BANGOR – Penquis Community Action Program, KeyBank and the Small Business Association are partnering in a new program to bring financing and technical assistance to entrepreneurs in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Hancock counties. The Community Express Pilot Loan Program was developed by the U.S. Small Business… Read More
    A straw man is a weak argument set up for the sole purpose of refuting it. A weak argument against a health-care system might be called a straw patient. Monday in Bangor a group called Treatment Access Alliance arranged for a straw patient to ride along with a… Read More
    In his two major speeches on the Middle East, April and Monday, President Bush has said with more clarity than any predecessor has that a peaceful future for the region requires democracy. In fact, two democracies – one Israeli, one Palestinian – living as neighbors, wary but respectful… Read More
    As would be expected in a six-candidate primary election where the winner need garner only a plurality of votes, the majority of Democratic voters were disappointed to read in the papers on June 12 that Mike Michaud had won their party’s nomination for Congress in Maine’s 2nd Congressional… Read More
    BANGOR – Joan Koehler was shocked and angered Tuesday morning when she heard police in Lewiston had arrested a reiki practitioner on prostitution charges the day before. Police officials launched an undercover investigation after being tipped off by an advertisement in Monday’s Lewiston Sun Journal… Read More
    BELFAST – The Waldo County grand jury has declined to bring a manslaughter indictment against a Palermo man who allegedly shot his neighbor on Memorial Day. Donald “Larry” Mooney, 36, of Palermo was charged with manslaughter when arrested by Maine State Police in connection with… Read More
    OTISFIELD – Liav Harel and Tarek Araw were particularly eager to return to Seeds of Peace this year as a break from the escalating violence that has rocked Israel and the Palestinian territories during the past year. The lakeside camp also gives them a break… Read More
    OLD TOWN – The school board earlier this month pared its budget by another $35,000, managing to obey a City Council directive without cutting any programs. The new budget of $11,914,271 most likely will be cut further once the city gets information on how much… Read More
    BANGOR – The Maine Shakespeare Festival’s Creative Arts Program will present a showcase of scenes and demonstrations at the Bangor Opera House at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27. The performance marks the end of the sold-out two week camp for children 7 to 12 years… Read More
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    MOUNT DESERT – The MacKay Group of Bangor was the apparent low bidder Tuesday on the Mount Desert Elementary School renovation project, underbidding eight other companies by about $400,000. Union 98 Superintendent Howard Colter said he asked MacKay to double-check its $4.2 million bid in… Read More
    THORNDIKE – The following scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2002 during graduation week at Mount View High School. Brooks Boosters Club: Katherine Hall, Kayla Vaughan. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – An organization concerned with the overall health of the Union River and the surrounding area is hoping to make the river a little more visible to the public. The Union River Watershed Coalition, a group of roughly 20 organizations and governmental agencies, is… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Three Hancock County hospitals are expected to become tobacco-free campuses on Nov. 21 in recognition of the date of The Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. All hospital-owned property, including outlying clinics, of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth, Blue… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – The Mount Desert Island High School trustees Tuesday agreed to discuss the possibility of allowing a cell phone company to erect a tower on school grounds to raise cash for repairs to the campus. After spending 90 minutes discussing all the work… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – The public is invited to attend the Bar Harbor Gulf of Maine Day, starting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the College of the Atlantic with a bird walk and tidal pool exploration along the shores of Frenchman’s Bay. Throughout the… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Twin sisters Jennifer and Jessica Nisbett of Plymouth honored their younger brother Tuesday when they donated hundreds of coloring books, videos and storybooks to the pediatrics section of Sebasticook Valley Hospital. In their roles as Girl Scouts, the twins earned a Bronze Award… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN – Redington-Fairview General Hospital will hold a two-day class aimed at preparing young baby sitters to become more responsible from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, July 8, and from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the hospital at 46 Fairview Ave. Read More
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    PRESQUE ISLE – The Presque Isle Center for Women, Work and Community will sponsor two seminars to assist individuals in planning for their future on Tuesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 18, at Aroostook Hall of Northern Maine Technical College. “The Wherewithal of Estate Planning”… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The Presque Isle Center for Women, Work and Community will sponsor “Uniquely You,” a seminar on career exploration, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays from July 24 and through Aug. 28. The workshop activities are intended to help participants create a… Read More
    FORT KENT – A program designed to help older drivers prevent traffic accidents and violations while maintaining mobility and independence will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 22 and 23 at Northern Maine Medical Center. The 55-Alive/Mature Driving Program is provided in… Read More
    PORTLAND – Maine Historical Society will present the Children’s Hour Longfellow Program for Families Fridays through August from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Longfellow Trail Walking Tour is offered 10:15-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7. Longfellow: The Man Who Invented America Exhibition is open… Read More
    HAMPDEN – At the State Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention held June 14-16, in Lewiston, Whitcomb-Baker Post 4633 and Auxiliary of Hampden received numerous awards for their outstanding performance in patriotic programs and service to the community. Plaques and trophies were presented to members of… Read More
    OLD TOWN – The Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System will sponsor a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, on the lower level of the Old Town Library. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the corridor of road beginning at Stillwater Avenue (where… Read More
    TOPSHAM – Capt. Greg Turner will take command of the U.S. Army’s Bangor Recruiting Station during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Cascade Park in Bangor. Capt. Turner will succeed Maj. Kenneth Hobbs, who will leave for Fort Hood, Texas. Read More
    CORINTH – Investigators with the Maine State Police found the brakes for a dump truck involved in an accident Monday on Route 15 that left a Charleston woman in serious condition were inadequate for driving, officials announced Tuesday. “Charges have been filed by state police,”… Read More
    ROCKPORT – Following the lead of its neighbor Camden, Rockport will begin using the so-called Denver boot – the equivalent of handcuffs for a vehicle – to extract payment for overdue parking tickets. Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a new parking ordinance that… Read More
    THOMASTON – It is billed as the state’s largest lawn sale and will include music for everyone, food, balloons, sidewalk chalk painting and a children’s play. Thomaston’s first Festival in the Streets will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The lawn… Read More
    SEARSPORT – The Penobscot Marine Museum will hold its annual gala auction and dinner-dance to benefit the museum’s programs Aug. 3. The event will take place at the Boathouse at Steamboat Landing in Belfast. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    CALAIS – School committee members sharpened their scissors, and once they were finished snipping they delivered a budget that leaves the local share the same as last year. A public hearing on the proposed school and municipal budgets will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday,… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT – At the annual town meeting Monday at Foxcroft Academy, residents voted to enact an ordinance that would fine dog owners whose animals defecate in areas other than their own yards. According to the ordinance, dog owners whose animals squat in a park or… Read More
    COLUMBIA FALLS – The Down East Resource Conservation and Development Council will receive $25,458 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for job development in Washington County. The council will use the money to assist a new business that will produce high-end, value-added seafood… Read More
    SEARSPORT – The Caffeinated Celtic of Ballywick will be the featured event next week at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The musical event will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the museum’s education center and is part of its ongoing summer Tea and Talk… Read More
    MACHIAS – Downriver Theatre Co. is promising to deliver “an evening more filled with laughter than you can remember” during performances of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” The musical comedy opens at the Performing Arts Center at the University of… Read More
    With residents of Lincoln working to rebuild part of their downtown after the January fire that destroyed two Main Street buildings and displaced six businesses, readers will be pleased to learn that other activities are keeping folks in that area busy as well. For example,… Read More
    LEWISTON – Work has begun on the $3 million restoration of the former St. Mary’s Church, which will be transformed into a cultural hub that will be renamed the Franco-American Heritage Center. And it was not a moment too soon. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    PORTLAND – Sumner T. Bernstein, one of Maine’s most prominent lawyers, died June 25 of complications from prostate cancer. He was 78. Bernstein, who was known for his public and professional service, began practicing law in his father’s and uncle’s law firm, Bernstein & Bernstein, in 1949 when… Read More
    WINDHAM – Deborah Hall, the former Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy acquitted of manslaughter in a 1998 traffic accident, was in critical condition Tuesday following a motorcycle crash. Hall was riding a Honda motorcycle early Monday evening when she approached a line of vehicles stopped in… Read More
    SOUTH PORTLAND – Independent gubernatorial candidate David Flanagan called Tuesday for creation of a new state agency as a key element in a strategy to curb Maine’s growing health care costs. Flanagan said his Affordable Health Care Now plan would hold the rate of health… Read More
    BELFAST – A special Waldo County grand jury handed up the following indictments: . David D. Brown, 42, Winterport, arson. Brown was charged with dousing his Coles Corner Road home with gasoline May 21 and setting it on fire. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    ROCKPORT – This year’s winner of the Nathan Corning Jazz Prize at Bay Chamber Concerts Inc., Rockport, is the jazz quartet Post No Bills. Membership includes Sam Caldwell, alto saxophone, of Yarmouth; Ryan Baird, guitar, of Portland; Adam Chilenski, bass, of Camden; and R.J. Miller, drums, of Brunswick. Read More
    After nine years away from the varsity hoops scene, Franklin native Walter Crabtree will be back on the bench. The 44-year-old Crabtree, an alumnus of East Sullivan’s Sumner High who also played basketball for the Tigers, will succeed Dana Smith as boys head coach. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    Plans to replace the 15th hole at Samoset Resort Golf Club in Rockport with houses have been shelved, according to Samoset Director of Golf Chris Christie. “I think, with the way the economy has gone, that they [resort owners] have decided to leave things as… Read More
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick of Winterport, who had off-season (Aug. 14) shoulder surgery, appears to be back on track. Following a dismal early-season slump that left his average well below .200, Bordick has hit .313 over his last 23 games to raise his average to a palatable… Read More
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    LINCOLN – Jeremy Ham laced a double and two singles to push across five runs as the Lincoln Lumber prevailed 13-9 over Sebasticook in American Legion baseball action Tuesday. Scott Flannery started a five-run first by belting a leadoff homer for the winners. He also… Read More