ORONO – Approximately 100 tickets remain for Sunday’s UMaine hockey game vs. Minnesota at 4 p.m. at Alfond Arena. Saturday’s 7 p.m. game has been sold out. UMaine will be presented its national championship banner at that game. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    UNITY – Husson College limited Unity to eight shots and Meghan Taylor saved six of them to lead the Braves past Unity 2-0 in women’s soccer action Wednesday. Erin Pelletier scored the first goal midway through the first half and Leslie Weed added a goal… Read More
    BRUNSWICK – Erik Paulson scored two of Bowdoin’s first-half goals as the Polar Bears cruised to their third straight men’s soccer victory with a 3-0 decision over the University of Southern Maine Wednesday. Patrick Hultgren scored 5-2-1 Bowdoin’s first goal on a Hugh Keegan assist… Read More
    BELFAST – Northe Saunders scored three goals in the Lions’ 4-3 boys soccer victory over Camden-Rockport Wednesday. Peter Klausmeyer added the unassisted game-winning goal with 7:29 left in the game. Matt Riley assisted two of Saunders’ goals while Kevin Herbig saved seven of 18 shots… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT, Josh Chase knocked in the rebound of a Derrick Merrill shot with just 2:12 remaining to give Foxcroft Academy a 1-0 boys soccer triumph over John Bapst of Bangor Wednesday. Foxcroft is now 2-8-3 while Bapst falls to 7-8. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    CORINTH – Jenn Comeau scored two goals, including the unassisted game-winner 5:46 into overtime, for the Mattanawcook Academy Lynx of Lincoln in a 2-1 field hockey victory over Central. Daniel Kyes assisted in Commeau’s first goal while Tracie Pickering saved five of the 13 shots… Read More
    Melissa Heon knows only one speed on the basketball court: full speed. Her aggressive play helped spearhead Somersworth High School to a 19-4 record and the No. 2 seed last season in the New Hampshire Class I standings. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    LIMESTONE – Ricky Luna scored two goals, one of which was unassisted, in the Limestone Eagles’ 3-2 boys soccer victory over Wisdom of St. Agatha Wednesday. David King added a goal off a Sean Ward assist while Derek Patten assisted a Luna goal for 3-9-1… Read More
    VAN BUREN – Coaches who have faced the Van Buren boys soccer team this season know that the Crusaders are one of the hardest teams to defend. With three players who have combined for close to 60 goals, the team has a scoring attack that Van Buren hopes… Read More
    PURCHASE, N.Y. — International Paper, the world’s largest paper and forest products company, reported sharply higher third-quarter earnings Tuesday thanks to better pricing for its products and cost-cutting efforts. Not counting one-time gains and losses, International Paper earned $192 million, or 46 cents a share,… Read More
    George Valley High School’s M. Marguerite Murphy of Thomaston is one of 15 Maine teachers to receive a grant from the Maine Leadership Consortium, enabling her to proceed toward National Board Certification. The $2,000 grants are made possible by the MLC, the UNUM Charitable Foundation… Read More
    BANGOR — The Electronic Commerce Forum of Maine will hold an open forum, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 36 Pleasent St. The forum will be sponsored by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, and Bangor Savings Bank. The event is free and open to the… Read More
    BREWER — Maureen and Mike Henry and their family of Brewer have purchased Lorraine Gosselin’s Bridal Boutique in Bangor. Six members of the Henry family are involved in the operations of the business: Nate is the general manager, Molly is the bridal manager, Dan works in the tuxedo… Read More
    WATERVILLE — In honor of National Business Women’s Week, the Maine chapter of Business and Professional Women will hold a breakfast meeting Sunday featuring U.S. Rep. John Baldacci as keynote speaker. The Sunday breakfast beginning at 8 a.m., and the organization’s fall meeting beginning at… Read More
    In the last two years I have expressed to several state officials that life is cheap in Maine. They have not liked my opinion, but after reading in the NEWS special report on speeding District Attorney Almy’s comment that “he cannot recall few, if any, successful prosecutions involving… Read More
    Many thanks to Christopher Knight for clarifying what art is: If excrement is only “splattered” on an icon, it is clearly rubbish; but if it is securely “affixed” thereto, it then becomes a masterpiece. Jeffrey K. Jacob Corinna… Read More
    What people believe to be true depends on the spin the author puts on the story. To be able to make a judgment on the credibility of any given situation, statement or circumstance, one must have all the facts. Such is not the case in the letter (BDN,… Read More
    It is not surprising that the state is keeping some information about Y2k from the general public (BDN, Sept. 30). When I asked Bangor Hydro for their contingency plans for the rollover — plans in case there are problems — I was told they were confidential. These contingency… Read More
    In response to the letter “Our children’s future” by Kim Beck (BDN, Oct. 4), obviously she fell for the propaganda that the socialist public schools have been spewing for the past few decades and didn’t bother to do any research before she offered her opinion to thousands of… Read More
    After reading the column on the Fix Me Program (BDN, Sept. 17), I realized it was time I spoke out also. I too went to the program for help. Our ceiling was ready to fall in, water was coming down and getting into the electrical… Read More
    I’m really getting tired of hearing about how terrible everyone is being to Bryan Smith. I don’t care who he is or isn’t, this man needs to lose his license because he has proven over and over that he can’t handle the responsibility. He has had more than… Read More
    Any number of studies by citizen-interest groups have shown that big money from single sources have bought and owned the votes on Congress on a range of issues, yet opponents to campaign finance reform continue to perversely base their opposition on the grounds of freedom of speech. The… Read More
    It has been precisely three years since I first ventured into that strange world of Stephen King fans. I’m still dizzy. A few days before Halloween ’96, the movie “Thinner,” based upon Mr. King’s Richard Bachman-era novel and filmed largely in midcoast Maine, was given… Read More
    Maine’s seven technical colleges are on the Nov. 2 ballot, requesting $26.4 million for infrastructure improvements. As voters consider the issue, they might think of it as an upgrade of the state’s best job-generating machine. Most of today’s expanding business sectors are technically oriented, requiring… Read More
    MILO — The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the Piscataquis Country Emergency Operations Center. Guest speaker will be Bill Sullivan, K1AG, on “The Electromagnetic Spectrum.” Sullivan says radio signals are “invisible light” and will speak of such… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Ellsworth City Council chambers. Kurt Adams, legal counsel for the Maine Democratic Committee, will discuss Maine’s new Clean Election Law. This meeting was postponed last month because of a storm. For… Read More
    CALAIS — “Fire the superintendent.” That was the message heard at the school system’s facilities and maintenance committee meeting Tuesday night. 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
    ELLSWORTH — When a house full of children tries to name a new puppy, not everyone will approve of the eventual selection. The same can be said of Maine officials and the 16 counties across the state. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island Hospital is looking for a new leader to carry the organization into the 21st century. Leslie Hawkins, who has served as president of the hospital during the past six years, has announced her resignation effective Nov. 12. She… Read More
    From time to time I’m implored not to write about some place. Don’t write about such and such a place, someone will say, because people will find out about it and want to come visit. One of the more extreme cases was a recent anonymous… Read More
    A story in Wednesday’s local and regional page in MaineDay on investing in downtown Bangor should have listed Brian Ames as the president of The Ames Corp. Read More
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    CARIBOU — Two local agencies interested in economic development want to merge and make the effort more efficient and effective. The idea to merge the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and the Caribou Development Corp. was brought to a City Council meeting Tuesday night. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    Because of an editing error, Sen. Susan Collins was misidentified as a Democrat in a quotation in Wednesday’s paper. She is a Republican. —- An article that ran Oct. 11 about a mock disaster at BIA misidentified two people. Dan Bahr is the regional coordinator… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — A communication workshop, “Stay Blue And People Will Respond Well to You. Turn Red And It’s Better Not Said,” will be held by Teamwork Development Associates and The Quest Center at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, on Caribou Road. Workshop leader is Ethelle… Read More
    CARIBOU — The Caribou Council for the Arts has received nearly $3,000 in response to a recent fund-raising letter mailed to local people who frequently attend events at the Caribou Performing Arts Center. These financial contributors, or Friends of CPAC, will be able to purchace… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Awards Banquet will begin with a social at 6:30 p.m. and continue with dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Northeastland Hotel. Glenna Johnson Smith is the recipient of the Citizen of the… Read More
    AROOSTOOK COUNTY — Aroostook County Action Program and Northern Maine Development Commission recently received a $1,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation to assist local businesses. In addition, the University of Maine at Fort Kent and Presque Isle, Senior Corps of Retired Executives, and Maine Public Services are… Read More
    AROOSTOOK — The TAMC Health Group’s Haunted House will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29, and also from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Aroostook Centre Mall, near Sears. The tour through the… Read More
    Calais District Court Steven J. Gibson, 21, Calais, allowing illegal operation of motor vehicle, $75. 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; i++) { if (isMobileDevice())… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — A free workshop for small-business owners, “Making the Most of the Internet for Your Business,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension conference facilities on Norridgewock Avenue. Topics include online research, e-mail… Read More
    Calais District Court Tiffany Altvater, 15, Perry, possession of tobacco products by minor, $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; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) {… Read More
    DEXTER — Rebecca Robinson of the Maine Office of Education Opportunity will give advice on planning a college career and starting on the financial aid process at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the SAD 46 Adult and Community Education Office. For information, call the… Read More
    Think cowbell. Now extend it to the size of, say, a long cake pan. Thread it onto a string, sling it around the neck and beat it with two sticks. That’s how several percussionists in the West African group WOFA began a two-hour music and dance program Wednesday… Read More
    SANGERVILLE — The state Department of Transportation has agreed to reduce the grade of Hotel Hill in Sangerville and to pay the cost of lowering and replacing the water main to complete the project. The decision by the state was made after concerns were raised… Read More
    BINGHAM — SAD 13 directors on Tuesday took the first step toward repairing the gymnasium floor at the junior-senior high school and formed a construction subcommittee to expand the athletic field. At a meeting held at the Quimby Elementary School, directors reviewed a study submitted… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Route 100, also known as Main Street in Pittsfield, will be closed to through traffic all next week, beginning Monday morning, Oct. 18. All traffic will be directed to the Industrial Park Road. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield officials confirmed the town’s 19th case of rabies Tuesday. Animal Control Officer Rick Curtis is warning pet owners and parents of small children who play outside to beware. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    SEARSPORT — A bomb threat written on a restroom wall prompted a police search of the Searsport high and middle schools Tuesday. Police Chief James Gillway said the crude threat was discovered at 4 p.m. Tuesday on a wall in the boys room shared by… Read More
    ELLSWORTH — The area’s two-county prosecutorial district will soon have some new faces. Michael Povich, district attorney of the prosecutorial district that serves Hancock and Washington counties, told county commissioners Tuesday that two of his assistant district attorneys will soon leave for other positions. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    ROCKLAND — The woman police say was threatened at knife point by a man demanding that she engage in sex with him testified Wednesday in the rape and kidnapping trial of Ellis Reid. Reid, 50, of Rockland, is charged with gross sexual assault, kidnapping, criminal… Read More
    BANGOR — Two weeks after the City Council granted Club Chaos a liquor permit on a split vote, there was no telling how owner Diane Cormier would fare in her bid for a special amusement permit. But Cormier left the council chambers happy Wednesday evening. Read More
    Bar Harbor District Court Terry Ashlock, 20, Bangor, sale and use of drug paraphernalia, $75; minor consuming liquor, $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
    This morning, we salute the hard-working staff of Dexter Regional Federal Credit Union for its continually outstanding effort in helping feed the hungry who live in our state. DRFCU is a major participant in the annual statewide Ending Hunger in Maine campaign, and, for two… Read More
    ROCKLAND — Harold Clarke Jr.’s conviction for the 1994 beating death of 4-year-old Deanna Marie Wadsworth was upheld Wednesday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Clarke, 37, is serving a nine-year sentence for manslaughter at Downeast Correctional Facility in Bucks Harbor. He is scheduled to… Read More
    PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department agreed to review its policy on handcuffing people as part of the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the owner of Scarborough Downs, officials said Wednesday. Joseph Ricci complained that his wrists were hurt because the handcuffs were too… Read More
    AUGUSTA — Legislative committees on Wednesday wrapped up the first round of reviews of more than two dozen nominees put forth by Gov. Angus King for various state government posts. At one session, the Criminal Justice Committee unanimously endorsed Lt. Michael Sperry of Stratton for… Read More
    The federal government is moving forward with a proposal to list Maine’s Atlantic salmon under the Endangered Species Act, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt said Wednesday. Maine’s political leaders immediately attacked the proposal for its potential economic ramifications. Gov. Angus King said such… Read More
    ROCKPORT — Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart will return to the stage of the Rockport Opera House at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, to perform on piano along with his wife, noted violinist Lucia Lin, and her three fellow musicians of the Muir Quartet. Bay… Read More
    FAIRFIELD — Residents of this riverside community had their worst fears realized Wednesday night when three doctors and two epidemiologists from the Maine Bureau of Health confirmed that Fairfield is the site of a cancer cluster. In residents between the ages of 15 and 44,… Read More
    One of the most controversial science topics in the news today is that of genetically modified foodstuffs. Last week, Science Forum looked at a few of the questions commonly asked about this “brave new world” of agriculture. Here are some more answers, bearing in mind… Read More
    BANGOR — Faced with Medicare reimbursements being slashed by Congress, Eastern Maine Healthcare officials told employees Tuesday it will reduce operating costs during the coming year by eliminating 30 positions through layoffs, freezing rehiring for some other positions, curtailing overtime, aggressively seeking discounts from suppliers, and reconfiguring the… Read More
    MILO — The Small Woodland Owners Association’s local steering committee has organized a hardwood sawmill tour and sawlog grading demonstration. The tour will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 16, at O&R Lumbra Inc. The public is welcome. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    WATERVILLE — A panel discussion of human rights in Africa will address “The Challenge of Defending Human Rights During War: Experiences from the Congo and Elsewhere in Africa” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Room 100 of the Lovejoy Building, Colby College. The Oak… Read More
    LAKE FOREST, Ill. — High school students with a grade point average of B or better and college students with a GPA of B-plus or better are eligible for a $1,000 college scholarship. Available to United States citizens only, 250 scholarships will be awarded by… Read More
    The Rhode Island attorney general sued eight paint manufacturers and a lead industry trade group in state court Tuesday in an effort to make them pay for treating children poisoned by lead paint and removing lead paint from buildings. At least a dozen other states,… Read More
    LIMESTONE — The federal government wants to take the instrument landing system from the runway at the Loring Commerce Centre and install it at Tuzla Air Base in Bosnia. Such a measure had Loring officials hopping mad Wednesday, since the move would render the 12,100-foot… Read More
    PORTLAND — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a lawsuit on school vouchers in Maine ends the fight, according to one of the plaintiffs. “We’re done. That’s it. This is final,” Cynthia Bagley of Raymond said Tuesday after learning the high court would… Read More
    TOPSHAM — No one was seriously injured when an 84-year-old man crashed his car into an Arby’s restaurant during lunch time at the Topsham Fair Mall. William MacFarland of Damariscotta says he inadvertently stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake, causing his car… Read More
    WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final approval Wednesday to a record $8.7 billion package of emergency farm assistance, the second big bailout in as many years for producers clobbered by low commodity prices, drought and flooding. “Prices have collapsed, farmers are in desperate trouble and… Read More