An arrest warrant has been issued in Hancock County for a suspect identified in a weekend assault that appears to be motivated by alcohol and prejudice. A witness identified Robert A. Dow, 59, of Franklin as the man who shouted racial slurs and then kicked… Read More
A bundle of money found along rail tracks in northern Maine 19 months ago has created a federal case. Two rail workers have laid claim to it, the federal government says the cash belongs to it, and a snowmobiler has come forward saying the money… Read More
Low-income Mainers will be able to fill their oil tanks before the arrival of cold winter temperatures thanks, in part, to an early release of $7.1 million in federal heating assistance money announced Tuesday. The newly released Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds destined… Read More
AUGUSTA – Convicted sex offenders and members of their families called Tuesday for big changes in Maine’s sex offender registry. But members of the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee said lawmakers are limited by federal law in what can be changed – even if they agreed… Read More
An article published Tuesday in the State section on a legal ruling in St. Albans stated that Gary Jordan’s property borders Town Landing Road. Jordan actually owns Town Landing Road. An article by the Lewiston Sun Journal on counselors assisting students affected by four… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine will hold its 10th annual Forestry Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Thomson’s Apple Orchard on Gloucester Hill Road in New Gloucester. The event, which is free to all, includes forest resource exhibits, vendors and demonstrations which take place… Read More
OTTAWA – American and Canadian officials Tuesday signed an agreement that both countries hope will put a long-standing softwood lumber dispute to rest. Canada’s international trade minister, David Emerson, said his country’s lumber industry will likely see almost $4.5 billion in softwood lumber duties returned… Read More
EASTPORT – A Florida company wants to tap into the energy of the ocean to create “emission-free electricity,” company officials announced Monday night. Christopher R. Sauer, president and chief executive officer of Ocean Renewable Power Co., met with the city council and unveiled the project… Read More
ROCKPORT – The state Department of Economic and Community Development and the Maine Pulp and Paper Association held their first summit Tuesday to discuss new technologies and product lines to keep Maine’s mills running. Jack Cashman, commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development,… Read More
Merrill’s pipe dream Credit should go to George Danby for his point of view in Saturday-Sunday’s political cartoon on why we have to go through another round of returning railroad passenger service back to eastern and northern Maine when the big topic is money. At… Read More
Buying heating oil now, when it is less expensive, makes sense so it is good news that Maine will receive $7 million in federal funds to allow low-income residents to fill up their oil tanks before cold weather sets in. This not only increases the benefit to Maine… Read More
Encouraging a well-established region to cooperate for the betterment of all seems like such a commonplace idea that it is surprising to hear the states of New England – collective image: women in cable-knit/L.L. Bean-type sweater, lobstermen in slicker, brightly colored fall leaves, church steeples – haven’t figured… Read More
How do I thank Bob and Dot Danforth of Troy for saving my life? (“Kayakers pull driver from river after crash,” BDN, Sept. 8). They are my heroes. Bob Danforth put his life on the line to save mine. With acute emphysema, swimming is almost… Read More
About four months ago I e-mailed Sen. Olympia Snowe describing my concern about the honesty of the Bush White House. I asked her to investigate the differences between the administration’s conjectures and the actual facts. In other words, did Bush lie? Six weeks later, in… Read More
After seeing the outcome of the case of Gary Jordan v. Town of St. Albans, I have decided the Maine Supreme Judicial Court has a problem. Either they are ignorant of the law, have complete disregard for the law, or are involved in a cover-up. There are three… Read More
State test score drops may have more far-reaching effects than we thought. While driving on I-95 from Hammond Street to Broadway it was quite apparent that many people cannot read. Above the Ohio Street entrance a sign reads “left lane closed,” and the long right-lane… Read More
Be afraid when a politician says they are going to “set the record straight.” That is what Reps. Darren Hall and Dave Richardson said in their op-ed, “Potholes and Politics” (BDN, Aug. 30). I know this because I am the state representative they mentioned who seems to have… Read More
As Maine’s manufacturing base slides offshore, Bangor has seen an influx of mega-retail businesses. These stores have provided some substitute for lost employment and provide a generally welcome array of consumer goods at competitive prices. However, research shows that these stores also create trade-offs for… Read More
VERONA ISLAND – The observatory at the Penobscot Narrows Bridge will not be open until next summer, but the public Bridgewalk celebration that will allow people to walk across the new span is still scheduled for Oct. 14. “We had hoped to be able to… Read More
DEER ISLE – The body of a 60-year-old New Jersey woman was recovered from the waters off Deer Isle early Tuesday morning. Search and rescue teams found the body of Susan Wakelin of Rumson, N.J., a short distance from her kayak. Wakelin was wearing a… Read More
SIDNEY – Maine officials are making final preparations this week for the return of Atlantic salmon fishing on the Penobscot River after a nearly seven-year hiatus. As of Monday evening, nearly 100 fishermen had bought licenses for the month-long salmon fishing season that opens on… Read More
BANGOR – An Aroostook County man confined to a wheelchair and receiving disability payments pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court to being the alleged ringleader of a $5.2 million marijuana smuggling and money laundering operation. Michael J. Pelletier, 50, of St. David pleaded not… Read More
A Hampden man convicted of possessing child pornography could be supervised by a federal probation officer for the rest of his life after he serves more than four years in prison, a federal judge in Portland has ruled. Richard Okishoff, 46, also may never again… Read More
Maine parents should smarten up about their kids’ drinking behaviors. With a recent survey confirming that teenagers consume significantly more alcohol a lot more often than their parents suspect, three high-profile Maine moms teamed up on Tuesday to drive that message home. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BELFAST – The 45-member committee trying to craft consensus recommendations for state-owned Sears Island heard two competing proposals Tuesday: one for making the Searsport island a preserve, the other for keeping open the option of building a container port. Yet even with the conflicting visions,… Read More
EASTPORT – People in this seaside community paused for an hour Monday night to honor Angel Juarbe Jr. and others who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York. About 100 people participated in the Freedom Walk, which began at… Read More
HOULTON – Town councilors Monday evening put the finishing touches on a committee that will help select Houlton’s next police chief. The committee will consist of representatives from the council, the SAD 29 school district, local law enforcement agencies, the town clerk and Town Manager… Read More
HOULTON – Finances have temporarily hamstrung a plan by local officials to paint the town’s White Building this year, but town councilors expressed optimism Monday evening that the project would be completed by the start of Houlton’s bicentennial celebration next year. During the meeting, councilors… Read More
BANGOR – If the level of participation in a public meeting Tuesday night was any clue, few traffic, environmental and related concerns remain when it comes to Penn National Gaming Inc.’s proposed $90 million gambling complex. The meeting, held in the council chambers at City… Read More
CHARLESTON – The 10th annual Charleston Old Home Days will be a time to re-connect with old friends and neighbors and make new ones in the community, according to Old Home Days chairwoman, Patti Sprague. “These days are really just family days,” Sprague said this… Read More
BANGOR – A Greenbush motorist backed into a parked pickup truck Tuesday night with enough force to send the truck up over a curb and into a column supporting a covered walkway at the Affiliated Healthcare Systems mall on Union Street. No one was in… Read More
CORINTH – Fire destroyed a farm equipment barn Tuesday, igniting fuel tanks and tires inside and burning so intensely it melted motor vehicle headlights more than 100 feet away, the Corinth fire chief said. “It was an extremely hot and difficult fire,” Corinth Fire Chief… Read More
MACHIAS – Five years ago all 38 of Washington County’s elementary and high schools received more than $500,000 in federal funding to be connected to one another via high-tech Polycom video conferencing equipment and infrastructure. Now, the nine superintendents for the county’s schools are seeking… Read More
TRENTON – Police have identified a Franklin man who died Monday of an apparent medical condition after driving his car off Route 3. The deceased man’s name is Stephen Cantor, Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Lepper indicated Tuesday. Cantor’s name was withheld Monday as police… Read More
NORTHPORT – A local man accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl was charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Ira Bailey, 23, of Northport was arrested by Waldo County… Read More
SWANVILLE – State police on Tuesday were investigating two break-ins at the town office that netted the intruder more than $500 in cash. Trooper Jonah O’Roak said the first break-in was reported Sept. 5. Entrance was gained by cutting a screen and opening an unlocked… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – High school juniors and seniors from a few central Aroostook County schools will have the opportunity to earn three college credits by enrolling in a morning MAT 100 Basic Statistics course offered by the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The course will be held… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will offer two new courses as part of the American Management Association’s certificate program. The courses are specifically created to meet the needs of working professionals who want to be more effective in their current positions and better… Read More
HOULTON – MSAD 29/70 Adult Education has announced fall course offerings. Introductory Computer classes will be held Sept. 12, 19 and 26 at the Houlton Higher Education Center. Intro to the Internet will be 3-5:30 p.m. and Intro to Windows will be 6-8:30 p.m. The… Read More
ROCKLAND – Maine Eastern Railroad is making changes at the train station to comply with a city ordinance prohibiting annoying noises or odors, a train official said Tuesday. The city’s code enforcement office told Maine Eastern officials Sept. 7 about neighbors’ complaints regarding diesel fumes,… Read More
THOMASTON – Two state Board of Environmental Protection consent agreements with Dragon Products Co. have been approved, one involving a $12,300 fine for air emissions violations at the cement maker’s Thomaston plant in 2004 and 2005. A separate agreement, including a $1,860 fine for a… Read More
Orono police charged a Portland man Tuesday morning with assault after authorities were called to the Black Bear Inn after a report of a fight inside one of the rooms. Outside the room, Officer Willy King could hear a man threatening someone inside saying that… Read More
BREWER – City leaders approved a 2.97 percent increase in sewer rates on Tuesday night. The cost of processing 100 cubic feet of sewage for residents will rise from $6.39 to $6.58. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
LINCOLN – A local man is due in 13th District Court in Lincoln on Nov. 21 after leading police on a chase through parts of downtown early Saturday before being captured with the aid of a state trooper and his German shepherd, police said Tuesday. Read More
Richard Mowdery of Orrington has resigned as assistant principal and athletic director of Dexter Middle School, effective Sept. 22. Mowdery, who has been in the position for two years, has accepted a similar position at Old Town Middle School. The position has been advertised and interviews may begin… Read More
Police summoned a Dexter woman for drug violations after a search was executed Monday at a Zions Hill home she shared with a boyfriend. Amanda LaPointe, 22, was summoned for possession of cocaine, possession of Vicodin and possession of marijuana. Her initial court appearance has not yet been… Read More
The public will get an opportunity next month to comment on possible uses for the Morton Avenue Elementary School and the Mayo Street superintendent’s office when those two buildings are vacated next summer. SAD 68 directors now favor deeding the two buildings to the town when the wing… Read More
Three candidates will vie for two positions on the school committee in the Nov. 8 election, according to the city clerk’s office. Nomination petitions were due last Friday. Competing for the three-year terms are: incumbent Martha G. Newman; former City Councilor and Mayor Daniel J. Tremble; and David… Read More
The Maine Education Assessment results for testing done in the spring show that Brewer pupils in grades three through eight are at or above state averages, Julie Hackett, director of instruction, informed the Brewer School Committee on Monday. Under the No Child Left Behind adequate yearly progress report,… Read More
Three local residents would like to fill the empty selectman’s seat, and two are running for one spot on the school board. Lori Callnan is facing off against Kathy Lawrence during the special Oct. 16 election to fill the spot left vacant in August when Nancy Snyder resigned… Read More
PORTLAND – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has chosen not to pursue protection for the New England cottontail under the Endangered Species Act, focusing its attention on other imperiled animals, officials said Tuesday. A 12-month review by the federal agency found that there’s enough… Read More
PORTLAND – Mainers would have more money in their pockets and the state economy would grow if voters in November approve the Taxpayer Bill of Rights referendum, according to a study released Tuesday. The analysis by the Maine Heritage Policy Center concludes that a cap… Read More
HOLDEN – After an interview, town councilors on Monday appointed residents Candice Braley and Ryan Warner, a high school senior, to the town’s Conservation Commission, Town Manager Larry Varisco said Tuesday. “[Warner] explained that he was interested in political science and environmental issues,” the town… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – A 71-year-old woman who faced drug charges after selling her prescription methadone pills to a Corinth man has died. The woman’s name had not been released pending charges that were to be filed against her. Police confirmed the woman died Saturday night at… Read More
HARTLAND – State police provided no update Tuesday in the investigation into the suspicious fire and deaths of what they believe is an estranged Hartland couple. Police think the two bodies found on Sunday in the charred remains of a house fire on Vigue Road… Read More
AUBURN – A jury of six men and six women has been chosen for the trial of Lewiston Mayor Lionel Guay on charges of sexual touching and assault. Guay was present in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Monday as the jurors were selected. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR – The Maine Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday filed its response to a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the release of information related to the government’s domestic surveillance program. The federal government sued after Verizon was ordered to provide a sworn statement about the… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – A visually impaired woman who asked selectmen in 2004 for an audible pedestrian signal at a busy intersection encouraged selectmen Monday to resolve the matter. “I think I’ve been pretty patient; I’ve given it a lot of time,” Nancy Matulis told selectmen Monday. Read More
ORRINGTON – Street signs snapped off by thieves two weeks ago have been replaced using town tax dollars, while local police continue to search for the culprits, Town Manager Carl Young said Tuesday. “We had more than a dozen street signs stolen and it cost… Read More
AUGUSTA – Democratic Gov. John Baldacci and officials of the Dirigo Health program he has championed are accustomed to critics asserting that government should leave the business of health insurance largely to the free marketplace. But there are other critics who contend private insurers are unreliable in the… Read More
BANGOR – The Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club will hold its second annual appeal from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Isaac Farrar Mansion, 17 Second St. The event will include traditional drumming and guest speakers first lady Karen Baldacci, University… Read More
MONSON – Monson’s Fall Harvest Day will be held on Sept. 23. The event will raise money for the American Patriot Scholarship Program and the Monson Recreation Committee and honor the Appalachian Trail and those who hike it. Col. Brad Smith, who served in the… Read More
PARIS – Students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School are mourning the death of a 15-year-old sophomore who was killed in a crash of his all-terrain vehicle. Thomas Boyd of Paris was riding alone Saturday when he was thrown from his ATV after striking a… Read More
BANGOR – An Aroostook County man who two years ago illegally felled two moose with two bullets was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm when he fired the fatal shots. Adam Melvin Hafford,… Read More
Tomatoes have been known to drive otherwise mild-mannered green thumbs into fits of garden gluttony. Who hasn’t snagged a Sun Gold – or 10 – off the vine? And who needs a cutting board? That’s for sissies. A true tomato lover wouldn’t hesitate to grab… Read More
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Wine and dine It was only a matter of time. Pairings, the food and wine education center in Winterport, recently announced it will offer wine dinners. Patrons will be able to watch their meal being prepared in the teaching kitchen, course by course, while sipping… Read More
You wouldn’t know Niles Nelson is 69 years old. And he still has the same passion and enthusiasm for football that he has always had. The former University of Maine football captain is in his third season as the defensive coordinator at Bangor’s Husson College. Read More
BANGOR – Bangor High girls soccer teammates Casey Hartley and Amy Hackett claim to have developed a kind of connection after all the years they’ve been playing soccer together. Hartley found Hackett at just the right time Tuesday night as rivals Bangor and Hampden met… Read More
HAMPDEN – A soccer goal is eight feet high and Hampden Academy boys soccer coach Ryan Shaw said after Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over archrival Bangor that he was “glad it wasn’t five feet higher.” That’s because the Rams had the better of the play… Read More
MILLINOCKET – The Stearns High football team may be down on numbers this fall, but that doesn’t mean the Minutemen aren’t putting up some impressive numbers. That’s particularly true of running back Gene Kim, the LTC Class C’s leading rusher through the first two weeks… Read More
SCHLADMING, Austria – Adam Craig of Corinth and Bend, Ore., finished off the 2006 International Cycling Union mountain biking World Cup season Saturday with his best finish of the year. The 25-year-old Craig was the top American finisher, placing eighth overall among 131 riders who… Read More
NEWRY – Joe Alvarez of Bangor posted a 5-over-par total of 149 at Sunday River Golf Club over the weekend to win the Maine Mid-Amateur Golf Championship by four strokes. The tournament is for players age 25 or older. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
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GORHAM – Josh Amoroso scored two goals to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 3-0 men’s soccer victory over the Saint Joseph’s College Monks Tuesday. Sinisa Bajic added a goal and an assist for 3-2 Southern Maine. Chris Willard had four saves… Read More
MILLINOCKET – Felicia Achorn scored three goals to lead the Stearns Minutemen to a 5-0 shutout of Orono in high school field hockey action Tuesday. Amy Collinsworth had a goal and two assists and Paige Curtis a goal and Hannah Somers an assist for 4-0… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Jessica Caron and Jamie Pelletier each netted a goal as the Fort Kent girls soccer team snapped Presque Isle’s 35-game regular season and four-year home winning streaks with a 2-1 victory over the Wildcats in high school action Tuesday. Nicole Chasse notched… Read More
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BAR HARBOR – Jesse Abbott and Dem Katsiaficas each scored an unassisted goal to lead the Ellsworth Eagles to a 2-0 victory over archrival Mount Desert Island in high school boys soccer action Tuesday. Greg Berry made three saves on six shots for the 3-1… Read More