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    The Thomas College Terriers and Husson College Braves advanced to the Maine Athletic Conference final with semifinal victories in men’s soccer action Wednesday. Thomas of Waterville edged the University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls 2-1 and Husson of Bangor nipped the UM-Farmington Beavers 2-1. Thomas will… Read More
    WESTBROOK – Mike Rowe of Turner will be honored as the Nrotheast Pro Stock Association 1999 Champion and Gary Bellefleur, of Litchfield, will be recognized as the series’ top rookie at the NEPSA awards banquet Jan. 15. The ceremonies will be held at the Holiday Inn in Westbrook,… Read More
    BANGOR – The men’s and women’s Husson College varsity basketball programs will kick off their seasons with a Midnight Madness on Friday. Events will include a slam-dunk contest, 3-point shooting, and team scrimmages, and much more. The highlight of the evening will be the chance… Read More
    ORONO – The public is invited to attend the Senior Recognition Luncheon for the University of Maine football team noon Friday at the Black Bear Inn. Lunch is $7 and those interested are asked to contact Caren Ford at 581-1062. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
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    BELFAST — Jamie Aldus, 16, of Searsmont suffered a leg fracture when hit by a vehicle while crossing High Street on Friday. Lt. Wendall Ward said Tuesday that Aldus was in the crosswalk between the Bel-View Apartments and the Belfast Coin Laundry when she was… Read More
    BELFAST — A city woman attempting to avoid an oncoming truck lost control of her vehicle at Dog Island Bridge on Sunday and slammed into a power pole. Belfast police Lt. Wendall Ward said Monica Ann Sibilia, 28, of Belfast received a broken leg in… Read More
    www.mfa.org The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is the largest museum in New England and one of the five largest in the United States. As expected, its Web site is vast and impressive. It contains a calendar with the multitude of events taking place… Read More
    Now that we have been able to ban smoking in restaurants for the good of all, we need to examine why any newspaper would publish a commentary like “People’s rights up in smoke” (BDN, Oct. 1). There is no constitutionally protected right to smoke. That is an individual… Read More
    The fourth-grade students at Eddington Elementary School have a concern about the Wall Street Journal suing the Small Street Journal. We use the Small Street Journal in our classroom as a way to improve our writing, express ourselves and to have fun with the activities and recipes. Read More
    There has been a lot said and written about Bangor International Airport concerning the loss of Delta and Continental airlines, and passenger leakage to other airports for transportation. I attended the Sept. 29 BIA committee meeting pertaining to the airport market study, also the U.S. Read More
    In PUC 94-1, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Steven Ward, Esq., the Maine public advocate who worked for the executive department of the state of Maine, represents only the chief executive, the governor. He has no standing to sign rate agreements on behalf of residential ratepayers. Read More
    I was very upset to see the picture of the Halloween dress-up at the Eagles Club (BDN, Oct. 30-31). It showed people dressed as Teletubby characters, drinking beer, with a pack of cigarettes next to a Teletubby doll. What kind of example is this? Children… Read More
    Seats are still available for the Rock ‘n Roll Revival Saturday night at Bangor Auditorium. The show features five rock and roll acts known for their hits. Lesley Gore, who just completed a sold-out performance in Smokey Joe’s Cafe on Broadway, will sing her hits “It’s My Party,”… Read More
    In March 1997 a pickup truck traveling well over the speed limit struck a car exiting a driveway. The driver of the car was killed and the driver of the truck has not been charged with violating any law. The Bangor Daily News has run… Read More
    TRENTON — Voters gave the green light Tuesday to plans to expand and renovate the town’s school, as well as construct a gymnasium. The two referendum questions totaled $1.9 million and must be raised through local allocations. The $1.3 million will go toward construction of… Read More
    THOMASTON — Beechwood Street residents will meet Monday to discuss issues surrounding two gravel pit owners who have filed appeals with the town’s zoning board. Owners of George C. Hall & Sons Inc. and D.L. Overlock gravel pits have been found in violation of land… Read More
    BANGOR — The city will salute the millennium with fireworks at midnight New Year’s Eve, councilors were pleased to learn Wednesday. Candace Guerette, executive director of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, gave the community and economic development committee an update on some of the… Read More
    LAMOINE — Voters on Tuesday narrowly passed a measure that will allow for open-ended, “uncapped” warrant articles to be drafted for consideration during the town’s annual meetings. By the 304-300 vote, the passage of the measure allows voters from the floor of the annual meeting… Read More
    MACHIAS — Voters overwhelmingly approved the Machias school budget Tuesday, ending months of uncertainty for the Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School and Machias Memorial High School. The schools have been operating under last year’s budget after two previous attempts to pass a 1999-2000 budget failed. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — Mount Desert Island Hospital has hired Arthur Blank as chief executive officer. Blank, an accountant, will succeed Leslie Hawkins, who resigned to become administrator of Pine Tree Medical Services, part of the Franklin Community Health Network in Farmington. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    HERMON — It wasn’t even close. Voters here on Election Day handily approved all 13 proposed amendments to the town charter — giving town officials a 33 percent raise and requiring the school committee to submit a line-item budget. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    EAST MILLINOCKET — Town officials are offering an Oregon-based appraisal company $72,000 to settle a 2-year-old dispute about the bill for an appraisal of Great Northern Paper Co. This week, selectmen signed a letter offering to pay Cascade Appraisal Service Inc. of Wilsonville, Ore., to… Read More
    EASTPORT — Residents were in no mood to change what is. When they went to the polls Tuesday, they re-elected every incumbent who ran for a new term. They returned veteran Councilor Charles Lewis for another three-year term. He has served on the council for… Read More
    GOULDSBORO — Voters here overwhelmingly selected Susan Bagley to fill the selectman position that was vacated when Wayne Newenham resigned earlier this year. Bagley, who was unopposed, captured 482 votes Tuesday. One or two votes were cast for several write-in candidates. Read More
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    HOULTON — Residents elected two new town coucilors and a new school board member during municipal elections held Tuesday. Newcomers Halston Britton, manager of a local medical supply company, and Paul Cleary, an independent businessman, each were elected to three-year terms on the Town Council,… Read More
    FORT KENT — By a vote of nearly 4-to-1 Tuesday, the voters of SAD 27 gave the school district the go-ahead to reconstruct three elementary school roofs at a cost of $671,000. The projects, at Fort Kent, St. Francis and Wallagrass, will replace roofs that… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — A workshop for home-based business owners on principles of single-entry recordkeeping and its application to daily business operations will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Somerset County Extension Office, Norridgewock Avenue. For information call 474-9622 or 800-287-1495. Read More
    CARIBOU — The composition of the Caribou City Council will change this January as two new members take their seats on the panel. Christopher Bell and Lucinda Hebert were elected Tuesday with 1,263 and 1,141 votes respectively. They join Vicki Umphrey, who was re-elected to… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN — Positive parenting workshops for parents of preschoolers and early elementary school-aged children will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 16, 23 and 30, at the Somerset County Extension Office on Norridgewock Avenue. Topics include setting limits, consequences, listening, anger, respect, responsibility and siblings. Read More
    NEWPORT — A $1.14 million bond issue for SAD 48 roof repairs was easily approved in Tuesday’s balloting by a 3-to-1 ratio in most of the district’s six towns. The district’s largest community, Newport, approved the bond overwhelmingly, 722-239. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — This year’s ballot counters had their work cut out for them in Pittsfield, where voters cast hundreds of ballots for more than 100 write-in candidates, including Frank Zappa, Pee Wee Herman and “yo mutha.” With four seats open on the SAD 53 board… Read More
    SHERMAN — The Upper Valley Economic Council is in new headquarters at the former Sherman Elementary School, where it seeks to create 100 regional jobs and develop business opportunities for manufacturers. UVEC was formed this year by the Katahdin Valley towns of Patten, Sherman, Sherman… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Starting this weekend, pupils at Warsaw Middle School may still be able to tell teachers that their dog ate their homework, but they won’t be able to say they never got the assignment. A new “homework hot line” will be on line this… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Maine Career Advantage and the Presque Isle Regional Technology Center will hold Career Conference ’99 at 8:30 a.m. today at the Presque Isle High School auditorium. The conference brings together 650 sophomores and business professionals representing more than 40 career fields who… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle Management Information Systems program will hold a technology fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the UMPI Campus Center. Local business people will meet technology service business representatives to discuss telecommunications… Read More
    MADAWASKA — An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Silver Dollar Auction, a new business located next to the Valley Paper Complex. Refreshments will be served. Owner of the auction appraisal house and consignment shop… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Linda Greenlaw, author and world’s only female swordfish boat captain, will speak and sign copies of her book, “The Hungry Ocean,” at 7:30 p.m. today at Wieden Auditorium at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The book is an account of a monthlong swordfishing… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — The Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th annual Holiday Light parade at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Awards will be presented at the Owl’s Nest, UMPI. Those wishing to enter floats or for information, call the Chamber at 764-6561. Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Environmental advocate Dr. Warren Leon will speak on “Consumers’ Most Important Environmental Choices” under the University Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Campus Center multipurpose room on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. The lecture is open to… Read More
    BANGOR — Outreach services of the Eastern Agency on Aging will be available at several locations in Piscataquis County this month, including: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at St. Ann’s Parish in Dexter; googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several contracts were approved Tuesday by Piscataquis County commissioners, including agreements for snow removal, household rubbish removal and fire protection services. County Clerk Carolyn Doore said the commissioners approved a snow removal contract Tuesday for the unorganized townships of Big and Little Squaw… Read More
    CHERRYFIELD — George Openshaw won the race for Cherryfield selectman Tuesday, beating his opponent, Murray Seavey, 202-171. Administrative Assistant Mona West said Openshaw and Seavey were vying for the seat vacated by Timothy Sprague. Sprague, who was in his first year of a three-year term,… Read More
    CALAIS — Voters had three candidates to choose from for the Calais School Committee on Tuesday, but when the dust settled Wednesday morning, one incumbent and the challenger had won seats. Challenger Nancy Gillis faced off against incumbents Maria Tickle and Regina Taylor, and voters… Read More
    WINTERPORT — By a 3-2 vote, including one cast by the contractor’s father, the Board of Selectmen decided against taking legal action against Steve Clisham for backing out of his winter plowing contract. In what Town Manager Leo LaChance described as an “often acrimonious” discussion,… Read More
    BELFAST — An employee of a local furniture store was indicted Wednesday for allegedly embezzling more than $300,000 in company funds. The indictment of Carol P. Larrabee, 39, of Morrill on two counts of theft and one count of forgery was handed up Wednesday by… Read More
    Bangor District Court James M. Horta, 22, Brockton, Mass., criminal mischief, jail 30 days, probation one year. 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++) {… Read More
    The 1959 Broadway show “made a star of Carol Burnett,” proclaimed Brewer Middle School coordinator Rich Kimball when telling us that “Once Upon a Mattress” is coming to town. And it could do just the same — on a local level — for some very… Read More
    PORTLAND — UnumProvident posted a net loss of $217 million in the third quarter that was caused by costs associated with the merger of the two disability insurers, according to the company. It’s the second consecutive loss since the stock began trading for the new… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE — Local voters Tuesday elected members to the municipal councils and school boards in Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield. There will be two new faces on the Presque Isle City Council, with Perley Dean and Donald Gardner winning four-year terms on the panel. Read More
    STONINGTON — The Blue Hill man found dead in his submerged car in Stonington Harbor on Tuesday has been identified as Donald Shanks, 79. Shanks’ car was discovered late Tuesday morning by workers at a lobster company on Green Point in Stonington. The car was… Read More
    PORTLAND — The two companies that dominate Portland’s radio market are locked in a legal battle over one of southern Maine’s most popular radio personalities. Saga Communications of New England has filed a lawsuit in Cumberland County Superior Court to stop Lori Voornas from going… Read More
    GREENVILLE — A Nevada man faces up to 18 months in jail and fines totaling more than $100,000 if convicted of killing an immature bald eagle in Soldiertown Township. Leyland Weymouth, 60, of Las Vegas was summoned Wednesday morning under Maine law for misuse of… Read More
    BANGOR — Fifty Maine women will have the opportunity to take part in a drug trial that may provide the cure for osteoporosis — a disease of thinning bones that sometimes proves deadly for people who suffer fractures. Officials from St. Joseph Healthcare announced Wednesday… Read More
    BAR HARBOR — An adoption education class sponsored by the Maine Adoption Placement Service will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Mount Desert Island Regional High School. The class, offered through MDI Adult Education, is free and no materials are needed. For details or to register,… Read More
    BANGOR — The morning after Maine voters overwhelmingly passed a referendum legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes, the state’s top drug cop sat in his office at Maine Drug Enforcement Agency headquarters and pondered the five-page document outlining the new rules governing use of the substance. Read More
    BANGOR — Nearly 20 months after an explosion in Ryan Lander’s bedroom in Guilford sent him to the hospital, the 19-year-old man appeared in federal court Wednesday and pleaded innocent to two felony charges in connection with the incident. In a brief hearing before Magistrate… Read More
    Threatening messages — and a teen-ager’s arrest — have disrupted five coastal Maine schools since Tuesday. The schools stretch from Thomaston to Harrington. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
    The Bangor Daily News carried an Associated Press story on Nov. 1 that contradicted the time-honored theory for the origins of the first Americans. The accepted scenerio is that hunters crossed a land bridge connecting Asia and Alaska at the end of the last ice… Read More
    BANGOR — CMP Group President David Flanagan said Wednesday he is “thrilled” with his three-year contract which pays at least $550,000 annually to direct Energy East Group, the holding company purchasing Central Maine Power. But with a contract that allows him to leave for good… Read More
    The Clinton administration’s second attempt to craft a major trade deal with China shows once again how badly U.S. corporations want access to the communist country and how badly this nation’s core beliefs are assaulted with each new round of talks. President Clinton’s policy of economic engagement with… 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. “Looking Forward” (Reprise) — Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    Maine voters are to be congratulated for showing up in stronger numbers than expected Tuesday. The 45-percent turnout is still pathetic, but at least it is better than the 30 percent generally expected at off-year elections. Those who did vote must be feeling financially flush, because what most… Read More
    With no candidates or high-profile personalities cluttering things up, the results from Tuesday’s referendum voting provides a rare opportunity to dissect the political campaign as an organism with a life of its own, a lab specimens for political scientists. So let’s throw the cadaver up… Read More
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