MILLINOCKET – After serving as president of Great Northern Paper Inc. for the past two years, Eldon Doody resigned effective Monday. Doody, 53, worked at GNP for more than 28 years. He said he resigned to start his own small business or to acquire a… Read More
AUGUSTA – The words “anyone else” were marked on one ballot. And there were write-in votes for Bob Dole and Bart Simpson. That’s a sampling of the curious commentary a state Senate committee encountered Monday as it scrutinized 44 disputed ballots in a race that… Read More
Saturday’s Page One story on University of Maine President Peter Hoff incorrectly stated that the Orono campus had no female vice presidents. In fact, Janet Waldron recently was hired as vice president for administration. She will begin her duties in January. Read More
FREEPORT – Maine businesses are reporting increases in Internet sales this holiday season. Companies large and small say their Internet sales are on the rise, and L.L. Bean recorded its best e-commerce week earlier this month. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
BUCKSPORT – The International Paper Co. mill will shut down for 10 days next week in response to a seasonal slowdown in orders. “This is something we see every year,” said IP spokeswoman Kelly McFarlane. “The people who are ordering take a lot of vacation… Read More
The Dec. 12 editorial concerning our next education commissioner contained a recommendation that transcends all spending of public funds, especially in Maine. The wording hit the nail on the head. The editor wrote, “And the next commissioner must know when to say no, that programs… Read More
Anyone who was truly surprised, even shocked, by former Vice President Al Gore’s announcement on Sunday’s “60 Minutes” must not have seen him on “Saturday Night Live.” Hearty self-parody, gleeful lampooning of fellow Democrats, cavorting in a hot tub with an actor portraying his 2000 running mate are… Read More
In an extended interview in the Maine Sunday Telegram recently Gov. Angus King offered his views on the successes and failures of his administration, now about to close up shop after eight years, and provided some advice for the next governor, John Baldacci. Given Maine’s dismal budget outlook,… Read More
I find it difficult to believe the Republican Party would allow Trent Lott to assume the role of Senate majority leader, given his recent defense of Strom Thurmond’s pro-segregation presidential campaign of 1948. One of the genuine accomplishments of our society in the years following World War II… Read More
I’m writing to congratulate the talented actors, technicians and directors who brought this ambitious production to life. In my opinion, the glue that held everything together and allowed the actors on stage to shine so brightly was the pit orchestra, led by George Redman. His timing was flawless. Read More
As coordinator of the Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey, I am concerned about the Dec. 10 article on drug use in Houlton High School. The parents’ frustration is understandable, but by placing blame solely on the high school they are only facing part of the problem. Read More
Another car accident has taken two more lives. Another school with yet another assembly to mourn the dead and injured students. The ubiquitous procession of counselors talking to saddened students continues in Maine and across the nation. When my young friends are injured or killed… Read More
Peakes Auditorium was Broadway last week. A performance of “Les Miserables” by Bangor High School students produced a fervor and passion not often seen in Maine. To be proud of these young people is to underrate their accomplishments. The student cast and orchestra were able to take this… Read More
To Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan, More salaams from the mausoleum. Mine is close to where you live and work in Kabul. Its gardens in Zarnegar Park are overgrown. Its cupola and minarets, built by my son Habibullah, need fresh paint. But this fact remains… Read More
Mainstream pundits seem convinced that Republicans will be the majority party for the foreseeable future. Republicans advocate popular themes: low taxes, political decentralization and national security. Just to be safe, they inoculate themselves against potentially harmful attack from the left with a little compassion for public schools and… Read More
Chandler Woodcock of Farmington, who is beginning his second term in the state Senate, will serve for the next two years as assistant leader of the Senate Republicans, now the minority caucus. Woodcock served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army and received a teaching degree… Read More
WARREN – A Waldoboro man received second- and third-degree burns Monday when gasoline he was transferring from one container to another was ignited accidentally, damaging a farm implement business on Route 1. The fire forced the closure of portions of Route 1 and Route 90… Read More
OLD TOWN – Two high school students injured in a motor vehicle accident in Old Town last week were listed in critical condition Monday evening at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Sean Kinch and Nathan Gates, both 18 and of Old Town, were downgraded from serious status… Read More
It was very gratifying on Monday morning to see another outpouring of support for the Santa’s Helper Fund. Another $6,729.35 has been donated, bringing our total to $27,601.35. We’re hopeful that we can reach our $50,000 goal by the end of the month. One of… Read More
PORTLAND – The mother of a man charged with fatally stabbing a store clerk on a downtown Portland street said her son has abused drugs for years and had taken methadone the day of the stabbing. Lois Mandarelli, who lives in Dexter, said she has… Read More
AUGUSTA – In his spare time, Sen. Paul Davis, R-Sangerville, likes to hunt, fish and ski. But his biggest joy outside the State House is auctioneering for charities and fund-raisers. “Just put a microphone in my hand and give me a bunch of junk to… Read More
For all of the inconveniences that go along with commercial air travel these days, flying does have one saving grace that makes it more amenable than many other forms of public transportation. Once you’ve been through the security checks and have survived the crush of… Read More
TREMONT – A study committee has recommended that dance halls and other businesses that mix music with liquor should be allowed only along Routes 102 and 102A. Selectmen seemed to favor the recommendation Monday as part of a series of changes to the town’s land… Read More
OLD TOWN – Town officials got an earful Monday after some residents complained that they could not possibly make the deadline to switch their addresses to the new E-911 address. The complaints filled up an answering machine set up for E-911 questions and spilled over… Read More
BANGOR – A Railroad Retirement Board representative will be at the Maine Job Service, 45 Oak St., 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. The representative may be contacted at that time for information concerning benefits payable under the Railroad Retirement Act, or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance… Read More
ORONO – The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group will meet noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Newman Center, 83 College Ave. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month, and free parking is available. For information, call the University of Maine Center on Aging… Read More
BANGOR – The 1930 Census, released earlier this year by the National Archives, will be the topic when the Penobscot Valley Genealogical Society meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the Lecture Hall at Bangor Public Library. The speaker will be Roxanne Moore Saucier, who writes Family… Read More
CORINTH – Nomination papers for the following offices will be available at the town office Friday, Dec. 20: . Selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor: one position each for one-, two- and three-year terms. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
BANGOR – A free diabetes support group sponsored by St. Joseph Healthcare will meet at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, in the Diabetes and Nutrition Center, Building 1, St. Joseph Healthcare Park, 900 Broadway. The Thursday, Jan. 2, meeting will feature guest… Read More
SOUTHWEST HARBOR – First came the automated SOS signal, buzzing every 30 seconds for an hour. Then came the report that a fisherman off Winter Harbor had seen an emergency flare. 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 will sponsor diabetes education classes from 9 to 11 a.m. on five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 15, in the Brownlow Conference Room. The classes will provide information designed to manage daily routines and prevent long-term… Read More
BUCKSPORT – Town councilors have shut the door on providing tax relief to the New York developer who plans to convert the 150-year-old Wilson Hall building into luxury apartments. The council last week rejected a request from Aaron Gleich for tax increment financing for his… Read More
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PITTSFIELD – Bids for recycling pickup and the transportation of regular and special solid waste will top the Town Council agenda Tuesday night. In addition, a number of council appointments have generated considerable interest within the community. Two bids were received for the door-to-door pickup… Read More
NEWPORT – Newport Town Manager James Ricker is passionate about saving the old Grange hall on Main Street. Calling it “part of Newport’s heritage,” Ricker said Monday he would propose to selectmen Wednesday night that they include an article on the warrant for the March annual town meeting… Read More
DETROIT – A suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning Monday morning turned out to be simply a woman feeling unwell. Detroit Fire Department, Hartland-St. Albans Ambulance, and Pittsfield firefighters were called to an apartment on Main Street behind the Detroit post office when the building’s… Read More
HOULTON – Starting with their January bills, electric customers of Houlton Water Co. can expect to see about a $2 decrease, based on an average usage of 500 kilowatt-hours a month. The decrease is the result of successful negotiations between HWC and WPS Energy Services… Read More
VAN BUREN – A week after the theft of a $3,400 computer system, Van Buren police are looking for the public’s assistance to solve the crime. Police Chief Michael Bresset said Monday that the computer system was taken from the Main Street home of Tricia… Read More
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HOLDEN – The Town Council on Monday expressed dismay with a map drawn recently by a Department of Transportation consultant that ignores local sentiment regarding the placement of a proposed Interstate 395-Route 9 connector road. The map gave two options for the connector, but neither… Read More
Old Town police discovered break-ins at two businesses early Monday morning when officers noticed broken front windows at local eateries. Old Town police Officer Brent Fournier was on patrol when he noticed just before 2 a.m. that the double-paned window of the front door to… Read More
BANGOR – In addition to their traditional checklist, city councilors meeting Monday night as the Strategic Issues Committee looked at the future in terms of making Bangor the destination of choice in five key areas. Councilor Michael Crowley introduced the concept during the annual review… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET – For the first time in seven years, administrative personnel shared by School Union 113 – East Millinocket, Medway and Woodville – won’t be receiving pay increases next year. Members of the joint board said they weren’t acting like Scrooge when they voted… Read More
AUGUSTA – Maine’s first Green Independent legislator is trying to figure out how he’ll commute from his Portland district to Augusta when the new session gets under way in early January. “I’ve always been a big supporter of carpooling. I’ll hitch a ride somehow,” said… Read More
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BELFAST – It looks like City Manager Terry St. Peter will be spending more time schmoozing with the public and hanging with city employees. As part of an extension of St. Peter’s employment contract, the City Council last week handed him a list of goals… Read More
ROCKLAND – City councilors developed a plan Monday to deal with the issues that have arisen from the recent reassessment of city properties and an error in the calculation of the tax commitment. A miscalculation in the city’s budget resulted in an overpayment of roughly… Read More
CAMDEN – Children walking along Union Street to and from the new Penobscot Bay YMCA may be at risk this winter, and Dave Miramant wants to do something about it. The only problem is that Miramant is a member of Camden’s Select Board, and most… Read More
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DOVER-FOXCROFT – Selectmen on Monday set the date for a town meeting vote on a proposed zone change possibly to pave the way for a proposed $20 million expansion of Pleasant River Lumber Co. The board voted to hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Two men who allegedly broke about 30 windows in businesses and vehicles during a vandalism spree late Thursday evening have been linked to two burglaries, according to police. Dover-Foxcroft police have charged Army Pvt. Kenneth Goodman, 20, of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Travis… Read More
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CALAIS – A former employee who allegedly stole checks from a family real estate firm has been charged with aggravated theft. Christopher Bartlett, 19, of Baring was arrested Friday after he allegedly wrote checks valued at more than $3,000, said Sgt. David Randall of the… Read More
MACHIAS – The Washington County Democratic Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Ridgeview Housing Project on Broadway. The committee will continue to analyze recent elections and to plan. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
BAILEYVILLE – Domtar Industries Inc. says it has donated more than $12,000 to 14 local organizations this holiday season. The owner of the Woodland pulp and paper mill said in a news release that it has donated to such organizations as food pantries, the American… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Photo License Unit will not be in Dover-Foxcroft on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas, or Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. The unit will be available 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Tuesday,… Read More
GUILFORD – A local woman was injured Monday when she lost control of her vehicle on a patch of ice on the Crow Hill Road and struck a tree head-on. Beverly Powers, 50, received facial injuries and was taken by ambulance to Mayo Regional Hospital… Read More
WILLIMANTIC – A Sangerville man was injured early Monday when he lost control of his vehicle on an icy stretch of the River Road and the vehicle flipped over guardrails and into Davis Stream. Although Kenneth Curtis, 52,was injured in the 4:44 a.m. accident, he… Read More
LUBEC – The most recent Maine Educational Assessment scores for juniors at Lubec High School are good – but they are just the beginning, says SAD 19 Superintendent Scott Porter. Lubec’s 11th-graders placed first in reading, science and social studies among their peers at the… Read More
With all the unrest in the world, perhaps you would like to take some time out of your life and work for peace in one of the best possible ways: by becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. I spoke recently with Maine Peace Corps recruiter Josh… Read More
AUGUSTA – Maine residents have until Tuesday, Dec. 31, to file an application for the Maine Residents Property Tax Relief Program, commonly known as the “circuit breaker.” The program is open to renters as well as homeowners. Residents should be aware that income limits have… Read More
CORINTH – Marty Pearsall Jr. of Garland was elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Power Line Prowlers Snowmobile Club. For his Eagle project, he constructed a portable concession stand for the town of Garland. Don Crowell… Read More
When Emanuel Ax, the pianist, performed Friday, Dec. 13, at the Maine Center for the Arts, he was scheduled to play a concert that included works by Chopin, Bernstein and Beethoven. The draw for local music lovers was to hear a keenly talented pianist deliver a program scheduled… Read More
Winter makes its own music, the sleet tinkling like bells against the windows, the cold wind blowing, high-pitched, through trees like a flute. Some still nights, brightened by starry heavens, sound as though a harp is being played in the distance while blustery days resemble… Read More
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He’s got a bag that’s filled with goodies from the state of Maine googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
Even though David Chrisos didn’t walk away from Friday’s High School Heisman award ceremony with the coveted crystal trophy, the Bangor Christian senior still had a memorable weekend in New York City. The basketball and golf standout did have some hopes of winning the award,… Read More
Not only is Old Town High School mourning the death of two seniors who died in a car accident and worrying about two others still in the hospital, but two of the Indians’ athletic teams are struggling to go on after losing key members. Steve… Read More
Jack Cosgrove isn’t one to pat himself on the back for the recent success of the University of Maine football team. Playing in a first-class facility – Morse Field at Alfond Stadium – and being supported with a full complement of scholarships, Cosgrove will tell… Read More
Spend enough time outdoors … by yourself … in the middle of nowhere, and you’re bound to come up with a few ideas that strike you (at the time, at least) as downright profound. For instance, I’m pretty sure good old Mr. Gore (the GORE-TEX… Read More
BANGOR – Bangor Christian boys basketball player Luke Smith is normally known for his contributions on the defensive end of the floor. But Monday night at Husson College’s Newman Gymnasium, the 6-foot-5 senior connected on 9 of 12 shots from the floor and finished with… Read More
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Four Maine high school racewalkers placed in the top 10 at two meets held in Waltham and Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday. In the Stormin’ Norman High School Invitational 1-Mile race walk held at Brandeis University, Maine racewalkers took the top four positions. Jamine Brooks of… Read More
Tickets are on sale for the Jan. 11 women’s basketball game between Maine and Yale at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. Reserved courtside seats are $10 and adult general admission is $8. Youth and senior general admission is $6, while the group rate for 10 or… Read More
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ORONO – Jessie Wiggin scored 14 points Monday night, helping lift the Hermon Hawks to a 41-30 schoolgirl basketball victory over Orono. Shannon Dobbins and Shannon Wiggin scored eight points each for Hermon. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
NEW YORK – Former UMaine star Mike Dunham made 25 saves in his Rangers debut, and Petr Nedved scored 2:25 into overtime as New York snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory Monday night over the San Jose Sharks. Nedved, who earlier was… Read More
Coaches need to treat all players equally With the high school winter sports season just begun, I find myself reflecting back on last year’s winter season. Because of a coach’s conduct last year, my athlete is not playing this year. It’s a huge loss to… Read More
EASTPORT – Samantha Davis went 6-for-7 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter Monday night as the Shead Tigerettes rallied for a 32-21 schoolgirl basketball victory over Calais. Kristen Beaulieu and Nadine Bouchard led Shead with 10 points each. Beaulieu added nine 11 rebounds. Read More
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