The Navy has agreed in court to drastically limit deployment of its controversial low-frequency sonar system, which environmental groups contend is so loud that it can disorient and kill already endangered whales and other sea creatures. By agreeing to a permanent injunction against global use… Read More
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    In Oct. 11 stories about the American League championship series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer had a plate in his head. According to his autobiography, four holes were drilled in the 72-year-old Zimmer’s… Read More
    In regard to Lisa Sherman’s letter, “Dead animals in BDN” (BDN letter, Sept. 30), it is in most families a tradition and family heritage to hunt. What Sherman called “rednecks” are her own ancestors. For generations many families have lived off the meat that was… Read More
    Writing in a commentary for The Washington Post last week, which was reprinted in newspapers around the country, including this one, Secretary of State Colin Powell laid out the administration’s reading of the interim report of chief weapons inspector David Kay. Angered by what it viewed as the… Read More
    It is frightening to think that people may put their lives at risk rather than take a test to determine if they are at risk for a disease. But this is precisely what happened to Hampden resident Bonnie Lee Tucker’s daughter. For fear that a positive result would… Read More
    Now is the time for all saltwater anglers (recreational and charter captains) to unite and be heard. We need to demand year-round access, reasonable and appropriate size and bag limits for recreation and personal consumption. Amendment 13, option 3 of the New England Ground Fish… Read More
    What a growing city I live in. First, Brewer allows a pornography shop to move in less than 100 feet from a church and a school bus route and calls the old ordinance forbidding it out of date. Now the city officials are looking into bringing a racino. Read More
    I didn’t know whether to be angered or amused by the story on Adelphia’s latest rate increase, outlined in the article, “Adelphia increasing some rates 30%” (BDN, Oct. 3). Since moving to St. Albans in June 2002, we have tolerated poor reception for months and… Read More
    After reviewing the latest advertisement from Casinos No!, I am disgusted by their tactics. Calling people who enjoy going to a casino losers? Now they resort to name-calling? I know what they meant, but listen to the words and what they sound like. And the fact that Maine… Read More
    My husband and I lived in Connecticut for 42 years. We both grew up in this area and planned to move back when we retired. We retired in 1998 and moved back to Maine. They told us the same thing in Connecticut when they wanted… Read More
    When presidents lie to involve our nation in war they betray the patriotism of our sons and daughters who serve in the military and the sacrifices they and their families make for the benefit of us all. This was seen in what President Johnson did with the Gulf… Read More
    The first U.S. bombs fell here in Kabul two years ago this past Tuesday. “I wasn’t scared,” says my driver Nazir, “when the explosions began. I’d been scared for what seemed my whole life. And, ever since yaazdawum-i-eseptembar [9-11], we’d expected an attack. Bombs fall where they fall. Read More
    Being the ED doc at night in a small, rural Maine hospital usually means being the only ED doc for miles, and it’s a lonely job sometimes, probably what the Maytag repairman would be doing if he fixed people instead of washing machines. You work with great nurses… Read More
    NEW SHARON – It was probably only a matter of time before the concept of fast food caught up with the time-tested notion of the New England baked bean supper. But that’s what has happened at the New Sharon Congregational Church, where church volunteers hit… Read More
    As long as the Red Sox are still playing baseball, and a World Series champ has yet to be decided, summer has not officially ended. It’s all just a desperate seasonal illusion, I’ll admit, but as good a way as any to cling awhile longer… Read More
    BAXTER STATE PARK – Renowned wildlife and nature photographer William Silliker Jr. died of an apparent heart attack Monday morning on the Roaring Brook Trail at Baxter State Park, according to authorities. Silliker shot pictures for the popular Baxter State Park Maine Moose Watcher calendars… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Downeast Transportation plans to seek bids soon for five new Island Explorer buses to increase passenger capacity beginning next spring on some of its busiest Mount Desert Island runs. Two of the new buses would replace the oldest buses in the current 17-vehicle… Read More
    Following are divorces granted in 5th District Court in Ellsworth during August and September on grounds of irreconcilable marital differences: Melanie Flynn, Blue Hill, and Matthew Flynn, Wilton, married Sept. 18, 1982, at Worcester, Mass., joint custody of two children. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    Following are divorces granted in 4th District Court in Machias on grounds of irreconcilable marital differences: Bruce A. Simons and Debra J. Simons, both of Harrington, married Nov. 3, 1978, at Cherryfield. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT- Center Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Northern Lights Repertory Theatre’s production of “Lonely Planet” by Steven Dieta at 4 p.m. Oct. 19, at Center Theatre. Elaine DiFalco Daughterty is the director and Rich Kimball and Kent McKusick are the actors in the… Read More
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    BOOTHBAY HARBOR – The Coast Guard suspended the search for a New Harbor lobster fisherman after sunset Monday and planned to resume at first light today looking for the owner of an abandoned 33-foot lobster boat found with its engine running. Roy Bickford, 76, was… Read More
    BELFAST – Big-box stores, zoning for waterfront development and the sale of city property were among the topics of discussion at Monday night’s forum for the City Council candidates who are vying for an open seat in Ward 5. Four of the five candidates running… Read More
    CASTINE – Selectmen will meet with residents next week to discuss a proposal to alter the town’s form of government by eliminating a town manager. Selectmen plan to put the question to voters in a referendum question on the local ballot on Nov. 4. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    MARS HILL – Skiers and nonskiers alike enjoyed the final afternoon of Big Rock Ski Area’s fall foliage chairlift rides on Monday. This is the first year Big Rock, which has operated under parent company Maine Winter Sports Center since 2000, has offered the event… Read More
    GUILFORD – Police said driver inattention was the cause of a two-car accident Monday on Elm Street. Shirley Clukey, 77, of Abbot had stopped her northbound 1993 Ford Tempo on Elm Street at noon Monday waiting for a vehicle ahead of her to turn onto… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – The Town Council will hold its regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. The roll call of the councilors and an executive session to discuss tax increment financing agreement negotiations with Katahdin Paper Co. will be held at the beginning of the… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – The Maine Municipal Association will hold a meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight in its council chambers to discuss ballot Item 1-A, the School Finance and Tax Reform Act of 2003, and Item 1-B, the Legislature’s competing proposal for school financing. The… Read More
    BANGOR – The Nevada entrepreneur who wants to bring slot machines to Bangor Raceway has signed a letter of intent setting forth the details of his company’s agreement with the city of Bangor. The City Council is expected to authorize City Manager Edward Barrett to… Read More
    SEBEC- Three people were injured Sunday evening on Route 16 when two vehicles collided head-on. A 1996 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Charles Russell, 77, of Milo was struck head-on by a 1993 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Jacqueline Whitney, 38, of Milo. Russell, Whitney… Read More
    HARTLAND – Hartland-St. Albans EMS will offer gunshot trauma training at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at its Hartland office, 9 Hubbard St. The class is open to all rescue service personnel in surrounding areas. For information, contact Donna Meservey at 938-4737. Read More
    BREWER – A road worker was struck by a car and hospitalized Monday afternoon in Brewer. Brewer police Officer Roger Hershey said that at about 4:30 p.m., a car making a left turn from Wilson Street onto Parkway South hit a flagger, knocking him down… Read More
    BANGOR – Bangor Public Health, along with Community Health Counseling Services and St. Joseph Hospital, will offer four flu shot clinics this fall. The clinics will be held at the following dates and locations: . 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Spectacular Event Center, 395… Read More
    SANGERVILLE – The Sangerville Public Library has spring flower bulbs for sale. The purchase of crocus, narcissus and Asiatic lily bulbs will help support the library. The library also will hold a bake sale from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, and a craft fair… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – SeDoMoCha Middle School will be host to the Middle School District V Honors Band-Chorus on Nov. 1. Pupils will rehearse during the day and present a public concert at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. More than 200 top band and chorus pupils from… Read More
    ENFIELD – Chief Deputy Troy Morton of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department will make a presentation to parents regarding personal safety issues involving children at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Enfield Station School. Morton will discuss ways to help ensure the safety of children… Read More
    OLD TOWN – American Veterans Post 9 of Old Town will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the VFW building, 20 Water St. Veterans discharged honorably or current Guard and Reserve members are eligible for AMVETS membership. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
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    BANGOR – Children of all ages are invited to walk through “The Haunted Hollow,” a Halloween event organized by the Abnaki Girl Scout Council, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Police Athletic League Center on Essex Street. A children’s path… Read More
    SKOWHEGAN – Peter Y. Sussman will discuss the ethics of wartime journalism in a free public lecture at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library. Sussman is co-author of the Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics and served as editor… Read More
    HAMPDEN – The Maine Municipal Association will hold a presentation on its proposed tax relief referendum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Hampden Town Office community center. One of 10 regional meetings to be held in the state, the presentation will focus on… Read More
    Your contributions are always appreciated to help make the annual Down EastCommunity Auxiliary Book Fair a success. Ruth Leubecker reports that the event will be held 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the vestry of Center Street… Read More
    PORTLAND – The low-profile campaign for neither of the two competing tax-relief proposals on the November state ballot Monday welcomed a major newspaper endorsement. The endorsement of Question 1C by the Maine Sunday Telegram is “fantastic news,” said Bob Stone, spokesman for Common Sense for… Read More
    CALAIS – Praised by those who knew him as a man of grace and integrity, longtime city solicitor Francis Brown, 81, died Sunday at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor after a long illness. “All of the older lawyers still practicing in Calais were, to… Read More
    BIDDEFORD – Several dozen residents responded to the city’s invitation to pay more than they owe in property taxes. By Wednesday’s tax-payment deadline, 44 residents and businesses had contributed nearly $2,500 to the school system and various city organizations. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    It will be a revitalized Bill Chinnock coming to Bangor later this week. The Legend of the North Country will be playing a 7:30 p.m. concert Friday at the Bangor Opera House. With him will be Tony “Thunder” Smith on drums, John Kumnick on bass,… Read More
    Artist Caitlin Conte, 55, of Bangor may have the best reason of all for protecting the Penjajawoc Marsh – faeries. Her studio looks out on the woods that border the marsh, which in the recent past was the center of controversy involving plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter. From… Read More
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    The University of Maine men’s basketball team is earning a passing grade in passing during its preseason trip to Atlantic Canada, having swept the first three games of its four-game schedule. The Black Bears cruised to a 101-62 win over Memorial University at St. John’s,… Read More
    ORONO – Traci Rainone scored two goals to lead the University of Maine field hockey team to a 4-0 victory over Sacred Heart Monday afternoon. Rachael Hilgar helped with a goal and an assist for the 11-3 Black Bears. Karyn Magno also had a goal,… Read More
    EAST MACHIAS – Samantha Davis and Skylar Richardson each scored two goals to lead the Shead Tigers to a 5-1 schoolgirl soccer victory over the Washington Academy Raiders Monday. Lauretta Ricker added a goal and an assist for 7-4-1 Shead. Patricia Candelmo also had an… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – Six different players scored a goal to lift the Presque Isle Wildcats to a 6-0 schoolgirl soccer victory over the Bucksport Golden Bucks Monday. Hilary Harvey, Angela Norsworthy, Rachel Blackstone and Emily Robertson all netted goals in the first half. Stephanie Holton and… Read More
    DEXTER – Meagan Fogarty scored five goals to power the undefeated Dexter Tigers to an 8-0 high school field hockey victory over the Stearns Minutemen Monday. Brittany Veazie chipped in with two goals and six assists and Sarah Wyman added a goal for the 13-0… Read More