ROCKLAND – The sale of three local businesses to a Virginia-based publishing company is not expected to affect operations at the Tillson Avenue and industrial park operations. Target Marketing of Maine Inc., Mail Services Inc. and Coastal Publications have been acquired by Trader Publishing Co. Read More
    BANGOR – The Roxy Leigh cruise ship will shuttle passengers up and down the Penobscot River nearly every weekend this summer, after city councilors approved a contract Tuesday to allow Mid-Coast Cruises of Winterport to operate out of Bangor. The company will offer three-hour day… Read More
    An administration serious about bringing democracy to Iraq would have made the razing of the Abu Ghraib prison its first priority. That this prison was left standing, and soon put to the same despicable uses it knew under Saddam Hussein, is another indication that the Bush administration’s motives… Read More
    Of all government welfare programs, the best loved might be WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC emphasizes good nutrition, limits what clients may buy with their vouchers and, by many accounts, is an effective way to give poor kids a better start… Read More
    No wonder seniors are confused. To help them save money on prescription drugs, the federal government rolled out a national program that requires senior to sign up for a discount card. Problem is there are now 73 competing cards and figuring out which one to sign up for… Read More
    Catholics who support priests withholding communion from politicians are misguided. Politicians are elected to represent their constituents. If a politician represents the voting constituents improperly, the constituents are free to vote the politician out of office. The Catholic constituents, driven by church teaching, are responsible… Read More
    In the article, “Traffic deaths worry bikers” (BDN, May 6) one major concern expressed by the motorcyclists and Gov. Baldacci is a danger they face due to the huge disparity between the size of motorcycles and full-size vehicles. May I remind Gov. Baldacci that their situation is not… Read More
    American men and women serving in Iraq are prepared to give their lives to secure and defend our country. I am truly disgusted and outraged by the feeding frenzy of the liberal media over the debacle at Abu Ghraib prison. Of course the people “allegedly” responsible should be… Read More
    Through his 25-year distinguished teaching and research career at the University of Maine, George Jacobson has demonstrated his commitment to serving the people of Maine. Jacobson would like to take this talent and commitment to Augusta to continue to create better education and economic development opportunities for all… Read More
    From all emphasis on the end of the recent legislative session, in this newspaper and elsewhere, one might be forgiven for thinking the legislature did little this year. That is hardly the case and, in fact, the legislature acted on many issues. Over the last two years, the… Read More
    As the “lead plaintiff” in the pending lawsuit against Democratic leadership in the Maine Legislature, I’m sorry I wasn’t contacted for either the original BDN article or Saturday’s column. I’m sorry the column trivialized this very sad session in such a manner. Perhaps the following will provide additional… Read More
    AUGUSTA – A state supreme court decision that precipitated dozens of same sex marriages Monday in Massachusetts has prompted a Hampden lawmaker to renew his pursuit of a constitutional amendment defining marriage in Maine. “I figured I ought to put something in on this right… Read More
    MONSON – A Quebec man was charged Tuesday with driving to endanger after he lost control of his loaded wood-chip truck at a dangerous curve on Route 15 and it rolled onto its side, pinning his arm underneath the cab. Firefighters had to use an… Read More
    YARMOUTH – State police went to the public Tuesday seeking information about a car used by an assailant to escape after shooting a New Hampshire man in a parking lot in broad daylight. Witnesses told troopers that the assailant drove off Monday evening in a… Read More
    THOMASTON – All questions on the SAD 50 referendum Tuesday overwhelmingly failed in St. George, but passed by a wide margin in Cushing. The voting results in Thomaston were unavailable by press time. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis County commissioners on Tuesday told a state court official that there is a “sense of urgency” in the county for some action on a new courthouse in Dover-Foxcroft. The commissioners advised Norman Ness, director of court facilities, that they were impressed with… Read More
    BANGOR – Residents who plan to vote in next month’s statewide primary and referendum elections should be on the lookout for one of the hot-pink postcards that will begin appearing in mailboxes later this week. City Clerk Gail Campbell said Monday that the postcards are… Read More
    BELFAST – The Greater Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting entries for its annual photography and image contest. Photographs or photographs of works of art depicting subjects within Waldo County are eligible. The competition is open to amateurs as well as professional photographers and… Read More
    CALAIS – In years past, police officers pumped up their muscles and worked up a sweat running with a torch from Baileyville to Bangor to raise money for the Special Olympics. This year they’ll be pumping something else – gasoline. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    MACHIAS – Stalled for many years and many different reasons, the restoration of the historic railway station in Machias is apparently on track again. The completion of the project to put life back into the former station, now called Station 98, was supposed to happen… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – The Evergreen Pottery Gallery will feature “The Colors of Maine,” a pottery exhibit with special glazes including rainbow blue, rainbow green, twilight – purple glaze – and crystal blue. Laurie Stevens has developed a new glaze technique that results in a crystal… Read More
    MARS HILL – Town councilors approved on Monday night an adult entertainment ordinance that has received very little debate, according to Mars Hill Town Manager Ray Mersereau. The ordinance, concerning nudity in licensed businesses, was created not because the town has received any such applications,… Read More
    CARIBOU – At the recent annual meeting of the Aroostook Home Care Agency Inc. board of directors, the following board members were elected: Mim Sloat; Saundra Scott-Adams, vice president of home care services; Connie Sandstrom, Sonja Fongemie, Mel Gould, Glen Saucier, Lynn Lombard, Erin Benson, Bret Varnum, Rachael… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Economic development topped the local City Council’s agenda as councilors discussed on Monday night the goals of an ad hoc bypass committee and signed a resolution approving the city’s participation in the Aroostook County Pine Tree Development Zone. Early in the meeting… Read More
    Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua B. Rollins has graduated from basic combat military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Rollins is the son of Ben T. Rollins of Wytopitlock and Sheri Rollins of Norridgewock. Read More
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    PRESQUE ISLE – A local man and woman were arrested Tuesday after allegedly making a false claim that someone stole the man’s car and used it in a high-speed chase, according to Detective Wayne Selfridge of the Presque Isle Police Department. Robert Charette, 34, and… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – A local man known as Main Street One may not have arrived Monday night at City Hall in Air Force One, but the reception he got inside the building was worthy of a VIP. Peter McEldowney, 43, was honored Monday by the Ellsworth… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT – A Piscataquis County Superior Court jury on Tuesday convicted two men of crimes involving the assault of a Sangerville man in his home. Loney Parilla, 27, of Sangerville, was found guilty of aggravated criminal trespass, assault and terrorizing. The state is expected to… Read More
    ROCKLAND – Five juveniles have been charged in connection with the painting of graffiti on the rear of the Maverick Street building occupied by a Hannaford supermarket and J.C. Penney department store. One 15-year-old female and four males, ages 12, 13, 15 and 16 –… Read More
    BUCKSPORT – Town councilors Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a $16.3 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The spending plan includes the school budget of $11,274,325 and the municipal budget of $5,207,221. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Camp Rainbow will be open to children with cancer during the week of June 20 for its 17th year on Branch Lake. Kids ages 4 to high school are eligible, including those in treatment for cancer and those who have been post-treatment for… Read More
    BANGOR – A woman out for a smoke break near Eastern Maine Medical Center on State Street was shot with a paint ball Monday night by someone driving by in a vehicle. Police have no leads on who fired the projectile that struck her right arm. Read More
    PARKMAN- The state Fire Marshal’s Office was called Tuesday morning to investigate a fire that destroyed a small home and garage off Crow Hill Road. No one was living in the home owned by Alice Gibbs of Dexter when the fire erupted, according to Guilford… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – Town councilors gave their approval Tuesday night to the Mill Pond task force’s plan for recreational improvements around the pond. The town will now apply for a grant to help with the costs of the rehabilitation. The plan includes first cleaning up a… Read More
    As part of its pro-life campaign today through Sunday, June 6, Daughters of Isabella, Circle #422 of Greater Bangor-Brewer is sponsoring a baby shower. Donated shower items will go to St. Andre’s Group Home, a facility for new mothers associated with the Roman Catholic Diocese… Read More
    BANGOR – A Carrabassett Valley man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to five months in prison and five months of home confinement for a weapons violation. Kenneth Sassi, 62, also was fined $10,000 in U.S. District Court in Bangor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    BANGOR – Caring Connections, a cooperative women’s health program sponsored by the YWCA Bangor-Brewer and Eastern Maine Medical Center, received a yearlong grant of $34,900 on April 1 to continue two women’s breast health programs. Bridging the Gap, a breast health screening, diagnostic and education… Read More
    LONGMIRE, Wash. – A climber who cared for his severely injured companion on a steep rocky slope of Mount Rainier for three days until help arrived was flown to safety by helicopter Tuesday, the day after his friend died on a helicopter flight to a hospital. Read More
    OLD TOWN – The airplane that was forced to land in the median of Interstate 95 was removed Tuesday. Phil Cormier, 48, of Bangor and his passenger, Dean Wiseman, 49, of Bangor, took off from Old Town Municipal Airport on Monday evening but didn’t make… Read More
    The following items were confiscated temporarily as part of the increased security at the Penobscot County Courthouse on May 12-13 when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court was hearing cases in Bangor. On those two days, 717 items were X-rayed. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    PORTLAND – State business and labor leaders have joined Gov. John Baldacci in voicing opposition to a school funding question on the June ballot. They contend the measure would hurt the state and threaten property tax relief. Representatives of the Maine Children’s Alliance, the Maine… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Four Maine college students will study in Ireland next year as the 2004 George J. Mitchell Peace Scholars. The students, who were selected for academic and leadership abilities as well as a commitment to community service, will be honored at a luncheon ceremony… Read More
    CHERRYFIELD – The food may be the same at the public suppers put on by the Cherryfield Congregational Church, but those Wednesday evening gatherings just won’t feel the same. Not without Vera Willey, anyway. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    Eat in If the answer to “what’s for dinner?” is “takeout” more often than not, get some inspiration for home cooking at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. Jane Conroy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Marion McLellan and Bonnie Stone of Mayo Regional… Read More
    MONTPELIER, Vt. – Phish has won permission to hold its first Vermont festival, in the Northeast Kingdom town of Coventry. As many as 70,000 fans are expected to descend on the Newport State Airport in Coventry, which has a population of 1,000, for the concert… Read More
    Though slight of build, Eliot Potvin of Hampden Academy is having a heavy impact on the Maine schoolboy tennis world this spring. The 5-foot-8, 130-pound freshman is undefeated in singles play, and last weekend won two preliminary-round matches in the state singles tournament by shutout,… Read More
    DYER BROOK – Travis Brooker had a run-scoring double in the six-run first inning and a two-run single in the five-run sixth to lead Southern Aroostook past rival Central Aroostook 16-8 in schoolboy baseball action Tuesday. Griffin Hardy had two singles and an RBI for… Read More
    John Winkin had been the toast of the college baseball world. When he took his University of Maine teams to Omaha, Neb., for the College World Series, everyone wanted to know how a school in the frozen tundra could repeatedly earn trips to Rosenblatt Stadium. Read More
    BANGOR – Tristan Strout doubled twice and singled as the Central Red Devils rallied from a 5-0 first-inning deficit en route to a 9-5 schoolboy baseball victory over the Bangor Christian Patriots Tuesday. Mike Julian and Anthony Lancisi added two singles each for the Red… Read More
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    Juan Frederico “Fefo” Sanchez has signed a National Letter of Intent to play men’s basketball for the University of Maine this fall. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound freshman from Bahia Blanca, Venezuela, averaged 25 points per game in the country’s 18-and-under league for Club Independiente. The younger… Read More
    The Penquis Navigators American Legion baseball is seeking applicants to serve as the team’s head coach this summer. Interested persons should call team manager Valerie Kane by May 27 at 327-4668. Read More
    NEW YORK – Olympic marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson will run in the New York Mini 10-kilometer road race in Central Park next month. She joins 2004 Olympic marathon team members Deena Kastor, Colleen De Reuck, and Jen Rhines in the All-American field for the… Read More
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    BUCKSPORT – Alice Andrews fired a one-hitter, striking out 14 and walking two, to lead the Bucksport High School girls to a 7-0 softball win over Hermon Tuesday. Terren Hall had two singles and a double with an RBI for the Golden Bucks and Andrews… Read More
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