BANGOR – A summertime storm that forced a 165-foot cruise ship to seek safe harbor here last summer has also blown an economic opportunity this way. Beginning on July 25, 2003, the American Cruise Lines vessel American Eagle will call the Bangor waterfront its home… Read More
    A story in Monday’s paper about the Eastern Maine regional cross country championships listed the time of Washington Academy’s Amanda Williams incorrectly. Williams finished in 23 minutes, 36.7 seconds. Also, the placements of teammate Leila Alciere and Williams were incorrect. They finished eighth and ninth, respectively, in Class… Read More
    BOSTON – Shaw’s Supermarkets plans to buy control of 18 former Ames Department Stores in New England and operate the sites as grocery stores. According to Ames bankruptcy court filings, Shaw’s has an agreement to pay $48.5 million for leasing rights to 16 stores, plus… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Maine and 22 other states joined the Justice Department in a lawsuit filed Thursday to block a $22.6 billion merger between EchoStar Communications Corp. and Hughes Electronics Corp. that would create the nation’s largest pay-television service. The department said the merger would eliminate… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – Great Northern Paper Co. officials on Thursday said they were shocked at the filing of a lawsuit by a Quebec engineering firm over services that the paper company considered deficient. Last week, Genivel-BPR Inc. of Montreal filed a lawsuit against Great Northern charging… Read More
    POLAND – The dairy farm of third-generation farmers Dennis and Cindy Ferland has been voted the best farm in Maine. At the Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, Mass., a regionwide agricultural fair, the Ferlands were awarded a silver cup with the inscription, “New England Green… Read More
    The Bangor Daily News will publish commentary relating to Nov. 5 election issues ending with the Nov. 2-3 election, and no longer is accepting such material for publication. Read More
    With just a few days to go in a very long election season, voters are more and more frequently expressing their disgust for the swarm of negative advertising that has buzzed around Maine for months. This is not the only state so infested, but it feels particularly bad… Read More
    There’s a movie being made about Rudolph Giuliani. The humble, working-class childhood in Brooklyn, the stellar career as a tough federal prosecutor, the rise to political power as the crime-fighting mayor of New York City, the steadfast resolve after Sept. 11 that made him America’s mayor – “Rudy”… Read More
    I wish that those candidates running for election would spend as much time telling us of how their plans will improve our lives tomorrow and show us how it can be attained rather than dwell on their opponent’s past records. It leads me to believe… Read More
    I just received a mailing from Peace Action Maine, which includes an issue questionnaire that they sent to Susan Collins, Chellie Pingree, Kevin Raye and Michael Michaud. Collins and Raye did not respond. Pingree and Michaud gave the same answers. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    On Nov. 5 citizens who live in District 6 will have the opportunity to re-elect State Sen. Ed Youngblood. He is running against Charles Fisher who has served as our representative in the House of Representatives for many years. Both candidates deserve our gratitude for their pubic service. Read More
    I’ve had the honor of serving with many great public servants, and John Baldacci, my former seatmate in the Maine Senate, stands high above them all. His outstanding work ethic, keen intellect, genuine compassion, strong determination on behalf of his constituents and his commitment to Maine are unsurpassed. Read More
    We need a hand on the brake of what will otherwise become a runaway steamroller. That is what happens when one party controls the White House and both houses of Congress. If that party is Republican under the leadership of such as Bush, Cheney, Hastert and Lott, then… Read More
    Gov. Angus King recently praised Peter Mills for his “uncommon intelligence, hard work, courage and leadership.” The governor said that Peter has “been a strong and influential voice on funding for rural schools, promoting economic growth in central Maine and fighting for fiscal responsibility and lower taxes.”… Read More
    When pigs can fly. That is what I would have said 15 years ago, if someone had asked me then if I would become a conservative. As I grew through college, my political passions were for equal rights for the sexes, gays, all races. While I have evolved… Read More
    When my grandfather left Italy in 1906 and came to America, he wisely settled in Maine. It was a land of tremendous natural beauty and boundless opportunity. When my father and his brothers went into business for themselves in 1948, that sense of opportunity was burning bright. The… Read More
    With the slew of negative ads that have been polluting the airwaves, it’s hard to know the truth. And Kevin Raye and his Washington friends have sure run a lot of negative ads against Mike Michaud. It’s enough to make someone stop and ask, who is the real… Read More
    As we near Election Day, and celebrate the Halloween season, we should pause to remember some historical ghosts from the past. Oct. 31 is also the memorial day of the Protestant Reformation. This epochal event in Western cultural history has a direct link to the voting booth. Among… Read More
    For longtime residents of Penobscot County, the race for sheriff is a case of deja vu, pitting two-time adversaries Glenn Ross, the Republican incumbent, against Democrat Tim Richardson, who held the office in the early 1980s. At a recent candidates night the two challenged each… Read More
    BANGOR – The consequences of being convicted of a midflight disturbance in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were paid by a British executive Thursday who was sentenced to eight months in prison during a lengthy hearing at U.S. District Court in Bangor. Read More
    MADAWASKA – The assets of Valley Paper LLC and Paulmart Marketing Inc. were sold at auction Thursday, dashing the hopes of employees that one buyer would purchase everything, reopen the 4-year-old plant and save the approximately 40 jobs affected. In the end, after nearly 90… Read More
    AUGUSTA – A state panel unanimously voted Thursday to recommend changes in a law that gives control of vending machines in public buildings to the Maine Division of the Blind and the Visually Impaired. With one member abstaining because of his absence from a public… Read More
    ALFRED – A judge ruled Thursday that supporters of plans for an Indian casino in southern Maine can continue gathering signatures on petitions aimed at forcing a statewide referendum on casino gambling in Maine. Opponents had sought to block supporters from pushing ahead with their… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Two Pittsfield people suffered minor injuries Thursday morning when their vehicles collided on Route 152 in Palmyra, about a quarter-mile north of Route 2. The crash was reported about 10:40 a.m. Somerset County Deputy Michael Knight said Carol Fraser, 32, was driving a… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – The Bucksport Regional Health Center will offer flu clinics in November for residents who have not yet had their flu shot. Clinics will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 19 and 26, at the health center, 110 Broadway, lower level. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    NEWPORT – New classes are being offered through SAD 48 Adult Education along with special trips and activities for children during November’s school vacation. The new classes include certified nursing assistant, a workshop on adoption and foster care, and the essentials of college planning. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    CORINNA – The American Legion national commander, Ronald Conley, visited the Corinna American Legion post last week for a breakfast meeting and award ceremony. More than 80 members and friends attended the event. Awards were presented to Everett and Kay Underhill for their outstanding services… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Sebasticook Valley Hospital will be host to its seventh annual Diabetes Awareness Day, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Irving Tanning Community Center in Hartland. The day includes free admission, free blood pressure screening, reduced-price cholesterol screening, flu shots, exhibits and… Read More
    PALMYRA – A Palmyra man was taken to Sebasticook Valley Hospital on Thursday afternoon after a traffic accident in front of his own home. Robert Shaw, 60, of Wyman Road in Palmyra, suffered back and neck injuries when his vehicle was struck by another while… Read More
    DETROIT – A Pittsfield man received minor head and neck injuries Wednesday night when he overturned his vehicle attempting to avoid two deer on River Road, Route 69, in Detroit. Daniel Mack, 24, was operating a 1995 Ford Taurus west toward Pittsfield when he rounded… Read More
    SURRY – The Surry Community Improvement Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Surry School gymnasium. Kim Horton, registered nurse and manager of the Health Education Center at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, and Barbara Peppey, project director for the Healthy Peninsula… Read More
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    LIMESTONE – Tess Gerritsen, a New York Times best-selling author of medical thrillers, will visit the Maine School of Science and Mathematics to discuss her works with students and residents at 3 p.m., followed by a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Read More
    HOULTON – A Maine State Police trooper suffered minor injuries Wednesday night when his cruiser struck a moose on U.S. Route 1 in Bridgewater. Trooper Shawn Whalen of Troop F was headed north at about 6:40 p.m. with his cruiser lights and siren activated when… Read More
    BANGOR – A Bangor attorney is challenging a 10-term incumbent in Tuesday’s race for Penobscot County judge of probate. Democrat Margaret Shalhoob of Bangor is running against Judge of Probate Allan Woodcock Jr., a Republican who also resides in Bangor. A probate judge handles estates,… Read More
    VEAZIE – Just feet from a steep embankment, police pulled a 35-year-old Veazie man from a car Tuesday morning after the man threatened his family and told police to shoot him or let him drive over the edge. Veazie police charged Lawrence J. Denning with… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – No one was injured Thursday morning when a couple of cars from a freight train derailed at the International Paper Co. mill. Two cars of the train came off the track at about 11:15 a.m. just north of the main entrance to the… Read More
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    BELFAST – With a nearly $2 million budget to run the Waldo County Jail and Sheriff’s Department, county law enforcement officials have formed a panel to investigate cost-saving measures. Sheriff Scott Story said the committee is made up of “virtually all the players” in law… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Michael Gallagher didn’t know Thursday morning when he walked into Manson Park School that the SAD 53 school board chairman had sent an e-mail to all district staff notifying them that Gallagher had been chosen as the new superintendent. So he was surprised… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN – Somerset County employees, commissioners and Sheriff Barry Delong were tight-lipped Thursday about the substance of allegations of “misdoings and inappropriate things” made earlier this week by a female communications center employee against Director Dale Sweet. None of the officials asked would indicate whether… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – Today, Millinocket Regional Hospital is joining the ranks of seven other small hospitals across the state that have changed their operating status to improve financial viability. MRH has changed its operating status from an acute care facility to a critical access hospital, which… Read More
    BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – Doreen Rendzia had envisioned her 26th wedding anniversary Wednesday taking place with family and friends at her new home. She never imagined that her 2-year-old cafe and a piece of town history would be gutted by fire. Firefighters from Brownville, Milo and… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – For the third year in a row, Millinocket taxpayers will see the tax rate drop, this time by 40 cents. Assessor Mike Nobel this week set the new tax rate at $20.40 per $1,000 of assessed property value, a decrease of 40 cents… Read More
    CAMDEN – Frugal is the word town officials hope voters think of when they face the latest proposal to build a new police station. On Tuesday, residents will be asked to approve borrowing up to $999,200 to renovate the Allen F. Payson Building, now part… Read More
    CAMDEN – The town hopes to take action sooner rather than later on the former Apollo tannery property, as Select Board members agreed in principle this week to apply for federal environmental money to clean the site. Board members met Wednesday with James Chow of… Read More
    DEXTER – Economic diversity and the creation of jobs are foremost in the minds of the four candidates seeking two positions on the Dexter Town Council, but the similarity ends there. Christopher Holt, Richard Goodwin, Judith Craig and Donald Goerlitz are vying for the two… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – State taxation representatives and local officials will attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA, to explain taxation and the local equalization project now under way in Dover-Foxcroft. The meeting is in response to concerns expressed about… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Foxcroft Academy will conduct an open house for parent-teacher conferences from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Report cards have been distributed and the first ranking period has closed. Read More
    GUILFORD – The Hospital Administrative District 4 board of directors and Mayo Regional Hospital honored Lorraine Gilbert of Dexter at the board’s annual meeting Oct. 23. Gilbert was presented with an engraved Moosehead Manufacturing Co. rocking chair in appreciation of her years of service representing… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Penquis Community Action Program will be host for a free IRS workshop on “Taxes and the Small Business Owner” from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Dover-Foxcroft office of Penquis CAP. The workshop is for individuals who are in business… Read More
    HARRINGTON – Wendy Guzzetta of Child and Family Opportunities Inc. has been awarded a Child Development Associate credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Washington-based Council for Professional Recognition, which represents the early childhood profession. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
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    CALAIS – As part of Make a Difference Day, students, teachers and community members gathered in front of Washington County Technical College last week to promote the restoration of the college’s nutrition education-diabetic technician program. The group held posters prompting people to call their local… Read More
    CALAIS – Erin Allen of Alexander took fourth place in a national wedding cake competition last month in Atlantic City, N.J. The competition was sponsored by the Retail Bakers Association of America. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    Considering that 16 years ago Brenda Davis of Old Town was in such a serious car accident it appeared she might never walk again, what she is beginning today is nothing short of miraculous. Maine Credit Union’s Campaign for Ending Hunger and Cross Roads Ministries… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Most of the evidence presented Thursday during the third day of testimony in the Edwin Graham murder trial was photographs of the crime scene. State prosecutor Andrew Benson introduced numerous photographs and a video of the interior and exterior of Graham’s trailer in… Read More
    READFIELD – New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord said Wednesday he is impressed with Maine’s laptop computer program and is interested in pursuing a similar program in his province. Lord visited Maine to get a firsthand look at the state’s laptop initiative by visiting classrooms at… Read More
    Sara Snider and Morgan Drew, two freshmen at Husson College in Bangor, have been suspended indefinitely from the Braves basketball team by head coach Harold Williams. Snider, of Milbridge, and Drew, of Calais, spent more than 48 hours in Washington County jail this week after… Read More
    While football teams in Classes B and C still have one more week of the regular season to play, it’s already playoff team in the Pine Tree Conference (Eastern Maine Class A) and the Southern Maine Activities Association (West). Waterville (4-4) at Bangor (6-2), Cameron… Read More
    ORONO – The learning process will continue this weekend for University of Maine freshman defensemen Steve Mullin and Travis Wight when the Black Bears entertain MAAC power Mercyhurst College (Pa.) on Friday and Saturday evenings. They have each played the last three games and are… Read More
    On Tuesday at Husson College, the Penobscot Valley Conference held the fourth annual Student-Athlete Summit for student athletes from member schools. Male and female students attended meeting for the purpose of exploring the concept of leadership, both in and out of sports. I had the honor of speaking… Read More
    ORONO – Freshman Heather Hathorn of Scarborough scored 16 minutes into the game off a pass from junior Annie Hamel and freshman Erin Corey of Winslow to help the University of Maine Black Bears upset the New Hampshire Wildcats 1-0 in an America East women’s soccer game Thursday. Read More
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