OLD TOWN – Angie Wilcox scored 21 points and Justine Ferland added 20 to power Old Town to a 51-36 schoolgirl basketball victory over Caribou on Monday. Ferland also grabbed 15 rebounds. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    High school AT BRUNSWICK Class A Girls State Championships Brunswick 170, Westbrook 151, Bangor 145, South Portland 131.5, Morse 110, Deering 92, Edward Little 81, Cape Elizabeth 64, Thornton 62, Maranacook 32, Portland 29, Mount Ararat 28, Sanford 26, Messalonskee 21, Cony 19, Massabesic 9,… Read More
    CARRABASSETT VALLEY – The Mt. Blue High School of Farmington boys and girls ski teams jumped out to leads after the cross country freestyle portion of the State Class A ski championships at Sugarloaf Mountain Monday. Meanwhile, Caribou High School phenom Anna Sprague cruised to… Read More
    High school AT COSTELLO FIELD HOUSE, Gorham Class A State Championships South Portland boys 74, Mount Ararat 50, Waterville 45, Brunswick 41, Cheverus 28, Westbrook 26, Deering 22, Mt. Blue 20, Thornton Academy 16, Biddeford 16, Bonny Eagle 14, Bangor 13, Skowhegan 10, Sanford 10,… Read More
    CARIBOU – James Sam nailed a free throw with one second left to give the Caribou Vikings a 50-49 Class A boys basketball victory over the Old Town Indians Monday. Sam was fouled while driving the lane and made the first of two free throws… Read More
    College AT ORONO 2000 Black Bear 14KM Top 20 finishers: 1. David Kenyon (classical) 54:15; 2. Chris Dorion (skating) 54:22; 3. Cameron Millard (skating) 55:59; 4. Jeff Sands (skating) 56:08; 5. Peter Millard (skating) 57:51; 6. Michael Leatherm (skating) 59:01; 7. Charles Way (skating) 59:59;… Read More
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    BANGOR – After a two-day absence from his final Eastern Maine Class B-C-D Tournament, trainer Wes Jordan was back on the job at the Bangor Auditorium Monday. Jordan missed all of the Class B quarterfinal games Friday and Saturday due to a recurring health problem… Read More
    Greely is friendly As parents of a senior swimmer on the Greely High School swim team, we were somewhat discouraged by some of the content and comments in Deirdre Fleming’s article (BDN, Feb. 21) about the state girls Class B swim meet. Specifically, our feelings… Read More
    BANGOR – After nine seasons without a tournament appearance, the East Grand boys were a sentimental favorite in Monday morning’s Class D quarterfinal game. They had a No. 3 seeding, a 14-4 record, and an intense desire to make up for lost time. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
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    WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has been given the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation. The award is presented to members of Congress who legislatively support the Chamber’s commitment to private enterprise. “I’m delighted to… Read More
    A new motorcyle shop, Cycleworks, has opened on Route 220 in Troy. Cycleworks specializes in custom painting and fabrication work on motorcycle bodies. The business also offers sandblasting, welding, leatherwork and frame repairs. Cycleworks is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information, call 948-2509. Read More
    PORTLAND — A Maine native is adjusting to his new job as second in command of the United Nations organization that coordinates help for 22 million refugees worldwide. Rick Barton has spent much of the last seven months in Geneva, Switzerland, but his most rewarding… Read More
    LOCKE MILLS — Two ski areas are proving skis and snowboards aren’t the only way to go downhill fast. Mount Abram in Locke Mills and Lost Valley in Auburn have introduced newfangled sleds that give kids and adults a fun toy while giving the ski… Read More
    AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will waive education program fees for school groups to help defray the higher fuel expenses for school trips this winter. Diesel fuel, which powers most Maine school buses, costs nearly double what it was last year at this time. Read More
    MILFORD — It has been a week since the Milford town manager set foot in his office. The town’s first selectman said Monday night that he was not concerned about Scott J. Talcove’s unexplained absence. “Everybody’s doing their own job,” said Michael Bond following a… Read More
    A fire starting with a small fan damaged computer equipment and a room inside the third-floor offices of the well-known WBRC Architects-Engineers firm in downtown Bangor Monday. The Bangor Fire Department blocked off Central Street after it was called to the downtown shortly before 6… Read More
    Three weeks ago, Dick Hammond of Oakland headed to Kentucky with emergency relief supplies to aid people hit by flooding in that part of the country. He then continued on to Atlanta, Ga., to attend meetings of the American Legion 40-8 National Disaster Relief Fund,… Read More
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    TOWNSHIP 3 INDIAN PURCHASE — As crews begin putting 10 derailed Bangor and Aroostook Railroad freight train cars back on track Monday, the rail company faces the cleanup of 500 to 800 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled from a locomotive. Tom Varney of the… Read More
    AUGUSTA — A funeral procession snaked along the snow-packed sidewalks of the capital Monday afternoon. Leading the marchers were re-enactors representing a drummer and an officer of Washington’s army, their heads bowed and faces drawn. Thirteen young women and a handful of young men in… Read More
    BANGOR — Tom Colgan, president of Wagner Forest Management Ltd., will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Pilots Grill Restaurant on “Timberland Investment Trends in the Northeast.” The presentation will be preceded by a social hour at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. Wagner… Read More
    PORTAGE — Two New Yorkers were critically injured when a snowmobile they were riding on went out of control and slammed into a tree near Portage Lake, game wardens said Monday. Hector Lorenzo, 17, and David Ortiz, 25, were taken by air ambulance Sunday night… Read More
    The Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee engaged in a heated debate last week on a bill to prohibit commercial game ranches — fenced enclosures in which hunters, for fees up to $2,000, sit in tree stands and bag corraled deer, moose and such non-native species as bison,… Read More
    The plight of Schering-Plough Corp. is enough to bring tears to the eyes of a junkyard dog. It is one of America’s leading drug companies, and it is about to see its patent lapse on the allergy drug Claritin. When that happens, Claritin, which costs about $2.00 per… Read More
    Create your own retreat at home and let your mind go on vacation. Take a long, hot bath. Give yourself a spa-style manicure. Steam your face over a pot of hot water and fragrant herbs. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there are so many… Read More
    At a recent public hearing in Ellsworth, Gov. Angus King warned that a listing of the Atlantic salmon as an endangered species would empower the federal government to tell Mainers how to heat their homes and how big their lawns could be. Although his remarks… Read More
    The Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center at Togus has hired Dr. Terezinha M. Perritt as a primary care physician in the outpatient clinic. Perritt served previously as a primary care physician in a VA Hospital in Montgomery, Ala. Dan Demeritt has been named… Read More
    They’re down. They’re up! They’re down. They’re up! The forecasts for Maine state revenues seem to bounce like basketballs at tournament time. But while the dribble of money coming into Augusta keeps program and tax fans cheering, lawmakers should keep a perspective on how small these forecasted shifts… Read More
    Following are petitions for bankruptcy filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Bangor: Philip D. Ripton, unemployed, and Brenda L. Ripton, formerly known as Brenda McKenzie, laborer, three dependents, Newport; assets, $55,720; debts, $46,138. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    CALAIS — Voters will have a chance during the June primary to decide whether they want to renovate the former middle school for about $5.5 million or add onto the elementary school for $4 million. Although the city does not have state money in hand,… Read More
    Waldo County Superior Court Holly B. Baron, 35, Newcastle, five years in prison, all but one year suspended, four years probation after pleading guilty to a charge of theft by deception. Baron received a concurrent five-year term with all but one year suspended after pleading… Read More
    BANGOR — The Camp Bangor Fair will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, at the Bangor Civic Center. The fair will provide information about Maine residential camps that include Camp Jordan, Teen Adventure Program, Bangor YMCA’s Camp Prentiss and Super Summer… Read More
    ORONO — The Orono Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the summer day recreation program, which begins June 21 and ends Aug. 18. The program costs $60 per week for residents and $75 a week for nonresidents. For more information, call 866-5065. Read More
    BANGOR — Eastern Maine Medical Center will hold a support group for patients, family, and caregivers of bone marrow transplant patients, before and after the transplants. The group will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, in the Brandow Conference Room at EMMC. Call 973-7476 for more information. Read More
    BANGOR — Another Japanese restaurant is planned for a vacant building at 226 Union St. According to documents filed at City Hall, a restaurant called Ichiban will open March 15 in the space at one end of the mall that also houses Rite Aid and… Read More
    BANGOR — The Orrington Republican Committee will hold its caucus at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Kominsky Auditorium, Husson College. Delegates and alternates will be elected to the state convention and members will be elected to the Penobscot County Republican Committee. For more information,… Read More
    BANGOR — Systematic Training for Effective Parenting is a six-week series for parents of teen-agers, which begins with a meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the William S. Cohen School. There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of a… Read More
    BANGOR — The city of Bangor and the University of Maine have been chosen as recipients of the “Keeping the Dream” award by the U.S. Department of Labor’s New England Job Corps. An awards reception is scheduled for Feb. 23 at the Westin-Copley Place Hotel in Boston. Read More
    BANGOR — Steven H. Levesque, commissioner of the Maine Department of Community and Economic Development, will speak at the Husson College business breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. His topic will be Maine’s new economic development strategy. The breakfast will be held at the… Read More
    FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent will celebrate Black History Month with an open reading of African-American literature at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, in the Bengal’s Lair. The event is sponsored by the UMFK diversity committee and student activities. The… Read More
    LIBERTY — State Sen. Susan Longley, D-Liberty, will participate in two Senate shadow programs. One seeks comment from high schoolers on legislative reform and the other focuses on bringing together business leaders and policy-makers. High school students selected for the shadowing program will spend a… Read More
    BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital’s community wellness speaker series continues this month with a session called “Men’s Health” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, at the hospital’s education center. The free talk will be given by urologist Dr. John Gregory, who recently joined the… Read More
    BELFAST — Take advantage of Cabin Fever Reliever Day on Saturday, Feb. 26, sponsored by the Waldo County Extension Homemakers Council and University of Maine Cooperative Extension of Waldo County. A variety of workshops will be offered and include basic watercolor technique, quilt design, replacement… Read More
    ROCKPORT — An education program titled “Workers’ Compensation Issues” will be presented before the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce during its monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25. The session will be at the Offshore Restaurant on Route 1. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    ROCKLAND — A free workshop covering success tips for starting a small business will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the community room of KeyBank, 331 Main St. The workshop is sponsored by the Maine Small Business Development Center of Coastal Enterprises… Read More
    President Clinton and the international community are concerned about the election of the far fight wing in Austria. If Communists take part in the next government of Spain, as is expected, will they be equally concerned? Will Spain be treated as a parish state like Austria? The Berlin… Read More
    Dr. Clifford Rosen’s Feb. 12-13 commentary should be cut out by all who agree with him and sent to Gov. Angus King as a statement of support for universal health care coverage in Maine. The current system is not working and Mainers most at risk… Read More
    As a family member of a full-time Maine Air National Guardsman, I was particularly interested in the Maine Weekend (Feb. 12-13) story regarding the mandatory anthrax vaccine. If ever there was a proverbial case of “damned if you do, and damned if you don’t” this would qualify. Read More
    I enjoyed reading Tom Weber’s Feb. 12 column about learning to play a musical instrument after age 45. I, too, am a latecomer to musicianship and have spent many enjoyable and frustrating hours learning to play Irish music on the concertina. Two things, beyond a… Read More
    Charlie Graham (BDN, Feb. 18) is correct in saying that “unenrolled” voters can change to Republican or Democrat as late as election day, March 7, and vote the presidential preference ballot of whichever of those parties they chose. However, he states that the unenrolled voter’s change would be… Read More
    Limestone Community High School Second quarter honor roll Seniors, high honors: Daniel Bishop, Erin Cote, Jessica Doiron, Allison Dugal, Elizabeth Edgecomb, Andy Labreck, Shelly Labreck, Shinya Otsuka, Tabatha St. Pierre; honors: Stephanie Howard, Nicholas Poitras. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society will hold a conference, “Celebrating Women in Business,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Foxcroft Academy. The conference will offer information about planning, financing and developing women-owned and operated businesses. Read More
    HOULTON — The old pale-green Shop ‘n Save store on Bangor Street, with its boarded-up windows and graffiti-carved bulletin board, may be an eyesore to some, but to community leaders, it is the key to the region’s economic future. Last Friday, during a ceremony in… Read More
    MONSON — Ten kilometers of well-groomed trails awaits cross-country skiers at a new Monson business. A. Fierce Chase, located on the Elliottsville Road and owned and operated by Sue and John Chase of Monson, offers trails for classic skiers and flat-groomed trails for skate-style skiers. Read More
    Three physicians at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, in association wtih Valley Medical Center, have been presented advanced certification in their specialties. They are Dr. Yvonne Manalo, Dr. Sanjay Lamba and Dr. Ayn Bayani. Manalo joined VMA in 1997 and has a full-time… Read More
    SOLON — The Solon Republican Committee will hold a caucus at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 29, at the Solon Town Office conference room. The caucus will elect delegates and alternates to the Republican State Convention on May 5-6 at the Augusta Civic Center. Other caucus… Read More
    PITTSFIELD — Accused molester David Hurst, 46, will appear in Skowhegan District Court next Monday for a probable cause hearing. Hurst has been released from a Waterville hospital, where he was receiving psychiatric care and is awaiting his hearing at Somerset County Jail in Skowhegan. Read More
    Like Vice President Al Gore’s visit to Maine following the ice storm of 1998, Energy Secretary Bill Richardson’s visit last week was a waste of taxpayers’ money. Granted he freed up $6.4 million to the fuel subsidy, but it is not the solution to the problem of the… Read More
    CALAIS — An Eastport woman received minor injuries last week when the car she was driving slid out of an icy driveway into the path of an oncoming car. Around 3:25 p.m. Friday, Susan Esposito, 43, had just left a River Road driveway in her… Read More
    The SAD 1 Jazz Band and Choir will perform at Jazz Desert Night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the Presque Isle High School cafeteria. Donations will be accepted at the door for music boosters. For more information, call 768-5945. Read More
    BARING — Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge wants to hire five volunteer interns to assist in several new wildlife surveys and regional studies. The intern positions, usually filled by college students, provide lodging and a $100 per week stipend. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    BLUE HILL — A string of recent bomb threats at George Stevens Academy has prompted a special meeting for members of the high school’s joint board. Within three recent weeks, the school responded to three bomb scares. The special meeting is set for 7 p.m. Read More
    BAR HARBOR — A futures committee meeting canceled last week because of bad weather has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Municipal Building. The group is soliciting comment from the nearly 400 people who live in the portion of the town… Read More
    CALAIS — A Grand Lake Stream woman, sought after the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted a two-day sweep of eastern Washington County, has turned herself in, authorities confirmed Monday. Sgt. David Randall said Carolyn Bonness, 51, was arrested Thursday without incident after she appeared at… Read More
    FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent French Heritage Council will sponsor the annual Fort Kent Mardi Gras Fiddler’s Jamboree from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in the Bengal’s Lair. Fiddlers, guitarists, other acoustic musicians and singers are invited to… Read More
    HOULTON — Police are asking for information about a burglary and theft at Houlton High School. Musical instruments worth about $9,000 were stolen from the school’s band room between 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 8 a.m. Jan. 7. The items taken included a baritone saxophone… Read More
    LIMESTONE — The Limestone Republican Committee will hold a caucus at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Limestone Town Office. Members will elect delegates and alternates to the Republican State Convention to be held May 5 and 6 at the Augusta Civic Center. Organization… Read More
    PORTLAND — The Maine Academic Decathlon will hold a state competition Saturday, March 4, at the University of New England campus in Portland. The event is a top team competition in which students match wits with students from other schools in 10 categories: language and… Read More