BANGOR – Terrorism isn’t a joke anymore – especially not in downtown Etna. The fake wanted poster allegedly displayed in May on the cash register of the Country Corner Variety store has resulted in a lawsuit. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
AUGUSTA – Gamblers running low on cash at Bangor’s racetrack casino will have to walk at least 25 feet to withdraw money from an automated teller machine as the result of recommendations adopted Thursday by a special gambling advisory council. The issue arose during a… Read More
A story published in Thursday’s The Weekly about the Hannibal Hamlin house in Bangor gave the wrong dates for tours. The house is open for tours every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 21 and 28. Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The parent company of Smith & Wesson reported a 27 percent increase in handgun sales over the past year, but said Thursday that one-time charges sent profits skidding. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported profits of $1.4 million, or 4 cents per… Read More
HANCOCK – A well-known Route 1 motel and restaurant has been sold to a local businessman who owns two other hotels in Hancock County. Gilbert Bailey, who founded White Birches Restaurant and Motel in 1980 with his wife, Gertrude Bailey, said Wednesday he has agreed… Read More
Matthew Miller’s op-ed, “John Edwards is still going for broke” (BDN, July 9), promotes the concept that Edwards is trying to fundamentally change the debate by getting people to think about things in different ways. Miller, using as an example Edwards’ comments about the federal government only funding… Read More
A proposal from Republican state lawmakers to use some of the state’s unexpected surplus to reduce the size of a proposed bond issue provides opening to conversations over the borrowing package. However, rather than claiming surplus money for needed projects, lawmakers should re-evaluate what items in the bond… Read More
After reading the article, “Bucksport opposes tax-cap mandate/Councilors promise mill-rate relief to residents from Question 1 funding” (BDN, July 9), I had to smile. It stated: “The Town Council on Thursday formally assured its residents that it already intends to provide tax relief through the… Read More
In the op-ed, “Choosing Bush’s leadership” (BDN, July 6), Jim Tobin discusses several factors that he believes will carry President Bush to re-election. These factors include Bush’s resolve and commitments to protecting America, news of a “record economic recovery,” steady leadership on security issues and landmark educational reforms. Read More
The editorial, “Marriage Distraction” (BDN, July 13), seems to lament how unfortunate it is that the proposed marriage amendment is wasting the time of our elected officials. What really is unfortunate is that our society has gone so far downhill that such an amendment would… Read More
A bipartisan Senate report has now told us definitively that the CIA provided false and useless information that the Bush administration used to convince Congress to let it invade Iraq. The world is seeing the horrible consequences. We won’t be told until after the election whether President Bush… Read More
The short-term health of a significant portion of Maine’s logging industry will shortly be determined by the Department of Homeland Security. The financial importance of the situation requires a swift answer from Secretary Tom Ridge, who should recognize that the national security he is working to improve has… Read More
Last spring, Chancellor Joseph Westphal, Vice Chancellor Elsa Nunez and three members of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees visited the University of Maine at Machias, where they experienced passionate feedback about their draft strategic plan. The barrage included prepared statements, outbursts of frustration and vexation,… Read More
Opponents of renewable power projects like wind farms and hydroelectric dams are missing the forest for the trees – perhaps air pollution from fossil fuel plants in neighboring states is obscuring their view. The harm to Maine’s air, water, wildlife and human health caused by… Read More
CAMDEN – Ragged and Bald mountains are the fourth- and fifth-highest peaks on the Eastern Seaboard, but Coastal Mountains Land Trust believes they top the list of the area’s cherished landscapes. On Thursday, the trust announced its $9 million campaign to conserve some 3,000 acres… Read More
Maine’s status as a hotbed of presidential campaigning was on display Thursday when separate gatherings brought together supporters of both President Bush and Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry. The big topic of discussion on each side was the U.S. economy. Maine Bush supporters said they… Read More
AUGUSTA – The majority of about 600 small businesses in Maine do not plan to purchase health care insurance through the state’s Dirigo Health program, results from a survey released this month show. The survey, conducted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, found that… Read More
AUGUSTA – The state Board of Environmental Protection ruled Thursday that residents have the right to appeal the West Old Town Landfill project. The BEP agreed to hear the appeals at a future meeting and will subsequently rule on whether or not the project goes forward. Read More
AUGUSTA – Thursday evening’s public hearing on a draft plan to restore federally endangered populations of Atlantic salmon in eight Maine rivers prompted more discussion of the plan’s shortcomings than of its long list of solutions. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic… Read More
BANGOR – A leader in the effort to keep Bangor’s next police station downtown blasted city officials Thursday for the timing of a memo listing several advantages of building the facility at 107 Maine Ave., near Bangor International Airport. The memo at issue, drafted last… Read More
WINTER HARBOR – There’s a new name on the Schoodic Peninsula to go along with the new partnership between Winter Harbor and Gouldsboro. Now that the two towns have combined their school departments, children in kindergarten through grade eight will call themselves the Bulldogs when… Read More
SURRY – Selectmen are moving ahead with the search for a new administrative assistant for the town. “We’re making progress,” Chairman Eleanor Carlisle said Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
HOULTON – In this town, nobody walks on water, but with construction of a footbridge across the Meduxnekeag River, residents can at least walk over the water. Representatives from various groups donned hard hats and grabbed shovels for a Wednesday afternoon groundbreaking near the banks… Read More
MADAWASKA – The town has decided to perform a personal-property revaluation of Fraser Papers Inc. instead of relying on an annual list prepared by the company. Selectmen agreed earlier this week to hire a personal property assessor to do the appraisal. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
CAMDEN – Sanford “Sandy” Nevens has been named principal of Camden-Rockport Middle School. The SAD 28 board voted to hire Nevens at a meeting Thursday morning. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
WARREN – SAD 40 voters finally passed the 2004-05 budget when they approved a $1.6 million line item that pays for the district’s administrative costs. In the initial June 8 vote at the polls, residents in the SAD 40 towns of Warren, Waldoboro, Union, Friendship… Read More
ROCKLAND – U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to reverse its interpretation of a federal law that has caused a Rockland lobster dealer to idle his boats and crew. Snowe, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries and… Read More
LINCOLNVILLE – Did you or a family member attend Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville? If so, you may be interested in reconnecting with Tanglewood friends. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
CAMDEN – Graduates of the former Camden High School through 1965 will hold their annual alumni reunion and banquet Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Elks Lodge on Rankin Street in Rockland. A social hour at 5 p.m. will precede the 6 p.m. dinner. A brief… Read More
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BANGOR – Police have charged a Bangor man for his involvement in a high-speed crash of a stolen motorcycle last week in Glenburn. Gregory Chase, 22, of Bangor, the second man charged in the theft case, was wanted in connection with a July 10 theft… Read More
BELFAST – City Manager Terry St. Peter has been given a year to find a new job. After meeting with him in a secret session for more than three hours Wednesday night, the City Council voted 4-1 not to extend his contract for another year. Read More
ELLSWORTH – For many Hancock County residents, summer involves dining out at seasonal restaurants, trips to the lake and boating along the coast. For members of the Ellsworth Police Department, however, it often involves making repeat visits to certain intersections on High Street where, because… Read More
MADAWASKA – The Maine Acadian Heritage Council has been awarded $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue development of the St. John Valley international cultural route. The money is supposed to help offset the costs of producing an audio recording and design… Read More
The following divorces were granted in 5th District Court in Ellsworth during June and July on grounds of irreconcilable marital differences: Michael Bunker, Eastbrook, and Lisa Bunker, Ellsworth, married Aug. 23, year unlisted, at Orland. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
CALAIS – Beer drinkers won’t be able to belly up to the bar during the annual International Festival this August unless councilors reverse their decision to ban beer tents. Councilors in a recent 3-2 vote rejected a request by the Schooner Club for a beer… Read More
BANGOR – An Orrington man who pleaded guilty to bilking thousands of dollars out of Penobscot County homeowners was sentenced Thursday in Penobscot County Superior Court to three years in prison with all but one year suspended. Kriss P. Cloukey, 46, aka Kris Cloukey, also… Read More
MATTAWAMKEAG – A 15-year-old boy has been charged with arson in connection with a May 5 wildfire that destroyed a camp near the Mattawamkeag River. Penobscot County District Attorney R. Christopher Almy said Thursday that he would not release the juvenile’s name until a petition… Read More
NEW GLOUCESTER – About 100 homes were evacuated and traffic was diverted Thursday after a tanker truck carrying 9,000 gallons of propane overturned on Route 100, officials said. The accident occurred just before noon when the southbound tanker collided with another vehicle, said Stephen McCausland,… Read More
PORTLAND – Extreme sailor Bruce Schwab’s attempt to become the first American to complete a nonstop around-the-world solo race reached a milestone Wednesday when his 60-foot yacht was lowered into Portland Harbor. After well-wishes from Gov. John Baldacci and fellow circumnavigator Dodge Morgan, Schwab gave… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – The 77th annual Davis reunion for descendants of John and Hannah (Hanson) Davis, will be held noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Kiwanis Park on Park Street. Family members should bring a picnic lunch, beverages, lawn chairs and an item for the… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – A Caribou man who hit a moose on Monday night on Route 1 south of Presque Isle while riding a motorcycle remained Thursday at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and was listed in fair condition. Police originally thought that Kenneth… Read More
BANGOR – The annual M*A*S*H blood drive will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Bangor Civic Center. Other blood drives are scheduled for the following dates: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Maine Forest Service has released a new “best practices” manual for foresters to use in protecting water quality. The manual is the service’s update of its 1992 Best Management Field Practices Handbook. It includes guidelines for seven areas that encompass the entire… Read More
BANGOR – Nature walks at the Orono Bog boardwalk, which begins at the City Forest and stretches through Orono Bog, have been scheduled for this summer and fall. The movement of water in bogs and fens will be discussed on a walk from 9 to… Read More
Many groups, organizations and local businesses are contributing to and participating in the 13th annual M*A*S*H Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Bangor Civic Center. Each year, the American Red Cross Blood Services New England Region conducts this summer drive, because… Read More
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – Canada Customs and Revenue agents were examining financial records and computer files Thursday after seizing them in a series of raids related to black-market lobster sales in Nova Scotia. Eight warrants were executed on seven fishermen and two fish brokers in… Read More
PORTLAND – A Portland police officer found innocent last year of assaulting a criminal suspect is being sued by the law firm that represented him in the case. The firm Beagle and Ridge has filed a lawsuit in Cumberland County Superior Court claiming Brian Regan… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The country’s best 5-kilometer runners will compete tonight for the right to represent the United States at the Summer Olympics in Athens. Yarmouth’s Matt Lane and Ellsworth’s Louie Luchini are among the 16 men who will race for that honor at the… Read More
Here are a few notes from the All-Star game in Houston. Covering a game in Philadelphia before the All-Star break, Larry Bowa and I stood watching the Phillies’ batting practice. He turned to see one of his players giving a hug to a friend… Read More
SANFORD – Ricky Jones of Thomaston fell behind early but caught and defeated Keith Patterson of Biddeford on Thursday to keep alive his chances of defending his Maine Amateur Golf Championship crown. Jones finally pulled ahead on the 15th hole at the Sanford Country Club… Read More
Don’t include Nextel Cup regular Ricky Craven from Newburgh and former Busch Series driver Andy Santerre of Cherryfield among those in favor of the green-white-checkered flag finish instituted by NASCAR on Thursday for the Nextel Cup and Busch series. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck and Busch… Read More
Augusta’s Sean Brawn, a pitcher-outfielder-first baseman, and Dexter’s Adam Russell, a middle infielder, have transferred to Bangor’s Husson College. Brawn, a former Maine Mr. Baseball finalist from Cony High, was an NAIA All-American honorable mention at Waterville’s Thomas College in 2003 when he hit .386… Read More
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a chain of 14 tropical islands in the Western Pacific, has earned a berth to the 2004 Senior League World Series to be held at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Aug. 15-21. CNMI won the Asia-Pacific title Wednesday… Read More
MILLINOCKET – Chris Howat ripped an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh Thursday to advance Bangor East to the championship round of the District 3 9-10 baseball tournament. Connor Griffin and Josh Szewczyk each added two singles for the winners. Howat finished with… Read More
SEARSPORT – Andy Pooler’s two-run double and Tony Conroy’s RBI single keyed a four-run fifth-inning rally that rallied Trenton to a 9-6 American Legion Zone 1 baseball victory over Waldo on Thursday. The game was called after six innings due to fog. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Adam Craig’s Olympic ambitions will have to wait – for now. The 24-year-old Exeter native came up short in his bid to earn one of two berths on the U.S. Olympic men’s mountain biking team, which was announced this week. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
Interviewing fishing enthusiast Charlie Moore is like shooting off fireworks. You just light the fuse (ask a question) and get away (let him talk). The energetic host of New England Sports Network’s Charlie Moore Outdoors show can talk about anything, from fishing and hunting to… Read More
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – A team of some of the top girls basketball players in the state is 4-0 after two days of play at the Blue Chip Invitational, which is being held at Penn State. The Maine Northstars won two games Wednesday and two… Read More
The wailing came from MaggieBeth unexpectedly. My 4-year-old’s cries were a sure sign of agony. “I don’t want that man to die!” she sobbed, tears streaming down her face. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
“Stones in His Pockets” is a two-man, 15-character sleight-of-hand tragicomedy about an American film crew storming a small Irish village in County Kerry. Written by Belfast playwright Marie (pronounced MAH-ree) Jones, the show was a surprise hit in London in 1999 and again on Broadway in 2001. It… Read More
Jim King is blind, but that doesn’t keep him from navigating while his wife drives them in their car. King owns a Global Positioning System device designed for blind people that tells him in a computerized voice which streets, restaurants, parks, public buildings and other… Read More
If you want to see handmade clay pots, glass vases, silver jewelry and wooden sculpture on Deer Isle, a community known for its dense population of craft artists, you can follow a well-worn trail of galleries and shops. But what if you wanted to read the work of… Read More
THE THIN MAN, directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, 91 minutes. Tonight only, sundown, Pickering Square, Bangor. Free to the public. W.S. Van Dyke’s “The Thin Man” – the second film in the River City Cinema Society’s Noir Beneath… Read More
Angst and bad breakups have fueled many a hit rock song. But Mitch Alden was just plain tired of writing songs about those subjects by the time he migrated to Maine four years ago. So it is, then, that the music Alden creates with his… Read More