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    Raquel Burke, a promising freshman forward from Ontario, has left the University of Maine women’s basketball team. Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie said Burke quit the team last week after the two met to discuss Burke’s academic performance. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    MACHIAS – Tony Tarristi scored a goal and pitched in with an assist to lead the University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls to a 6-0 men’s soccer victory over the UMaine-Machias Clippers Tuesday. Mark Barthelemy, Shawn Britton, Darren Belskis, Matt Bouchard, and Ryan Saucier also scored… Read More
    ROBBIE SKILLINGS Robbie Skillings of Belfast has been named the LTC Class B Player of the Week. He rushed for 167 yards on 23 carries with one touchdown and one PAT rush in Belfast’s win over Brewer last week. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    BANGOR – Jenny Fish scored twice in the first half to lead the Husson College Braves to a 4-0 women’s soccer victory over the Unity College Rams Wednesday. Kate Calligan and Erin Pelletier, who had an assist each on Fish’s goals, posted second-half goals, with… Read More
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    The first ice hockey team in Maine for children with disabilities is being launched this week under the leadership of Brewer Middle School special education teacher Gail Orendorf Sperry and Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation executive director Dave Pellegrini. “It’s inspirational, and mind-boggling,” Pellegrini said… Read More
    ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County offers a fall workshop on home-based business topics. “Trademarks-Patents” will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Fogler Library, UM. Cost is $5. For information, call (800) 287-1485 or 942-7396. Read More
    LEWISTON — The region’s most famous former patient, author Stephen King, has donated $200,000 to two area hospitals that treated him after he was hit by a van in June. Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Bridgton will each… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Maine skies may be getting a little friendlier with some help from Congress this week. Airports in Maine, including Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport, may receive up to $500,000 to beef up commercial air service under a bill passed early this… Read More
    LIMESTONE — Except for long-term monitoring, the cleanup of hazardous waste sites at the former Loring Air Force Base is virtually complete, environmental officials said Wednesday. Reaching the milestone means that the former military base will be officially deeded to the Loring Development Authority of… Read More
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    Genetically modified foods are starting to get more attention from the American consumer who still is largely in the dark as to what GM foods are and why they create strong, even rabid, emotions in both supporters and detractors. An excellent article by Charles Mann… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Maine employers need to encourage their workers to get more education and training, even if that enables the workers to seek better-paying jobs, Maine’s labor commissioner said. The state needs a more educated work force to attract employers that pay more, Valerie Landry… Read More
    RANGELEY — Supporters of the Saddleback Ski Area in its land dispute with the National Park Service over protection of the Appalachian Trail corridor mounted a campaign this week to garner public opinion. “Saddleback Ski Area is fighting for its life against the threat of… Read More
    PORT CLYDE — A Biddeford man practicing technical deep-water diving off Monhegan Island died Wednesday in an apparent accident. Larry Bowdish, 30, was declared dead at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor after a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flew him from Port Clyde to Bangor International… Read More
    WASHINGTON — More money is headed toward the University of Maine and Bangor International Airport if President Clinton signs a $50.2 billion transportation spending bill that cleared Congress this week. Environmental groups were pressing Clinton on Wednesday to veto the bill because of provisions affecting… Read More
    It’s good that the New England governors and the Eastern Canada premiers at their 24th annual meeting in Rockport this week agreed to get serious about the region’s transportation network and its role in shaping the region’s economy. The late start, the slow approach and the clear signs… Read More
    One of the finer and nobler traits of the human race — after, say, caring for tribal elders and raising good kids — has been the willingness of people of conscience to confront authority with nonviolent protest when they believe authority is wrong. The aged… Read More
    Environmental regulations have reduced acid rain but have not yet spurred the recovery of damaged lakes and streams in North America, government researchers say. Their study is the first to show that reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions are directly related to reduced acidity in lakes… Read More
    If world events were the only measure, the time would be right for Senate ratification of ther Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. But this is politics, and the timing could not be worse. Nuclear weapons technology is no longer the exclusive property of the seven-member nuclear… Read More
    In “Sound Advice,” the first Thursday of every month, veteran NEWS entertainment writer Dale McGarrigle reviews new rock, pop, alternative, country, folk or blues albums. Different NEWS writers contribute reviews from other musical genres. “Come On Now Social” (Epic) — Indigo Girls googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus King said Wednesday he will vote against citizen-initiated referendum questions seeking to ban a late-term abortion procedure and allow marijuana use for medical purposes. King said the medical marijuana proposal would put Maine on a “slippery slope” leading to wider use… Read More
    AUBURN — An Auburn landlord who went into an apartment thinking someone was being attacked by dogs ended up getting mauled himself, police said. William Noyes, 68, discovered five dogs were attacking a cat but they turned on him Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    BANGOR — American Eagle officials apologized Wednesday night for service problems experienced with its takeover of Business Express, and pledged that any inconveniences customers suffered in the past are being remedied. American Eagle managers were in Bangor to speak to local business and travel industry… Read More
    PORTLAND — The U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of a review petition has set the stage for the federal government to proceed with a child pornography charge against a Norway man, U.S. Attorney Jay McCloskey said Wednesday. McCloskey said the high court let stand a ruling… Read More
    FORT KENT — Alumni of the University of Maine at Fort Kent will gather at several regional meetings, with each session featuring a presentation by UMFK President Charles Lyons on progress and future plans for the campus. Meetings in Maine are from 7 to 9… Read More
    WASHINGTON — Congress is poised to approve another $15 million in emergency aid for fishermen in Maine and throughout New England who agree to drive their boats in search of research data for the federal goverment. The money, part of an agriculture spending bill that’s… Read More
    CAMDEN — The 11th annual Harvest Ragtime Revue is planned next week at the Camden Opera House. Glenn Jenks of Camden is host and founder of the event, which presents early American music. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
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    HOULTON — Houlton police on Wednesday arrested a local woman in connection with the burglary of a Bell Atlantic service truck over the weekend. Amy Flood, 21, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and theft. She was taken to Aroostook County Jail and… Read More
    HOULTON — The following people were sentenced Wednesday by Justice Paul T. Pierson in Aroostook County Superior Court: Neal W. McEachern, 29, Monticello, burglary, three years in prison; burglary, two years in prison; forgery, two years in prison; criminal attempt to obtain drugs, four months… Read More
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    SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Oktoberfest story began in 1810 in the German principality of Bavaria, where crowned Prince Ludwig threw an extravagant wedding party for his bride, Maria Teresa, and invited royalty, burghers and peasants to the gala event noted for dancing, bands, contests and abundant contributions from… Read More
    BLUE HILL — As Tradewinds Marketplace supermarket takes shape on South Street, workers next door have begun clearing land for a new Rite Aid store. The Rite Aid project started this week. The store likely will not open until early next summer, according to Sarah… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Penobscot School, Rockland’s nonprofit center for language learning and educational exchange, will offer a limited number of scholarships to local children and teen-agers for its weekly courses and weekend immersion programs. School President Julia Schulz announced the new program, saying the school has… Read More
    SEARSPORT — Some area inns will open their doors this Halloween season for a historical hauntings tour Oct. 23. The tour will feature 18th and 19th century bed-and-breakfast inns in Searsport and Stockton Springs, plus the Fowler-True-Ross House at the Penobscot Marine Museum and the… Read More
    LINCOLNVILLE — A few openings remain for the Yankee Woodlot Forestry Camp planned Oct. 25-29 at the Tanglewood 4-H Camp. The program is designed to teach forest landowners and potential owners how better to manage their woodlands. It is sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative… Read More
    LINCOLNVILLE — Community organizing will be the focus of a conference Oct. 22-24 at Tanglewood Learning Center. “Making the Connections” is the theme of the weekend, which marks the third GrassRoots Organizers Workshops conference. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    Maine oil distributors and gasoline distributors are at it again, with no substantial increase in crude prices. As for the spot market, according to the Bangor Daily News’ “Daily Figures” (Oct. 5); the price of unleaded gasoline increased 8 cents a gallon at Harrington Irving… Read More
    On Sept. 29, a tragic accident occurred at the Camden Hills Regional High School project. Stephen Nelson, a 13-year employee with our firm, was fatally injured when a crane tipped over and dropped the truss that it was moving on the site. This was a… Read More
    I saw the picture in the paper about the balloons being released in China (BDN, Sept. 30) and I was very concerned about the environment and the balloons drifting into the ocean and being eaten by turtles and whales and fish. Balloons can drift a… Read More
    It was with much amusement that I read the editorial in the Oct. 2-3 edition titled “Getting to east-west.” The author advocates for an east-west highway because of the great economic impact it will have on northern Maine. Who are you trying to fool? I… Read More
    Once again we who live in Maine have to witness the state-sanctioned slaughter of moose by “hunters.” This year the limit has been raised to 3,000 so the kill could be more than 10 percent of the existing herd which is estimated to be a… Read More
    An accolade to Doug Thomas of Ripley for voicing indignation of tax injustices imposed on constituents by elected officials (BDN, Oct. 2-3). Another tax injustice few are aware of involves federal funding for special education. Congress promised to pay states 40 percent (fully funded) for… Read More
    FORT KENT — A six-week creative art program, “Apples are Not Red,” is offered to pupils in grades five through eight from 1 to 2:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Municipal Building Conference Room. Youngsters will be taught creative art and painting techniques… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine Municipal Association has presented the town of Milford with its 1999 Great Idea Award for the community’s efforts toward addressing the school budgeting format. An ordinance from 1996 had restricted the ability of the school board to direct budget cuts and… Read More
    Officials of the Bangor Police Department are warning that the Police Athletic League isn’t soliciting funds, as apparently some telemarketers have recently led some people to believe. Detectives Gregg Sproul and Paul White reported Wednesday that some area residents had been getting phone calls asking… Read More
    BANGOR — Residents of Birch Hill Estates will keep their door-to-door mail delivery, the Bangor postmaster said Wednesday. “Right now, everything will be left as it is,” Postmaster Steve Hathaway said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Discussion about an unanticipated increase in special education enrollments is on the agenda for the Mount Desert Island High School Committee, which meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the high school library. Staffing and space issues surrounding the increase in… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Union 98 school committee members will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the high school library. The group will hear reports on the budget and an overview of stages for assessment and support for students at risk in K-12. Read More
    BLUE HILL — The Blue Hill Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its annual fall shoot at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Wilbur Ricker Range and Club House on Range Road, off Route 15, two miles north of the Blue Hill village center. Read More
    ELLSWORTH — Officials at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital named Jeff Dalrymple of Surry as board chairman. He succeeds Lauri Fernald of Mount Desert Island, who served the past two years and has been a board member the past nine years. Fernald will continue to participate as an honorary… Read More
    Tracy Krueger, Jared Palmer and Sally LeGore of Mount View High School in Thorndike have been named commended students in the 2000 National Merit Scholarship program. The Mount View students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1 million students who took the… Read More
    ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — Carriage roads in Acadia National Park will be busy this weekend with 40 carriages, 70 horses and 200 carriage drivers riding the 44-mile network that John D. Rockefeller Jr. built and donated. Equestrian enthusiasts from more than 20 states and Canada… Read More
    HOULTON — The Houlton Center of Women, Work and Community announces October workshops free to people to beginning or returning to work. “Building Self-Esteem” will be offered in six morning sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Oct. 19. “Stress Management” will be offered two mornings,… Read More
    Bangor District Court Scott Hughell, 21, Bangor, operating motor vehicle afer license suspension, $200; possession of drug paraphernalia, $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;… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The United Way of Aroostook will hold a series of breakfasts to kick off the 1999-2000 fund-raising campaign, chaired by Steve Richard of Presque Isle. Breakfasts will be at 7:30 a.m. at the following dates and places: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    HOULTON — A workshop introducing the “Art of Empowerment” will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the University of Maine System Houlton Center, 106 Main St. Participants will develop ways to create greater satisfaction in their lives. Marie Wilcox from… Read More
    CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy has won U.S. Coast Guard approval for a program to prepare students to hold mate’s licenses on vessels up to 500 tons. The program complements other deck officer preparation programs at MMA that qualify students to test for third mate’s… Read More
    Newport District Court Ben Preston, 18, Winterport, assault, 10 days in jail, all suspended, one year probation, restitution $45. 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
    MONSON — A piece of hot metal ignited a small fire Wednesday in a bin containing sawdust at Moosehead Manufacturing Co.’s local plant. Monson firefighters received the emergency call at about 4:30 p.m. and had the fire extinguished about 20 minutes later. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    HARTLAND — A communications and public speaking program will be held in mid-October at the Carver Memorial Library. The six-week program by Bangor Savings Bank will teach pupils to make an audience think, laugh, learn and see things from their point of view. A presentation… Read More
    DOVER FOXCROFT — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis and Somerset counties will offer fall workshops on home-based business topics. “Electronic Commerce for Home Business” is a two-workshop series of the Piscataquis County Extension Office, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday… Read More