Half of Maine’s counties are violating federal air pollution standards for ozone, according to an Environmental Protection Agency report released Thursday. Ground-level ozone, also known as smog, is an odorless gas created from the combination of sunlight and a soup of airborne chemicals that result… Read More
MACHIAS – Brian Beal brought a present Thursday for some high-profile visitors to the University of Maine at Machias. In what was surely a signal moment during a long day of public comment about the University of Maine System’s plans to merge UMM with its… Read More
AUGUSTA – Maine horsemen gathered at the State House Thursday, pushing lawmakers to reject a proposed multimillion-dollar state tax on slot machines that some fear will derail efforts to open a racetrack casino in Bangor. “There’s frustration and a lot of consternation, but we think… Read More
BREWER – Members of the Maine chapter of The Wildlife Society, a group composed primarily of professional scientists, voted Thursday to oppose the bear referendum this fall. Echoing similar arguments made by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Audubon Society, the group… Read More
An Associated Press story published on Page B5 of the State news section Thursday concerning legislation being discussed by state lawmakers to set up a recycling system for televisions and computers contained an incorrect bill number. The correct number is LD 1892. Read More
PORTLAND – Technology workers in South Portland who say they lost their jobs to workers in India have applied for federal benefits under a 40-year-old program intended to assist manufacturing workers displaced because of foreign competition. The petition for benefits claims that Wright Express, a… Read More
AUGUSTA – Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill into law Wednesday night that requires the former Great Northern Paper Co., which was operated by Inexcon, to pay severance for workers laid off by the mill. The bill had received strong support from both the House and the Senate. Read More
AUGUSTA – Gov. John Baldacci, joined by a number of legislators and community representatives, announced funding Thursday for 13 projects across the state to improve industrial access to Maine railroads. “This is a major investment in the future of Maine industries and the jobs they… Read More
Procrastinators scrambled to file their taxes, political supporters praised tax cuts, and protesters criticized the way tax dollars are spent. In other words, Thursday was a typical tax day in Maine. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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WASHINGTON – It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. That was the message Wednesday as the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of several hazardous toys and warned against purchasing other unsafe items, such as out-of-date cribs and baby walkers, at thrift… Read More
I would like to clarify some information in the story, “UMPI quiet about university proposal” (BDN, April 10-11). One of the reasons we have heard little reaction to the University of Maine System’s draft strategic plan on our campus is that our faculty and students were on spring… Read More
I am appalled at what the United States has done and is doing in Iraq. How would we like it if Iraq or any other country invaded us, removed our government, and tried to set up one modeled on their own? I suspect we would summarily disapprove and… Read More
Once again the Bangor Daily news has omitted a news article that shows its left-leaning bias by not reporting on Sen. Chris Dodd’s comments. Dodd, while praising Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia for casting his 17,000th vote, stated that Byrd would have been excellent in both the… Read More
What do God, Mel Gibson and President Bush have in common? They are being trumpeted as the bad guys these days, all for having done the right thing with the right motivation. God sent His only begotten son to die on the cross as a… Read More
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More than two weeks of insurgent turmoil in Iraq, the worst since American-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein a year ago, resulted largely from the U.S. suppression of a newspaper. Al Hawsa, a weekly paper run by the Shiite Muslim cleric Moktada al-Sadr, had been printing… Read More
Those lawmakers opposed to a bond question to replenish the Land for Maine’s Future coffer know that if the question goes to voters it would be supported by the same enthusiastic margins that passed two previous measures. The question the public should have is why the Legislature would… Read More
This morning I attended a roundtable for tax experts in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was chaired by the vice prime minister. The agenda for the meeting was ambitious as the country looks to revamp all aspects of its current tax code in order to… Read More
The suspension/discontinuance of Boatbuilding and Marine Mechanics at Washington County Community College involves many important questions about our education system that should have been addressed before any action was taken and still need to be explored. Two broad topics seem to focus questions about the discontinuance: Were Boatbuilding… Read More
AUGUSTA – A Democratic schism featuring disagreement over how to raise money for local school aid and property tax relief spawned a new round of discussions Thursday as initial voting on a budget-balancing plan was put off in the House of Representatives. Senate Democrats were… Read More
STEUBEN – Police said Thursday they aren’t sure why a car driven by an Ellsworth woman crossed the centerline on U.S. Route 1 and struck an oncoming 18-wheeler in heavy rain. Alicia Morgan, 26, died in the crash at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
ELLSWORTH – A Hancock County Superior Court judge has approved a $100,000 settlement for an Illinois girl who was injured when she jumped into and shattered a sliding glass door at a Bar Harbor motel, according to court documents. Thomas and MaryAnn Leibrandt of Brookfield,… Read More
LIMESTONE – It’s not a big amount in terms of the state budget, but every time state Rep. Florence Young looked at the draft budget for the $32,000 designated for Maine’s only science and math magnet school, it wasn’t there. “I’ve lost count of how… Read More
PROSPECT – After months of discussion, blasting and digging, the new bridge that will span the Penobscot River is beginning to rise from the river’s shore. Crews on Thursday began a round-the-clock process of pouring vast amounts of concrete for the western footing of the… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Since the beginning of January, when Hancock County became the first county in Maine to create and fund its own anti-drug task force, the three-agent team has been busy, according to officials. The task force has arrested or indicted 15 people, executed seven… Read More
ROCKLAND – Good news is on the horizon for Vinalhaven ferry riders. Replacement of the 130-foot Governor Curtis moved a step closer Thursday to becoming a reality when U.S. Rep. Tom Allen, D-Maine, announced that the state was awarded $231,957 in grant money for a… Read More
BANGOR – Maine Discovery Museum has joined Operation Community Support, providing support and recreational opportunities to the families of soldiers deployed overseas. The museum will offer free admission to dependent family members of Maine National Guard and Reserve troops on active overseas duty. Guard and… Read More
HUDSON – Bob Duchesne is a Democratic candidate for the District 13 legislative seat in the towns of Alton, Argyle, Bradford, Greenbush, Hudson, LaGrange and Milford. Duchesne served as a Q-106.5 radio announcer for 17 years before retiring from the radio station in September 2003. Read More
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PITTSFIELD – Pittsfield’s Mill Pond Task Force heard its first informal environmental assessment of the various ideas and plans to renovate and rehabilitate the pond area as a town recreational center. They were told Thursday night that wildlife habitat will outrank any recreational plans and… Read More
ROCKLAND – The City Council next week will begin scrutinizing the 2005 budget -department by department – to see which, if any, adjustments can be made to the figures proposed by the city manager. The overall budget is $15,791,784, which includes $9,163,317 to run the… Read More
ELLSWORTH – The Maine Governor’s Council honored the Wellness Center of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital with a special Community Award for its t’ai chi program. The award was presented on Tuesday, April 6, in Augusta. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
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CRANBERRY ISLES – A newly elected board that will oversee many of the town’s physical assets will operate under Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, including posting notice of its meetings. Selectmen notified the Facilities Management Commission last week that it must operate as any other… Read More
BLUE HILL – The Marine Environmental Research Institute will celebrate Earth Day with the Blue Hill Beach Clean-up, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at the MERI Center. All ages are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served after the cleanup. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
CALAIS – The Canadian government has set aside its half of the nearly $100 million needed to construct a third Maine-New Brunswick bridge near Calais, but the project could be delayed if President Bush vetoes a pending transportation bill. The president has vowed he will… Read More
CASTINE – Road work has begun on Routes 166A and 166 in the Castine and Penobscot area and will continue until the end of October. The Maine Department of Transportation project begins on Route 166 on Main Street in Castine and extends north 1.3 miles… Read More
CALAIS – The American Cancer Society wants to team with residents in Washington County to expand its Road to Recovery Program. The program involves a network of volunteer drivers who provide cancer patients and others with transportation to their treatments. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
ROCKPORT – The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce will host a free “Strictly Social Business After Hours” reception for local business leaders from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Samoset Resort. For information or to make a reservation, call 623-4568, Ext. 14, or… Read More
FRENCHBORO – A local man is facing charges in connection with a burglary incident last week in this small island community, police said Thursday. Joshua Damon, 23, who has listed addresses in Frenchboro and Milo, is facing charges of burglary and unlawful sexual contact, according… Read More
CALAIS – The St. Croix Valley International Garden Club will hold its opening meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Calais Congregational Church, 11 Calais Ave. Admission is $12. For information or a reservation, contact Tonya Troiani at 454-3696 or Joan… Read More
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HOULTON – Maine School Management Association officials told SAD 29 board members at a Wednesday evening workshop that an investigation by two board members into former Superintendent Susan Johnson’s alleged use of the district credit card for personal charges should not have happened. According to… Read More
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HOULTON – SAD 29 board members at a Wednesday evening workshop discussed televising meetings and adding public comment time to their agenda. No action was taken as a result of the workshop. The board will consider revising and adopting policies at upcoming meetings. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
HOULTON – Region II Vocational Education will offer a personal support specialist course and an EMT Basic course. The PSS course provides training and credentials for home care employment and will begin Tuesday, May 4. The emergency medical technician course will begin Monday, April 19. Read More
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Brewer police charged a Hampden man with theft after he allegedly swapped the price tag on a light fixture Thursday afternoon at Marden’s. Officer Jeremy Upham reported that at 2:20 p.m. he went to Marden’s on Wilson Street. An employee told Upham he saw Richard… Read More
BANGOR – The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will offer a workshop, “The Essentials of College Planning,” on the following dates and locations: . 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Brewer Housing Authority, 1 Colonial Circle. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor Public Library will host a book discussion of “The Da Vinci Code” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at 145 Harlow St. Featured speaker the Rev. James Haddix of All Souls Congregational Church will discuss the facts and myths of the… Read More
OLD TOWN – The American Red Cross will hold a spring blood drive noon-6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Georgia-Pacific Training Center. Sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, PACE Local 80, and the Old Town-Orono Kiwanis, participants can enter to win two Boston Red Sox tickets. Read More
ALTON – The town of Alton will hold its spring curbside cleanup on Saturday, May 15. Items accepted will include tires up to 16 inches without rims, carpet cut into 4-foot sections and rolled and tied, plastic pipe, small amounts of sheetrock and plaster, refrigerators,… Read More
BANGOR – The Penobscot Job Corps Center will offer a “Surfing for Seniors” free workshop 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Media Works Center. The course is designed to provide assistance to Bangor-area residents 55 or older who would like to learn or improve… Read More
OLD TOWN – The American Veterans Post 9 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the American Legion Hall at 20 Water St. For more information, contact Don Plummer at 827-6575. Read More
ORONO – Parents and community members are invited to attend a “Taking Action in our Community: An Orono Community Dialogue,” meeting 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the Keith Anderson Center. Participants can take part in open conversations about the difficulty of parenting a teen… Read More
BANGOR – The Resource Development Center at Penquis Community Action Program is now accepting applications for a voucher program to help pay for child care expenses for income-eligible families in which parents are working or attending school. The vouchers can be used in a variety of settings, including… Read More
LINCOLN – The Penquis Community Action Program will offer an “Incubator Without Walls” small business course 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 26 through May 24, at 115 Main St. The free program helps individuals start and expand businesses with five or fewer employees and… Read More
MILLINOCKET – Despite some resident opposition, board members of the Millinocket Area Growth and Investment Council voted Tuesday to accept a $25,000 grant channeled here by a national conservation organization. In late March, The Wilderness Society received approval for a grant to study the feasibility… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – A $7.8 million proposed budget that reflects a 1.3 percent increase over last year’s approved spending plan is expected to be adopted by SAD 68 budget committee at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 26. Directors whittled the budget down by $116,000… Read More
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HAMPDEN – The town’s planning board this week approved additions to the YMCA’s summer camp on Emerson Mill Road, although neighbors voiced concerns about noise levels and other issues potentially emanating from the new play field and archery and shooting ranges being put into play. Read More
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LEWISTON – The Maine PBS program “Continuing Your Education” will focus on the higher education choices available in the state. The program is the second of a four-part Reaching Higher series. The live show will air at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 17, and will include… Read More
WASHINGTON – The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has presented U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with an award for her efforts to increase funding for nursing education. Five deans of nursing programs in Maine were on Capitol Hill last week to present the award to… Read More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday honored two state programs, Land for Maine’s Future and Beginning with Habitat, with 2004 Environmental Merit Awards. Beginning with Habitat is a joint effort of the state and Maine Audubon to help towns identify wildlife habitats within their… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – A local man who allegedly burglarized a Main Street law office and stole a small safe was being held Thursday at the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton after he was tracked down by the Police Department’s bloodhound. Bobby Nightingale, 22, of Presque… Read More
AUGUSTA – Maine environmentalists and health care advocates are celebrating last week’s legislative victory over chemical contamination by compounds used to reduce the risk of combustion in a wide range of consumer products. By a vote of 125-6, the Maine House of Representatives gave final… Read More
BRUNSWICK – A 15-year-old juvenile from West Bath has admitted stealing a Bath police cruiser and taking it for a joy ride, police said. The teenager was stopped Wednesday after Brunswick police responded to a report of another stolen vehicle. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
BANGOR – A federal jury Thursday found a Washington County man who was an officer in a Calais gun club guilty of illegal possession of firearms after a daylong trial. Peter David Frost, 36, of Meddybemps was indicted last summer for possessing firearms after being… Read More
Promising attendees items that area residents have never seen before, supporters of the Bangor Museum and Center for History invite you to see for yourself by attending a silent and live auction beginning with the silent auction at 7 p.m. and the live auction at 8 p.m. Friday,… Read More
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – Several sections of the Park Loop Road will be closed to motor vehicles from 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24, to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25, so the public can enjoy the road on foot or bike without motor vehicle traffic. In-line… Read More
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Animal rights groups in parts of Canada and the United States are decrying the spring bear hunt in New Brunswick, saying it poses risks to the population. “We oppose the spring bear hunt because with black bears, unlike other animals,… Read More
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – Skeptics in New Brunswick are already downplaying the significance of a report to be released Friday on the feasibility of fixing up the province’s aging nuclear power plant. The Conservative government will release a report on the Point Lepreau nuclear power… Read More
FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington has had seven names during its 140-year history. Will the eighth be the College of Liberal Arts Maine, or CLAM? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
BRUNSWICK – A planned reduction in the Navy’s fleet of submarine surveillance planes raises questions about the future of Brunswick Naval Air Station. The new generation of P-3 Orions being developed by the Navy could top out at 112, or less than half the current… Read More
Newburgh’s Ricky Craven picked up the first of his two NASCAR Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) wins at Martinsville Speedway (Va.) in 2001. The Nextel Series returns to Martinsville on Sunday for the Advance Auto Parts 500. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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ORONO – When Simon Williams is on top of his game, he’s among the most dangerous players in America East. The University of Maine senior has demonstrated the ability to hit for average, and with power, and he’s a threat to steal whenever he’s on… Read More
There’s no question the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race is the most popular and most attention-grabbing race of its kind in the state. That distinction certainly won’t be diminished at all this year. For the eighth consecutive season, the annual race will receive live coverage by… Read More
The 108th Boston Marathon will feature 163 Maine runners in the field of 20,000 when the 26.2-mile road race begins Monday at approximately 11:30 a.m. in Hopkinton, Mass. One of those 163 Mainers is Surry’s Andy Beardsley, a high school coach who will take a… Read More
White Tail Golf Course in Charleston will open for the season on Saturday. Call 285-7730 for more information. Read More
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The University of Maine has moved its America East baseball weekend series against Hartford to Mansfield Stadium in Bangor because of wet field conditions at Mahaney Diamond in Orono. The teams will play a single game Friday at 5 p.m., then play a noon doubleheader… Read More
Husson College will host Thomas College for a baseball twinbill today beginning at 1 p.m. The games had been scheduled Wednesday at Waterville but were postponed due to rain. “These will be the eighth and ninth games scheduled to be played away from home that… Read More
The University of Maine men’s hockey team, the NCAA runner-up, will hold an autograph session today from 3-5 p.m. at the Old Town Hannaford Supermarket on Stillwater Avenue. This is the first event of the Hannaford “Bears of Tomorrow” program in partnership with UMaine athletics. Read More
University of Minnesota-Duluth coach Scott Sandelin, who led the Bulldogs to their first Frozen Four in 19 years, was named the recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award given to the nation’s top Division I men’s ice hockey coach. UMD went 28-13-4 including a season-ending 5-3… Read More
GORHAM – Katie Mainville tossed a no-hitter as the University of Southern Maine softball team earned a 2-0 victory over Salem State in the first game of a Thursday doubleheader. The Huskies won the nightcap 3-2. In the first game, Mainville struck out nine and… Read More
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Ten years ago, Helen Nearing, a leader in the back-to-the-earth homesteading movement and a resident of Maine, was the featured speaker at the first Help Organize Peace Earthwide – or HOPE – Festival in the Bangor area. “Live simply and frugally with an eye to… Read More
Andrea Lewis was unfazed when she found out that the theater in which her band, The Clumsy Lovers, would be playing on its first trip to Maine was a former barn. “That’ll be the second barn we’ve played in,” said the group’s fiddler-vocalist. “We played… Read More
ORONO – Being an American Indian in the 21st century isn’t easy. Just ask Sherman Alexie. 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++) { if… Read More
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The Bangor Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the University of Maine Singers and the Oratorio Society for its fifth Classical Concert of the season, set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maine Center for the Arts. The program conducted by Maestro Xiao-Lu Li will… Read More
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