AUGUSTA – Caribou trucker Scott Hewitt, whose lengthy record of driving offenses came to light after a fatal accident July 29, will remain in jail because supervision he proposed if released is inadequate, a judge decided. Hewitt, 33, has pleaded innocent to nine misdemeanor charges… Read More
From the top floor of his house at Cape Split, Allen Teschner can see water in three directions. It’s a lovely view. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0;… Read More
AUGUSTA – State departments and agencies have submitted supplemental spending requests in excess of $58 million, with more expected in the weeks ahead. But Gov. John Baldacci says most of those requests will be turned down for inclusion in his budget request to the Legislature. Read More
In an Associated Press story about bird flu published in Saturday’s paper, it was reported erroneously that Venezuela had closed its border with Colombia. Venezuelan officials say they have blocked only the entrance of birds or poultry from Colombia, but that the border remains open. Read More
About 11,200 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, manufactured by Ian’s Natural Foods of Revere, Mass., has been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The products include 10- to 28-ounce packages of Trader Joe-San teriyaki chicken; Trader Giotto’s Italian-style meatballs and baked chicken Parmesan;… Read More
ORFORD, N.H. – The one-room cabin David Bischoff built in a cow pasture three years ago has no electricity, no running water, no phone service and no driveway. What it does have is a wide-open view of the surrounding hills – a view valued at… Read More
The soaring cost of gasoline and heating oil is steering Maine people back to the basics of personal energy management. Keeping pace with the march of petroleum prices has renewed interest in alternative fuels – wood, coal, propane and natural gas. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
A group of more than three dozen business, governmental and education leaders left for France on Saturday on a trade mission to promote ties between Maine and the European nation. The trip aims to strengthen economic, cultural and educational connections, said Richard Coyle, president of… Read More
Ann Cady Jenson of Holden asks: I have several gallons of kerosene for a kerosene heater (which has never been used) that are at least four years old. The container the fuel has been stored in all this time is fine. If I need to fire up this… Read More
More and more Mainers are using the sun to generate their own power. Amid growing concerns over the price, availability and impact of fossil fuels, Maine homeowners are searching for alternative energy sources, and many who have brought sun power into their homes argue that… Read More
A question was recently put to us regarding the process of buying items on eBay and the safety of such purchases. “Is there a way to purchase an item on [eBay] and have the seller not be paid until I receive the item?” was one… Read More
The Maine Human Rights Act intends to prevent discrimination in employment, housing, education, credit and public accommodations. These are basic human rights and should be extended to all Maine citizens. Our gay and lesbian neighbors have been added to the list of groups specifically recognized as needing protection… Read More
The new mall on Stillwater Avenue is a good economic move for Bangor. We are a regional hub for shopping, which greatly benefits the city. The traffic problems need to be resolved, though, and I don’t believe just changing the traffic light pattern will do it. Read More
In the letter, “Welcome to warming” (BDN, Oct. 12), David Huck thinks that since global warming will “bring nicer weather to ‘Vacationland,’ maybe it’s not such a bad thing after all.” Here are a few other things we can look forward to: googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Imagine if all those wonderful people who complain about the response to Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast, or complain about the handling of the war on terrorism in Iraq and elsewhere, or the price of fuel oil and gasoline took a few minutes to do something positive… Read More
Recently, a couple of friends came over from Nova Scotia to visit Bar Harbor to shop and sightsee. They came over on the ferry, The Cat. I was disappointed by the merchants that we went to in that town. Nobody would accept Canadian money. I… Read More
Historians and biographers need access to presidential papers if Americans are going to learn the full truth of how their government has operated. With an executive order issued several years ago by President Bush, information from four administrations would be shielded from public view. Congress should overturn the… Read More
Many questions remain about the prospects for liquefied natural gas facilities in Washington County. Some of them may be answered this week when officials from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Coast Guard come to Calais for a public information session. It will be helpful to hear… Read More
On Nov. 8 Maine voters will have the opportunity to support several spending measures ranging from transportation to the purchase of land under the Land for Maine’s Future program. Two such bonds, the State Economic Development and Higher Education bonds, would pump $39 million into a number of… Read More
UNITY – Ben Franklin’s old line “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” indicates that apples are good for health. For a Lincolnville farmer, they just weren’t healthful enough for his children. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
PORTLAND – Gov. John Baldacci’s Dirigo health program is a wild card in the coming year when it comes to how much insurance rates will grow. Employers will pay 8 percent to 16 percent more on average for the health insurance plans they sponsor next… Read More
GUILFORD – The Guilford Memorial Library is not a quiet place anymore. That’s OK with librarian Linda Packard. 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++)… Read More
ORONO – William Bodwell tapped his toes in time to the music in the midmorning sun Saturday in the courtyard of the Buchanan Alumni House. The Maine Sports Band was performing for University of Maine alumni during Homecoming Weekend, and the university musicians included some… Read More
BANGOR – Episcopalians on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed equal rights for gays and lesbians at the their annual convention held at the Bangor Civic Center, but stopped short of urging residents to vote no on Question 1 on Nov. 8. The original language of the resolution,… Read More
AUGUSTA – A 17-member legislative panel is evaluating land ownership changes and the rapid development taking place in the state’s unorganized territories. The commission, which will meet Nov. 10 in Augusta, also is studying the implications of the changes and is considering the fair allocation… Read More
BAR HARBOR – If the current rate of growth continues, the world’s population will double to 12 billion by 2050, which will have a profound effect on wildlife habitat and the availability of natural resources such as clean water, according to a national expert on human ecology addressing… Read More
PITTSFIELD – Two area boys, ages 12 and 15, were charged Saturday with seven counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, unauthorized use of property, criminal mischief and operating without a license, after authorities say they stole a car, went for a joy ride, then abandoned the car… Read More
A Bangor woman received a summons for criminal mischief and assault Friday night after an altercation with her husband, police said. According to reports, Officer Steve Jordan of the Bangor Police Department responded to the call at around 10 p.m. Friday from 207 Bolling Drive,… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Inspecting an addition to the Charlotte White Center on Route 15 that their department helped fund, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials couldn’t help but notice that the windows were from a business that they also had assisted. The nonprofit Charlotte White Center each… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Firefighters responded twice on Friday night to a chimney fire at a Brann’s Mills Road home. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Curtis said that after the fire was extinguished, an inspection of the wood stove revealed that the stove had been “poorly” installed. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ELLSWORTH – A secretary from Lamoine was arrested Thursday and police were searching during the weekend for her newlywed husband in connection with an attack and robbery of an elderly woman last January in Lamoine. Juanita Sue Mullins, 33, faces a felony charge of robbery. Read More
AUGUSTA – Two brothers were sentenced Friday to a combined 72 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a New Hampshire man during a botched robbery at a rest stop in Yarmouth. Ryan Hopkins, 23, was sentenced in Kennebec County Superior Court to 42… Read More
WALDOBORO – Dutch Neck may go Dutch treat on its property taxes. Rising land values are forcing some residents of this small neighborhood along the Medomak River to consider severing ties to the town of Waldoboro. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
LINCOLN – The Town Council plans to hold a workshop today to discuss the tax break it expects to negotiate with Lincoln Paper & Tissue in the wake of a $36 million investment that will allow the company to double tissue production and add 40 workers. Read More
Two Maine fishermen were among four men rescued Friday night off the Massachusetts coast. According to the Coast Guard on Cape Cod, the 43-foot fishing boat Danny Boy II began taking on water 102 miles east of Gloucester. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
PARKMAN – A few youngsters placed their hands on their cheeks and smiled, while others covered their mouths as they giggled at the life-sized Disney characters who greeted them Friday at the door of the McKusick Elementary School. Once inside the school’s multipurpose room, the… Read More
DEXTER – An open house will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Dexter Regional High School. Christmas trees will be sold in advance for $25. In addition, music will be provided by the high school chorus and band, food will be sold,… Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor Y Brewer Neighborhood Club will host an open house in celebration of the nationwide “Lights On After School” program. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Epic Climbing Gym, the Bangor Y, Hammond Street. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR – Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. will have a planned interruption of service from 4:30 to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the vicinity of Harlow, Central and Franklin streets, including City Hall. For information, contact Kevin Black, assistant electrical supervisor, at 941-6616. Read More
GREENVILLE – Environmental preservation of the Moosehead region will be the topic of a presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the village Community House. Local land trust Friends of Wilson Pond Area and the Natural Resource Education Center are sponsoring the program. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ENFIELD – Stephen Grey says he would like to see SAD 31 regionalize, or consolidate with another school administrative district, but he doesn’t see much chance of it happening. “I don’t think they [members of SAD 31’s board of directors] are giving enough weight to… Read More
Ellsworth District Court Cases Sept. 15-Oct. 14, 2005 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 (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
PITTSFIELD – There are two candidates for the Town Council this November, and although both are running unopposed, their distinctive views on how to develop Pittsfield mirror a split community. Some in the town want it to remain a bedroom community that focuses on neighborhoods… Read More
MOUNT DESERT – The Northeast Harbor Library will sponsor a First Friday Coffeehouse with an open mike hour and a dramatic presentation starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the library. Refreshments will be provided. Read More
GREENVILLE – Municipal officials are planning to seek legislative action on a proposal they say would alleviate pressure on the infrastructure of service center towns caused by the escalating growth in surrounding unorganized territories. Town Manager John Simko and Code Enforcement Officer Richard Gould said… Read More
Every once in a while, a column request comes across my desk that causes me to pause, furrow my brow, and wonder at the meaning of it all. Without exception, the explanation leaves me grinning from ear to ear at the creativeness and simple brilliance… Read More
ORONO – Engineering usually doesn’t require a punch line, says Larry Matthews, dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Maine. That’s one of the things Matthews learned from the former students of John R. Lyman, the retired professor of mechanical engineering who… Read More
Rain, rain, it just won’t go away. More rain fell on waterlogged northern New England on Sunday, bringing the prospect of another inch or two before the latest storm dies down today. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
AUGUSTA – Students need to develop their critical-thinking skills to be better prepared for the future, according to a new report on college readiness and writing. The report, which states that college students need to be well versed in expository, critical and analytical writing so… Read More
DOVER, N.H. – A grand jury has indicted a Maine man accused of raping a 19-year-old woman while he purportedly shopped for a home. Oliver Hooper Jr., 34, of Gorham, Maine, faces five charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault. He also faces two criminal threatening… Read More
ORONO – Sophomore goalie Matt Lundin knew what was at stake when he manned the pipes for the University of Maine in Saturday night’s game against Alabama-Huntsville. Six-foot-seven freshman Ben Bishop, thanks to his 3-1 record, 1.73 goals-against average, and .929 save percentage, has emerged… Read More
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Maine’s Ricky Craven drove the last 145 laps on the same tires and tank of gas, and made Jack Roush the leader in career wins among owners in the NASCAR truck series with a victory Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. The victory was… Read More
BELFAST – Caribou and Ellsworth have literally been chasing each other all over Maine’s cross country trails this fall, and Saturday’s Eastern Maine Class B regional championship at Troy Howard Middle School was no different. Led by junior Corey DeWitt’s first-place finish, in 16 minutes,… Read More
ORONO – Despite being blown out in its previous two games, the University of Maine flirted briefly with posting a big upset Saturday afternoon. The Black Bears couldn’t make enough plays to get the job done. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
High school Eastern Maine semifinals 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 (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
HOLE-IN-ONE Carol Ann Hall 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 (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0]… Read More
CORINTH – Beth Dauphinee scored with three minutes left in the second overtime to lift No. 1 Central by No. 5 Hale-Dale 1-0 in Eastern Maine Class C semifinal field hockey action Saturday. The goal was netted off of a penalty corner pass from Tracy… Read More
Brewer city staff are working on an “Adopt a Park” program so area groups, school classes or organizations can help maintain the garden plots within the nearly complete children’s garden along the Penobscot River. A public meeting to get the word out about the adoption program is set… Read More
A visionary process called “Future Search” was held earlier this month by the Tri-County Technical Center. A total of 42 community members from all areas served by the center attended the session, held Oct. 11-13 and facilitated by Linda Smith of Projects Unlimited. The information collected about what… Read More
Portions of Route 2 will be reduced to one lane of traffic starting Monday as the Maine Department of Transportation begins a road repair and paving project. The work will take place from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., five days a week over the next couple of… Read More
The council Thursday approved three contracts on projects that will complete renovations being done at the Herbert Sargent Community Center. The contract for the exterior painting of the building was awarded to Thibodeau’s Painting Service in the amount of $4,575. The company expects to complete the painting this… Read More
A routine municipal election is on tap for Nov. 8, since none of the races are contested this year. The polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Roger Brawn and incumbent Richard Goodwin are seeking election to the two Dexter Town… Read More
A group of Dexter residents who are concerned about registered sex offenders living in their neighborhoods will hold a second informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Dexter Regional High School cafeteria. “We’re not trying to drive anyone out of our neighborhood; we’re just trying… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Kasey Spencer of Old Town scored an unassisted goal at the 98:54 mark in the second overtime period Sunday, lifting the University of Maine to a 1-0 college field hockey victory over Georgetown. Rebecca Giroux was forced to make only one save while… Read More
Local police are seeking help from motorists or residents who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity Wednesday night at the Nor’Easter Restaurant on North Street. Entry was gained into the restaurant by breaking out a back window, according to Dover-Foxcroft Officer Dave Wilson. He said an… Read More
MACHIAS – Chase Ross scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the second half to help lead No. 3 Machias to a 2-1 Class D boys quarterfinal soccer victory over No. 11 Schenck of East Millinocket Saturday. Matt Marshall put 13-1-2 Machias on… Read More
VAN BUREN – Alex Martin tallied the game-winning goal with 11:35 left in the second overtime Saturday to lead No. 2 Van Buren to a 2-1 Eastern Maine Class D boys basketball quarterfinal victory over No. 7 Katahdin of Stacyville. Brandon Boulware recorded an assist… Read More
EASTERN MAINE CHAMPIONSHIPS At Belfast, 5K 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 (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
ROCKPORT – The Maine Central Institute boys soccer team has endured some testing defeats this year. So when host Camden Hills crept within a goal late in their Eastern Maine Class B quarterfinal Saturday at Don Palmer Field, the ghosts of frustrations past could have… Read More
BELFAST – When Ashleigh Madden and her Old Town High teammates hopped aboard a bus for Troy Howard Middle School and the Eastern Maine Cross Country championships Saturday morning, they knew exactly what they wanted to do: Bring back a championship plaque for the OTHS trophy case. Read More
CASTINE – Senior fullback Don Thibodeau racked up 218 yards on 29 carries and scored two touchdowns as the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners defeated the Worcester State Lancers 35-7 in New England Football Conference action Saturday. Thibodeau peeled off a 50-yard scoring jaunt in the… Read More
BANGOR – Husson College had been billing Saturday afternoon’s home game against Plymouth State University as a “statement game” as the Eagles were looking to win a third straight game for the first time in the program’s history. A statement was made, but it was… Read More
BANGOR – A year ago, a momentum-changing, last-minute, first-half goal by Greely High School of Cumberland Center probably cost Hampden Academy its first state Class A boys soccer championship. On Saturday afternoon, it was the Broncos who scored a last-minute, first-half goal to switch the… Read More
BELFAST – The first half was all about offense. In the second, the emphasis was on defense. Either way, the No. 1 Belfast field hockey team showed why it hasn’t lost a game since the 2003 season and is now in line to repeat as… Read More
The other night, after exercising at a local swimming pool and reading the newspaper, Edwin Schneider became Father Brendan Flynn, a Catholic priest in charge of coaching a boys basketball team at a school in the Bronx. While he had the boys’ attention, the priest… Read More
The only evidence you’ll find of Ezra H. Fitch in eastern Maine these days is the line of “distressed” jeans for teenagers that bears his name at the Abercrombie & Fitch store in the Bangor Mall. Fitch left a much bigger – some would say distressing – legacy… Read More
For thousands of years Polaris, the cold bright star at the end of the Little Dipper’s handle, has sat at a point in the sky just about due north. You can see it every cloud-free night. If you were to set up a lawn chair… Read More
Fifty-eight genes. That’s the scientific estimate of how many genes I share through one of my connections with Vice President Hannibal Hamlin, who served during Abraham Lincoln’s first term. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
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