BANGOR – Lambert Bedard was not an actual employee of Great Northern Paper Inc. and cannot be paid $37,154 for managing the company the month after it went bankrupt, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Instead, the former owner of Great Northern was classified as an… Read More
BANGOR – After Tuesday’s lopsided defeats of a racetrack casino in southern Maine, Bangor Raceway appears to hold all the cards when it comes to operating slot machines in the state. At least for now. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
BANGOR – Tell Del Merritt that more than 90 percent of Mainers told pollers their visits to bars would increase or remain the same if the bars went smoke-free, and he probably would let off a hearty, skeptical laugh and tell you that no one polled his customers. Read More
A story on Page B3 in some editions of Wednesday’s paper contained an incorrect date for the Atkinson town meeting. The correct date and time is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. Read More
BANGOR – In the wake of rumors that the owner of Bangor Historic Track may be attempting to sell the harness racing operation, two Bangor city councilors called Wednesday for the city to exercise more caution before entering into any future development agreements where the city-owned track is… Read More
BANGOR – Maine’s new smoking law for bars, lounges, taverns and pool halls prohibits smoking in “all enclosed areas of public places and all restrooms made available to the public.” It takes effect today. Maine is the fifth state in the nation to adopt such… Read More
Defenders of the misbegotten Medicare drug bill keep saying it is not perfect. That’s like admitting a mass murderer has anti-social tendencies. The relevant questions are: Will the drug bill do more good than harm? Was it carefully crafted and thoroughly debated? Will senior citizens… Read More
Once again, just like clockwork, it’s New Year’s Day. Once again, in a wave sweeping across time zones, the world has counted backward from 10. Celebrants have wished each other the best and meant it, at least for as long as the cup of kindness brims. Parades march… Read More
Most distant from Portland, Madawaska has the scarce benefit of actually being seen by and readily seeing the TransCanada Highway’s continual traffic flow of travelers from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Yet, Maine’s window to the TCH remains mostly undeveloped and its visibility untapped. Read More
As a lifetime member of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, I am 100 percent committed to what SAM stands for and does. However, I recently received a request in the mail that troubled me. For the first time, I found myself confused why such an organization that has… Read More
It’s a bit late for this, but your Christmas Day Page One article, “A greeting that keeps on giving; Jonesboro artist [Marilyn Dowling] gets request from California woman for 25-year-old card,” was perfect for the occasion. Mike Abbey googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
Rep. Eddie DuGay has launched a campaign demanding “accountability” for the child protective services arm of Maine’s Department of Human Services. His primary concern seems to be directed at the decisions DHS makes with respect to custody of children found in jeopardy. As a member… Read More
Tom McGinnis, head pharmacist of the Food and Drug Administration, was quoted in the article, “FDA: Legalizing drug imports costly” (BDN, Dec. 24), that it would cost millions to import drugs from Canada. I’m sure the drug manufacturers felt well rewarded. Why pick on Canada?… Read More
America is so rich that it can give away all our food, medicine and money. Yet so poor that America cannot take care of its own sick, poor, homeless and senior citizens who only have a very few years left. It’s a disgrace against the… Read More
AUGUSTA – Pat Farnsworth, whose Orono pizza joint expanded to a statewide chain, and Maine Times co-founder John Cole are among the prominent Mainers who died in 2003. The year also saw the passing of musician Al Corey of Waterville and legendary Bangor lawman Otis… Read More
The New Year has dawned, and the slate has once again been made clean. Which means it’s that time when we muck it all up by making life-altering promises to ourselves that we know, from long experience, are doomed to fall by the wayside even before the month… Read More
MADAWASKA – The ripple effect of mad cow disease reached the St. John Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday when truckloads of local solid waste were stopped from crossing the border into Canada at two different Canadian ports of entry. Tractor-trailer trucks from both the Northern… Read More
BANGOR – An Old Town man accused of sexually assaulting horses at the University of Maine’s Witter Farm pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals Wednesday in 3rd District Court in Bangor and was sentenced to nine months in jail with all but 30 days suspended. Read More
BANGOR – A joint police task force has recovered an estimated $20,000 in stolen tools and equipment and arrested one man who authorities say is part of a much larger drug-related theft ring. On Wednesday, officials opened the wash bay at the Penobscot County Jail… Read More
LUBEC – As the New Year dawns in the town where they say the sun rises first, Ursula Danforth can’t be bothered. The coming of a new calendar year is hardly as intriguing as her bedside set of flashcards: Spanish words on one side with… Read More
BUCKSPORT – A toddler reported missing Wednesday morning turned up safe and sound two hours later when he was found off Route 46, according to a local police officer. The 3-year-old boy had been playing in the yard behind his home on Russell Hill Road… Read More
ALLAGASH – The head of an ice jam on the St. John River that was causing concerns for the last two weeks has moved, and is now lodged below the village. Roy Gardner said worry in the village has dropped along with the ice, but… Read More
WARREN – The town may have found an alternative to building an addition to its municipal office. If SAD 40 constructs a new middle school in Waldoboro, Warren may take a look at using the district’s educational service center on School Street as a new… Read More
MATTAWAMKEAG – Confronted by neighborhood opposition, a Lebanon couple has withdrawn a proposal to build a snowmobile lodge on the Back Settlement Road. Deborah and Frank LaPierre, however, said they might consider building the lodge in another part of town if a suitable property could be found. Read More
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ROCKLAND – Thieves lifted a 1,000-pound conveyor belt from outside Oak Island Seafood Co. in the industrial park sometime Monday night and took scrap metal and a roll of copper tubing. The value of the stolen items is $26,000, Deputy Police Chief Wallace Tower said Wednesday. Read More
CORINTH – State police investigators continued to interview people Wednesday in order to develop a better description of a man they say broke into a home on Route 15 in Corinth on Tuesday and tied up two teenagers. The man remained at large Wednesday evening. Read More
ELLSWORTH – City officials, once again, have narrowed the list of potential city managers down to three, the City Council chairman said Wednesday. Larry King said the field of candidates has been reduced from six to three. He said the council hopes to interview the… Read More
BAR HARBOR – If voters at the special town meeting reject a $2.3 million school construction request on Monday, the school board likely will return for a second vote, a school board member said Wednesday. “There really is no alternative” to replacing the heating and… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Four alleged drug dealers were arrested and 16 grams of heroin seized early Wednesday morning as Ellsworth law enforcement officials made their second-largest drug bust ever, according to a police officer. Edmond Guay, 39, Robert Anthos, 42, both of Lynn, Mass., Michelle Bickford,… Read More
MADAWASKA – Madawaska police continued their investigation Wednesday into a weekend fight that resulted in a southern Maine man being hospitalized. Police Chief Ronald Pelletier said the Windham man was treated for a fractured nose, facial cuts and bruises and black eyes at the Northern… Read More
BELFAST – Staff at the Waldo County Jail foiled an inmate’s attempt to commit suicide by hanging. The attempted hanging took place in a day room shortly after noon Wednesday. A male inmate awaiting trial on sex crimes tried to hang himself by wrapping a… Read More
VAN BUREN – Members of the Van Buren Fire Department and the local Boy Scout troop distributed more than 100 toys to local children last week. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Anderson said Tuesday that the toys were purchased, wrapped and delivered by volunteers. The purchasing… Read More
FORT KENT – Two people have been summoned to appear in court in February in connection with shooting out windows in two vehicles and one business with a pellet gun on Sunday night. David Marquis, 21, and Benjamin Cyr, 18, both of Fort Kent, were… Read More
MARS HILL – The Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will discuss the Prestile Stream watershed at a 9 a.m. meeting Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Mars Hill Snowmobile Club on the West Ridge Road. An alternate meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Read More
ROCKLAND – A rental car was reported stolen late Tuesday from the Trade Winds Motor Inn parking lot on Park Drive. The silver 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, rented by Jude Brown of Tenants Harbor, was discovered missing at 9:50 p.m., Deputy Police Chief Wallace Tower said… Read More
Here is a reminder for Maine drivers and visitors to our state that seems appropriate for the first day of 2004. In fact, since it’s the law, perhaps this would be a good time to make it your New Year’s resolution to obey! googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
HOULTON – Millinocket resident Rickey DeLoge Sr. recently pleaded guilty in Houlton District Court to a charge of unlawful cutting of trees. DeLoge, 45, paid $250 in fines and restitution to the state and is required to pay $7,500 in restitution to Frank Thibodeau of… Read More
WATERVILLE – A 75-year-old woman died Wednesday in an apartment fire that was blamed on a cigarette, authorities said. Gloria Duprey’s clothing and sofa caught fire at 1:30 p.m. while she was smoking, and her oxygen bottle contributed to the spread of the flames, said… Read More
Bangor police summoned a man Tuesday night after he allegedly stole deli cheese and beauty products from a supermarket. Officer James Carr reported that at 8:40 p.m. he was dispatched to Shaw’s Supermarket on Springer Drive, where store employees had Christopher Michael, 36, of Bangor,… Read More
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins have nominated more than 40 Maine students to U.S. Service Academies. “They have earned their nominations through records of strong scholarship, leadership and character,” said Collins in a press release naming the young men and women. Read More
AUBURN – A former Little League and youth basketball coach pleaded innocent to seven counts of rape stemming from his alleged involvement with young girls during the 1980s. Michael Johnson, 48, entered his pleas Tuesday in Androscoggin County Superior Court. A judge set Johnson’s bail… Read More
Comedian Bob Marley is the Ghost of New Year’s Present. Since the beginning of his career 12 years ago, Marley has performed a New Year’s Eve show in Portland. For the past four years, he has added shows at The Grand Auditorium in Ellsworth as… Read More
Sacred monuments In coming months this segment of Maine Skies will be devoted to structures built by the ancients to mark the passage of celestial events important to their cultures. These creations were often of religious significance. I hope they will fill you with the… Read More
Mike Fagan estimates he’s seen between 200 and 300 games at Fenway Park during four decades as a Boston Red Sox fan. He’s followed thousands more on the radio. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
After 39 years on this planet, I’m coming to realize that resolving to become slimmer, smarter, better looking or nicer to cats, dogs and people isn’t likely to change me a bit. What you see (unfortunately) is (apparently, at least until I figure out how… Read More
University of Maine sophomore goalie Jimmy Howard said the sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee feels “good” and he hopes to begin practicing again next week. Howard injured his knee when he stepped on a puck during warm-ups before Maine’s 3-2 win over… Read More
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PORTLAND – Saco native Matt Libby’s days in a Portland Pirates uniform may be over. Libby, who got into a fight with teammate Darcy Verot during a Dec. 22 practice, didn’t practice Tuesday with the American Hockey League team. His stall was cleaned out and… Read More
Coral Gables, Fla. – Jessie Speirs of Bangor finished in a tie for 22nd place in the 40th Orange Bowl International Junior Golf Championship at Biltmore Golf Club in Coral Gables, Florida with a four round score of 293, nine over par. Read More
PHOENIX – Tiffany Jones scored a game- and season-high 22 points and Meg Cressler contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds as the University of Southern Maine’s women’s basketball team topped Wisconsin-Strout 81-71 Wednesday. Jones also dished out four assists and had three steals and two… Read More
BREWER – Rory Woods stopped all 13 shots he faced to help lead Hampden Academy ice hockey team to a 3-0 victory over Foxcroft Academy Wednesday at T.J. Ryan Arena. Jason Huntley, Steve Boutin and Chris Pease each netted a goal. Matt Soucy and Mike… Read More
BANGOR – Speakers have been announced for Bangor Theological Seminary’s 99th convocation, “Faith Meets Faith,” set for Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 26-28, at Hammond Street Congregational Church and the seminary. The theme of the convocation is interfaith relationships. John B. Cobb Jr., professor emeritus of… Read More
BANGOR – One hundred years ago when a Bangor Daily News reporter looked back on 1903, he found that it had been, in general, a prosperous year. He consulted the mayor, merchants, bankers, the police chief and a theologian to arrive at his conclusion. “Down… Read More
BANGOR – Bangor Public Library has selected for its third annual Bangor Reads book “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel, a tale sure to chase away the cold weather blahs and give thinking minds plenty of exercise. “Life of Pi” is the story of a… Read More
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Never has the incredible power of images been combined with such immediacy as it was in 2003. When U.S. troops raced across the Iraqi desert on their way to Baghdad in early 2003, the embedded journalists traveling with the troops gave us an unprecedented look… Read More
BREWER – A light dusting of snow overnight concealed the ice patches on the route where the dog takes me for a walk each morning. Stepping gingerly around the known traps didn’t prevent an occasional “WHOOPS!” The slippery walking reminded me of some of the… Read More
ORONO – When Jim Acheson was preparing to write his classic book, “The Lobster Gangs of Maine,” published in 1988 by University of New England Press, he spent a year living in a lobstering community. For several days, he lived with a family to observe their daily routine. Read More
BANGOR – Windover Art Center, based in Newburgh, has made a new home for the winter at 9 Central St. in downtown Bangor, above The Hop. Art classes for children are offered Monday-Friday afternoons. Day classes also are planned for school vacations, including those in… Read More
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BANGOR – A gingerbread house made by a 12-year-old Veazie girl fetched $40 at a recent auction to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary. Gabrielle Grandchamp, a pupil at Veazie Community School built the gingerbread house and decorated it all on her own. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
The Maine Community Foundation recently awarded more than $575,000 in scholarships to Maine students attending schools in the state and across the country. “We mailed out about 700 checks to more than 150 different colleges, universities, technical schools and high schools,” said Jean Warren, the… Read More
BANGOR – Grand new works by geometric abstractionist Al Held, on view at the University of Maine Museum of Art on Harlow Street from Jan. 23 through March 27, posit a certain equivalence between the sensible world and the realm of the spirit. The exhibition… Read More
BANGOR – Eric Zelz, graphics editor for the Bangor Daily News, will present “The Curran Family: An Overview of an Interview” during the annual meeting and recognition dinner of the Curran Homestead Living History Farm and Museum in Orrington. The meeting and dinner will be… Read More
As a boy, Photography Editor Scott Haskell anticipated the arrival of Life magazine each week like some kids look forward to their favorite TV show. As he flipped through its pages, he saw striking, sometimes haunting, images of the world. He also saw a future… Read More
ORONO – The statewide coaching education center, headquartered at the University of Maine, has a new name and director, but remains steadfast in its commitment to providing quality training for coaches and positive sport experiences for children and adolescents. The advisory council of the Maine… Read More
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Real estate transfers recorded with town of Hampden: To Thomas J.W. Walters, Rochester, N.Y., Deborah K.W. Walters, Troy, and Christopher J. Percival, Troy, from Robert J. and Donna A. Neill, Hampden, June 20, 198 Kennebec Road, $139,000. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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Though Kevin Bennett has earned many awards since he joined the Bangor Daily News in 1994, that’s not how he measures success. “What I really enjoy about this job is not necessarily accolades from official members of press clubs or photography clubs, or anyone who’s… Read More
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Though he grew up in Virginia, photo intern John Clarke Russ got a taste of Maine when he visited his grandparents in Camden each summer. There, he became “addicted to beachcombing, looking for stuff, all sorts of things – sea glass, rocks, pieces of driftwood.”… Read More
BANGOR AREA – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers, beginners encouraged, Ron, 843-5058, or (800) 344-2666. BANGOR AREA – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, for those who have a desire to stop drinking, AA hot line, (800) 737-6237, or www.aamaine.org. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
BANGOR – Charles Sias and Catherine Kelley are two of the Bangor area residents who were honored recently by AARP Maine at its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony and luncheon at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. The ceremony recognizes AARP volunteers and their community… Read More
The ball has dropped in Times Square, Dick Clark has gone home and a new year has begun. Time to start keeping the resolutions so carefully planned last year. Well, except for the losing weight one because, in my opinion, dieting on a holiday is just wrong. Read More
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Technically, Bob DeLong retired in 2002. But he hasn’t stopped working. “It’s the love of photography,” he says, “and besides that, it gives me the chance to keep my hand in it.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
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Though assistant photo editor Stephen Katz studied journalism, his background is in anthropology, and he uses his camera as a tool to document culture. “My interest in documentary photography is born out of visual anthropology and visual ethnography,” said Katz, a native New Yorker. “I… Read More
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The first thing that struck photo intern Denise Henhoeffer when she came to Bangor was how far it was from the border of Maine. But the state’s natural beauty is what stayed with her. “I had never lived in New England, but I’d always been… Read More
Linda Coan O’Kresik came to Bangor fresh out of college, and when her “dream job” opened up at the Baltimore Sun, she jumped at the chance to return to her native Maryland and work at a large metropolitan newspaper. But when she met her husband,… Read More
Though her time in Maine was short-lived, photo intern Preston Gannaway says she had some of the best assignments of her life while working for the Bangor Daily News. “The Phish show was by far the most memorable,” she said by phone from Concord, N.H.,… Read More