Two notable feats were recorded among the tagging stations Wednesday for this year’s annual Maine moose hunt. Eric Millbaugh of Wells registered a 918-pound bull at Pines Market IGA in Eustis. Millbaugh used a bow and arrow to bring down his moose. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
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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
NEWPORT – It was hard not to ignore the cold, biting wind that whipped across the Nokomis High soccer field and had subs on the bench scrambling for blankets during Wednesday’s girls soccer matchup between Nokomis and Orono. But Red Riots midfielder Kim Craine found… Read More
ORONO – Since its inception in 1992 the Murray Keatinge Invitational has grown into one of the top mid-season competitions in college cross country. Last year University of Maine men’s coach Jim Ballinger even had to turn away a pair of top men’s teams –… Read More
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JONESPORT-BEALS – Daniel Redman scored off a penalty kick with 38 minutes, 17 seconds left in the second period to lift Jonesport-Beals to a 1-0 win over Shead in high school soccer action. Glenn Libby stopped 10 of 18 shots for 7-3-1 Jonesport-Beals. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… 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
BANGOR – Shawn Henderson scored the game winner in overtime to power Nokomis to a 4-3 win over Bangor on Wednesday in high school soccer action. Justin Paradis and Dave Richards each pitched in with a goal apeice for the 4-8-1 Warriors of Nokomis. Tyler… Read More
THORNDIKE – Laura Gross scored unassisted to lead Camden-Rockport to a 3-1 win over Mount View on Wednesday in high school soccer action. Shannon Ames and Megan Daily each scored, while Addie Price notched an assist. Toni-Lyn Robbins made two saves on three shots for… Read More
ROCKLAND – Scott Giallombardo scored two goals and Ryan Small notched two assists to pace Maine Central Institute to a 5-0 win over Rockland in high school soccer action on Wednesday. Chris Ingham, and Mike Thompson each had a goal. Shawn Souza made five saves… 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
GUILFORD — Guilford Rail System continues to backtrack on a plan to let Maine take over an unused 9-mile stretch of rail and create a new east-west shipping route. The stretch of track between Lisbon and Lewiston would let companies ship goods from east to… Read More
PORTLAND — Lobstermen and dealers say warm ocean temperatures and year 2000 celebration plans may make this the most prosperous year ever for the Maine lobster industry. The peak lobster season is ending with reported landings equal to or greater than the 1998 total of… 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
LUBEC — Washington County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday were looking for an alleged car thief who apparently was in such a hurry that he dropped his bail papers from a Connecticut jail at the scene of a crime. Cpl. Donald Smith said the man was released… Read More
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WINSLOW — The buyer who negotiated the purchase of the vacant Kimberly-Clark mill in Winslow has been revealed. Mickey Marden, who owns nine surplus and salvage stores bearing his name across Maine, said he has inked a deal to buy the facility, which he intends… Read More
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
CARIBOU — A convicted murderer will be back in court next week on several motions related to his request for a review of his 1995 conviction. Howard Robinson, now 57, was convicted in Aroostook County Superior Court of the execution-style shooting of his former business… 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
HARTLAND — A 62-year-old Hartland man reported missing since Friday is dead, according to the Maine State Police. Police now are searching for the body of Gene Gogan, state police Lt. Timothy Doyle said late Wednesday afternoon at a press conference held outside Gogan’s rural… 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
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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
HAMPDEN — The 22nd annual Children’s Day planning meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Whitcomb-Baker VFW Hall, Canoe Club Road. For information, call 862-3333 and choose option 1. Read More
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Yvonne Drake has just come from her weekly two-hour piano lesson. She is sitting in a downtown cafe with her parents, Gerald, a mason, and Margaret, who home-schools her children. Yvonne talks about her dream of going to the Juilliard School in Manhattan but is also considering the… 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
A study of more than 1 million Americans provides the most convincing evidence yet that simply being overweight can cut your life short. The study, the largest ever done on obesity and mortality, found that overweight people run a higher rate of premature death. And… 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
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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
BANGOR — Suspense author Stephen King did not get what he wanted — the permanent revocation of the driver’s license of the man whose vehicle hit him in June. The license of Bryan E. Smith of Fryeburg was suspended for six months by Secretary of… Read More
LEVANT — An Exeter man was airlifted by helicopter late Wednesday afternoon from a field near the Valley Avenue Road after the man’s car struck a pickup truck head-on. Thomas Clifford, 21, had injuries to his head and chest and was being evaluated in the… Read More
PORTLAND — This summer’s unusually warm and dry weather was not a fluke. It’s a symptom of global warming, according to the National Environmental Trust, which launched a public information campaign Wednesday in Maine. The group, which has teamed up with the Union of Concerned… 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
BANGOR — Gov. Angus King on Wednesday announced a $200 million plan to upgrade the major roads crossing Maine. The plan, unveiled during the annual meeting of the state’s largest business group, calls for the state to rebuild many existing east-west roads such as Route… 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
HOULTON — Some residents still have not gotten around to changing their house numbers to comply with a new town ordinance dealing with the Enhanced-911 emergency reporting system, even though the ordinance has been in place for two months. The ordinance, which went into effect… 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
BELFAST — City officials are weighing their legal options to force removal of a fence they say is in the right of way of the Robbins Road. At a meeting Tuesday, city councilors discussed the issue in executive session with their planning staff and City… 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
It’s not often you get a two-for-one deal in the realm of outdoor recreation opportunities. But here’s a pair of offerings that is bound to please everyone in your hiking clan, especially if you’re looking for places to to peep at fall’s changing colors. The natural beauty is… 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
NEWPORT — An ordinance that was defeated at Newport’s town meeting seven years ago will be resurrected next spring, according to Town Manager James Ricker. Ricker told the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night that although the issue of creating a no-hunting zone in the… 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
PEMBROKE — This Washington County town of less than 900 people was the scene of a robbery and a burglary Tuesday night. State police were following leads Wednesday in connection with the robbery of Pembroke Seafood Co. The robbery involved use of pepper spray as… 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
A new drama premiering at 9 tonight on ABC has a title that’s at least half right. “Wasteland” tells the story of five pretty people, former college friends in their mid-20s who don’t know what they want to do with their lives. The title is… 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
ORONO — For some, it’s a freedom of speech issue. For others, it’s the concept of separation of church and state. 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
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
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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
ELLSWORTH — When graduates of Ellsworth High School decide to further their education, they’re going to have a million-dollar endowment to help them do it. At least, that’s the hope of the Ellsworth High School Alumni Association. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… 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
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CLINTON — The town office and transfer station will be closed Monday, Oct. 11. The town office also will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 18-19, for computer training. 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
MONSON — SAD 68 directors took no action Wednesday on a request to reinstate an honors program at SeDoMoCha Middle School. Superintendent Donald Siviski told those making the request that the board should not set the direction of the programming at the middle school; rather,… 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