BAR HARBOR – Former Sen. George Mitchell, speaking Wednesday at a local college about the United States’ global role and position in the 21st century, had some sharp criticism for the man who has led the country since the century began. Mitchell did not refer… Read More
    GREENVILLE – Plum Creek’s development plans around Moosehead Lake could help restore the region’s once-thriving tourism economy and reverse population declines that threaten the vitality of local schools and hospitals, according to a study being released this week. The report, which was conducted by Eastern… Read More
    A caption on one of the photos accompanying the Allagash Wilderness Waterway story Tuesday misidentified some of the people in the picture. Brownie Carson was in the canoe paddled by Don Hudson but was not in the photo. The two people pictured in the other canoe were Phyllis… Read More
    The state has reached an oral agreement concerning the redevelopment of the Georgia-Pacific Corp. mill in Old Town and how it will move forward, Gov. John Baldacci said Wednesday. Baldacci declined to release specifics of the agreement or the potential buyer, believed to be Montreal-based Cascades Inc., which… Read More
    HERMON – Gov. John Baldacci announced the five members of the Connect ME Authority in his continued effort to expand availability of broadband Internet access and cell phone service throughout the state. The authority will look at ways to reach Balcacci’s goals of making broadband… Read More
    HERMON – Long-time Maine business owners Larry and Robin Frost announced last month the reacquisition of Frost Septic Services LLC, a company once owned by Larry’s father for 29 years and owned by the couple from 1991 to 2004. Larry and Robin Frost bought back… Read More
    CONCORD, N.H. – Three months after Verizon confirmed it wanted to sell its landlines in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, the company says it is considering several offers. State leaders and regulators are watching closely, as is the union representing Verizon line workers. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    After reading the article “Changes in U.S. welfare system put new burdens on states” (BDN, Aug. 8) I was saddened to discover that the Parents as Scholars program is in jeopardy. This is because the Bush administration legislation does not count college education as a justifiable activity for… Read More
    On Nov. 7, Mainers will have the historic opportunity to halt our runaway state government taxing and spending spree. I urge all voters to vote yes for the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Maine was recently named by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston as one… Read More
    Common sense is missing in Maine’s approach to education. Gov. Baldacci recently expressed his intent to introduce legislation requiring four years of math at the high school level and tougher expectations for high school seniors. This mirrors Commissioner of Education Sue Gendron’s approach. It reflects the Gates/Mitchell Great… Read More
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    It is no secret that terrorists want to blow up airplanes. Keeping explosives, no matter their form, off planes is crucial, but so is stopping terrorists using any means before they board aircraft. The United States, according to recent reports, is lagging on both fronts. The Department of… Read More
    For more than seven months this year, Joe Lieberman had labored to earn his party’s nomination for re-election to a fourth term as U.S senator from Connecticut. It was a hard-fought campaign, not unlike those we have seen here in Maine in primaries for similar statewide offices. But… Read More
    After waiting years for a limited-access, four-lane highway, the people of northern Maine are left disappointed once again. Plans for a North-South Highway from Houlton to The Valley have been postponed except for two small segments: the Presque Isle Bypass and Route 161. With the… Read More
    CANAAN – For the fifth day in a row, detectives and forensic investigators searched the woods off Route 23 for evidence in a case involving homicide and a missing person. Using cadaver dogs and digging carefully in the same area where Cheryl Murdoch’s body was… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – A former dean of the Maine Law School has been recommended to take the helm as president of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. University of Maine System Chancellor Terrence MacTaggart will back Donald N. Zillman for the two-year appointment, the… Read More
    TREMONT – A bicyclist was struck and killed late Wednesday morning by a bait truck that tried to pass the bicycle on a narrow stretch of Route 102. Dino J. Tortu, 52, of New York City suffered massive head trauma and died before police could… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Maine law enforcement and public safety officials, highlighting a national enforcement effort Wednesday, appealed for motorists to exercise common sense by avoiding operating under the influence – driving after drinking. “Getting an OUI … follows you for the rest of your life,” Secretary… Read More
    KENDUSKEAG – Surveillance video of a man getting gas before he allegedly put on a ski mask and robbed the Trade Winds Supermarket in nearby Corinth led to an arrest early Wednesday morning. Police received an anonymous tip around midnight and three hours later arrested… Read More
    MILO – Joey English wants to finish what he started. The 23-year-old construction worker and three fellow Messianic Jews made a public appeal Wednesday for more building supplies that would help them build the Deer Run Drive home of Gary Metilly, which was destroyed in… Read More
    At a special election Tuesday, Andre E. Cushing III was elected to fill the at-large Town Council seat vacated by the June resignation of Carl Pease. Cushing won 84 of a total 94 votes and will be sworn in at the Monday, Aug. 21, council meeting, according to… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The following divorces were granted in 13th District Court during June on grounds of irreconcilable differences: Victor F. Pearce and Teresa J. Pearce, both of Brownville; married at Charleston, N.H., May 13, 1978. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
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    HOULTON – Police Chief Daniel N. Soucy resigned Wednesday, two days after being placed on administrative leave. Soucy, who has served as chief since January 2002, did not return phone calls Wednesday seeking comment. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
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    ST. GEORGE – A special town meeting is slated for Aug. 28 to authorize the acceptance of money for a scholarship fund, to complete a property line agreement and to vote on an underground utility easement. The scholarship fund would be created by Allison P. Read More
    STOCKTON SPRINGS – The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a house break-in on the Harris Road during which a 30.30 rifle was stolen. Chief Deputy Robert Keating said the homeowner discovered the break-in about 3 p.m. Tuesday. Entrance was gained by removing an air… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Thieves made away with portable radios, cell phones and a laptop computer Tuesday night at the SAD 1 bus garage, police said. Police Detective William Scull said Wednesday that the burglary at the Parsons Road garage occurred sometime on Tuesday night, although… Read More
    Fifteen men arrested Monday in Ellsworth as alleged illegal immigrants have been sent to the Penobscot County Jail, leaving the facility straining to cope. Jail officials said Wednesday that the jail has 175 inmates, which is significantly over capacity. Crowding causes problems, including an increase in the amount… Read More
    Selectmen on Tuesday set the property tax rate for the next year at $16.80 per $1,000 of assessed property value, Town Manager Russell Smith said. “It’s down $1.05,” he said. “Last year, [the rate] was $17.85.” Setting the tax rate was the lone item on the selectmen’s agenda. Read More
    Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. said in April it plans a store on Wilson Street, and now it looks like the project will be on the Brewer Planning Board agenda next month, City Planner Linda Johns said Wednesday. “Everything is looking good,” she said. Lowe’s, a build-it-yourself home-improvement company,… Read More
    BROWNVILLE – It’s time to sift through that collection of pie recipes sitting on the shelf and select one for the Brownville Days pie-baking contest. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded to the best tasting apple, blueberry and lemon pies entered in the contest… Read More
    NEWPORT – Newport selectmen are trying to determine the best course of action for keeping Sebasticook Lake water at a level that all lakeside dwellers are happy with. Because of fluctuating levels, particularly because of this wet year, Chairman Al Worden said the gate at… Read More
    HERMON – The town’s initiative to provide free dial-up Internet service to the community has been drawing creativity from all its residents for a decade, and now it is being used as a model by the state. Gov. John Baldacci was on hand Wednesday morning… Read More
    BOSTON – A 53-year-old Lakeville woman has been diagnosed as the first human case of mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts this year, public health officials said Wednesday. The woman, whose name was not released, was in serious condition at an undisclosed Boston hospital, said… Read More
    Everyone is welcome to attend Garden Gathering ’06 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Rogers Farm on Bennoch Road in Orono. The farm is located between Stillwater Avenue and Route 43. Barbara Bowler reports the event, sponsored by Penobscot County Master… Read More
    MACHIAS – The way things work with the musical for the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival is, if something gets a laugh once, it sticks. Some time ago, Marge Ahlin suggested tossing in a tambourine routine. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
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    FREEPORT – The owner of a popular Chinese restaurant plans to appeal the state’s denial of a permit that would allow him to reclaim the 10 exotic fish seized last month by armed wardens from their tank in the restaurant lobby. Cuong Ly was notified… Read More
    PORTLAND – An online sting operation by an Oregon-based civilian watchdog group that targets suspected pedophiles has led to two arrests in Maine. Two men – one from Augusta and the other from Biddeford – were arrested last week after they allegedly arranged to meet… Read More
    PERU – A fire that swept through a portion of the former Diamond Match Co. wood mill was caused by a group of teenagers hunting for ghosts, authorities said Wednesday. Six teens came forward to say they had been inside the darkened building Monday night,… Read More
    FRANKFORT – Coins and photographic equipment were taken from a Marsh Stream Road home in a daylight burglary Tuesday. Waldo County Chief Deputy Robert Keating said the homeowner reported the break-in at 4:15 p.m., a short time after returning to the home after being gone… Read More
    I don’t see simple answers, and do not consider myself to be an expert at treating substance abuse problems. Once a person becomes dependent on a drug in order to feel normal, there are different dynamics from those involved in starting unwise drug use. Starting unwise drug use… Read More
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    LEWISTON – The Bates College women’s soccer team is ranked 12th in the first top 25 poll conducted by D3Kicks.com, a new web site dedicated to Division III soccer. The Bobcats, defending NESCAC champions, are one of three NESCAC teams in the Top 25, along… Read More
    WATERVILLE – Jared Beers, a 2001 Colby College graduate, has been named interim head coach of the Colby men’s cross country/track and field program for the 2006-07 academic year. Beers has been an assistant coach for the Colby indoor and outdoor track and field teams… Read More
    HERMON – The boys and girls alumni soccer game at Hermon High School is Saturday at 6 p.m. Former Hermon soccer players are encouraged to participate. Admission is free and all sports passes will be on sale at the game. For more information, call Paul Soucy at 848-4062. Read More
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    BANGOR – In a game that featured plenty of offense, spectators and volunteers alike figured a home run or base hit would decide Wednesday’s Senior League World Series matchup between U.S. East and U.S. Southwest. Unexpectedly, it was defense that decided this one, a 10-8… Read More
    For four players on the Regina, Saskatchewan, baseball team representing Canada at this year’s Senior League World Series, Wednesday’s 5-2 victory over Asia Pacific champion Makati City, Philippines, was a welcome relief. Brett Barth, Taylor Cameron Kyle Richardson, and Matt Strueby all were part of… Read More
    FORT KENT – Allie Madore scored an unassisted goal in the second half to break a 2-2 tie and give Fort Kent a 3-2 high school girls soccer victory over rival Madawaska Wednesday. Brittany Theriault scored two first-half goals for the 1-0 Warriors. Taylor Boucher… Read More
    BANGOR – The Paraguana Little League of Falcon, Venezuela, powered its way into the semifinals of the 2006 Senior League World Series with a performance most balanced Wednesday night during a 12-1 victory over Brussels, Belgium, that ended after six innings under the 10-run rule. Read More
    BANGOR – Downtown Bangor will go to the dogs and tails will wag 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, during the Dog Day celebration. The event was so popular last year that organizers decided to offer it again. Dogs and their owners are invited to… Read More
    HOLDEN – As an actor from Maine living in Los Angeles and New York City, Zev Myerowitz has learned how to adapt to new environments. In New York City, Broadway is the avenue famous for musicals; in Bangor, Broadway is the road to T.J. Maxx… Read More
    HAMPDEN – The children who enjoyed the parade, fireworks and other activities of the first Children’s Day in 1978 are adults now, perhaps with children of their own they will bring to the 27th annual Children’s Day festivities set for Saturday, Aug. 19. As usual,… Read More
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    BANGOR – Friday will be a special evening at the Bangor Civic Center, and not just because humorist Tim Sample and musician Noel Paul Stookey are on the bill. The 7:30 p.m. show, with silent auction and show seating beginning at 6 p.m., will benefit… Read More
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    HOLDEN – A recent group of young campers, ages 8-11, kept the counselors on their toes. They found not only some insects, spiders and frogs, but also fascinating examples of metamorphism, predation and parasitism. We called them our cadre of young entomologists – insect scientists… Read More
    HOLDEN – One morning, a girl in the Fields Pond Audubon Center camp noticed an interesting series of events. She saw an adult male ruby-throated hummingbird sitting in a tree next to a hummingbird feeder. Whenever another hummingbird approached the feeder, this male hummingbird would… Read More
    OLD TOWN – Youngsters’ fascination with trains is combined with a serious safety message in the form of a set of 12 Maine railroad trading cards being distributed statewide by Maine Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit railroad safety organization. The full-color cards feature scenes from Maine’s… Read More
    Super Kids Classic BANGOR – Jonathan Beale of Bangor was a participant in the fourth National Super Kids Classic held Aug. 12 at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. The event is a soapbox derby for children with mental and physical disabilities. He was one of… Read More
    Soccer program ORONO – The Orono Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its fall soccer program to begin Saturday, Sept. 16. The program is open to children in kindergarten to grade six. Teams practice one day per week and play on Saturday mornings. Read More
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    Officials at the Brewer Public Library said they were pleased with the opportunity to exhibit paintings from the Brewer Parks and Recreation Department’s newest adult art program, “Intro to Acrylic Painting.” The exhibition will be on-going throughout the summer and will feature a variety of… Read More
    Autism resource fair The second Maine Autism Resource Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Augusta Civic Center. The event enjoys the distinction of being the first and only resource fair solely dedicated to the education and empowerment of families… Read More
    BANGOR AREA – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, for those who have a desire to stop drinking, AA hot line, (800) 737-6237, or www.aamaine.org. BANGOR-BUCKSPORT AREA – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers; beginners encouraged. Al-Anon, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 40… Read More
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    ORONO – Anna Ellis has won the naming contest for the summer mascot at the Orono Public Library. Anna said she named the giant panda “Oreo” because “when I was younger I named foods I enjoyed after animals, since animals meant a lot to me. Read More
    WINTERPORT – Music was in the air at the Winterport Music Festival which drew nearly 1,000 listeners to Abbott Field on Aug. 12. Music lovers of all ages set up lawn chairs at noon and lingered until 8 p.m. to enjoy the event. Some even brought their dogs. Read More
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