BAR HARBOR – Bar Harbor Bankshares has announced payment of $0.19 per share cash dividends on March 15 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 22. Bar Harbor Bankshares’ two wholly-owned subsidiaries are Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co., an independent community bank, and BTI… Read More
    Professional land surveyor Kenneth Muir and civil engineer Rayshelly “Shelly” Lizotte have joined The Ames Corp. in Bangor. Muir has more than 20 years’ experience in land surveying, including subdivisions, permitting and boundary disputes. He is past president of the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and is chairman… Read More
    BERLIN, N.H. – The two paper companies vying for a chance to buy the idle mills in Berlin and Gorham are getting high marks from officials in other states where the companies have holdings. Economic development officials in Maine, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania say New Hampshire… Read More
    After reading Judy Harrison’s article on WVOM, some thoughts came to mind. It seems that the new voices on the Voice of Maine Morning Show, were hired to replace Leo and Charlie because they were “very edged to the right.” How ironic that this same neutral minded programming… Read More
    Everyone in the Bush administration seems to agree that the people captured in Afghanistan and now held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba are “illegal combatants” and not prisoners of war. But Secretary of State Colin Powell has raised a serious question as to how their status should be… Read More
    In the opening section of his State of the State address, Gov. King ticked off several positive trends for Maine and its economy – increasing household income, easing of the tax burden, lowering of electricity costs. Though the gains are modest – in a few instances somewhat more… Read More
    Last fall we had an expert in the field of energy look at typical residential electric bills from Bangor Hydro. The concern at that time was the distribution charges that Bangor Hydro was charging to deliver electrical power to their customers’ homes. The expert looking at the bill… Read More
    If the mental health budget is cut, thousands of critically ill persons will be forced out among the homeless street people (more than half of whom are mentally ill themselves) – then into our county jails. This then forces the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human… Read More
    Stephen Bowen’s column, “Maine taxes rise with myths,” (BDN, Jan. 31) was very articulate, well thought out and well documented concerning the level of taxes in the state of Maine. I urge every taxpayer in the state to send a copy of this article to… Read More
    Tight budgets make us critically prioritize how to spend our money. I don’t blame the Legislature for eyeing the $25 million for the Laptop Initiative, especially considering the compelling testimony of those needing social services. But keeping the Laptop Initiative intact is good business. Would… Read More
    In response to the letter written by Leonidas B. Hayes (BDN, Jan. 30), I must take offense to his description of the female streakers, Kathryn Mann and Debra Ballou, as “two of our newest heroes.” Since when does a juvenile stunt, such as streaking and the subsequent nonsense… Read More
    Let me get straight to the point. For Maine’s next governor, one of the most critical economic issues will concern workers’ compensation insurance. I put workers’ comp at the top of the list because it affects everything else – from business start-ups to job creation to the wages… Read More
    If there is any single skill that deserves to be ranked as the top goal of education for life, it is skill in making sensible choices when immediate gratification pulls against preparing for the future. For a child the skill might be needed to decide between playing one… Read More
    PORTLAND – Amtrak’s Downeaster passenger train service has a problem with snowmobilers – they get in the way, forcing emergency stops to avoid collisions. The latest incident occurred Thursday night in Saco, when the train from Boston to Portland screeched to a halt to avoid… Read More
    NEWPORT – The clearest sign that the Pine Tree Ride-In is an annual boost to the area’s economy became apparent when a snowmobiler pulled his sled up to an automated teller machine Saturday morning. Just before noon, 19 snowmobilers were either getting fuel for their… Read More
    Maine has banned smoking in its prisons since 2000, but some inmates are still lighting up – if they can get their hands on cigarettes that can cost $7 to $10 each inside the walls. Drugs such as prescription painkillers, methadone, heroin and methamphetamines are… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – United Way of Aroostook County is looking for volunteers to serve on its Fund Distribution Task Force. These volunteers will identify and recommend funding levels for programs that are meeting The County’s most crucial needs. The task force will meet a number… Read More
    CARIBOU – Democrats in Caribou will caucus to select delegates to the Democratic State Convention, elect municipal officers and discuss issues at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at 55 Bennett Drive. People not registered in a political party who would like to enroll as Democrats… Read More
    WALDOBORO – A local man and three Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies recently were awarded the Presidential Award for Valor by the Maine Sheriffs Association for acts of courage. Lt. Seth Blodgett of Waldoboro was one of the officers recognized Jan. 24 at the association’s annual… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a mobile home on lower Main Street early Saturday morning. The occupant escaped injury. The fire was reported just before 8 a.m. by Irvin Levesque, who awoke to the smell of smoke and fled the building, according… Read More
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    CANAAN – A head-on collision on a narrow road Sunday sent four people to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries. Virginia Jewell, 24, of Canaan suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, according to… Read More
    GUILFORD – The Bangor International Airport and its links to Piscataquis County will be the topic at a breakfast meeting next week. The Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the session. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Three sponsors have been named by the Southern Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce for the 19th annual 2002 Penquis Valley Region Expo. Pan American World Airways Corp. will provide two airline tickets as a door prize for the annual show on April 5 and… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The free lead-poisoning workshop that had been scheduled for Jan. 31 has been rescheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Penquis CAP, 50 North St., Dover-Foxcroft. Penquis CAP Family Resource Center serves as host to the workshop. Speakers will include… Read More
    CALAIS – By participating in a closed meeting across the St. Croix River in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, last week, Mayor Eric Hinson and the city councilors have raised questions about whether they violated either the letter or spirit of Maine’s Freedom of Access Law. Read More
    ROCKPORT – A postpartum support group will meet beginning Feb. 11 and continuing each Monday through May 6 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center. The meetings will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Pen Bay’s OB-GYN and Associates Building-PBMC Campus Conference Room. For information,… Read More
    ROCKLAND – Knox County Democrats will hold a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Grapes Restaurant. Candidates for federal, state and local offices or their representatives will be present to introduce themselves and to gather signatures for their petitions to get… Read More
    UNITY – Unity College has established the Faculty and Staff Scholarship Endowment with the proceeds of the annual Professional Development Auction. This year’s auction raised $4,453 to go to the fund. Each year, all proceeds from the auction will be deposited in the endowment fund. Read More
    CAMDEN – Weather and forecasting will be the subject of the next winter speaker series at Merryspring Nature Park’s Ross Center. Local meteorologist Ken McKinley, owner of Locus Weather in Camden, will share insights on weather forecasting for the coast of Maine, with an emphasis… Read More
    Bangor police reported numerous fender benders around city streets Friday night and Saturday morning in the wake of an icy snowstorm. At 11:45 a.m. Saturday, a two-car accident was reported at the intersection of Maple and Garland streets that resulted in vehicular damage but no… Read More
    BANGOR – The Acadia Hospital will hold a Psychiatric Nursing Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at 268 Stillwater Ave. in the Penobscot Room. The event will celebrate psychiatric nursing and provide booths and information on roles of nurses within the… Read More
    The Penobscot County Republican Committee has proclaimed Feb. 9 County Caucus Day. In conjunction with Caucus Day, the municipalities of Bangor, Brewer, Hermon, Orrington, Glenburn, and Etna will caucus at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Husson College in Peabody Hall. Candidates for county, state… Read More
    LINCOLN – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses affected by the fires that occurred on Jan. 17 and 20 in Lincoln. A disaster loan workshop will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, to provide assistance… Read More
    Mount Desert Island Regional High School sponsors a program titled “Ecuador Field Studies” for juniors and seniors. The program is offered every other year, according to Spanish teacher Susan Vafiades-Diaz, and is an academic class “that culminates in a monthlong trip to Ecuador, where students… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The League of Women Voters of Maine will hold a daylong program titled “Keys to the Capitol,” on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Two topics, “Ice Storm or Terrorism: Are we Prepared?” and “Single Payer System in Maine: How Would it Work?” will be discussed… Read More
    WISCASSET – Maine Yankee is terminating its agreement with a contractor responsible for the shuttered nuclear power plant’s radiological protection program. Maine Yankee cited “inconsistent management practices” unrelated to safety issues as the factor behind its decision to dismiss Radiological Services Inc. The contract ends… Read More
    TOWNSHIP 6 – A campaign to preserve thousands of acres in western Maine has received a big boost with pledges of more than $2 million in state and federal funds. The federal Forest Legacy Program announced last week it has allocated $1 million – on… Read More
    NEWPORT, Vt. – A Maine man was arrested after allegedly stealing a delivery truck from his employer and leading police on a four-hour chase through three states early Saturday, police said. The chase ended when the truck went off the road near the Canadian border. Read More
    AUGUSTA – A man convicted of robbing and beating a basketball star from a rival high school is going to prison. A judge sentenced Craig Dauksis of South China to 31/2 years in prison Jan. 31. He suspended the rest of the 12-year term. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    BELFAST – Question: what do the Camden Hills wrestling team and NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon have in common? Answer: both the Windjammers and Gordon just keep on winning. And because of that, Camden Hills is the team Class B wrestling fans love to cheer against. Read More
    BOSTON – Squandering a 16-point, second-half lead in 71/2 minutes might overwhelm some teams. Even after being the victim of such a momentous turnaround Sunday afternoon, the University of Maine responded with the game on the line. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    BURLINGTON, VT. – Five boxers from the Bangor Police Athletic League (PAL) advanced to the finals of the Northern New England Golden Glove Championships with victories Saturday in the semi-final round. Boxers advancing to the finals are: Richard Perreault, 139 lbs.; Chad McAuliffe, 147 lbs.;… Read More
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    PITTSFIELD – When Kathy Brooks-Rock began inviting her friends to her annual Super Bowl party at her home, she thought the game started at 8. Not knowing the kickoff time is just one indication that a Super Bowl party at Kathy’s isn’t going to be… Read More
    BLUE HILL – The Bucksport boys basketball team nailed 12 of 15 free-throw attempts in the fourth period, including a 7-for-8 effort by Jason Harvey, to hold off George Stevens Academy 58-51 Saturday in high school action. Harvey finished with 23 points and was 12-for-15… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Fred Bird hit the game-winner for the Presque Isle boys basketball team when he grabbed an offensive rebound and laid it in with one second left as the Wildcats knocked off Bangor 46-44 Saturday in high school action. Nick Casavant, who wears… Read More
    BANGOR – Liz Boone scored 17 points, ripped down 14 rebounds and blocked two shots to help Husson College to a 58-45 women’s basketball win over the University of Maine-Fort Kent on Saturday. Megan Hughes scored 19 more for the Braves. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    MACHIAS – Peter Pitula put in 14 of his game-high 17 points in the second half to lead the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners to a 67-48 men’s basketball victory over the UMaine-Machias Clippers Saturday. Wayne Clarke led the Clippers with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Read More
    When you think of Super Bowl Sunday, what’s more of a natural fit than … Chinese acrobats? Well, maybe not. But the sellout crowd Sunday at the Maine Center for the Arts in Orono didn’t mind, as the New Shanghai Circus kept everybody amazed for… Read More
    It’s not only original records, family and town histories that tell us about our forebears. Often, we see them come to life in sources that have as their primary purpose something else, albeit with an historical component. One example is “Maine Remembers Those Who Served:… Read More
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    BRUNSWICK – From Boris Karloff to Mel Brooks, “Frankenstein” has proved its power again and again to draw viewers into the tale of an obsessed scientist who “creates” human life only to see his creation turn against him. The Maine Humanities Council will hold its… Read More