ORONO – Darren Applegate scored eight of his 18 points in the third quarter to lift Mount Desert Island past Orono 66-55 Wednesday in high school basketball action. Applegate finished with 16 rebounds. Ian Jones netted 15 points for MDI and Chris Douglas added 10. Read More
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AT HERMON – For the second time in two months, Jason Lenfest of Eddington bowled a perfect 300 game. Lenfest accomplished the feat during Wednesday’s Regressive League at Heritage Bowling Lanes. Read More
Two weeks into the high school basketball season, Joanna Hamilton is settling into her new role as the East Grand girls basketball coach. But it hasn’t been easy. Hamilton was hired the day before the season started. She met her team for the first time… Read More
BUCKSPORT – Eben Foss says he thinks he’s 6-foot-7, though that number’s open to some debate. “I don’t keep track,” the senior center said with a chuckle on Wednesday night after his George Stevens Academy Eagles had escaped from Jewett Gymnasium with their perfect record… Read More
AUGUSTA – Anglers are eagerly awaiting the beginning of ice fishing season on Jan. 1 and officials say surveys show that fish abound. Now all anglers need is some ice. This year’s warmer-than-usual December could delay that season on many bodies of water, the state… Read More
LAIE, Hawaii – Huggy Dye, forced to take over at point guard after injuries to the starter and backup, scored 10 points during a critical stretch run Wednesday to lift the University of Maine to an 83-73 men’s basketball victory over Florida A&M in a consolation bracket game… Read More
VAN BUREN – Denise Marquis threw a full-court inbound pass with four seconds left and Nicole Corbin sank the layup with one second left to lift Van Buren to a 41-40 win over Fort Fairfield Wednesday in high school basketball action. Corbin scored a game-high… Read More
SKELLEFTEA, Sweden – The University of Maine’s Barrett Heisten registered an assist in the third period of a 2000 U.S. National Junior team exhibition game against Sweden Wednesday. USA and Sweden finished the game in a 2-2 tie. The U.S. begins round-robin play Dec. 26… Read More
BREWER – The John Bapst High School Crusaders hadn’t scored a power-play goal in their previous three games, according to coach Ray Thibodeau. But the power play came to life on Wednesday at Bouchard Arena as opportunistic John Bapst converted on four of its six… Read More
The most recent example of what some school officials see as an alarming, county-wide increase in substance abuse problems has affected the Calais High School boys basketball team. Four varsity players – who each played regularly – have been suspended from the team for at… Read More
AUGUSTA – Maine anglers will get the opportunity to land the fish of a lifetime in some of their favorite waterways as the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced the release of many large brood stock fish. The state regularly releases the… Read More
WASHINGTON — Maine’s highways will receive a beautification boost next year with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S Rep. John E. Baldacci announced Tuesday. Baldacci, a member of the House Transportation Committee, said that Maine will receive nearly $200,000 in funding under the… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Housing Authority sold $24.4 million of its housing bonds this week to finance 24 housing developments, most of them providing affordable housing for people with mental illness, mental retardation or other special needs. “Money from this sale will finance some… Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, has awarded four Maine communities a total of $484,999 to hire community policing officers to work in schools, according to Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. “The school violence tragedies that marked… Read More
TOPSHAM — The Army is offering $2,000 to $6,000 bonuses to those who select a military occupational specialty with a priority training date. The Army also offers a $3,000 bonus to enlistees qualifying for airborne training, up to $8,000 to those who have earned college… Read More
BANGOR — The board of directors of Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. has declared the following regular quarterly dividends for the fourth quarter of 1999: $1.75 per share of 7 percent preferred stock; $1.07 per share of 4.25 percent preferred stock; $1 per share of 4 percent preferred stock; and… Read More
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem saying, `Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to… Read More
AUGUSTA — EnvisioNet Computer Services Inc., a Brunswick-based company that provides support for Internet-related businesses, is expanding to Augusta. “The deal is done today,” Heather Blease, chairman and president, said Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
BUCKSPORT — Northeast Historic Film just received help for its work to preserve Maine’s surviving television record, and also to preserve films made by two local women. A $12,320 grant from the Rines-Thompson Fund at the Maine Community Foundation will be dedicated to preserving and cataloging the Maine… Read More
FAIRFIELD — A state investigation has found “no credible evidence” that former Police Chief Jean Pouliot broke the law when he bought personal items such as candy bars and compact discs with a town Visa card. In a two-page letter released Wednesday, the Attorney General’s… Read More
ROCKLAND — The president of credit card lender MBNA New England said Wednesday the company plans to employ 800 to 1,000 people in Rockland within three years. Charles Cawley, MBNA co-founder and president, said the company, which already has 200 employees working in a Rockland… Read More
BANGOR — A $50 million expansion of Telford Aviation at Bangor International Airport will produce at least 35 new jobs, officials said Wednesday afternoon. And that figure doesn’t even take into account the investment the airport will make in constructing a 15,000-square-foot hangar for lease… Read More
California has turned away thousands of Maine-made Christmas wreaths this holiday season because inspectors detected balsam fir gall midge complex — two insects that feed on developing fir needles. Maine State Horticulturist Ann Gibbs said this week that she has received an estimated 3,500 to… Read More
BRADFORD — The 17-year-old Bradford boy killed in a car accident Tuesday was identified as Aaron W. Baxley, a junior at Central High School in Corinth. The accident is under investigation, according to Maine State Police Trooper Vicki Gardner, who said Wednesday that Baxley died… Read More
BANGOR — A Newport attorney says it will be difficult to find an impartial jury for his client, accused murderer Jeffrey Cookson, because of pretrial publicity. Attorney Dale Thistle said Wednesday that the media exposure to the double murders and Cookson’s arrest could prevent his… Read More
In October, Dick and Karen Stanley opened Stanley Subaru in the lot where the former Seacoast Subaru was located in Ellsworth. The business specializes in selling and leasing new and used automobiles and features a complete maintenance facility. Stanley Subaru is located on the Bar Harbor Road in… Read More
LISBON FALLS — Parents Against Tired Truckers has issued a holiday public service announcement. Just as people understand they must not drive drunk, people must realize it’s important not to drive tired. A drunken driver has impaired judgment and slowed reactions; a sleeping driver has… Read More
PORTLAND — Backers and opponents of gay rights in Maine were at odds over the impact of this week’s Vermont Supreme Court ruling that gay and lesbian couples deserve the same benefits and protections as heterosexual couples. The court left it to the Vermont Legislature… Read More
BANGOR — Monroe Salt Works, a Waldo County business that sells its pottery nationwide, has filed a civil suit in U.S. District Court against its insurer, claiming the company has balked on paying a claim for substantial damages suffered by the pottery business during Ice Storm ’98. Read More
Today, the Santa’s Helper Fund has grown to $53,500. We would like to recognize the following contributors: Gold’s Gym of Bangor donated $45; Anonymous in Bangor, $500 in memory of George F. Peabody; Peggy and Charles Sisson of Winterport, $25 in memory of Burton Spinney; Marjorie Rogerson of… Read More
AUGUSTA — Gov. Angus King says a blue-ribbon commission to study the cost and availability of health care in Maine should also look at lifestyle changes and preventive measures that would enable people to lead healthier lives. King’s plan to appoint the commission surfaced during… Read More
Susan Hand Shetterly wants children to think about the forest. About sugar maples and spruce trees. About white pines and cedars. She wants them to know about the deer and red squirrels and warblers that live there. So she created Sophie. In Shetterly’s new children’s… Read More
As children, my brothers and sisters and I didn’t know the contents of the boxes under the tree before Christmas Day. We’d shake the packages, smell them, watch them and wonder. That anticipation was so much a part of the ultimate glory of speaking into a walkie-talkie or… Read More
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Mainers are good people. You probably have a hunch that’s the case. Here’s proof. Sensing that this sparsely populated state is cheek to jowl with the cheerful givers God loveth, I humbly beseeched the great and powerful Office Computer to scour its memory for the… Read More
Saying it would be “difficult to find a more historically mismanaged federal program,” a federal judge this week used all the adjectives at his disposal to try to describe the federal government’s gross violation toward 300,000 Indians that are owed far more than the promises of reform that… Read More
Love and joy have come to our house, just like the Old English “Wassail Song” says. Our family has arrived this week — our dear ones who have driven, flown, come from far and not so far to join in the holiday celebration. Their arms… Read More
It might seem a bit odd, having to spend more money in order to make Maine’s courts more efficient. But a state task force’s proposal to streamline the court system is well worth the $400,000 investment — to bring better semblance of order to the state’s court rules,… Read More
The recent pullout of Tufts Health Plan of New England from the Maine market, and its impact on Maine businesses and Tufts’ 70,000 Maine members, demonstrates in dramatic fashion why the proposed affiliation between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield… Read More
A typographical error changed the meaning of Tuesday’s letter by Peter C. Fessenden, standing Chapter 13 trustee, District of Maine in Brunsick. The sentence in question should have read, “It would not be an altogether bad thing if Chapter 13 was expanded, even at the expense of Chapter… Read More
HOULTON — Police are investigating a weekend burglary at a mobile-home dealership where four generators were among items stolen. Staff Sgt. Daniel Pelletier of the Houlton Police Department said the burglary at Crawford Mobile Homes on Route 1 took place Sunday. It was reported to… Read More
GOULDSBORO — The Schoodic Peninsula Chamber of Commerce may be looking to add a few members. But they’re not from the Chamber’s current member towns. Rather, the business group is considering a proposal to expand the pool of towns from which it accepts members. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
AUGUSTA — Tax collections in Maine continue to top estimates, even allowing for a $250 million recent upward adjustment in those estimates for the current two-year budget cycle. November revenues were under budget for the month, according to King administration officials. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
BELFAST — Some late-night drumming led city police to summon three area men on drug charges. Police Chief Allen Weaver said police were alerted while responding to a noise complaint at the Gail Staples home on Swan Lake Avenue at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday. Weaver said… Read More
ST. GEORGE — Some neighbors say they object to a rules change that would allow a 45-acre site to house Hurricane Island Outward Bound School’s sea programs. The planning board approved the change in use of the 45-acre Wheeler Bay property from a marina to… Read More
PORTLAND — The state’s highest court has rejected the appeal of a Biddeford man convicted of stabbing his wife to death in a jealous rage. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that the trial court did not make a mistake when it refused to… Read More
HODGDON — The spring semester for the Hodgdon and Houlton locations of Northern Maine Technical College will begin the week of Jan. 10, 2000. Statistics and speech will be at Hodgdon High School on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Accounting II, sociology and marketing are scheduled at Houlton High… Read More
FORT KENT — University of Maine at Fort Kent students and community members have completed over 100 hours of volunteer time over the past three months toward a local effort of the nationwide America Reads initiative. The St. John Valley America Reads Program, which has… Read More
FORT KENT — The Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation has awarded University of Maine at Fort Kent student Jeremy MacArthur a $1,300 scholarship. MacArthur, the son of Barry and Ava Marie MacArthur of Island Falls, is a senior business major. The award was presented at… Read More
HOULTON — A Massachusetts man was ordered in Houlton District Court on Monday to pay $1,780 in restitution to the Houlton Fire Department and to Cary Plantation for failing to extinguish a campfire on his camp lot in Cary Plantation this fall. Joseph E. Tucker,… Read More
HOULTON — Two men were found guilty Monday in Houlton District Court for stealing timber on land owned by Fraser Paper Co. in August of this year. Allen Richardson and Jeffery Caron, both of Wytopitlock, were convicted of theft by unauthorized taking and were fined $200 each. The… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Mayo Regional Hospital will expand its rehabilitation department, which provides physical and occupational therapy, with a new audiology service. MRH contracted with Anne Giroux to operate an audiology clinic on the second floor of the medical office building, starting in January, and… Read More
The Oddfellow Theater will present two special New Year’s performances of The Early Evening Show 2000 with Mike Miclon and guest co-host Randy Judkins. This spoof of late-night talk shows has sold out every performance since its premiere in May 1998. Moto Hoonchbach will provide pre-show entertainment. Read More
In a few weeks the Legislature will meet and one of the hottest agenda items will be to determine how to spend the surplus created by the overcollection of taxes, and the good economy. There will be much oration by advocates contending that their cause (education, infrastructure, physical… Read More
As we approach a new era in history, I wonder if we should rethink some of the accomplishments for which we can take credit. Many places in our country are living in fear of sending their children off to school. We have taken God and… Read More
Reading the op-ed piece by Sen. Susan Collins (BDN, Dec. 9) arguing for using the U.S. petroleum reserve to compete with OPEC and thereby bring down the price of oil makes one wonder where she has been in the whole debate on energy use, energy efficiency, conservation of… Read More
On numerous occasions I have gone to Togus veterans center without an appointment and have never waited more than two hours to see a doctor. On Aug. 2, I was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. My case was referred to Dr. Virginia Feleppa, chief oncologist at Togus. Dr. Read More
I have found out the hard way that it pays to shop around when you are having your prescriptions filled. I have been having my two prescriptions filled at Rite Aid in Brewer since it opened. Even with my senior citizen’s discount, it has gone from inexpensive to… Read More
My interest in two recent op-ed columns by Rep. David Trahan (BDN, Nov. 24) and J.D. Irving (Dec. 1) arises from the facts that: Rep. Trahan is my representative in the Maine Legislature; I own a 200-acre tree farm in Westmanland and Irving is my… Read More
In reference to the letter by Phyllis Grace of Pembroke titled, “Money lost on Mars” (BDN, Dec. 18-19). Many of us think as shes does. We continue to waste billions to find if life existed on some distant dustball while we watch the people around… Read More
If you’re looking for the greatest hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, Ajay Harding isn’t your man. Neither is Mat Young, for that matter. Harding and Young, known as DJ Shade and DJ RPM, respectively, are not who spring to mind when most people think of disc… Read More
Records are groovy. Literally. The shiny, black, vinyl discs have seen their popularity wax and wane as technology has advanced. They scratch too easily, some say. They warp. And – horrors – you need to flip them over after a few songs. A 100-disc changer… Read More
BAR HARBOR — The town’s health insurance plan isn’t just for individuals and married couples anymore. In a 4-2 vote Tuesday, town councilors brought domestic partners into the insurance coverage fold. The same proposal died last month on a 3-3 vote. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — The church was decorated with green garlands and wreaths trimmed with red ribbon. Red poinsettias adorned the altar. But the atmosphere was definitely blue. Through reading the Christmas story and singing carols, about 50 people, hurting in some way, heard about the… Read More
Police continue to search for waitress’ son > Man not described as suspect in slaying of Orono woman
ORONO — Police officials continued their search Wednesday for the 29-year-old son of Barbara Clement Barnes, who was stabbed to death in her Dryden Terrace apartment Monday evening. The body of Barnes was found Tuesday morning by Orono police officers, who had been alerted by… Read More
One of the most enjoyable experiences of the year for Governor’s All-Maine Marching Band member Dan Francey of Bangor was participating in the Queen City’s Christmas parade. “It really was a lot of fun, for me, to march in the Bangor parade,” he said recently. Read More
A suspicious late-night ATV ride in Hampden led police to the theft of four ATVs in Brewer and four teen-agers who were charged with the crime. David Theriault, 19, of Bangor and three 17-year-olds — two from Bangor and one from Stetson — were charged… Read More
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BELFAST — The City Council is taking a dim view of Waldo County’s plan for financing its planned communications center. The county commissioners have proposed paying off the $500,000 project in two years instead of obtaining long-term financing. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
HOULTON — Gasoline prices in Aroostook County on Wednesday were lower than both the New England and national averages. At $1.29 a gallon at most major dealer stations, prices in The County were up 1 cent since Monday after falling to $1.28 the week before. Read More
JACKMAN — A hayride for local children on the back of a lumber truck at Christmastime has its roots in the 1940s. In those days, teams of horses still pulled sleighs, and the train brought Santa Claus from nearby Long Pond to the railroad station in Jackman. Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — U.S. Coast Guard members took some time Wednesday to honor three men who saved a boater after he plunged into cold waters at the Great Harbor Marina in September. Calvin Anderson, Eric Berzinis and Joe LaChance received certificates of appreciation for pulling… Read More
Midcoast school boards have approved contract extensions for two district superintendents, in Belfast-based SAD 34 and Waldoboro-based SAD 40. The SAD 34 board extended the contract of Superintendent Carol Robbins by one year and increased her annual salary after a closed-door evaluation Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
AUGUSTA — A line worker who was electrocuted after working through the night to restore electricity for Central Maine Power Co. customers failed to observe safety rules, the company said Wednesday. Brent Churchill, 30, died instantly when he came in contact with a 7,200-volt line… Read More
NEWPORT — SAD 48 Superintendent William Braun is hopeful the district can avoid paying a $2,400 fine imposed after a recent districtwide inspection by the Bureau of Labor Standards. The district was cited for the lack of a no-smoking sign at the school bus garage;… Read More
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — The Norwich University Corps of Cadets promoted John M. Heaton of Charleston, Maine, to the rank of cadet first sergeant. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the nation. Read More
BANGOR — The code enforcement office is usually fairly quiet the last few days before Christmas, but plans are rolling in for new projects with a similar theme — tear it down and build it bigger. Bangor Savings Bank hopes to replace its 687 Hogan… Read More
Vacation started early for students in Camden on Wednesday as another bomb threat — the second in a little over a week — was made in writing on a stall in a boys restroom. Only one arrest — for terrorizing, a felony — has resulted… Read More
PORTLAND — Canadian lobster processors and regulators have decided not to buy lobsters from waters south of Massachusetts to safeguard against the spread of a parasite linked to the deaths of scores of lobsters in Long Island Sound. The decision could further harm lobstermen in… Read More
FAIRFIELD — An attorney for Fairfield Center residents who fear chemical pollution has made them sick says investigators continue to build their case but don’t yet have enough evidence to go to court. Steven Silin, a partner in the Lewiston law firm Berman & Simmons,… Read More