AUGUSTA – Its attention drawn by Maine’s middle-school laptop program, a Texas company said Thursday it’s giving Maine schools software valued at $400 million to help the state implement its pioneering effort. EDS will also make software available to high schools and Maine’s technical college… Read More
    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – UnumProvident Corp., the nation’s largest disability insurer, reported Wednesday that earnings dropped slightly in the third quarter, but were still in line with expectations. UnumProvident reported third-quarter net income of $109.2 million, or 45 cents per share, compared to $127.1 million, or… Read More
    WASHINGTON – People soon will be able to learn before leaving the doctor’s office if they’re infected with the AIDS virus. The government Thursday approved a 20-minute HIV test that AIDS experts say is so easy to use it will greatly cut the number of… Read More
    I am responding to the Brewer citizen [Mary Lou Dixon] who proudly described the development that is taking place in his city (“Look at Brewer now,” BDN letter, Oct. 16). As a Bangor citizen, I commend Brewer for its growth. I enjoy patronizing many of its businesses. Read More
    It is time for the Maine Legislature to bite the bullet and do the job they were elected to do – make tough decisions. These bond referendum questions like we had Tuesday are unfair to those of who live in the “other Maine.” Why would any right-thinking Portland… Read More
    After perusing the paper for these past some weeks, I notice that more and more companies are moving out of the country (or the catch phrase “offshore”) in order to increase their bottom line. They must be thinking with that bottom. Yes, labor is cheaper… Read More
    The day after Congress voted to hand over the power to declare war to a president who says, “Sentence first, verdict afterward,” I imagined I was not alone in feeling like Alice before the Queen in Wonderland. But after pinching myself, I found it’s really true: Congress can,… Read More
    Reading the results of the two major bond issues we voted on Nov. 5, I can see why this state will forever be divided. The people in southern Maine have continually voted against anything that might actually bring an economy to northern Maine, i.e. the Maine prison bond… Read More
    If the closing of the Sea Dog Brewing Co. is permanent, then it would be a fitting end to another fly-by-night business venture in the Queen City. Peter Camplin and company arrived on the scene in 1994 with much fanfare and glitz, the likes of which we had… Read More
    IRS Chairman Charles O. Rossotti began his tenure in 1997 with Congress thoroughly enraged at his agency; he ends it this week with the White House peeved at him. In between, observers say he took care of many of the management problems that had put the ire in… Read More
    By a ratio of nearly 2-to-1, Maine voters made clear Tuesday their objection to borrowing $25 million to complete the overhaul of Maine’s prison system. In the absence of any organized opposition, reasons for this rejection are unspecified, but they seem to be a combination of conflicting views:… Read More
    Assume you are a university professor holding a Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in women’s studies. In addition you have served as a rape victim advocate for five years and are currently sitting on two boards for rape response. You have been asked to sit on a… Read More
    Several weeks ago readers of the Bangor Daily News were treated to an Op-Ed series of interesting and thoughtful essays on Maine’s economy on changes that will lead to a brighter future here. The suggestions dealt with taxes, education, environmental quality, and other issues that are central to… Read More
    Power outages hit scattered sections of Washington and Hancock counties Thursday, turning off the lights – and in some cases, the heat – for nearly 10,000 customers amid blustery weather. In some cases, the power wasn’t expected to be back on until this morning. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    BANGOR – The City Council took the first step Thursday to terminate its lease with the Sea Dog Brewing Co., which earlier this week locked the doors of its popular waterfront restaurant. In a hastily called special meeting, the council unanimously ratified a letter notifying… Read More
    NORRIDGEWOCK – Police are continuing their investigation into the stabbings Wednesday of a number of dairy cows at the David and Ruth Lyman farm on Beech Hill Road in Norridgewock. When the family went to the barn to milk cows just after 6 a.m. Wednesday,… Read More
    OLD TOWN – Police from three agencies are investigating the death of a 23-year-old University of Maine senior, whose body was found at a Stillwater Avenue residence early Thursday morning. Felipe Artur was a business major who was living in Old Town at the time… Read More
    FORT KENT – The University of Maine Fort Kent will hold its fall book fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Bengal Lair of Cyr Hall on campus. Read More
    BAR HARBOR – A group of Mount Desert Island adults wants to hear directly from teenagers about what would make their lives safer and happier. Toward that end, the MDI Tomorrow Youth Subgroup hopes to sponsor a teen forum in early January to hear the… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR – Selectmen have voted to retain the services of Eastern Maine Technical College in Bangor to assess the town’s physical needs for a new fire station. Voters decided narrowly on Tuesday to buy a 7-acre parcel of land off Main Street, known as… Read More
    BLUE HILL – A support group for people with Parkinson’s, their family, caregivers and those in related health fields will meet to share experiences and information on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will take place 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at… Read More
    BLUE HILL – Peninsula Peace and Justice will host members of the first Maine Global Solidarity Delegation to Brazil in a free talk and slide show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blue Hill Public Library. In January, a group of 12 activists… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – With winter approaching, the American Red Cross is seeking new disaster volunteers to staff disaster shelters and provide direct assistance to clients. The training schedule for new volunteers is as follows: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    BLUE HILL – Blue Hill Memorial Hospital’s Health Education Center in cooperation with Parker Ridge Retirement Community and AARP will sponsor a two-part “Driver Safety Program” for any driver age 50 or older. The first session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read More
    BAR HARBOR – The third speaker in College of the Atlantic’s Ecological Entrepreneurship Speaker Series is Janet Fout, award-winning activist and project coordinator of the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, who will give a lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the McCormick Lecture Hall. Read More
    PITTSFIELD – The Town Council began the review of the proposed 2003 budget Wednesday night after a regular business meeting. After about 21/2 hours, an overall review was completed, along with approval of 12 accounts that fall under administration. “All the administration budgets were approved,”… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – It may have looked like the students from Vickery and Manson Park schools were out for a little shopping Thursday afternoon, but they were actually out for a little giving. Well, actually quite a lot of giving. And the recipient was the town’s… Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD – In Tuesday’s municipal election, incumbent Ruel Flannery was re-elected with 1,057 votes to a three-year term on the Town Council. He was unopposed. In the race for two three-year openings on the SAD 20 school board, Frederick Bowker was elected with 1,028… Read More
    HOULTON – The Houlton Higher Education Center will offer the following classes in November: a basic computer class titled “Extreme Basic E-mail and Internet Learning”; a basic computer class titled “Extreme Basic Getting Started”; Defensive driving; CPR; First aid. Information about local educational opportunities, as… Read More
    PATTEN – The Katahdin Valley Health Center will hold its regular monthly brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at KVHC’s conference room. The public is welcome to participate in this open meeting by expressing concerns, needs, ideas and suggestions that would enhance and improve… Read More
    BANGOR – The newly formed Penobscot County Genealogical Society will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting is set for Nov. 20 in the Board Room of the Bangor Public Library. Anyone interested in genealogy is invited… Read More
    VEAZIE – Town officials are planning spring and summer events that will culminate in a four-day extravaganza in honor of the town’s 150th birthday in 2003. Town Council Chairman Rod Hathaway said the celebration will be a way to revisit the roots of the town,… Read More
    ORONO – Rescue workers removed the roof and driver’s side door of a car to extricate an 18-year-old woman from the crumpled metal Thursday night after a two-car collision. Three people were taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, with the most serious injuries… Read More
    ORONO – The benevolence of a longtime resident could end up saving the town a significant amount of money when officials look to bring their public works facility up to federal code. Harold Chute, an abutter to the facility on Penobscot Street, is considering donating… Read More
    BREWER – City councilors Tuesday night began the process of taking over the Brewer Water District’s debt. They also discussed plans for winter programming on the waterfront. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
    BANGOR – Keep Bangor Beautiful will hold its 12th annual meeting and membership meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Riverside Inn. Project accomplishments, annual financial report and strategic plan overview will be discussed. There will be elections for directors and officers for… Read More
    BANGOR – NALS, the association for legal professionals, will hold its November meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Miller’s restaurant on Main Street in Bangor. Bruce Buchanan of Carl E. Buchanan and Associates, State Licensed Private Investigators will address the role of private… Read More
    BANGOR – The Maine Adoption Placement Services will hold an informational evening at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Borders, 116 Bangor Mall Blvd. The meeting will celebrate National Adoption Month and the 25th anniversary of M.A.P.S. and will feature Dawn Degenhardt speaking on how… Read More
    OLD TOWN – The AMVETS Post No. 9 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building, 41 South Water St. Veterans with an honorable discharge, or people currently serving in the guards or reserves can… Read More
    BANGOR – The Bangor Public Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week Nov. 18-24 with the following events at the library: . At 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Ellen Obed, author of “Borrowed Black,” will share her poetry, and talk about how she started as a… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – SAD 68 school directors learned Wednesday that 15 architects have expressed interest in the proposed renovation and-or addition to Morton Avenue Elementary School. Of the 15, three or four will be selected for interviews, according to Superintendent John Dirnbauer. He said a committee… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – A free Web design workshop for small businesses will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Penquis Higher Education Center in Dover-Foxcroft. The workshop is co-sponsored by Penquis Community Action Program and the Penquis Higher Education Center. It… Read More
    DEXTER – SAD 46 will offer an advanced day care planning workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Dexter Regional High School. This workshop will help participants understand, reflect on, discuss, and plan for a time when they may be unable to… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – A project that has been more than three years in the making will be completed this month, with the unveiling of original artwork that will grace patient rooms at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. The artwork will be displayed for the first time… Read More
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    BELFAST – A free workshop series titled “Financing Your Future: Managing Your Money to Meet Your Goals” will be offered by Women, Work, and Community in cooperation with Waldo County Committee for Social Action. The series will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, beginning Nov. 12… Read More
    OTIS – A spokeswoman from the State Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday that officials there were still working to determine what caused the death of a Hampden woman whose body was found Wednesday. Officials are not releasing the identity of the woman, who was reported… Read More
    One of the longest running and most popular craft shows in the area is upon us. The 23rd annual Zonta Holiday Marketplace is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Brewer Auditorium. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    SACO – A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by two cars while trying to cross Main Street, police said. Trevor Tillson, 23, of Biddeford was struck by one car and knocked across the street into the opposite lane, where he was hit by… Read More
    ORONO – The Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program announced the recipients of the Maryann Hartman Award on Thursday at UM. This year’s honorees are Elizabeth (Libby) Mitchell, Valerie Osborne and Jean Symonds. Mitchell was chosen for her political leadership in the Maine… Read More
    The criteria used at a Monday meeting by the LTC to set Classes B and C playoff seeds in football were not in compliance with that established by the Maine Principals’ Association. However, the MPA authorized the conference to go ahead with the process, according to MPA assistant… Read More
    Newburgh’s Ricky Craven has begun the process of adapting to a new crew chief. Race engineer Roy McAuley will replace Mike Beam as crew chief next season when the PPI Motorsports team makes the move from Fords to Pontiacs. Beam will remain with the team… Read More
    Dave Babych played in the NHL for some 18 years as a defenseman. At the end of the regular season in 1998, while playing for the Flyers, he was hit on the foot by a slap shot. The resultant injury was at first thought to be a bruise,… Read More
    Fawn Albert, a senior goalkeeper for the University of Maine-Farmington field hockey team, has been named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year. Joining Albert on the first team are two teammates: senior Lori Welch and junior Dorice Reitchel. Nicole Palmer, a sophomore from… Read More
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    The 18th World Candlepin Team Championship gets under way Monday and for the first time in the tournament’s history, the host Maine Heat team will be the defending champions. Maine Heat, made up of Maine bowlers led by 23-time Maine state individual candlepin champion Charles… Read More
    NORTHPORT – Adam Zukowski scored the game-winner on a scramble in front of the net in the 77th minute the University of Maine-Farmington men’s soccer team edged UMaine-Fort Kent 2-1 Thursday in a Sunrise Conference semifinal game at Point Lookout. The Beavers, now 11-4-1, move… Read More
    NORTHPORT – Adam Zukowski scored the game-winner on a scramble in front of the net in the 77th minute the University of Maine-Farmington men’s soccer team edged UMaine-Fort Kent 2-1 Thursday in a Sunrise Conference semifinal game at Point Lookout. The Beavers, now 11-4-1, move… Read More
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