OWLS HEAD – At least one county commissioner’s eyebrows were raised by the figure that Airport Manager Greg Grotton quoted last week for providing security at Knox County Regional Airport for the next year. Knox County Commissioner Bob Duke smiled wryly at Grotton when the… Read More
    PORTLAND – Outside, prosecutors were building their case against a priest accused of molesting hard-luck children along the city’s seedy waterfront. Inside, behind the brick walls of the chancery, the leaders of the Roman Catholic diocese were plotting a bare-knuckle legal defense. The Rev. J. Read More
    A proposed casino owned and operated by Native American tribes in Maine has generated a lot of attention and opposition. While tribal governors and other elected leaders have supported the idea, I don’t believe any member of either the Passamaquoddy or Penobscot Nation really wants their nations to… Read More
    Speaking at a cross-border energy conference this week in Saint John, New Brunswick, Gov. Angus King told his audience, “You would have to have your head examined” to build a nuclear power plant these days. We hope the governor simply was unaware that the electric utility in his… Read More
    The most damning aspect of the revelation that President Bush was warned more than a month before Sept. 11 that Osama bin Laden might try to hijack American airplanes is not that the administration failed to take specific action on what, at least at present, appears to have… Read More
    I am currently in the seventh grade but will soon be in eighth. I would like to see more students receiving laptops. The government should stop spending the money out of the laptop account. These laptops are the wave of the future and they’re creating a new way… Read More
    No seriously ill child should be left home alone or with someone unprepared to care for his or her medical needs because a parent must work 40 hours. It’s dangerous. Often, working 40 hours a week when you have a child who has a chronic long-termillness is impossible. Read More
    Augusta is where it started, and regardless of its critics and/or supporters, it is beginning to hit home. Some of the people it hits the hardest don’t realize until they want to come home. The April 29 story on the Navy retiree makes a compelling case to give… Read More
    The op-ed piece that was printed Friday and listed my name (incorrectly) was in error. I gave the Campbell for Congress committee permission to use my name as a private citizen who supports Dick Campbell’s run for Congress. I did not give permission to use my name in… Read More
    I have recently moved “home” after 23 years “away” due to my husband’s military career. I am so disappointed. We lived the last 16 years in Florida – no state tax, plenty of moderate to high-paying jobs, low electric costs and affordable housing. For 23 years I have… Read More
    Good food … what do you picture in your mind? Do you see a set table, perhaps with your family or good friends sitting around it? Or, do you picture a double cheeseburger and fries from fast food restaurant X, Y or Z? Through the… Read More
    A recently released poll conducted by a Portsmouth, N.H., outfit for various Maine media outlets, including this newspaper, showed that 2nd District Congressman John Baldacci – who hankers to be your next governor – can start measuring the Blaine House windows for new drapes any day now. Read More
    So, what are you wearing? I never thought I’d begin a phone call to someone I don’t know with that question, given its salacious, heavy-breathing connotation. I certainly never thought I’d do it calling someone named Jeff. A little background. It’s been about a month… Read More
    BANGOR – The two Republicans looking to secure their party’s nomination for governor this June squared off in their first face-to-face televised debate Friday morning. Peter Cianchette, a consultant and former state representative from South Portland, and Jim Libby, a teacher and former state senator… Read More
    Beginning Monday, bangornews.com will require users to register to access the online news and editorial content of the Bangor Daily News. Access to the site will continue to be free. According to Tim Archambault, Internet coordinator, the bangornews.com registration process will ask users only for… Read More
    PORTLAND – Amtrak’s Downeaster continued to beat projections in April, setting new records for ridership and ticket sales. Thanks largely to school vacations in Maine and New Hampshire, 29,682 people rode the train, exceeding the previous single-best month in February, when there was another school… Read More
    NEW LIMERICK – For two decades, the Louisiana-Pacific mill has quietly gone about its business of making oriented strandboard, the plywood-like wood product that is made from wafers of wood. Today the mill will mark its 20th anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR – The Hinckley Co. will be featured on CNN’s “Business Unusual” this Sunday, May 19. The popular magazine-format show is set to air three times, at 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. Focusing on the 75-year history and evolution of Hinckley, the… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Advisers to the state’s utility regulators recommended approval Friday of a 6-year rate plan for Bangor Hydro-Electric customers who would see rate reductions starting next year. Written on behalf of the advisory staff for the Public Utilities Commission, the 24-page hearing examiner’s draft… Read More
    SACO – A Bangor man was listed in critical condition Friday after an early morning stabbing. Officers found Larry Dipaolo, 24, severely injured in the courtyard of an apartment complex around 2 a.m., said Sgt. David Loranger. Dipaolo was taken to Maine Medical Center in… Read More
    BANGOR – A man accused of stealing nearly $27,000 worth of rare books and maps from the Bangor Public Library pleaded guilty Friday in Penobscot County Superior Court. Raymond Nelson, 20, entered the plea to one count of felony theft in connection with the 2001… Read More
    BANGOR – The Bangor Museum and Center for History will hold a lawn party from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union St. Attendees will get a preview of “Ruffians, Ruffles, Parasols and Patriots: The Story of… Read More
    BANGOR – Five of the six Democratic candidates for the 2nd Congressional District will attend a debate beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the gazebo at the Bangor Motor Inn. After each has addressed the audience for three or four minutes, the candidates… Read More
    BANGOR – The Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the seventh annual Tourism Awards Reception and Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Spectacular Event Center on the Griffin Road. The bureau will present the Eagle Award to individuals and… Read More
    BANGOR – The fifth annual Bangor Rubber Duck Race will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at West Market Square downtown. Duck sponsorships will be available starting at 10 a.m. along with games and face painting. The ducks will race in the Kenduskeag stream. Numerous… Read More
    BANGOR – Caring Connections will present the educational program “Alzheimer’s Disease, It’s More Than Just Memory Loss …” at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Bangor-Brewer YWCA. To attend or for information, call Robin at 941-2808… Read More
    BROOKSVILLE – The Brooksville Free Public Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation with an open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the library. At 2 p.m., as part of the ceremony, a plaque will be given to the two remaining members… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Seniors Jason Paquette and Brad Jackson, sophomore Alexandra Hill and freshman Matthew Kirby of Ellsworth High School have been selected to participate in this year’s All-State Music Festival. The festival is from Thursday, May 23, to Saturday, May 25. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    WASHINGTON – The annual garage sale to benefit the Washington Gibbs Library is requesting donations of items for auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Washington firehouse. All items except clothing are welcome, including any plants. Gibbs Library is an… Read More
    BANGOR – A former janitor at the University of Maine has pleaded innocent to a charge of downloading child pornography on the campus. Kent S. Ellis, 35, of Bangor entered the not guilty plea through his attorney, Joseph Baldacci, on a single count of unlawful… Read More
    BIDDEFORD – Dennis J. Flaherty, publisher of the Journal Tribune, is stepping down from his position to pursue other interests, Beacon Press Inc., the newspaper’s owner, announced Friday. Until a successor is named, the newspaper will be managed by Chris McKenney, who works in Biddeford… Read More
    WINTER HARBOR – The atmosphere may have been sunny and collegial Friday afternoon as the U.S. Navy ceremonially gave up control of its base at Schoodic Point, but for many ex-sailors, there was a tinge of sadness in the air now that the Navy’s 67-year stay on the… Read More
    ORONO – University of Maine President Peter Hoff announced Friday he had withdrawn his application for the position of chancellor of the Oregon University System. The UM public affairs office issued an e-mail about Hoff’s decision early Friday afternoon, a couple of hours before Oregon’s… Read More
    As the nation completes its observance of Police Memorial Week, the people of Bangor have to go back a long time to recall the only two officers in the city’s history to be killed in the line of duty. Patrick H. Jordan was shot and… Read More
    DEXTER – A fire on Friday destroyed a mobile home on the Jennings Hill Road. The fire at the mobile home, owned by Jay Braley, started in the pantry area of the structure, according to Dexter Fire Chief Melvin Wyman. He said the fire was… Read More
    WASHINGTON – The House Railroad Subcommittee has approved two bills designed to strengthen service in Maine and throughout the nation, according to U.S. Rep. John Baldacci. The full Transportation Committee is expected to pass the legislation later this month. Baldacci, who serves on the subcommittee,… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The spring choral concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Presque Isle High School Auditorium. The annual academic awards banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the high school cafeteria-auditorium. Read More
    HOULTON – Houlton police are investigating a burglary reported Friday morning at Dow’s Market at 69 High St. Store employees discovered the burglary at about 5:30 a.m. when they reported work. Entry to the store was made by forcing open a window, according to Houlton… Read More
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    What began as a ride downtown became a brief high-speed chase with Bangor police late Thursday night where speeds for the lead car reached an estimated 130 mph on Interstate 95. Derek R. Lacadie, 19, of Milford was arrested after he pulled over his sports… Read More
    BREWER – More than six months after he was forced to pay more than $8,000 to repair sewer line damage caused by a Brewer Water District contractor, Gregory Mullins is still waiting to be reimbursed. Mullins was told he could not be repaid until after… Read More
    CAMDEN – A suicide prevention forum will be held at 10 a.m. today at the John Street United Methodist Church. Grace Eaton, mother of a teen suicide victim, will discuss an awareness program that covers how to spot warning signs, risk factors and coping strategies. Read More
    BOSTON – An environmental group asked a federal judge to close scallop fishing grounds off Cape Cod to protect delicate marine life from what they contend is destructive fishing gear. Oceana, an environmental group based in Washington, claim bottom-dragging gear used by scallopers damages sponges,… Read More
    EAST MILLINOCKET – Town and school budgets totaling $7.1 million will be considered by residents during the annual town meeting on Tuesday, May 21. The proposed budgets of $7,156,861 represent an increase of $434,089, or 6.45 percent, compared with last year’s $6,722,772. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    ROCKLAND – The increase in SAD 5’s annual budget, like those of surrounding districts, is being blamed primarily on double-digit hikes in health insurance costs. When SAD 5 voters in Rockland, Owls Head and South Thomaston go to the polls Tuesday, June 11, they will… Read More
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    BELFAST – A car was stolen from the lot at Kallis Ford sometime between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, Belfast police report. Chief Allen Weaver said the dealership reported the theft of a maroon 1988 Mitsubishi Eclipse at 7:53 a.m. Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    CAMDEN – Police are not saying whether they have a suspect in the rash of car burglaries that has plagued the town in recent months. Police, though, have apprehended a 17-year-old male from Camden after a custodian at Camden-Rockport Middle School reportedly observed him in… Read More
    CAMDEN – Sgt. Randy Gagne has been promoted to lieutenant at the Camden Police Department, Chief Phil Roberts reported. Gagne, 34, has been with the department since 1988, and was promoted to sergeant in 1999, Roberts said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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    GREENVILLE – Although there was some dispute over what caused the cracks in the floor of the new public works garage, a local contractor told selectmen Wednesday he would apply a special resin to seal the cracks in the concrete. An engineer retained by the… Read More
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    PORTLAND – Thanks to a donation from the Stephen and Tabitha King foundation announced this week, schoolchildren from around the region will be able to enjoy a new marine science learning center to be built within the new Gulf of Maine Research Laboratory, which is currently in the… Read More
    ORONO – University of Maine commencement exercises set for today have been moved indoors to the Harold Alfond Arena because of a forecast of poor weather. Two ceremonies will be held. Graduates from the College of Business, Public Policy and Health; the College of Liberal… Read More
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    OLD TOWN – Bangor scored five runs in the first inning Friday en route to a 9-3 schoolboy baseball victory over Old Town. Buddy Nickerson led the way for Bangor with a double, a single and two RBIs. Josh Young pitched a five-hitter, singled twice… Read More
    GUILFORD – Freshman Mike Burnett hit two home runs, including the game-winner with one out in the seventh inning and the score tied, as the Piscataquis baseball team edged Penobscot Valley 4-3 Friday in high school action. Burnett had connected for a two-run homer in… Read More
    A big thanks to all of you, some 250-plus, who turned out last Friday night (May 10) at the YMCA in Bangor for the second Paddle Smart from the Start safety symposium. Those of us involved in planning and presenting came away with the impression the evening was… Read More
    The next generation of Aroostook River anglers could have a better chance of landing a brook trout, because local sportsmen took matters into their own hands. Volunteers from the Aroostook River Advisory Council are literally rebuilding portions of the river to create better access for… Read More
    The people stirred in their chairs, ready to venture outside to do some birding. They had spent the morning at the Fields Pond Nature Center participating in an “animal sounds workshop,” put on by Don Tarbet of the Natural History Education, Science, Technology organization. It… Read More
    It’s terrible getting old. The legendary Upside-Down Canoe Club has grown older, softer and wiser over the years. This hardy band formed around annual, breathtakingly dangerous wilderness expeditions to the St. John River when that wild river was just a hair below flood stage a… Read More
    BELFAST – The Belfast Maskers are still seeking one performer for “The Big Bang,” a new musical production by Boyd Graham with music by Jed Feuer, which will be directed by Peter Clain and music-directed by Ruth Gelsinger. Performances of “The Big Bang” are scheduled… Read More