With preteens urging one another to spray their hair in temporary green and red colors, and as the sun beat down on families at the dock, action at the Lubec waterfront Monday felt just like the Fourth of July. That it was only July 3… Read More
A story published in Friday’s State section about Penn National Gaming Inc.’s racino project on Main Street should have said that a 1,500-gallon septic tank, not 15,000-gallon, was being removed from the parking lot site. A story on Page B1 in Saturday’s paper about heating… Read More
GARDINER – The Maine Technology Institute has issued five development awards totaling $1.6 million for composite materials, biotechnology and environmental projects from Bangor to Brunswick. The awards are being matched by about $3.6 million from other sources and are offered on a competitive basis to… Read More
Farmers aren’t the only ones being hurt by unfavorable weather, rising fuel costs and tough market conditions for their products. The logging industry in northern New England is hurting as well. A very wet spring and early summer, which has prevented many loggers from getting… Read More
Federal regulators have scheduled a site visit for one of the proposed liquefied natural gas terminals in Washington County. Officials from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are scheduled to be in Perry on Thursday, July 13, in order to tour the sites where Quoddy Bay LLC… Read More
Intelligent Spatial Technologies Inc., a developer of location-based services for mobile users, is adding a new office in South Portland. The company’s development team will remain in its original location in the Target Technology Innovation Center in Orono, while the sales and marketing team will be located in… Read More
Union Bankshares Co., the parent company of Union Trust Co., has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 40 cents per share on its common stock, according to Peter A. Blyberg, president and chief executive officer. The payment date is July 28 for shareholders of record as of June… Read More
Camden National Corp. (Amex: CAC) has declared a 22-cent per share dividend, according to Robert W. Daigle, president and chief executive officer. The dividend will be payable on July 31 for shareholders of record on July 17. Camden National Corp. is the holding company for Camden National Bank,… Read More
Camden Real Estate Co. is expanding – both in number of employees and size of its office building at 43 Elm St. Joining the company are brokers Annie Kassler, Mary Holmes and Tim Massey and administrative assistant Brenda Stearns. Kassler and Holmes have many years of experience as… Read More
Comcast Corp. is expected to unveil in September a revamped 24-hour cable news, entertainment and sports channel for the Northeast that focuses on regional coverage rather than local fare. CN8, The Comcast Network, has been restructuring its lineup of shows to appeal to a broader… Read More
Last Wednesday, around 9:15 p.m., I heard a crash followed by a squeal of brakes in front of my house. A car had hit a moose on Ohio Street in Bangor. The windshield and roof of the car were crushed. The 600-pound bull lay behind my mailbox breathing… Read More
So many of us who have consistently challenged the lies and deception that were used to drag our country into a war that continues with no end in sight, sometimes do wonder if we can ever make a difference. The Bring the Troops Home Fast… Read More
By Ben Dudley’s reasoning his own Mike Michaud is a right- wing ideologue (re: “Woodcock conservatism on the ballot,” BDN op-ed, July 1-2). Isn’t Rep. Michaud pro-life? Most of the Democrats in the Legislature are opposed to same-sex marriage. Are they “Bush conservatives” as well?… Read More
The price of gasoline is one of the main concerns for the many Americans whose plans for this long Fourth of July holiday weekend include driving the highways. There seems to be less acknowledgment of the reason for the celebration, the Declaration of Independence, the start of our… Read More
Maine people and their local municipalities are waiting for the federal government to meet their financial obligation to the states to adequately fund programs such as special education and No Child Left Behind in our local schools, the Small Business Administration, the COPS program for local police and… Read More
Below is an excerpt from the document this holiday is about. Two hundred thirty years ago, representatives in the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and adopted their Declaration of Independence. It expressed frustration and anger with the policies of Great Britain and its king. It… Read More
Our Constitution is at the very core of our democracy providing us laws that govern our free and democratic way of life. The Constitution guarantees us certain unalienable rights, which we have cherished and respected throughout our history. The Bill of Rights has protected these freedoms for us… Read More
I thought I was hiding my age well by occasionally blowing soda out of my nose, getting an iPod surgically implanted in my ears and telling people my bald spot was just the result of a home improve-ment accident. The jig is up, however, because… Read More
In the book “May Day,” Philip S. Foner writes, “In the United States for many generations, the Fourth of July was celebrated by labor as its day. The practice began in the 1790s, when the first trade unions of shoemakers, printers, carpenters, and other crafts joined officially with… Read More
BANGOR – Greater Bangor has been named a “5-Star Quality of Life Metro” by Expansion Management magazine for the second consecutive year. The magazine’s eighth annual “Quality of Life Quotient” appears in its May-June 2006 issue, and Bangor is the only place in Maine to… Read More
BANGOR – Coal, manufactured gas and the railroad helped the city recover from the Civil War and kept its commercial port busy at the turn of the 20th century. Over the past two decades, city officials have struggled to clean up the pollution those industries… Read More
PORTLAND – Fire lookout and aviation control towers in Aroostook County and a former Army barracks and hospital on a Casco Bay island are among the latest sites listed among Maine’s most endangered historic properties. Maine Preservation, a nonprofit organization in Portland that encourages the… Read More
WATERVILLE – The family of a longtime church organist is criticizing Maine’s Roman Catholic diocese for the way it dismissed the woman from her church job for allegedly having sexual contact with a minor 30 years ago. Church officials announced Saturday that Toni Breton of… Read More
At some point in today’s holiday festivities, between all the backyard barbecues and the evening fireworks displays, there’s a very good chance that a person you know will utter a variation on these immortal words: “Wow, can you believe it’s July Fourth already? Hard to… Read More
AUGUSTA – The federal government has begun repaying the state for medicine bought for seniors and disabled people who could not get help during the transition to the new Medicare drug program. The first payment of $5.5 million is in the pipeline, Trish Riley, director… Read More
HOULTON – While the level of cash in the surplus fund balance has decreased, the city’s fiscal future is still looking bright, a representative from the town’s auditing firm said. Councilors received a report on the town’s fiscal health as they reviewed the results of… Read More
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NORTHPORT – The town’s harbor committee has overturned the decision of Harbor Master Mike Brown to deny two mooring permits for local fisherman Richard Taylor. The committee heard Taylor’s appeal during a special meeting Friday night. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
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HOULTON – Pinwheels and pineapples, leis and low prices were all the rage Friday evening, as hundreds of people hustled into the historic downtown to snag bargains at the 20th annual Midnight Madness celebration. Both residents and tourists clogged Market Square for the late-night shopping… Read More
HOULTON – Although there is still a long way to go, a New Jersey-based company with ties to Aroostook County has nudged the Houlton Health Services Foundation closer to its goal of buying a new medical device for Houlton Regional Hospital. Elizabeth Dulin, executive director… Read More
BANGOR – The Penobscot County grand jury Monday handed up some 30 indictments Monday. Marion B. Anderson, 25, Milford, two counts of burglary, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, forgery. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
NEWPORT – SAD 48 must eliminate all portable classrooms at Nokomis Regional High School by the end of the 2008 school year or it will lose its accreditation, an accreditor has warned. SAD 48 has been working with the New England Association of Schools and… Read More
STETSON – Selectmen filled 10 town jobs during an emergency meeting Monday, a week after mass resignations of municipal employees and committee members. A town clerk and tax collector were among the positions filled during the five-minute meeting. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
WARREN – A Tenants Harbor man escaped serious injury Friday night when his motorcycle struck a moose on Beachwood Street. Randy Hilt, 41, was riding his 2006 Harley-Davidson southbound near the Warren-Thomaston line at 9:13 p.m. Friday when a moose walked into the road in… Read More
BELFAST – The Weight Watchers program at Waldo County General Hospital is looking for new members for the 12-week early bird session scheduled to begin July 12. Registration for the session is under way, and in order for the session to begin on July 12,… Read More
BELFAST – Waldo County General Hospital says it will offer an American Red Cross CPR and standard first aid certification course. Classes will be held on three consecutive Tuesday evenings, with July 11 focused on Adult CPR, July 18 on infant and child CPR and… Read More
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SKOWHEGAN – Using grant money, Somerset County leaders hope to develop a new economic development plan designed to propel the county into two focus areas: tourism and technology. Representatives from Bingham, Solon, Fairfield, Pittsfield, Madison, Skowhegan, Anson, several banks and businesses, and the Somerset Economic… Read More
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WINTERPORT – A local man injured his head when he lost control of his moped and crashed on the Lebanon Road early Sunday. Matthew Nason, 20, was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor by Winterport Ambulance after the 1:55 a.m. accident. His injury… Read More
PALERMO – A China man was being held Monday on $50,000 cash bail after allegedly breaking into a local home early Sunday and bludgeoning a man with a brandy bottle. David B. Bragg, 39, was arrested by Waldo County sheriff’s deputies at the victim’s home… Read More
WINTERPORT – Waldo County sheriff’s deputies on Monday were investigating a weekend break-in at the Rivertown Car Wash that netted the thief several hundred dollars. Chief Deputy Robert Keating said Monday the break-in was discovered at 8 a.m. Saturday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
BANGOR-BREWER Greater Bangor Kiwanis Clubs will sponsor the annual Fourth of July Parade beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the junction of Wilson Street and Acme Road, not far from the Brewer Auditorium. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
OLD TOWN – William “Billy” Waechter says he grows and smokes marijuana to help him cope with his debilitating multiple sclerosis. Authorities say his small but obvious pot growth outside his home is not only illegal but signals to others, including children, that it’s OK to use marijuana. Read More
Today we celebrate the birth of our Republic and the opportunities and freedoms we are so fortunate to share because we live in this wonderful country. But we cannot share this day of celebration without also sharing our concern for the well-being of thousands of… Read More
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – The birds have flown the coop, and that’s good news. Park officials sounded quietly celebratory Monday about the success of the nesting peregrine falcons at the Precipice and Beech Cliff sites. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
Members of the Board of Environmental Protection will hold a public hearing this Thursday on a proposal to remove nine Maine counties from a list of locations that fail to meet federal standards for ground-level ozone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated the following… Read More
BELFAST – It appears that the enforcement of state liquor laws will be added to the duties of the city’s police officers. When the City Council meets Wednesday, it will be asked to consider signing an agreement with the state Department of Public Safety that… Read More
WASHINGTON – Johnny Carson called him the modern-day Betsy Ross, but Robert G. Heft – call him Bob – never cared for that title. Say he’s a teacher, both in and out of the classroom, and keep in mind that you’ve seen his work daily… Read More
BUCKSPORT – A patrol officer for neighboring Orrington who was injured in a weekend collision with a Bucksport police cruiser remained in serious condition Monday at an area hospital, officials said. Deputy Sean Emery of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department was hurt Friday night when… Read More
MONHEGAN – The winning bid for a widely recognized red house on Monhegan Island that’s depicted in a well-known Jamie Wyeth painting was made by a couple that plans to live in the home, an auctioneer said. There were six bidders from around the country… Read More
In her loft with a bird’s-eye view of downtown Belfast, Kate McLeod uses a technique called gel casting to make the brightly colored ceramic pieces that adorn her striking wooden cabinets, shrines and tables. First, she pours clay into Polygel casts. She later paints and decorates the dried… Read More
You may think tattoos, big muscles, rubber boots and lobster boats capture the spirit of local fishermen. But a new documentary play asks you to think again about Maine’s fishing industry. Meet Shirley, a waterfront worker who cuts and trims fish. And Mary Jo, a ferryboat captain who… Read More
You want to hear about my life?” That’s the opening line for Mary Grace Canfield’s character Jane in “Women and the Sea.” At 80, Jane has been fishing for many years, and Canfield presents Jane’s story with humor and humanity. But once Canfield is… Read More
With school summer vacation in full swing, the days may be punctuated from time to time with the plaintive cries of “I’m bored!” But boredom is only a state of mind and parents have only to look to the outdoors to find plenty of materials… Read More
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The late Evelyn Grant loved the game of golf. She also loved helping others develop that same passion she had for the game. Bangor native Grant, a member of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame and Maine Golf Hall of Fame, died on Saturday. She… Read More
Happy Fourth of July. My father passed away July 28, 2005, but he was able to enjoy one last family gathering on the Fourth. In my father’s house, sports were what he watched while others played them. When we took up summer residence at our… Read More
Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, isn’t a popular post-high school destination for Maine’s high school student-athletes, but it is for any high school swimmers who aspire to intercollegiate competition. The Lords have won 27 straight NCAA Division III national championships, a run that is unparalleled… Read More
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NEWRY – More than 100 amateur golfers from the six New England states will compete in the New England Women’s Golf Association championship tournament at the Sunday River Golf Club from July 11-13. The Maine Women’s Golf Association is the host for this year’s tourney,… Read More
PORTLAND – When Mark Gallagher of Yorkshire, England walked through the turnstile at Hadlock Field on Monday afternoon, he became the 5 millionth fan in the history of the Portland Sea Dogs. Gallagher, who attended the game with his wife, threw out the ceremonial first… Read More
Ex-Brewer coach made field best in state I read the letter regarding the state softball tournaments at Coffin Field (BDN, June 27) with a mixture of emotions -anger, sadness and amusement. I had driven by the field the afternoon prior to the games and it… Read More
ORRINGTON – Nicole Murphy hit a three-run triple in the top of the sixth inning as Orrington rallied for a 5-3 District 3 softball victory over Lincoln in Little League All-Star action for ages 11-12 Monday. Chelsea Meade added a two-run double while Kelcey Simpson… Read More