BOONE, N.C. – The University of Maine football team has reached a point where it is unflappable in the face of almost any adversity, physical or emotional. The Black Bears demonstrated their resilience again Saturday with their season on the line. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
ROCKLAND – A parade of 250 war protesters marched down Main Street on Saturday to spread their message of peace. “Right now, the whole world is holding its breath,” Phil Worden of Northeast Harbor said, “but no more than the common people of Iraq.” googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
If the experts are right, increasing numbers of consumers will be shopping by phone, mail, or online this holiday season. If our 30-year experience is any teacher, a growing number of those shoppers will contact us with complaints about junk merchandise, non-delivery, items that don’t perform as promised,… Read More
Michelle Hodgins, branch manager of Bangor Savings Bank in Pittsfield, has been promoted to assistant vice president. Hodgins’ banking career began in 1995 at Key Bank in Bangor, where she was promoted from a management associate to customer service manager, and later to sales manager. She joined Bangor… Read More
YORK – Maine lobstermen say a decision by federal regulators to close 1,600 square nautical miles of lobster fishing grounds off the southern Maine coast will cause undue hardship. Pat White of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association said the two-week closure intended to protect northern right… Read More
Mainers for Immigration Re-form is working to reduce the level of immigration and enact the recommendations of President Clinton’s U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform. It was the conclusion of this commission that the current level of immigration is harmful for all Americans, native born and recent immigrants. The… Read More
Many of us consider the heretofore obscure coyote snaring program an abomination designed and conducted solely to appease special interests. The excellent Bangor Daily News report of Nov. 9-10 illustrates that it is expensive and inefficient, and that as a whole it produces little more than repulsion and… Read More
What a relief that the National Environmental Law Center, the Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Conservation Law Foundation, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fishery Service and the National Academy of Sciences have all the answers to… Read More
John M. Glowa Sr. asks why the federal government does not act more responsibly in protecting the wolf, an endangered species (BDN letter, Nov. 22). This question should be directed to our elected officials, in particular Sen. Susan Collins. Prior to the recent election, we… Read More
I’ve been writing to the Bangor Daily News all this time and the Nov. 25 editorial, “The wayward liberal,” makes me think the paper hasn’t recognized me. But then, it seems that “conservatives” have made liberals into some unrecognizable boogyman that they set up so they can knock… Read More
Voters should be outraged at the tactics employed by the Democrats regarding state District 16. If the voters’ intent is clear, as marking the ballot with a red pen instead of the black marker usually provided, the intent is still clear. If the voter circles the name of… Read More
I am sure that many noticed, possibly with horror, the picture in the Nov. 18 Bangor Daily News. In it, two young boys were attending an All-American Pit Bull Association show. One of the boys was in a small kennel with a fawn pit bull named Max who… Read More
Performances of “The Laramie Project” in Ellsworth and Bar Harbor have changed some lives. One of them is James Pendergist, a middle-aged Ellsworth insurance agent, who played a half-dozen parts in the play about the torture killing of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Laramie, Wyo., four… Read More
If giving Americans the creeps is the goal, the Pentagon missed nothing when designing a new anti-terrorism surveillance system. The name – Total Information Awareness, or TIA – conjures up an Orwellian eyeball that never sleeps. The head of this project, John Poindexter, is the same John Poindexter… Read More
An 16 op-ed commentary by Cheryl Timberlake of the Biotechnology Association of Maine, published in September, upset me considerably. It contained misinformation, misconceptions and propaganda concerning the biotechnology and organic farming industries. First, some facts: After several years so-called genetically “improved” crops do not produce… Read More
The Bangor Daily News article on Nov. 23-24, regarding the certification of Irving’s forestland in Maine, unfortunately featured only one opinion in defining the Forest Stewardship Council forest certification and appeal process, and ignored the related work of many respected scientific experts. It is unfortunate that the reporter… Read More
As a newly elected Republican state senator, I have followed with great interest the debate raging over the recount in District 16, in which only a small margin placed Democrat Christopher Hall ahead of Republican Leslie Fossel. Some editorial writers suggest the Maine Constitution and… Read More
LEWISTON – A pair of BBs has done to Sasha the cat what rat poison failed to do last December. Aimed above Sasha’s eyes, the BBs blinded the cat, all but ensuring that his days of wandering into neighbors’ yards are over. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BRADLEY – University of Maine forest ecologist Bob Wagner knows he’s going to die long before his current research project is completed. The associate professor of forest ecosystem science isn’t ill. He’s just embarking on a hundred-year experiment to test whether a 17th century German… Read More
ACTON – A woman whose car struck and killed a moose says she wants to be paid for the meat she asserts is legally hers but was given away by police after the accident. “I think the deputy thought he was doing me a favor,”… Read More
The Santa’s Helper Fund was created to help needy families and individuals through the many services, such as food, gifts and clothing, provided by local Salvation Army units. As the days grow short and the air gets crisp, the warmth of the indoors brings families… Read More
AUGUSTA – A whirlwind of ceremonial and organizational events that include a banquet, mock session and party caucuses will provide the countdown to Wednesday’s formal opening of the newly elected Legislature’s two-year session. Besides taking the oath of office, the new senators and representatives are… Read More
BANGOR – Along with this holiday season’s welcome influx of shoppers, an increase of not-so-welcome folks also is expected in area stores: shoplifters. A year-round problem, shoplifting last year cost businesses $10 billion nationwide, although concerns about shoplifting heighten in the weeks before and after… Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR – A Bass Harbor man was injured Sunday morning after his vehicle slid off a road and hit a tree, according to police. Robert Cushing, 79, was driving from Bass Harbor toward Southwest Harbor on Route 102 around 7:30 a.m. when he lost… Read More
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HINCKLEY – The 11th annual Festival of Trees Gala will have a kickoff event 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Prescott Building of Good Will-Hinckley campus on Route 201. A dinner catered by the Heritage House will be served with seatings at 6 and… Read More
LIMINGTON – An 8-year-old boy found under the ice in a small pond after a five-hour search was pronounced dead at Maine Medical Center. Divers with the Standish Water Rescue team found Nathan Woodbury at about 10:30 p.m. Friday in Ward’s Pond off Route 11… Read More
CONWAY, N.H. – A 38-year-old Lovell, Maine, man died in a truck accident here Wednesday night. Conway police said Lawrence Davis was driving a Verizon utility truck that went off the road on a turn and hit a tree. Davis was the only occupant of… Read More
FORT KENT – Mary Grice has joined Aroostook Mental Health Center as office director of the Fort Kent, Madawaska, and Van Buren outpatient offices. Grice will be responsible for service delivery and implementation of program goals. In addition, she will coordinate with other AMHC community-based services to ensure… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – The City Council will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 in City Hall on the proposed 2003 municipal budget. A second hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, also at City Hall, at which time the council could… Read More
ROCKLAND – The Maine Community Action Association has awarded Sandra Prescott with the Star of Community Action Award at the annual conference held in November at the Samoset Resort. The award was given for Prescott’s service to low-income people. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
BUCKSPORT – The Bucksport Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation by Bob Shuman titled “Computer Security: Problems and Solutions” from noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Ming’s restaurant. The cost of dinner is $8. To make reservations, call 469-6818 by Sunday, Dec. Read More
WASHINGTON – The 107th Congress’ failure to pass new fishing laws disappointed fishermen as well as conservationists – for different reasons – and now both sides are looking to the next session for a more aggressive approach. New England fishermen were bereft by Congress’ failure… Read More
AURORA – Now that the state has abandoned the old section of Route 9 in this town’s village area and replaced it with a new, straighter highway, no one seems to want the old road. The state has asked Aurora officials to take over responsibility… Read More
ELLSWORTH – The busy Christmas shopping season for some Hancock County businesses so far has been consistent with or better than last year’s sales, according to some area retailers. The amount of business at Reny’s department store on High Street, for example, has increased from… Read More
NEWBURGH – A Windsor man was still being evaluated Sunday afternoon at a Bangor hospital after the car he was driving went off Interstate 95 and hit a ledge near Exit 43. Donald Berlan, 44, suffered internal injuries, but the extent of those injuries wasn’t… Read More
When a Bangor couple suspected that someone was stealing their mail, they took matters into their own hands and set up a video camera. The couple set up the camera in a neighbor’s window, aimed at the mailboxes for their apartment building, and waited, Bangor… Read More
STETSON – As police continue to investigate what led to the Nov. 23 car accident that killed one man, one of the two survivors of the crash visited the accident site Sunday, wanting to know more. Authorities investigating the death of Leroy Engstrom, 25, of… Read More
HOULTON – A Waldoboro man remained in the Aroostook County Jail on Sunday after leading police on a late-night chase through six towns Friday. Richard Woodcock, 19, has been charged by Houlton police with speeding, operating a motor vehicle after suspension of his driver’s license… Read More
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ROCKLAND – The sounds of gleeful shoppers rang throughout Rockland’s historic downtown business district Saturday as merchants scurried to satisfy holiday gift-givers. The Christmas shopping season was off to an “excellent” start, according to many store owners. “That holiday zing is in the air,” said… Read More
STOCKTON SPRINGS – The Stockton Springs Business Association will hold “The Enchanted Christmas Tree” holiday celebration beginning at noon Sunday, Dec. 8, at businesses throughout the town. An open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at businesses, and children will have an… Read More
WARREN – Ballots for the Knox-Lincoln County Farm Service Agency county committee must be received or postmarked by today. The election is being held in Local Administrative Area 3, which includes Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Nobleboro and Waldoboro. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
STONINGTON – “Eight Ways to Fish,” an hourlong documentary that explores island life in Deer Isle-Stonington, will premier at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Reach Performing Arts Center. The video is produced by John Gfroerer and Lisa Brown of Accompany, a video production… Read More
BROWNVILLE – A Main Road resident will have to live elsewhere until his home’s heater can be brought up to code after a fire in his home Friday evening. The fire burned a section of wall and part of the flooring in the bathroom above… Read More
BANGOR – A Brownville woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment Sunday morning after she lost control of her sport utility vehicle and crashed into a ditch. Kerri A. Russell, 23, had been driving her gray 2000 Nissan SUV south on Hudson Road… Read More
BANGOR – A Dexter woman wanted on three warrants was taken into custody Saturday afternoon when Bangor police officers found her at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 741 Hogan Road, Bangor police said. Arrested without incident, Jessica Falvey, 28, was taken to the Penobscot County… Read More
ROCKLAND – A Swedish St. Lucia Day will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Penobscot School. The celebration will feature a potluck Swedish smorgasbord and Christmas songs. For information, contact the school at 594-1084. Read More
ROCKLAND – The seventh annual Parade of Lights will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the downtown area. Participants will begin assembling at 5:30 p.m. The route will begin at the intersection of New County Road and Route 1 and proceed… Read More
Editor’s Note: Student Union is written by students at Hampden Academy, Brewer High School, Old Town High School, MDI High School, Ashland Community High School and Schenck High School in East Millinocket. The weekly column is a joint effort among the schools, the Bangor Daily News and Acadia… Read More
Editor’s Note: Student Union is written by students at Hampden Academy, Brewer High School, Old Town High School, MDI High School, Ashland Community High School and Schenck High School in East Millinocket. The weekly column is a joint effort among the schools, the Bangor Daily News and Acadia… Read More
PORTLAND – The clerk at a sporting goods store was killed Sunday after he pursued a shoplifter, police said. John Mandarelli, 29, was trying to steal a pair of windbreaker pants from Olympia Sports Center on Congress Street when the clerk, Jeffrey Rainey, accosted him,… Read More
BRIDGTON – The Magic Lantern, whose wooden floors, player piano and Tiffany-style lamps evoke movie theaters of the 1920s and ’30s, will be going dark for the first time in more than 20 years. Owner Frank Howell plans to close for four months this winter… Read More
BOONE, N.C. – The University of Maine went into Saturday’s Division I-AA football playoff game with a healthy respect for Appalachian State’s defense, its down linemen in particular. The Black Bear offense, still trying to develop a rhythm behind third-string quarterback Jon Meczywor, was determined… Read More
University of Maine assistant football coach Matt Griffin is among four finalists for the head coaching position at the University of Tennessee-Martin, according to a report in the Jackson (Tenn.) Sun. Griffin, who is in his fourth season with the Bears, was the offensive coordinator… Read More
ORONO – Advancing to the Dead River Company Classic title game is a virtual tradition for the University of Maine women’s basketball team. Unfortunately for the Black Bears, losing the tournament championship contest is, too. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
ST. AGATHA – NASCAR’s Jerry Nadeau was out for dinner with members of his family Saturday night when he quickly became the favorite item off the menu at Lakeview Restaurant. Scores of Winston Cup racing fans quickly moved in on the driver with all kinds… Read More
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Bilal Dawan-Abdullah tossed in 15 points to help the St. Joseph’s College Monks defeat Framingham State 72-57 in men’s basketball action Saturday. C.J. Vose added 13 points for the winners and Brandon Stewart netted 10. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Joe Campbell’s career-high 24 points were not enough as the University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 79-63 in the fifth-place game at the University Hoops Classic Sunday. The loss was the Black Bears’ third straight in… Read More
Editor’s Note: Maine Bound is a column featuring new books that are either by Maine authors, set in the Pine Tree State or have other local ties. THE SEAL ISLAND SEVEN, by Susan Bartlett, Viking Children’s Books, New York, N.Y., 2002, 70 pages, $15.99. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The year was 1971. I was too young to see “Summer of ’42,” “A Clockwork Orange” or “Dirty Harry” – all of which came out that year. But my parents agreed to take my sister and me to another new film, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” It… Read More
The editor of a genealogy magazine has a theory that people aren’t getting out to meetings and conventions the way they used to because so much genealogy can be done over the Internet. That may be so in some locales, but attendance at the Penobscot… Read More
AGAINST THE MACHINE: THE HIDDEN LUDDITE TRADITION IN LITERATURE, ART, AND INDIVIDUAL LIVES, by Nicols Fox, Island Press/Shearwater Books, Washington D.C., 2002. $25. It seems only natural that Nicols Fox should have chosen a small village in Maine as her home more than a decade… Read More
In theaters BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE, written and directed by Michael Moore, 120 minutes, rated R. Now playing Movie City 8, Bangor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More