BANGOR – Dana Sawyer’s class wasn’t supposed to study Islam until the end of the semester. But as Americans struggled to understand last week’s terrorist attacks by men believed to be Muslims, Sawyer’s students at Bangor Theological Seminary were anxious this week to learn what… Read More
    Down East Maine has long been identified with lobster boats and lighthouses. Now it will also be associated with the state’s famous moose hunt, which begins Monday. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife moose biologist Karen Morris said that for years it was believed there… Read More
    Christopher Moody lives an apparently idyllic life high on a hilltop near the central coast of Maine with his wife of 10 years, MaryKate, and their young daughter and son. The Camden Hills border the tree-studded family homestead to the south and the hills of the Knox Ridge… Read More
    WASHINGTON – New England’s 12 senators asked congressional leaders to extend price controls on New England milk – due to expire next week – until Congress has time to turn its attention to major farm legislation, probably next year. “At a time when the very… Read More
    BATH – Two Maine companies have won a $1.2 million grant from the Navy to develop a fully automated welding process designed to reduce shipbuilding costs and reduce the weight of warships. The money from the Office of Naval Research will go to Technology Systems… Read More
    PRINCETON – It’s a new message from a new company: The Montreal-based Domtar Inc. wants its employees to be more involved in their community, company officials said Friday. Building alliances was how Tom Howard, Domtar’s director of U.S. government relations, described the new relationship during… Read More
    Lincoln Pulp and Paper was one of 20 businesses to receive the state’s highest environmental award Friday. The company won the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for its use of a unusual oxygen bleaching system that has virtually eliminated the discharge of dioxin from the… Read More
    ROCKLAND – Courier Publications, publisher of seven community newspapers, has cut four positions, company president and CEO David Morse said Friday. The cuts were announced Thursday at some of the newspapers. Courier Publications was purchased two months ago by Crescent Publishing, a company based in… Read More
    I want to commend you on your article (BDN, Aug. 31) concerning Maine’s need to improve end-of-life care. I agree with Kandyce Powell of the Maine Hospice Association that we have a group of health care professionals who are dedicated to improving care, and I also agree with… Read More
    Few presidents have given a speech under the circumstances President Bush faced in his address to Congress, the nation and the world Thursday night. No president has ever risen to the occasion with more clarity and confidence. His closing words, “I will not yield, I will not rest,… Read More
    A passage from “Here is New York,” written by E.B. White in 1949, keeps coming back to us, adding to the general gloom of the hour. The recalled passage was this: “The subtlest change in New York is something people don’t speak much about but… Read More
    In a world where teen-agers often get a bad rap, it is discouraging for some kids who accomplish great things to go unnoticed. This past week local students did something mature, moving and powerful, and it went virtually unknown to the community because the media were not allowed… Read More
    As members of a Buddhist congregation we would like to respond to these very difficult times. It is with deepest sorrow and compassion that we send our loving support to all the families and friends of those who suffer as a result of the terrorist attacks. This assault… Read More
    I am an ensign in the U.S. Navy, a University of Maine alumnus (Class of 2000), and a Mainer from the Bangor area. I am writing in regard to one of the Mainers who is missing and presumed dead at the pentagon, Cmdr. Robert Allan Schlegel. Read More
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    Friday’s published letter by Richard McLennon, concerning farm subsidies, should have stated that the author lives in Nashville Plantation, Maine, not Nashville, Tenn. Read More
    The events that began on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, have touched everyone in this great nation – and more directly and personally than we might have expected. The level of destruction and loss of life have cast a shroud of sadness across the country that can be felt… Read More
    Since Sept. 11, the No. 1 term plugged into Internet search engines has been Nostradamus. It is understandable that the surfing public would want to know more about the prophet who in 1654 prophesied this: “In the City of York there will be a great collapse. Two twin… Read More
    BANGOR – After the guardsmen had gone back to their duties Friday morning, the symbols used each year during National POW-MIA Recognition Day still occupied one corner of the gymnasium at the Bangor National Guard Base: The small table representing the frailty of one prisoner… Read More
    Ever since he became Dexter’s town manager four years ago, Bob Simpson has heard the residents talk nervously about their uncertain future. They worried about what would become of Dexter Shoe Co., the economic lifeblood of this and neighboring towns for more than 40 years,… Read More
    BANGOR – Factors beyond Maine’s control, such as acid rain and ocean temperature, help determine whether Atlantic salmon survive and thrive, federal scientists told a National Academy of Sciences panel Friday. But such thinking, which seems to take Maine off the hook in the debate… Read More
    ORONO – The University of Maine will hold a teach-in titled “US at War?” from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Little Hall, Room 120. Panelists will include Dr. Alex Grab, Dr. Douglas Allen, Dr. Mahmoud El-Begearami, Dr. Bohmar Baktiari and Barbara Blazej. For information, call… Read More
    BREWER – An interfaith service for those who want to gather to reflect on the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the nation will be held Sunday at the Brewer Auditorium on Wilson Street. The service, which begins at 6 p.m. and is sponsored by the… Read More
    BANGOR – City contractor Vaughn Thibodeau and Sons Inc. will resume construction on Union Street, between Sixteenth Street and Westland Street, on Monday, Sept. 24. Work will continue through the week and should be completed by Friday, Sept. 28, if weather conditions are favorable. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    BANGOR – Family Fun Nights at the YMCA return the first Saturday of every month beginning Oct. 6. Family Fun Night is a time to build strong families while having fun and creating memories. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., there will be three hours of… Read More
    BANGOR – Sunbury Village, Bangor’s newest independent-living retirement residence, will be host to the city’s first senior appreciation day celebration, in conjunction with its grand opening ceremony, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at its facility for local seniors and the rest of the community. Read More
    BANGOR – The Bangor Humane Society is seeking to aid animal relief efforts caused by the recent terrorist attacks. Working in conjunction with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Bangor Humane Society is taking donations at 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor 04401. Read More
    BAR HARBOR – College of the Atlantic will expand its experiential education philosophy into the greater community this term, when students in its new watershed management program offer their planning skills to towns, businesses and nonprofit organizations. “They’re working on something real, something that will… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – The Bucksport American Pride Committee will spearhead the Greater Bucksport Area Disaster Relief Drive during the week of Oct. 7-13. The goal is to bring together businesses, schools, churches and other nonprofit groups to make one large contribution from the community. The committee… Read More
    BROOKSVILLE – A benefit supper and auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, to help the New York Fire Department. The baked bean, casserole and apple crisp supper will begin at 5 p.m. at the Brooksville Community Center. Supper costs $5 for adults and $3… Read More
    BREWER – The city’s Water Pollution Control Facility has taken second place in a national wastewater management excellence program. The award, presented annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recognized the city’s ongoing effort to restore the Penobscot River. Kenneth Locke, director of the city’s… Read More
    Tiffany, 13, is an outgoing girl with light-brown hair, blue eyes and a winning smile. She is very engaging and easy to converse with. A good student, Tiffany enjoys school and often makes the honor roll. Especially good in mathematics, Tiffany placed second in the… Read More
    WARREN – An open house and dedication ceremony for the new Warren Community School will take place Saturday, Sept. 29. The public is invited to join the festivities from 1 to 4 p.m. A program featuring music, guest speakers and performances by pupils begins at… Read More
    Bangor firefighters ventilated smoke from a section of the third floor of the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building on Friday evening after a transformer malfunctioned. A fire alarm alerted the fire department to the problem at 7:07 p.m. Part of Harlow Street in front of… Read More
    A paramedic and part-time Penobscot County sheriff’s deputy, Andy Fish, found himself on the receiving end of the emergency care he has provided in the past. Fish is recuperating at home, nursing numerous cuts on his face and chest trauma after an accident Monday that… Read More
    PORTLAND – The Coast Guard loosened restrictions on ship traffic in Portland Harbor and other ports in the state Thursday, but intensified security in other areas. The Coast Guard tightened security around the terminals where the ships dock and planned to board some vessels approaching… Read More
    ROCKLAND – A visual art installation at the Lincoln Street Center is being organized by artist Kathy Florance in response to the terrorist tragedy in New York and Washington. Florance is calling on all artists to create something either on paper or other lightweight material. Read More
    CAMDEN – A woman walking her dog through Harbor Park early Thursday morning discovered a cache of wine bottles and cigars. Police later discovered the items had been stolen from the Lily, Lupine and Fern store at the corner of Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. Read More
    ROCKLAND – A candlelight vigil will be held Sunday at the U.S. Post Office on Limerock Street in support of a peaceful resolution to the national crisis. The vigil begins at 7 p.m. in front of the post office, followed by a sidewalk procession along… Read More
    UNITY – The Unity Rotary Club will be host to a community meal Saturday, Oct. 6, to benefit New York City. There also will be a yard and bake sale the same day to benefit those victims of the terrorist attack. The meal will be… Read More
    ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick – Pierre Dugua Sieur de Mons, leader of the St. Croix Island expedition in 1604, will be the subject of a new movie. Director Marie Claude Bouchet is working on a 52-minute film called, “On the Trail of Pierre Dugua de… Read More
    EASTPORT – A memorial service will be held for New York firefighter Angel Juarbe and the other firefighters who gave their lives at the World Trade Center in New York City. The service will be at 7 p.m. tonight at the fisherman’s statue on the… Read More
    PEMBROKE – This small community and some of the important people who have lived here will be the subject of “A Bridges Family Album” program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at the Pembroke Elementary School. Guest speakers will offer insights into the Bridges family,… Read More
    CALAIS – Downeast Sexual Assault Service is looking for volunteers to help staff its 24-hour hot line. The program will offer a free 40-hour training course for new volunteer advocates beginning Oct. 2 in Calais. The six-week training program is scheduled from 6 to 9… Read More
    PEMBROKE – The Washington County Education and Economic Development Alliance has a new Web site, www.we-alliance.org. Visitors to the site can obtain detailed information about the organization as well as listing of local work force and educational services and programs in the county. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    CALAIS – The American Red Cross has had an overwhelming response from generous donors to give blood. This has helped end the emergency need for blood donations in New York City and Washington, D.C. Many of the burn victims injured in the Sept. 11 terrorist… Read More
    BANGOR – The fifth Kidney Early Evaluation Program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Mason Auditorium in Eastern Maine Medical Center. The program is held to identify people at risk for kidney disease. While the program is free,… Read More
    TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A nurse accused in the dismemberment slayings of two men was returned to New Jersey to face the charges Wednesday. Richard W. Rogers, Jr., 50, of Staten Island, N.Y., appeared before Superior Court Judge Peter J. Giovine and was taken to… Read More
    ORONO – University of Maine women’s soccer coach soccer coach Scott Atherley was “disappointed” with his team’s performance in its 3-0 win over America East newcomer University at Albany in their mutual league opener Friday afternoon. He thought his team played as individuals and needs… Read More
    Just yesterday, it seems, we were all splashing around in our favorite lakes and traipsing across the state, searching for our individual definition of summer fun. According to the tried-and-true Maine calendar, summer ended back on Labor Day. According to the official calendar, autumn arrives… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – The key factor in Friday night’s game for the visiting Dexter Tigers was Bucksport tailback Warren Chase. The Tigers figured if they could stop him, they’d have a good chance stopping Bucksport. Chase started the game with a flourish, accounting for 30 of… Read More
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    MONTREAL – Expos general manager Jim Beattie will leave his job when his three-year contract expires Oct. 31. Beattie, a former major league pitcher, took over as HM from Kevin Malone in October 1995. Beattie is a South Portland, Maine, native. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    CALAIS – Goalie Lanna Martin earned her second consecutive shutout as the Calais Blue Devils blanked the Woodland Dragons 2-0 in schoolgirl soccer action Friday. Martin is taking over for Katie Welch who is injured. Martin stopped 11 of 17 shots for 5-1-1 Calais. Katie… Read More
    OLD TOWN – Da Chang’s goal in the second overtime lifted the Mount Desert Island Trojans to a 2-1 schoolboy soccer win over the Old Town Indians Friday. Chang had scored with 1:30 left in the first half to tie the game at one apiece. Read More
    WASHINGTON – The war on terrorism won’t be a war that will be seen entirely on television. There may be some military engagements, but many of the victories will be in silence. A hundred-million-dollar seizure may cripple a terrorist cell and neutralize its threats, but the public may… Read More
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