BANGOR – Proposals to redevelop Bangor’s historic waterworks buildings have come and gone like the tides that feed the Penobscot River. But, this time, city and federal officials believe they have hit upon a project that actually will get done. The current proposal is to… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The state Department of Labor will hold five job fairs this month at its CareerCenter offices to recruit workers for precision manufacturing industries and computer application jobs. The job fairs will be held June 25 at the Sanford CareerCenter, University of Maine Springvale… Read More
    LEWISTON – In Japan, death from overwork is so common there’s a single word for it: karoshi. That grim subject brought a Tokyo journalist to Maine to gather information for a story. Tomoko Tsurumi, who specializes in labor issues for the 8.5-million circulation Asahi Shimbun,… Read More
    WINSLOW – EnvisioNet, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, could be eligible for state money. But a cash infusion from the private sector must come first, Gov. Angus King said. Up to $1 million could be offered by the Finance Authority of Maine, but with… Read More
    In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Century Products Co. of Macedonia, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 650,000 Take 2, Travel Solutions, Pioneer, Travelite, and Pro Sport 4-in-1 strollers. The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat-carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an… Read More
    Legal Documents for Le$$ Inc. in Palermo is a new legal document preparation service. It provides legal document typing under the direction of customers. The business is owned by Charles and Lisa Robertson. Charles Robertson has an associate degree in legal technology from the University of Maine at… Read More
    Jennifer Jarvis has been hired as marketing director of the Bangor YMCA. Jarvis is a May graduate of the University of Maine and holds a degree in journalism and advertising. She has been involved in visitor services at the Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. The YMCA also has… Read More
    Teen-agers seem to generate a great deal of negative publicity, whether justifiable or not. A recent trip to Orono’s Webster Park for a picnic lunch in the glorious late spring sun affirmed my optimism that these young folks could very well be our next greatest generation. Read More
    The announced addition last week of Atlantic Coast Airlines regional jet service from Bangor to Boston is not just a nice change from the old turboprops that shuttle between the cities now to a quieter, smoother ride. The new flights will result in approximately 30 minutes less travel… Read More
    It has been 30 years since the United States last conducted a top-to-bottom review of federal ocean policy. That review, the work of the Stratton Commission, was important in that it proved the strength of public opinion regarding ocean protection and stimulated better management practices. Read More
    Fragile bone, osteoporosis, is a problem of older women and men. Vertebrae crumple painfully, stiffening the spine in a bent-forward posture. Each year in the United States alone, 250,000 seniors break their hips, often before they fall; 20 percent die soon thereafter; only one-quarter make full recovery. Read More
    To whom it may concern regarding the vandalism at the Levant Honor Roll: You are small-minded, ignorant and have the brains of the beer cans and broken glass you left behind. Destroying the flags was an act of treason. You have no idea how lucky… Read More
    The check is in the mail. Americans who pay the taxes will get an instant refund by September, some folks up to $600. Now that the tax rebate plan is a reality, I have three suggestions to all those kindly Democrats who said, “Don’t issue rebates, it will… Read More
    To some degree I support Faith Webster’s comments (BDN, May 29) about a domestic violence murder not getting the media attention it might have deserved, I take issue with some of her positions and seemingly contradictory attitude. While she states that the 10 domestic violence… Read More
    I am writing in response to a letter written on the subject of leaky roofs (BDN, May 25). Wayne Smith is right on target when he says that ice and water shield should be written into the local building code. Last winter, there were a… Read More
    My suggestion to the owners of the Penjajawok swamp area is that they donate it to a conservation entity. Some years ago, MKT Inc. donated 500-plus acres in Passadumkeag to The Nature Conservancy, protecting not only the Tomah mayfly but also a sizable peat bog. Read More
    Community foundations across the country have been studying the results of the 2000 Census with enormous interest and, in a number of cases, with great concern. The new numbers will have a significant impact on how these foundations proceed in their programs and projects to strengthen communities in… Read More
    A program aimed at encouraging people to trade in older, high-polluting vehicles for newer, cleaner ones is “back and alive,” although there’s still little money available to fund the effort. The Department of Environmental Protection shelved the high-pollution vehicle retirement program last fall because none… Read More
    BANGOR – One of the state’s leading advocates for veterans was honored by two prestigious military orders over the weekend. On Saturday, Galen Cole of Bangor was the guest of honor at a special luncheon meeting of the General Joshua Chamberlain Chapter of the Military… Read More
    BELFAST – Trek Across Maine cyclists huffed and puffed over hill and dale from Sunday River to the sea on a steamy Father’s Day weekend before rolling into the soothing mist and ocean breezes at the Steamboat Landing finish line. “Oh, it was hot,” said… Read More
    BANGOR – Hot weather contributed to a blown fuse that caused a 90-minute power outage at the Bangor Mall on Saturday afternoon, according to a spokesman for Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. Increased demand on air conditioning is believed to have caused the fuse to blow. The… Read More
    The New England Association for College Admission Counseling has named Kim Johnston, associate director of admissions at the University of Maine, Counselor of the Year for the state of Maine. The award recognizes one college admissions counselor and one high school guidance counselor from each of the New… Read More
    ORRINGTON – Federal and state environmental officials will be available for several hours later this month to answer questions about the site of the former HoltraChem Manufacturing Co. plant and its future cleanup. The last meeting, which was meant to be a chance for the… Read More
    BANGOR – Fez-topped men from around the state and nearby New Brunswick converged on Bangor over the weekend for the Anah Temple Shrine’s ceremonial, which opened Friday with a dance and social. During the ceremonial, nearly 50 members were inducted into the organization, perhaps best… Read More
    A pilot whale believed to have spent the past two weeks in the Penobscot River may have died Saturday, but authorities have not been able to confirm the report. Allied Whale, the nonprofit research and rescue group associated with College of the Atlantic in Bar… Read More
    HAMPDEN – Firefighters from four communities spent early Saturday morning fighting a stubborn and smelly fire at the Sawyer Environmental Recovery Facility. According to Assistant Fire Chief Elwin Brewer, the fire might have been sparked by hot barbecue coals or some other smoldering material discarded… Read More
    GREENBUSH – A limb that fell from a tree onto a power line about 2:30 p.m. caused a brief power outage on Father’s Day. According to a spokesman for Bangor Hydro-Electric Co., the outage affected about 10 customers on East Ridge, Spring Bridge and Towers… Read More
    SEABROOK, N.H. – The Seabrook nuclear plant did well in its annual assessment by federal regulators, though inspectors noted problems with equipment failures. “I want to say this is a safe plant. It is operated safely,” said Jack Crlenjak, deputy director of the Nuclear Regulatory… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The Maine State Housing Authority is offering $500,000 in subsidy funding and $4 million in debt financing to nonprofit organizations that want to develop housing for homeless people with mental illnesses, MSHA director Michael Finnegan announced. The money, which will be awarded on… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – Community and state leaders were honored Friday night by KidsPeace New England, the Maine unit of a national children’s charity that aims to help young people overcome crises. The occasion marked the 10th anniversary of KidsPeace. The organization’s Maine campus is in… Read More
    MADAWASKA – Hundreds, maybe thousands, of Picards are expected for the Picard family reunion that will be held during the 24th annual Acadian Festival starting, Thursday, June 28, Acadian Day. Picards have been invited to the family’s first reunion of its kind in Madawaska. They… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS – SAD 77’s beleaguered taxpayers are in for some very good news, according to auditor Ron Smith. The district is now in a position to pay off the $250,000 it borrowed last spring to cover a shortfall in the 1999-2000 budget, Smith said… Read More
    KINGSTON, N.H. – Parts of northern New England are suffering from a surplus of deer, to the annoyance of some residents and business owners. “They are like giant rodents,” said Richard Senter, who owns Kingston Nurseries. “It’s a terrible, terrible problem.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Members of the Maine Cemetery Project believe they’ve solved the mystery of where many patients who died at the Maine Insane Hospital are buried. Preliminary research suggests many of the more than 1,000 people who died at the hospital during the 1800s and… Read More
    GREENVILLE – Jordan Conway of Dexter closed her eyes Saturday as she took her first bite of moose meat. Although the meat was sliced and attractively arranged on a thin piece of bread with a little lettuce tucked in between, the 10-year-old girl prepared for… Read More
    EAST MILLINOCKET – Mark Kontio, Maine staff assistant for Sen. Olympia Snowe, will hold office outreach hours from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 22, at the town office in East Millinocket. Residents of Penobscot County are encouraged to meet with Kontio to discuss specific… Read More
    WINTERPORT – Reminded that the Sawyer Environmental Recovery Facility is right next door in Hampden, residents at Saturday’s town meeting wanted assurances that a demolition debris dump being proposed for land at the Winterport Airport would not expand out of control. “We’re not talking a… Read More
    Penobscot Valley High School, Howland The following students received awards and scholarships totaling $37,675 at commencement on June 3, at Penobscot Valley High School in Howland: Scott Bates, Milan and Emily Hatch Memorial Scholarship, Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9429 Scholarship, Cold Stream Sno-Riders Scholarship, PVHS… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Daniel Battis of Ellsworth, who was driving a rental car that was several days overdue, was arrested Friday on an outstanding warrant from Hancock County. Dexter police alerted other law enforcement agencies this week when a vehicle rented from U-Save Rental at Brooks… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT – A 55 Alive-mature driving course will be offered jointly by the Seniority program at Mayo Regional Hospital and AARP. AARP developed the eight-hour classroom refresher course to help drivers 50 years and older improve their skills and prevent traffic accidents. The sessions will… Read More
    PARKMAN – A Gardiner man and his pregnant daughter were injured Friday after the vehicle they were traveling in collided with a bull moose. Michael Ladde, 49, and his passenger, Jennifer Ladde, 18, of Gardiner, were northbound on Route 150 when a moose ran across… Read More
    MONSON – SAD 4 officials touted the benefits of the district’s educational programs to Monson officials last week, hoping the town might consider sending local students to Guilford-area schools. Faced with a declining enrollment, SAD 4 officials are looking at every option available to them… Read More
    Authorities inspecting trucks on Maine roads soon will have a valuable new tool in determining the safety record of commercial truckers and their rigs, safety officials say. Roadside inspectors will be equipped with laptops that can instantly access an online national database of safety ratings… Read More
    BANGOR – The Maine Department of Transportation is warning motorists to expect delays Tuesday, June 19, because of construction of the new Stillwater Avenue and I-95 interchange. The passing lanes of I-95 northbound and I-95 southbound will be closed while concrete is being placed on… Read More
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. John Baldacci and Tom Allen have introduced legislation to exempt most commercial vehicles traveling on the Maine interstate from federal weight limits. The congressmen said the action would enhance the safety of travel along state and town roads in Maine communities, and improve the… Read More
    For the second time in less than a month, the drawbridge over the Piscataqua River that connects Maine and New Hampshire did not close when it was supposed to. The bridge, which is between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine, would not lower from the upright… Read More
    AUGUSTA – After they return from a four-day weekend to finish up work for the session, Maine lawmakers Monday were expected to decide whether to sustain Gov. Angus King’s vetoes of a pair of labor bills. One of the bills seeks to change a state… Read More
    PORTLAND – Thirty-five Maine Army National Guard recruits will leave June 19 for Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., to complete 10 weeks of Army basic training. The recruits will train as a “Buddy Platoon.” This is the second time Maine has sent such a group to… Read More
    The Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission will receive $540,000 from the federal government to determine the impact of fishing off Greenland and Iceland on the survival of wild Atlantic salmon, U.S. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins announced. The commercial fishing of North American salmon in… Read More
    STANDISH -If Erskine Academy pitcher Katie Mainville was going to pitch a masterful softball game, the Western Maine champion Gray-New Gloucester Patriots figured they would just have to find a way around her. Despite a two-hit effort from Mainville, Gray-New Gloucester’s Sarah Strout scored the… Read More
    ROCKLAND – Ricky Jones of Rockland and Jay Livingston of Hermon were teammates on the University of Maine golf team several years ago. “We played at least two years together,” said Livingston. “He was the No. 1 player.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
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    BANGOR – Devin Caron got the call in the first inning of Saturday’s Class A baseball state championship game to help freshman starter Ryan Reid get out of a jam. The plan was to put Reid back in to start the second inning. Caron refused… Read More
    STANDISH – The Monmouth Academy softball team may have relied on small, infield hits in Saturday’s Class D state championship game, but their achievement loomed large. The Mustangs opened the game against Bangor Christian with three straight bunts, stole seven bases and took advantage of… Read More
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    Final scores for the Paul Bunyan Amateur Golf Tourney. Scores listed are for first-second- and third rounds, followed by total gross and total net. FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF PAUL BUNYAN AMATEUR GOLF TOURNEY SCORES, SEE LIBRARY MICROFILM. Read More
    In the introduction to the history section of “Nos Histoires de l’Ile: History and Memories of French Island, Old Town, Maine,” Eugenie Nadeau Wollstadt recalled a time “when there still was no more pleasurable a way to spend a Sunday afternoon than in a rocking chair on memere… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – It was a hot night, even by the ocean, but the Cowboy Junkies kept things cool inside the Criterion Theater. Sarah Harmer had the audience going early, with a strong, clear opener (think Ani DiFranco minus the angst) before the Junkies took… Read More
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