With the 2.6-cent-per-gallon increase in Maine’s gasoline tax taking effect July 1, the state tax rises to 24.6 cents, and 43 cents per gallon when federal taxes are added, according to the Maine Petroleum Association. The 2.7-cent-per-gallon boost in diesel fuel taxes brings the state… Read More
    BANGOR – Spruce Run kicked off an endowment campaign Thursday morning that would allow the agency to continue its mission of serving those affected by domestic abuse uninterrupted. The campaign’s launch marks the 30th anniversary of one of the nation’s oldest domestic violence prevention organizations,… Read More
    JUNE 28, 1973 – Spruce Run is incorporated in Bangor, becoming the third domestic violence agency in the country. 1977 – Spruce Run joins other organizations to found the Maine Coalition for Family Crisis Services. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Promising the gift of silence for people bedeviled by telemarketers, the government will launch a national do-not-call list today intended to block phone sales pitches from nearly all sources. The national registry, a project of the Federal Trade Commission more than a year… Read More
    WINTHROP – Shareholders of a local telephone company have delayed a vote and will decide July 9 whether to accept an offer to sell the business as part of a $31.2 million transaction. FairPoint Communications of North Carolina in April offered to buy Community Service… Read More
    I am pleased to report that the leadership of our community, with the support of many other local property owners, have embarked on a positive and ambitious effort to improve the appearance of this part of Maine. Biweekly meetings of local citizens working with Select-men… Read More
    Given the refusal in Washington to seriously consider climate change as an issue, the legislation signed Thursday by Gov. John Baldacci setting reduction goals for carbon dioxide in Maine was a breath of fresh air. And though Maine should be pleased with its leadership on this issue, it… Read More
    Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is still feuding with France and Germany long after he dismissed them as “old Europe” and courted smaller countries like Bulgaria in his effort to build a coalition to fight the war in Iraq. Times have changed. That war is supposedly… Read More
    I read with some dismay the June 19 Bangor Daily News article by Liz Chapman on the “Wall of Bones.” The Northeast Harbor exhibit does indeed stir debate. Why would anyone in good conscience place such an exhibit next door to a war memorial? Could… Read More
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    The Bush administration and those who support it seem to think the wealthiest of Americans inherently deserve to be even wealthier. Furthermore, the Republicans seem to believe that the best way to help the poor is to further enrich the already rich at the expense of the poor. Read More
    The working people of Maine need health care now, not six months or a year from now. The only health insurance my son and his wife have is Maine Care, but only when he is laid off from work. Why not just increase what they have to pay… Read More
    Much has been published about the possibility of an Indian casino. Not much has been published about the legal aspects. Indian casinos are controlled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington. Maine would be, in effect, putting another reservation in Sanford, with questionable control… Read More
    In an article by Alicia Anstead, “Is it curtains for Penobscot Theatre?” (BDN, May 30), some interesting points were brought up. The article stated it has been Mark Torres’ dream from the beginning to turn Penobscot Theatre Company into an “Equity house” and that he has been adamant… Read More
    LINNEUS – A local man will remember well his early summer fishing trip this week, after he fell in a brook and was unable to get out until rescuers found him nearly 24 hours later. Lee E. Stewart, 82, of Linneus was in stable condition… Read More
    On the same day that state investigators are to perform an autopsy on the body of a 16-year-old boy found Wednesday in Baxter State Park, counselors today are being brought to the boy’s Millinocket school to help students to deal with their grief. The body… Read More
    HOULTON – A leaking propane tank prompted the evacuation Thursday of Burrelle’s Clipping Service in the Houlton Plaza on North Street. The 90-degree temperatures caused one of the storage tanks behind the Burrelle’s office to overheat, according to the Houlton Fire Department googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
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    ROCKLAND – An organizational meeting for a new public access cable station will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Rockland City Hall council chambers. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending the meeting will elect the initial board of… Read More
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    NEWPORT – Newport’s Assistant Fire Chief Fred Hickey said that a section of Route 2 north of downtown was so slick with oil Thursday morning that “you could have skated on it.” Hickey said a portion of one lane of the road, about four telephone… Read More
    BREWER – The negative impact of Eastern Fine Paper Co.’s shutdown of its No. 2 paper machine continues to affect Brewer, and city officials announced Thursday the elimination of four jobs in the city’s water pollution control facility that is a direct result of the curtailment of activity… Read More
    GREENVILLE – Donations of more than $27,000 have been committed toward a $56,000 fund-raising project to replace the stage rigging and curtains in Louis Oakes Auditorium at Greenville High School. The Greenville High School auditorium committee has been working feverishly to raise the $36,000 needed… Read More
    Police charged two Bangor women Wednesday after one tried to cash checks that were reported stolen. At about 4 p.m. Officers James Dearing and David Bushey went to Bangor Savings Bank on State Street, where they found Officer George Spencer detaining Shana Dinapoli, 20, of… Read More
    SANGERVILLE – The Sangerville Public Library is offering several programs. Walt Williams and Mrs. Moose will make a guest appearance at 2 p.m. July 15 in the Community Room at the town hall. Admission is free to this program of songs, dances and stories. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    GOULDSBORO – Now that local voters have decided not to accept the Navy’s offer of 50 acres of developed property in Corea, the land will be offered to the state, according to a Navy official. The state would have to turn down the property before… Read More
    CALAIS – The St. Croix Island settlement is 399 years old, and on Thursday night, area residents and dignitaries threw an anniversary party. The party, however, was held on the mainland within a long stone’s throw of the island. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    CALAIS – The following divorces were granted recently in 4th District Court on grounds of irreconcilable differences: Amy Brooks and Gregory Brooks of Robbinston, married at Robbinston on July 15, 2000; shared custody of two children. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a chili cook-off as part of the second annual Piscataquis Heritage Festival on Sept. 27 and 28, at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds. The heritage festival will feature the Maine State Barbecue Championship Contest on… Read More
    OLD TOWN – The $40,000 the Old Town City Council awarded the school board last week will pay for a full-time librarian at the new elementary school. School officials asked the board for an extra $83,564 at a June 19 meeting, but the council only… Read More
    ORONO – The Fire Department has received nearly $100,000 in grants to purchase equipment for the detection of weapons of mass destruction. Provided by the Department of Homeland Security, the funds were given to the Orono Fire Department, which runs Orono Regional Response Team 2,… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – The Birch Grove Nursing Home on Leighton Street, a fixture in Pittsfield for more than two decades, is closing, affecting 17 residents and 39 employees. Birch Grove is owned by Sandy River Health Systems of Portland, and their spokesperson, Cynthia Cave, said the… Read More
    SANFORD – Selectmen appointed 10 people to serve on a local task force to research the impact of a proposed $650 million casino and resort in town. The group, chosen Tuesday from a field of 19 candidates, is given the task of identifying the drawbacks… Read More
    BANGOR – A pregnancy and infant loss support group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Brown Conference Room at Eastern Maine Medical Center for four consecutive Wednesdays. Meeting dates are July 9, 16, 23 and 30, and Oct. 5, 15, 22 and… Read More
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    The fifth annual Tom McCrea Law Enforcement Tournament will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Hermon Meadow Golf Course. The $60 registration includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, goody bag, many golf prizes and a barbecue. The deadline for registration… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Augusta Open House Day at Old Fort Western will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The Old Fort Western open house is an annual event, but this year it will include the unveiling of plans for the fort’s 250th anniversary… Read More
    BANGOR – Construction crews are building a walkway and bike pathway along the Bangor Mall side of Stillwater Avenue. Funded through the Maine Department of Transportation, the $201,000 walkway has been designed and administered by the city, according to John Murphy of the city engineers’… Read More
    Knox County Superior Court Cases June 10-20, 2003 Jeremy M. Yeaton, 21, St. George, two counts terrorizing, $400. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++)… Read More
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    BANGOR – A Madawaska man who was involved one week ago in a motorcycle collision with a moose died of his injuries during the night Wednesday at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Eugene Levesque, 45, suffered massive head injuries in the accident. He was taken by… Read More
    BANGOR – Protesters on Thursday stated their opposition to proposed changes in the Medicare program. Members of the Maine People’s Alliance and the Maine Council of Senior Citizens said Maine’s senators have failed to represent their constituents’ interests while building a prescription benefit into the federal health insurance… Read More
    ROCKLAND – A local nonprofit group is asking a court to order removal of a gate blocking access to a popular beach. The Friends of St. George, which also uses the name Friends of Martinsville Beach, filed a complaint with Knox County Superior Court on… Read More
    Because she has been such an integral part of the Greater Springfield community since her arrival 10 years ago to begin her ministerial duties at the Springfield Congregational Church, UCC, those whom she has served can’t let her go without a proper send-off. The Rev. Read More
    GORHAM – A 51-year-old Gorham woman was killed Thursday in an early morning accident on Route 25. Mary Sawyer was driving westbound in a 50 mph zone at about 5:50 a.m. when her car swerved sideways into the oncoming lane and was hit broadside by… Read More
    U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will travel to Iraq with eight Senate colleagues next week to get a firsthand look at the devastation left by the war and the ongoing efforts at reconstruction. The nine-member delegation from the Senate Armed Services Committee plans to meet… Read More
    PEMBROKE – Wardens and other rescuers searched roads and woods near Route 1 for about two hours Thursday morning after a 7-year-old California boy was reported missing. C.J. Eakman later walked out of the woods apparently unharmed. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    GREENVILLE – A Rockwood teenager who was injured in a boating accident Wednesday on Moosehead Lake remains in critical condition at a Bangor hospital. Danny Melrose, 17, was one of six young people who were hurt when their 18-foot open-bow boat crashed into a rock… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – A judge said Thursday he was prepared to give a Lamoine tow-truck driver a sentence without any jail time – until, that is, the tow-truck driver demonstrated he has an “attitude problem.” Clifton Bradford, 50, was sentenced Thursday to five days in jail… Read More
    I’m late with my book reports, seeing as the school year is over, but, hey, the summer reading list still needs to be completed. There are very few times when two sports books are in the top five of the New York Times bestseller list… Read More
    The Peoples Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race may be full, but there are spots open for those willing to contribute to Seeds of Peace, a conflict-resolution and coexistence program for teens. To secure a place in the field of 5,000 runners, which closed for… Read More
    PALO ALTO, Calif. – Four Maine high school racewalkers each finished in at least sixth in the USATF Junior National Track and Field Championships, earned an All-America award and were named to the USATF Junior National Racewalk team. Dirigo of Dixfield’s Jasmine Brooks (56:19.36) and… Read More
    PAXSON, Mass. – Golfer Jesse Speirs of Bangor shot a 5-over par-149 in a local qualifying tournament at Kettle Brook Golf Course Wednesday to become the second and final qualifier for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Jon Curran of Hopkinton, Mass. was the medalist (141)… Read More
    ORONO – The University of Maine men’s hockey team will host its alumni weekend events on Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7, including a hockey game and golf tournament. The game will take place at Alfond Arena at 2:15 p.m. on July 6. Tickets… Read More
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    PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Manny Crestwell’s double in the bottom of the 10th plated Brady Williams, lifting the Berkshire Black Bears to a 2-1 victory over the Bangor Lumberjacks Thursday in a Northeast League game. Courtney Hall earned the win for Berkshire (16-18), giving up one… Read More
    BANGOR – Pasco Grove and Josh Tripp each singled twice and drove in a run to lead Montville to a 2-1 win over Central Maine Cleaning Thursday in Bay League action at Husson College. Andy Sullivan had two singles with an RBI to spark Central… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Josh Withee took a no-hitter into the sixth and gave up just two hits overall as Penquis shut down Lincoln 11-3 Thursday in American Legion action. Withee struck out four and walked one. Ross Morrison hit three singles and drove in two runs. Read More
    LINCOLNVILLE – In the days before radio and cars, music played a different part in people’s lives. Saturday’s celebration of R.B. Hall Day at Lincolnville Center’s Breezemere Park is a point of the baton back to those days, when just about every community big enough… Read More
    The most common names for July’s full moon are the Thunder Moon and Hay Moon. Another is the Moon of Blood, said to have originated with the Okanagon who lived around the Columbia River, where mosquitoes are particularly voracious! Several American Indian tribes referred to… Read More
    BATH – Self-portraits from troubled teenagers will go on display for the public next week, part of a program sponsors say show what troubled youths can accomplish when given a chance to express themselves artistically. The eight-panel portable mural will be unveiled at 10 a.m. Read More
    In theaters RAISING VICTOR VARGAS, written and directed by Peter Sollett, 88 minutes, rated R. Starts tonight, 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