For more than a month, President Bush has been trying to find someone who can run the four-year-old wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terror. He wants someone to take charge and report to him personally every day. Appointing a war czar is a bad… Read More
    Helping as many qualified buyers as possible get homes is laudable. Burdening them with debts they can’t pay is not. Tougher regulations, which Speaker of the House Glenn Cummings has proposed in his Homeowner Protection Act, will help restore the balance. Millions of people, some… Read More
    I hear there are plans for developing a large portion of Saxl Park. When we are driving out all signs of wildlife around us, paved over most of the tall grasses and wildflowers that blow in the summer breezes out there, and landscaped what little… Read More
    It’s time for a sea change and to move our ship of state out of the Bush doldrums. The freshening winds from last fall’s elections should be enabled to blow out to sea and dissipate the Bush Blight that since 2000 has engulfed Washington, D.C.,… Read More
    As a member of Bangor-based Peace through Interamerican Community Action, I have had the privilege of working for nearly 20 years with the people of Bangor’s sister city of Carasque, El Salvador. This poor, rural community now faces the greatest threat to its survival, one even more serious… Read More
    As a member of Food AND Medicine, an organization of workers in eastern Maine fighting for a more equitable society, I am writing to congratulate the BDN on its editorial supporting the Employee Free Choice Act now before the U.S. Senate (“Labor’s slight gain,” April 26). Read More
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    My attention has been called to the article “Speaker says Maine ignored in federal trade agreements” (BDN, April 25). Your readers should know that, at least as far as New Balance is concerned, it is not true that Maine’s interests have been ignored in recent… Read More
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    State budget discussions are placing Penn National’s proposed $130 million investment in Bangor in jeopardy. One proposal would double the state tax on all amounts wagered, effectively moving the tax on slots to over 60 percent. A second would place a 5 percent cap on… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The Appropriations Committee can go no further in developing a proposed state budget compromise until legislative leadership resolves its differences regarding revenues, taxes and cuts, one panel member said Wednesday. Consequently, the committee will conduct public hearings on dozens of spending bills all next week. Read More
    FORT FAIRFIELD – The search for a missing 3-year-old has reached the two-week mark, despite searching the water every day and new efforts to drag the bottom of the Aroostook River. Police believe that fast-moving water may have pulled Alexandria Winship-Wright into the swollen river… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Gov. John Baldacci signed an executive order Tuesday to create a task force on wind power development in Maine, making several related bills obsolete. “Maine must be aggressive in pursuing alternative sources of energy,” Baldacci said in a prepared statement issued Tuesday. “We… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – The latest phase of renovation work is under way at the old fire station on Church Street as workers complete repairs to the old fire hose tower. Scaffolding was up this week around the four-story-high brick tower, which ages ago was used… Read More
    PALMYRA – The six towns of SAD 48 – Corinna, Hartland, Newport, Palmyra, Plymouth, and St. Albans – have outpaced the state average in growth, increasing their overall valuation by 15 percent when the state’s average is 12 percent. All six towns grew by double… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica event for the Penquis region held Sunday raised a record $11,174. Eighty walkers from the Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft and Guilford areas participated in the event hosted this year by Mayo Regional Hospital, with sponsorship by Plum Creek Timber… Read More
    WILLIMANTIC – An updated flood plain ordinance and engineering funds for Earley’s Bridge will need action by residents at a special town meeting 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, in the Town Hall. A public hearing on both matters will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday,… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Stephanie Dunton of Winterport met Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins as one of Maine’s two top youth volunteers. Dunton, 13, and Kelly Davis, 17, of West Bath were honored with the 2007 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, part of a nationwide program… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – A major project to build a new elementary school attached to a renovated middle school has one final hurdle to overcome before construction can begin. Residents unanimously, but informally, voted on Monday to support the design of a two-wing kindergarten-through-grade-five elementary school, which… Read More
    SOUTHWEST HARBOR – Voters approved an approximate $6.9 million municipal and school budget and elected a new member to the local Board of Selectmen this week. Meeting Monday evening at Pemetic Elementary School, an estimated 100 residents approved the proposed budget without substantial debate, according… Read More
    ROCKPORT – Maine Media Workshops, the nonprofit group that took over the working assets of The Workshops and Rockport College earlier this year, has reached a deal with the new owner of the properties. Leucadia Financial Corp. purchased at an April 11 auction several properties… Read More
    CASTINE – A $20,000 grant has completed the fundraising campaign for the Castine Historical Society’s restoration of the Abbott School cupola. The grant from The 1772 Foundation was announced late last month and brings the total amount raised and pledged to $115,000. That should be… Read More
    THORNDIKE – In a ceremony Wednesday at Mount View High School, officials from Unitel Inc. of Unity presented a check for $30,000 to FUTURE MSAD 3 and the high school’s Class of 2010. “This donation is another display of Unitel’s long-standing commitment to education, the… Read More
    CALAIS – The Department of Transportation has set up a public comment session on the new 20-year plan for roads from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Calais Motor Inn, 293 Main St. “Connecting Maine: Planning our Transportation Future” outlines performance-based investments and collaboration,… Read More
    BELFAST – A Liberty man was rushed by ambulance to a Bangor hospital early Wednesday after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed on Route 3. A LifeFlight helicopter arrived to transport Dennis Edgecomb, 36, of Liberty to Eastern Maine Medical Center but… Read More
    MACHIAS – A Washington County Jail corrections officer who was fired by the sheriff earlier this year for alleged “inappropriate behavior” involving a female inmate has filed an appeal in Superior Court. Attorney Jeffrey Davidson of East Machias asked the judge to reverse the county… Read More
    MARS HILL – The Bridgewater Community Club will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the home of Terri Brewer, 34 Fort St. The club has been organized to promote friendship among women of all ages and to undertake projects that improve the community. Dues… Read More
    BANGOR – Three brothers who created a miniature version of what has been called the crown of the Queen City – the 1897 Thomas Hill Standpipe – were awarded keys to the city on Wednesday. The 5-foot-tall scale model standpipe was unveiled at Bangor International… Read More
    DEXTER – A $1.1 million budget for SAD 46 will need voter approval during a referendum next month. The proposed budget, which includes adult education expenses, reflects an increase of $468,619 over the current year’s spending plan. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a Mother’s Day Brunch 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 13, in Nowland Hall. The menu includes carved ham, home fried potatoes, French toast, eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, muffins, pastries, fresh fruit, an omelet bar,… Read More
    CARIBOU – Small businesses are asked to answer a work force survey recently sent by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Southern Maine. The survey information will guide funding and training decisions for work force development programs in the region. Read More
    Anyone driving through Winterport on a regular basis can keep an eye on the progress of the restoration work being done on the Winterport Union Meeting House, which was built in 1834. May Pardy reminds you, however, that while the work has begun, “there is… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – A decision on whether a Bar Harbor stable owner would be allowed to get back the 17 horses the state seized from her Crooked Road property was postponed Wednesday as court officials tried to find a time when a hearing on the matter could be scheduled. Read More
    MACHIAS – A status conference in Washington County Superior Court for a Harrington man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife is scheduled for later this month. In addition to the manslaughter charge, Scott A. Strout, 28, last year also was… Read More
    PORTLAND – Cumberland and York counties have qualified for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, allowing people to get help for storm-related damage that was not covered by insurance, Gov. John Baldacci said Wednesday. The Patriot’s Day storm struck with powerful surf that… Read More
    KITTERY – Mark Lawrence, a former state Senate president now serving as York County district attorney, announced Wednesday he has filed papers to run for the congressional seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Allen. Lawrence became the third Democrat from the 1st District to… Read More
    WATERVILLE – A 2-year-old boy avoided injury after falling 25 feet from a third-floor apartment window because he landed on a discarded tarp, police said. The child’s mother, Wendy Heath, told police she went to the front door of her apartment to meet a friend… Read More
    AUGUSTA – State lawmakers and United Bikers of Maine leaders will meet with Gov. John Baldacci for the annual Governor’s Tea at 10 this morning in the Blaine House. It’s designed to kick off the state’s Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    BANGOR – The 15th annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ National Food Drive will be held Saturday. Residents are asked to leave nonperishable food items in a bag at their mailbox for their letter carrier. Letter carriers, food pantry representatives and volunteers will distribute the… Read More
    Colleges and universities across the state have lined up special speakers for spring commencement exercises, which start Friday: Central Maine Community College, Auburn googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
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    Students in high school and middle school have a new tool to help them explore career options in the growing field of health care. A new Internet site, www.mainehealthcareers.com, was launched this week by the Maine Area Health Education Network, a statewide group that aims… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – An accident late Tuesday night on Route 1A in Ellsworth knocked out a utility pole, creating a mess that was still being cleared well into Wednesday morning. Wires strewn across the stretch of road forced officials to close Route 1A near the intersection… Read More
    Next week, May 13-19, is the eighth annual National Women’s Health Week. A number of free events are planned in northern and eastern Maine. Newport: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
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    DEXTER – Dan Beatham hit a two-out line drive down the left field line for a single to drive in Ethan Woodman from second base in the eighth inning to give Dexter a 7-6 high school baseball victory over rival Piscataquis Community of Guilford on Wednesday. Read More
    BLUE HILL – Steven Ensworth hit three singles to knock in a pair of runs as George Stevens Academy knocked off rival Deer Isle-Stonington 14-4 in a high school baseball game Wednesday. Nick Saunders had three singles and an RBI for the Eagles. Otto Warden-Black… Read More
    While few details are forthcoming, there seems to be considerable optimism surrounding the University of Maine’s search for a new head women’s basketball coach. Anne Pooler, UMaine’s associate dean for instruction and an associate professor of education, is the chairwoman of the UMaine committee that… Read More
    CARIBOU – Caribou’s Jarryd Rossignol’s three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning after Houlton had pulled to within 6-4 with three runs in the top of the inning as the Vikings pulled away for an 11-4 high school baseball victory Wednesday. Dustin Haines pitched six… Read More
    MANSFIELD, Conn. – Joe Ganley hit a one-out, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning that scored the winning run Wednesday night as the University of Southern Maine beat Rhode Island College 9-8 in the first round of the Little East Conference tournament at Eastern Connecticut State University. Read More
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    HAMPDEN – The bright smiles and polished manners of fifth-graders greeted approximately 94 senior citizens who attended the luncheon and music concert at Weatherbee School in Hampden on May 3. Jake Maltz, Kyle Clifford, Garrett Allen and James Gilmore wore dress-up pants. Chareeda Rustanavibul, Dana… Read More
    BANGOR – Laughter, fun, energy and an enjoyable atmosphere were just a few of the qualities that I experienced while visiting the small building of the Police Athletic League on Essex Street. Reluctant to enter at first, I was soon calmed by the smiles on… Read More
    BANGOR – The Penobscot Theatre will feature the works of Maine playwrights and others during the first Northern Writes New Play Festival. Twenty-two plays in development were chosen for readings in a 15-day period, May 10-25. All performances will be held at the Bangor Opera… Read More
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    BANGOR – Robinson Ballet is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To kick off the party, the company invites the public to an evening of dance exploring the organization’s history through original choreography and beautiful music. Robinson Ballet currently is rehearsing favorite pieces from the past, recreating… 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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    BANGOR – The Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center will offer training in Building Peaceable Nonviolent Early Childhood Settings 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in the Board Room of the Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Workshop trainer will be Hector Sapien, licensed clinical social worker. The… Read More
    David Crouse had an unusual experience last week. He lives in a built-up part of Bangor near Broadway. He found a spruce grouse in his back yard. It was the first time David had seen a spruce grouse, but he had seen the similar ruffed… Read More
    ORONO – Each year the Orono Bog Boardwalk sponsors a nature walk series at the boardwalk for the enjoyment and education of the public. Group size is limited because of the capacity of the boardwalk. Advance registration is required. To sign up for a walk,… Read More
    ORONO – Music director and conductor Xiao-Lu Li will lead the Bangor Symphony Orchestra through a world premiere, music by Mozart and more, at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the Maine Center for the Arts. Considered his first real masterpiece and decidedly more ambitious… Read More
    BUCKSPORT and ORLAND – Looking for simple ways to cut that high electric or oil bill? Business owners and residents will find useful energy efficiency tips and techniques during Energy Savings Days Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, in the Bucksport area. Friday, May 18: googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More