in $10 to pay the estimated $50 cost for cement on which the… Read More