WARREN – Come September, all 400 children in SAD 40’s Miller School will go nut-free, seed-free, pit-free and bean-free as part of a food ban designed to save a fellow pupil’s life. That means no more peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches and no hot dogs with beans… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – Cruise ship business in Maine continued to grow in 2003, generating almost 600 jobs and $31 million in direct spending, according to a new study released Tuesday. By far, the busiest port of call continued to be Bar Harbor, which welcomed 78… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Senate leaders on Tuesday named a bipartisan working group of senators to come up with better ways for the chamber to oversee the nation’s intelligence and homeland security communities. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and Democratic leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said the… Read More
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine is among the world’s 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes Magazine, which recently released its first such ranking. Snowe is ranked 58th on the list, which is topped by Condoleezza Rice, President Bush’s national security adviser. Read More
    The Penobscot County Superior Court listing for Dale Braley in Monday’s State section should have been for a probation violation charge, which was withdrawn in May. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Interstate Bakeries Corp. is closing a bakery in Buffalo, N.Y., and eliminating 200 jobs in its latest effort to turn around soft sales. Production will be shifted to Biddeford and other plants. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    Recent news reports state that: “Almost one in every six soldiers arriving home from duty in Iraq is showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression or anxiety.” The reports lead one to question how well the Veterans Affairs Department is prepared to reach out… Read More
    The only real losers in the fight over whether consumer advocate Ralph Nader should appear as a presidential candidate on the ballot in Maine and other states are the voters. Democrats charge that Republicans are financing and sometimes staffing signature gathering efforts for the Nader campaign. Republicans complain… Read More
    Palestinian officials have called on the Bush administration to clarify its position on the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It must. Last week, the government of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced that it will solicit bids for the construction of 1,001… Read More
    On Aug. 18, the Bangor Daily News reported that, at a Cadillac Mountain press conference the previous day, James Connaughton, “chief environmental adviser to President George Bush,” claimed the administration’s so-called “Clear Skies Initiative” would reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and mercury by “about 70 percent… Read More
    Because of a severe case of multiple sclerosis, I am confined to an electric wheelchair. Last spring, I made the mistake of driving to the post office, using the sidewalks. The trip to the post office and back to the Freese’s building cost me $186 in repairs to… Read More
    Once again the Republican minority leadership has managed to drop the ball and in the process caused the people of Maine to spend more money. This is in reference to the Republican refusal to compromise on a proposal, the much-needed bond issue to be voted… Read More
    I noted with interest the Associated Press article, “DEP calls for review of Penobscot dam pact” (BDN, Aug. 18). Most disturbing, however, is that the reckless commentary of Maine Rivers in the form of a quote by its executive director, Naomi Schalit, serves to characterize… Read More
    The citizens of Old Town have a difficult decision to make in the next few months. Our landfill situation has become an issue of statewide importance. It all began in the early 1990s when the city has to consider whether to allow the Old Town… Read More
    In his recent presentation to the corporators of Eastern Maine Healthcare, James Orlikoff, an expert on these matters, described the EMH corporators as “the sleeping bear.” While it was not altogether clear in what way the corporators might turn out to be a sleeping bear,… Read More
    The Maine Department of Environmental Protection faces significant funding shortfalls in its air emissions and wastewater discharge programs by next year, according to the department’s director of policy. The shortfalls are still being calculated, but as of three weeks ago the deficit in the air program… Read More
    BANGOR – A referendum question asking city voters to ratify debt already authorized by city councilors is headed for Bangor’s Nov. 2 ballot. The Bangor ballot measure aims to address a wrinkle created by another ballot question, namely the Palesky tax cap. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    PLEASANT POINT – A retired MIT professor said there could be serious safety consequences if the Passamaquoddy build a liquefied natural gas terminal on reservation land, a Canadian Broadcasting news story reported Tuesday. Several months ago, the tribe entered into an exclusivity agreement with a… Read More
    BANGOR – Penobscot County commissioners said Tuesday they support a feasibility study for a regional jail with Waldo and Knox counties, but Penobscot’s offer of funding for the study fell short of the amount requested. “We just don’t have the funding to do it,” Dick… Read More
    HOULTON – Although town councilors are not completely sure of the amount of in-kind labor that the town’s Public Works Department will contribute to the Riverfront Bridge project, the council guaranteed on Monday evening that the employees will do something to help. After nearly an… Read More
    BANGOR – A review of the year-old smoking ban on Penobscot County property was knocked down Tuesday, but not out. Commissioner Peter Baldacci, a Bangor attorney, brought the prospect of reviewing and modifying the prohibition on smoking to the table during Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, although… Read More
    BANGOR – City councilors agreed on Monday night to contribute $15,000 toward the cost of this fall’s premiere of a major musical work about the Penobscot River and its people. They also agreed to waive the up to $5,000 fee for the use of the… Read More
    DEXTER – Police are investigating the theft of $1,016 in cash taken from Dexter Boarding Home on Main Street on Saturday. Someone entered the office and broke into a drawer where the cash was kept, Dexter Police Chief Arthur Roy said Monday night. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    BELFAST – After a delay of more than a year, the Belfast Area High School Class of 2003 has its yearbook. Through a series of missed deadlines and misunderstood communications, Assistant Principal Bruce Mailloux said, the publication of the yearbook was delayed. School staff have… Read More
    LIBERTY – A Morrill man was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman and attempting to drown the family dog in Stevens Pond. Chief Deputy Bob Keating of the Waldo County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday a witness called the department at about 4 p.m. Read More
    CAMDEN – Camden Fire Chief Steve Gibbons believes preventing fires is the best way to fight them. To that end, the department has launched a Web site offering practical information to make homes and businesses safer, while also preparing people to respond appropriately in an… Read More
    STONINGTON – A diesel fuel pump valued at $30,000 apparently was destroyed during the weekend by vandals, according to police. The diesel pump recently had been installed at the end of the Stonington town pier for use by boaters, Hancock County Deputy Sheriff Shane Campbell… Read More
    Traditional medicine workshop to be held PERRY – A workshop on the traditional medicine of the Passamaquoddy will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Pottle’s Tree Farm. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    The office of the Superintendent of Maine Indian Education in conjunction with the Maine Humanities Council will launch a children’s literacy training program that will be offered to a select number of elementary school teachers and child-care providers on Aug. 26. Educators and child-care providers… Read More
    GOULDSBORO – A Hancock man was honored Tuesday at a local campground for the volunteer work he has done promoting and supporting the scientific study of lobsters. Herbert Hodgkins, 70, is one of 11 recipients this year of Yankee Magazine’s Barn Raiser Award, according to… Read More
    BANGOR – Black bands are adorning the arms of Bangor’s bachelorettes today, and local maidens are weeping in despair. The city’s most eligible bachelor is officially off the market. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
    OLD TOWN – The council voted on Monday to enter into a contract with Bangor Savings Bank to lease office space for temporary City Hall headquarters at $2,700 a month for two years, according to Joe Schlick, finance director and acting city manager. After the… Read More
    The seventh annual Acadia Area ATV-ers’ Charity Ride will be held a little later than usual this year. But that only means participants will enjoy the beginning of our beautiful Maine foliage season on the ride that benefits the KISS 94.5 Christmas is for Kids… Read More
    CLINTON – There were a lot more visitors than farmers at Tuesday’s opening of Maine Farm Days, an agricultural trade show held on a working farm. Most farmers were taking advantage of the sunshine and cutting or baling hay. “It has been such a bad… Read More
    CARROLL PLANTATION – The 32nd Severance-McLaughlin reunion will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the summer home of Roger and Monica Severance, located on North Road. Read More
    AUGUSTA – The state Department of Health and Human Services has named James Beougher as director of the Bureau of Child and Family Services. “Jim has a national reputation for making innovative changes to child welfare programs that improve outcomes for families,” Health and Human… Read More
    BAR HARBOR – Zbigniew Brzezinski, who served as national security adviser to President Carter, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the College of the Atlantic’s Gates Center. As part of the Phillip Geyelin Series on public policy offered by Acadia Senior College… Read More
    OLD TOWN – A fire thought to have been started by an overheated dryer vent destroyed an Old Town man’s home early Monday morning. With no other way out, former State Rep. Ralph Coffman, D-Old Town, jumped from a second story window in his home… Read More
    NEWPORT – The search continued Tuesday for a man wanted on a felony drug trafficking charge, but officials said they have no strong leads. Jason Belmer, 25, of Corinna hasn’t been seen since he ran from police last week into the woods near his grandmother’s… Read More
    AUGUSTA – A state police sergeant was legally justified when he shot a man last spring after a chase through several southwestern Maine towns, the state attorney general has concluded. A review of the case also concluded that Sgt. Michael Edes was justified when he… Read More
    WATERVILLE – Police have officially listed as a missing person a 54-year-old Waterville man who disappeared more than six months ago and hasn’t been heard from since. Police said Steven C. Brandon last was seen on Feb. 16, when he apparently left without his car,… Read More
    Beyond two all-beef patties Burger engineers, take note. There’s still time to enter Sutter Home’s Build a Better Burger Contest. The event marks the 100th birthday of the burger, but beef is just the beginning – salmon, chicken, veggies and other ingredients could take the… Read More
    THORNDIKE – Jim Pettis, the former boys varsity basketball coach at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, has returned to the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference ranks after a one-year absence. Pettis has been hired to the same position at Mount View of Thorndike. He replaces Mike… Read More
    PORTLAND – They are lifelong Boston Red Sox fans with a passion for baseball, so perhaps it’s not all too surprising that Dawna Bonneau and Mark Hall plan to step up to the plate Saturday to say “I do.” That’s home plate at Hadlock Field,… Read More
    Shortstop-third baseman Paul Powell, who opened the season for Bangor in 2003 before being traded to the Northern League’s St. Paul Saints and returned in an offseason trade, was named the Northeast League’s player of the Week Monday. Powell, who batted .444 (12-for-27) with four… Read More
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    PORTLAND – John Ford Griffin drove in two runs during a five-run rally in the fifth inning as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats beat the Portland Sea Dogs 6-1 Tuesday in the Eastern League. Fisher Cats pitcher Chris Baker picked up his fifth win of… Read More
    ST. AGATHA – Isaac Ward netted two goals to lead the Ashland boys soccer team to a 4-2 win over Wisdom on Tuesday. Curtis Belanger and Jeremy Baker each scored a goal for the Hornets. Kevin Baker made 15 saves on 22 shots. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    BANGOR – One down … Two more to go. The Bangor Lumberjacks accomplished phase one of their three-part plan Tuesday night by defeating the front-running Quebec Capitales 5-1 behind strong starting and relief pitching and a big offensive effort from the lower half of the… Read More