It’s about 20 minutes into a selectmen’s meeting in Camden. The door swings open with a whoosh, and most of the heads turn to see who has come in. The woman sits down quickly and unbuttons her coat. Moments later, she raises her hand, is… Read More
AUGUSTA – Mike Saxl never intended to have a career in politics. The Portland Democrat, who is presiding as House speaker over a healthy Democratic majority in the Legislature this session, had always planned to be a country lawyer. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said Sunday she is reserving judgment on President-elect Bush’s controversial nomination of Linda Chavez as secretary of labor. Snowe was the lone Republican on a television panel that included Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. In his opening… Read More
PORTLAND – A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday ordered BroadcastAmerica.com to turn over copies of its contracts to a partner that wants to foreclose on the company. BroadcastAmerica, Maine’s most prominent dot-com company, once billed itself as the world’s largest Internet broadcaster, airing 750 radio… Read More
The dramatic growth in the number of cable TV channels has brought an equivalent explosion of program-length “infomercials.” These slick programs, often featuring “self-made millionaires,” promise ways to make easy money in real estate; to get low-interest government loans or grants to start a business or enter college;… Read More
Had a member of an environmental group said it, a comment about genetic engineering of the nation’s food would have been passed off as just so much hyperbole to enhance the latest membership drive. But this is from William Brown, science advisor to Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, on… Read More
I am writing concerning Susan Young’s Dec. 23-24 piece on the Maine Woods National Park proposal. Although it is a generally a well-written article, I wanted to clarify a few points. The article denigrated backers as “a slew of small groups.” The park idea is… Read More
We retired to the beautiful state of Maine from the overdeveloped state of New Jersey 15 years ago and have enjoyed life here in spite of the black flies and mosquitoes. We really were pleased to hear PBS’ classical music programs, with Robert J. Lurtsema, the Metropolitan Opera… Read More
I am writing in response to John Baldacci’s opposition to the Maine Woods National Park. Telephone surveys have indicated strong public support of this idea. Mainers are getting glimpses now of just how quickly huge tracks can be sold off – thus your right of access is totally… Read More
In his campaign, President-elect Bush defined himself as a uniter. Overall, his now-compete list of Cabinet appointments, though decidedly and unsurprisingly conservative, left him ample room to provide unity. His selection of Linda Chavez to head the Labor Department is the glaring exception, a nomination almost calculated to… Read More
As inauguration of the next president looms and the new administration takes shape, I’ve been reflecting on the voting pattern that emerged on newsroom electoral maps way back on Election Night, Nov. 7. Three regions of support for Al Gore and Ralph Nader stood out: the Northwest, the… Read More
PROSPECT – Gerry Brassbridge was busy buckling his toddler into a car seat Saturday afternoon and didn’t glance back at his house before he drove away. But the child did. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – Negotiators huddled Sunday night in a last-ditch effort to head off a provincewide walkout by New Brunswick’s 1,300 physicians. The province’s doctors are planning to shut their office doors this morning to protest wages and working conditions after months of talks… Read More
CHESTER – The Walpole Manufacturing mill lost its main building to a swift-moving fire early Sunday. The fire consumed mostly wood stock, and no jobs were affected, officials said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
AUGUSTA – A week after the Jan. 1 repeal date for Maine’s reviled “snack tax,” some legislators say there are still plenty of leftovers subject to the levy on munchies. Bills targeting the 5 percent tax on bottled water, candy and confections have already surfaced, and… Read More
BANGOR – City councilors tonight will consider the findings of a special committee formed to study the effects of a proposed methadone clinic on the city. The Special Committee on Opiate Addiction issued its final report late last month amid some criticism that its recommendations… Read More
BANGOR – New taxes always are a tough sell. This legislative session, those behind the latest push for a local option sales tax are expecting nothing less. As in years past, the Bangor legislative delegation is in the thick of the effort, with city officials tapping… Read More
CARIBOU – The case of a suspected drug dealer from Van Buren is going back to the state supreme court. Randolph LaPierre, 48, was scheduled to be retried this week in Aroostook County Superior Court, but his lawyer decided to appeal a double-jeopardy issue to… Read More
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PITTSFIELD – It might surprise those who call Pittsfield home that people from every corner of the world have been seeking information about its government, schools and real estate. A recent report issued by Mayor Gary Jordan listing statistics for the town’s Web site for… Read More
THOMASTON – A serial killer serving two concurrent life sentences for murder was returned to Maine on Sunday after being handed a 55-year robbery sentence in Texas that officials say he probably will never serve. Accompanied by two Maine State Police detectives, James Hicks, 49,… Read More
CLINTON – After more than 500 volunteer hours of work, the Clinton town charter is ready for review. The 27-page document, the first charter the town has had, has been in the works since July. A nine-member panel has worked diligently, according to Chairman Don… Read More
AUGUSTA – Gov. Angus King’s budget proposals this year will come under review by a Legislature with a small but weighty number of leaders who have firsthand experience in writing the details of tax and spending policies. Both top Senate leaders, Democrat Michael Michaud of… Read More
PITTSFIELD – SAD 53 directors will conduct a rare expulsion hearing tonight at their regular monthly meeting. “This is an extremely unusual occurrence for SAD 53,” Superintendent Terrance McCannell said Sunday. In the past eight years, only one other expulsion has occurred in the district. Read More
Bangor police arrested Rebecca Allen, 47, of 96 Grove St. on Sunday afternoon for allegedly stealing $99.21 worth of clothing from Wal-Mart. . googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
TRENTON – One man was injured Saturday afternoon in a three-car accident on a slippery road here. According to Trooper Cliff Peterson of the Maine State Police, Lawrence Albee, 39, of Seal Cove was traveling south on Route 3 when his truck skidded across the… Read More
PENOBSCOT – School Union 93 committee members on Saturday adopted a $314,751 budget for the central office for the 2001-2002 school year, and adopted a new cost-sharing plan to pay for it. The new plan, which replaces the cost-sharing formula that has been in place… Read More
CARIBOU – The following divorces were granted during December in Maine District Court by Judge Ronald Daigle on the grounds of irreconcilable marital differences: Timothy E. Jerome of Caribou and Karen P.K. Jerome of Caribou, married in Reno, Nev., on March 6, 1980 googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
MILLINOCKET – A snowmobile rider from Connecticut was injured Saturday 20 miles northwest of here in Piscataquis County when he was thrown off his sled as it approached a curve, according to Maine Warden Service Sgt. Gregg Sanborn. Roger R. LaVoie, 34, of Yalesville, Conn.,… Read More
ENFIELD – A 42-year-old Enfield man was killed late Saturday when his snowmobile crashed into a mailbox at the end of his own driveway. Scott Nicholson of Mohawk Road had been riding down the road, according to Maine State Police Trooper David Millett, when he… Read More
ROCKLAND – The Samoset Resort may be able to glimpse the finish line tonight in its bid to win approval to build a marina. The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss, among other things, a possible agreement with the resort… Read More
With the recent news that race car driver Ricky Craven of Newburgh has signed a multiyear deal to drive the Tide No. 32 Ford for PPI Motorsports, and compete on the Winston Cup circuit, even more fans are sure to want to ride with him during the upcoming… Read More
BIDDEFORD – Kennebunk native Holly Hersh returned to southern Maine after a year in Florida to find rental prices had skyrocketed. It took Hersh, her husband, David, and their two children nearly four months to find their Biddeford apartment, one which Hersh said is poorly… Read More
AUGUSTA – From a new paperless e-filing option to expanded customer service features, the Internal Revenue Service says Maine taxpayers will find easier ways to get help during this year’s tax filing season. This month marks the beginning of the 2000 filing season. More than… Read More
OLD TOWN – More than 20 firefighters and specially trained mill employees worked more than four hours to clean up a spill of an undetermined amount of sodium chlorate Saturday at Georgia-Pacific’s mill in Old Town. The public and environment were not affected, officials said. Read More
LEWISTON – Faunce Pendexter, an award-winning journalist who worked for the Lewiston newspapers for more than four decades, died Wednesday at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was 85. Pendexter worked for both the Lewiston Evening Journal and the Lewiston Daily Sun as a reporter,… Read More
BATH – Salvage crews Sunday recovered the wreckage of a 250-ton crane that toppled last month into the Kennebec River. But they failed to locate the body of the missing operator. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
AUBURN – A man who confessed to starting three fires downtown is mentally retarded, psychiatrists testified in court on Friday. Tracy John Smith, 30, is charged with three counts of arson for the fires in October. His defense attorney, James Howaniec, wants to throw out… Read More
EAST LIVERMORE – Police have arrested an East Livermore man who they say is involved in a vehicle chop shop operation. Randy Cote, 18, faces several charges from different law enforcement agencies after his arrest for felony theft of a snowmobile. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
AUGUSTA – The 60th annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show will be held Jan. 9-11 at the Augusta Civic Center. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the show, which is held by the Maine Department of Agriculture. The annual event has become the place… Read More
BOSTON – Little things mean a lot. That was the hard lesson learned again Sunday afternoon by the University of Maine women’s basketball team. Tracy Guerrette’s long 3-point attempt from the left wing hit the front of the rim in the closing seconds as Northeastern… Read More
DURHAM, N.H. – Same old story. The University of Maine’s offensively-challenged Black Bears again outshot an opponent and outplayed them for significant stretches of time but lost. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
ELLSWORTH – No regional or state titles were on the line, but pride and future success were as six teams met in a wrestling meet at the Ellsworth High School gym on a snowy Saturday. Six teams – Caribou, Ellsworth, Hermon, Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln,… Read More
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DYER BROOK – Lucas Nadeau scored 25 points, ripped down 12 rebounds and had five steals to lead the host Warriors of Southern Aroostook to a 71-68 schoolboy victory over Washburn Saturday. Jordan Shields added 15 points and 12 rebounds and Corey Shields netted 10… Read More
BANGOR – When Old Town’s Katie Fournier climbed out of the Bangor YWCA’s Aloupis Pool after winning the 100-yard breaststroke Saturday against Brewer, one of the first people to congratulate her was Indians coach Tim LeCrone. Fournier, a senior, had finally qualified for states in the breaststroke after… Read More
NEWPORT – Shawn Henderson hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left in overtime to give Nokomis a 60-58 boys basketball victory over Brewer Saturday afternoon. Ryan McLellan led the Warrior attack with five steals to go along with his 25 points while Trenton Estes put… Read More
DYER BROOK – Lura Griffin netted seven of her 10 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Hodgdon Hawks to a 50-45 schoolgirl basketball win over the Southern Aroostook Warriors Friday night. Danielle Fitzpatrick notched 15 points for the Hawks while Sara Quint added… Read More
TAMPA, Fla. – Steve Ludzik was billed as part of a new wave in coaching when he was hired by the Tampa Bay Lightning. He exited Saturday like all of his predecessors – without fulfilling a promise to turn the struggling NHL franchise into a winner. Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Earl Hunt scored 28 points and pulled down 14 rebounds Saturday as Brown defeated Maine 81-63. Alai Nuualiitia added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Brown (5-6), which broke open a close game with a 13-4 run midway through the second half. Read More
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FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – The University of Maine-Presque Isle Owls captured the St. Thomas Tournament Saturday with a 56-49 victory over Mt. Allison University in women’s basketball action. The Owls knocked off tourney host St. Thomas 71-68 in overtime Friday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
ORONO – Kelly Nelson scored one goal and assisted on two more to help the University of Maine post a 4-2 win over Yale Saturday in women’s hockey action. On Sunday, however, the Black Bears gave up two late goals and fell 4-3 to Princeton. Read More
When visiting art museums, don’t stop with the elegant paintings and sculptures. Check to see whether the facility has samplers and other items of specific interest to genealogists. A recent trip to the Portland Museum of Art revealed three pieces known as “mourning art,” a… Read More
ORONO – A concert originally scheduled for October is canceled by the arrival of a blizzard. When the concert is finally rescheduled, a worse blizzard occurs, but the concert goes on. This scenario was played out Saturday afternoon at the Maine Center for the Arts, as hundreds of… Read More
NEWRY – He just turned 5 years old, and his little feet don’t even reach the pedals. He hasn’t learned how to read music, let alone the written word. But when Noah Gray-Cabey sits down at the piano, there’s nothing childlike in his focus and serious… Read More