BANGOR – In response to a national survey that includes Bangor on a list of small cities that do not test their public drinking water for the presence of pharmaceuticals, the water district’s top official said Monday that consumers here have little to fear. Kathy… Read More
    A story in Saturday’s paper listing grand jury indictments in Aroostook County incorrectly listed Donna O. White, 57, as having been indicted for stealing drugs. District Attorney Neale Adams said Monday that the Donna O. White listed was not the person charged with the offense and should not… Read More
    Actor Patrick Dempsey (photo), the Maine native who plays the neurosurgeon known as Dr. McDreamy on ABC’s medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” visited Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston to lend support to the new cancer center that bears his name. The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope &… Read More
    The Associated Press surveyed 52 small water providers that serve communities with populations generally around 25,000 – one in each state, and two in Missouri and Texas. All but one said their drinking water had not been screened for pharmaceuticals. Officials in that community, Emporia,… Read More
    The wireless service carrier U.S. Cellular has announced that Eric Conlon is its new director of sales for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Conlon began his career with the company in 2002 as a part-time retail wireless consultant in Waterloo, Iowa. His promotion to the top position in… Read More
    The state Office of Energy Independence and Security on Monday released its weekly update on energy prices as plans were under way for the first Governor’s Energy Efficiency Summit & Expo, which will be held next month in Augusta in an effort to curb rapidly escalating energy costs… Read More
    BANGOR – The Maine Real Estate and Development Association will host a breakfast seminar on vernal pools and state regulations that affect potential development 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Sea Dog Banquet and Conference Center, 26 Front St. Cost for the seminar is… Read More
    Husson College’s Dyke Center for Family Business will host a panel discussion with local experts on marketing, advertising and public relations for small businesses and start-up companies. The event will be held 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, and the keynote speaker will be… Read More
    I have finally found it – the definitive line between northern and southern Maine. I travel from the Bangor area to Portland or Lewiston-Auburn almost every day. The recent storms have made driving on the interstate a challenge to say the least. The road is… Read More
    My daughter has lived in Germany for 25 years, and traveled to many other countries by car. On visits home she has frequently commented on how much Americans complain about gas prices, because in Europe they are, and have been, so much higher. It is apparently something Europeans… Read More
    I’ve got news for Pat LaMarche: Sen. Mike Gravel is no hero, as suggested in “Little known candidate fighting for your future,” (BDN, March 5). He is, by his own actions, a traitor who should have been prosecuted for revealing classified information that gravely damaged national security. Read More
    I have lived in Maine for six years and it really upsets me to see the mishandling of my tax money. Funding to the Drug Enforcement Agency is cut, yet tax money is being used to send drug addicts in taxis to get their methadone… Read More
    Ms. Funderburk’s letter “Loaded guns in Acadia” (BDN, March 4), said Sen. Tom Coburn should justify his proposed amendment to the Acadia National Park Improvement Act which would allow folks to carry loaded guns around in the park. She even goes so far as to explain the current… Read More
    As expected, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s last minute win-at-any-cost acts of desperation, resorting to the tactics of distortion and personal attack from the playbook of Karl Rove, have given her victories in Texas and Ohio and begun the process of tearing apart the Democratic Party. The Republicans now have… Read More
    ClickBack is a new venue for Bangor Daily News readers to share their opinions on topics of local, statewide and national interest and importance. Have ideas for cutting the state budget? Share them at ClickBack. An armchair goalie with tips for the Maine Black Bears? Go to ClickBack… Read More
    In his first round of budget cutting, Gov. John Baldacci did not reduce funding for the state’s higher education systems and asked them to look for cost savings. In his second round of cuts, announced last week, the governor proposed to reduce funding for the University of Maine… Read More
    The problem for every canine that ever chased a car was what to do when he caught it. That is the problem Americans have now in our chase for universal health insurance. We are going to be in big trouble when we catch it because it is going… Read More
    Rachel Carson surely has a place in Maine history, as demonstrated in the Bangor Daily News series “Maine Women in History.” But her relationship to Maine deserves at least a few more words than Wednesday’s article, “Noted naturalist, science writer.” Last year marked the 100th… Read More
    In the year 2028, how will our public institutions and private owners shape decisions in northern Maine? What does “smart growth” in the large areas of northern Maine mean in the long term? How do we build long-term livelihoods without trashing the place? Much attention… Read More
    Sculptor Louise Nevelson was born Leah Berliawsky in 1899 in Kiev, Russia, and moved with her family to Rockland in 1905, according to the Louise Nevelson Foundation Web site. She was married in 1920 and moved to New York City, where she lived until her death in 1988. Read More
    AUGUSTA – State senators have asked for a meeting with House representatives in an effort to resolve differences in their respective versions of the bill containing changes to the school consolidation law. The Senate on Monday rejected an amendment in the House version of the… Read More
    AUGUSTA – A legislative committee is embracing a 30-day residency requirement for driver’s license applicants, but exactly how residence would be proved remained elusive as lawmakers complained Monday that the federal government has been silent on the issue. The full Legislature is taking up the… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Joan Staffiere, principal of the Capri Street and State Street schools in Brewer, and Kal Elmore, chair of the art department at Bangor High School, were honored Monday by Gov. John Baldacci for their work with the arts. Staffiere was presented an Outstanding… Read More
    BREWER – When school officials held a local referendum in December to see what residents thought of a new $39.5 million prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade school, they missed a small but important detail before it was approved overwhelmingly. To rectify the minor issue, the Legislature is considering an… Read More
    ORONO – The Orono Public Library Foundation received a $50,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation toward the capital campaign for a new library. The gift came in response to a grant request for the group’s fundraising effort to build a new public… Read More
    CAMBRIDGE – The poor condition of the Cambridge dam and its repair will be discussed by residents Saturday at the annual town meeting. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, in the municipal building. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    MILO – The former town manager has put this Piscataquis County town on notice that she plans to file a $3 million lawsuit for defamation, among other claims. In a notice of claim presented to town officials Monday, resident Jane Jones said she has suffered… Read More
    MILO – There appears to be some question as to whether Selectman Jerry Brown could legally assume the duties of acting town manager under the town’s charter dated November 1976. Brown assumed the role of acting town manager in September and agreed to work for… Read More
    EDDINGTON – The United Methodist Church on Route 9 will hold a public supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15. The supper will include beans, casseroles, salads, pickles, rolls and pies. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine will meet Wednesday, March 12, at the United States Department of Agriculture office. At 5:30 p.m., the conservation district board will hold its regular monthly meeting. SWOAM… Read More
    NEWPORT – The state’s Animal Welfare Division is working closely with a Newport dog breeder to decrease her dog population and in just the past week has helped relocate 15 dogs, half the kennel’s number. Animal Welfare Director Norma Worley said Monday that in recent… Read More
    ORRINGTON – Four seats will be up for grabs in June local elections – two selectmen posts and two on the school board – and election packets are now available. The terms of selectman incumbents Howard Grover, who serves as chairman, and James Goody and… Read More
    DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Piscataquis County Democratic meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15, in the Superior Court Room of the County Court House. For more information, contact Anita Johndro at 564-2073. Read More
    BANGOR – A baked bean supper will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22 and March 29, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 120 Park St. For more information, contact Mike Grondin at 947-7009. Read More
    WATERVILLE – Robert E. Diamond Jr., who majored in economics at Colby and is the president of the London-based financial services firm Barclays PLC, will deliver the commencement address at Colby’s 187th Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25. Diamond joined Barclays in 1996… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – A Presque Isle company has been tapped to begin a $1.7 million project that will overhaul the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s major classroom building, Folsom Hall. Campus officials announced late last week that a bid by A&L Construction had secured… Read More
    HOULTON – Last year was a year of significant business growth for Houlton, especially on the North Road. New businesses sprang up along the stretch of roadway, while existing businesses also expanded or relocated to the site. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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    HOULTON – A group of residents who contributed to the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce and helped enhance the quality of life in the town were honored for their work during the Chamber’s annual gala and awards ceremony Saturday evening. Approximately 200 people attended the… Read More
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    Newport Newport voters at the annual town meeting Saturday made a brief attempt to increase road improvement funding, but the effort was defeated. Town Clerk Paula Clark said voters hired their first full-time firefighter. The person also will work within the town office when not… Read More
    PITTSFIELD – A site plan review morphed into a project approval Monday night as plans for the $600,000 expansion of Bud’s Shop ‘n Save in Pittsfield were deemed ready to go. Dean Homestead, owner of the store at Somerset Plaza, and Scott Braley of Plymouth… Read More
    ORRINGTON – After hearing that tax increment financing was a “win-win” situation from the town manager, a consultant and the chairman of the town’s economic advisory committee, residents unanimously approved wording for the town’s first TIF district. The vote took place at a special town… Read More
    PARKMAN – A garage and an attached helicopter hangar were destroyed by fire Monday on Tozier Road. The garage and hangar were owned by Frank Howell of Bridgton, who also had a seasonal home on the property that is about one-quarter of a mile from… Read More
    BANGOR – City councilors weren’t ready Monday night to make a final decision on how to regulate broadcast and cellular telephone towers in the community. Councilors scrapped an amendment to city rules that would have banned radio and broadcast towers from Bangor’s rural residence and… Read More
    MILLINOCKET – Schenck High School junior Mikala Thompson of Medway and Stearns High School senior Garrett Rollins of Millinocket want to share equal credit for the success of their school choirs. And they aren’t the only ones who feel that way. That’s why the jazz… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – An aggressive schedule outlined by a design firm the city hired to coordinate construction of a multimillion-dollar elementary school will be pushed back nearly one year. Members of the Ellsworth School Building Committee voted last week to delay the completion date of the… Read More
    BELFAST – Six Waldo County residents were arrested in last week’s statewide sweep of alleged drug dealers, Chief Deputy Bob Keating of the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The local arrest warrants originated from a 10-month undercover drug trafficking investigation in Waldo County, which… Read More
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    ROCKLAND – Local police Officer Anthony Camporiale has been selected as the Police Officer and Employee of the Year for 2007. Police Chief Bruce Boucher said in a news release that selection criteria for the award are based on the individual’s performance of duties that… Read More
    ROCKLAND – The Rockland Coast Guard City Designation Committee will hold its second annual Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner on Friday, March 14, at the Rockland Elks Club to show how much the city values its close relationship with the military community. The dinner will take… Read More
    ROCKLAND – Nomination papers for the City Council position vacated by the resignation of James Thompson will be available starting Wednesday, March 12, and will be due no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, according to City Clerk Stuart Sylvester. Prospective candidates will need… Read More
    BELFAST – The Waldo County Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to attend its next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Parish House, 95 Court St. For information, contact Chair Neal Harkness at 930-8005 or Secretary Richard Burk at 567-3928, or… Read More
    THOMASTON – The General Henry Knox Museum will hold an orientation for prospective volunteers at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at Montpelier, at the intersection of Routes 1 and 131 South. The orientation will be followed by a light luncheon at noon. Volunteers at Montpelier… Read More
    SEARSPORT – The Penobscot Marine Museum will hold its first benefit book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Douglas and Margaret Carver Memorial Art Gallery, 11 Church St. The museum also will hold an early bird sale from 6… Read More
    The Maine Educational Opportunity Center has scheduled its Essentials of College Planning workshops for March. MEOC assists adults who are considering college but cannot do it alone. The following workshops begin at 9 a.m. and last two to three hours.: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – Hospice of Hancock County will hold its 13th annual charity auction from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Ellsworth Holiday Inn. Silent auction bidding will take place 5-7:30 p.m. and the live auction featuring auctioneer Jerry Miller begins at 7:30. Read More
    FREEDOM – The United States Postal Service has announced Arlene Callahan as the newest postmaster for Freedom. Callahan began her career as a clerk 21 years ago in Brookfield, Mass., and was also the former postmaster for Monroe. Callahan will be installed as the postmaster… Read More
    DEDHAM – The Dedham School will hold kindergarten screening and registrations by appointment on Tuesday, March 25. Parents must bring birth certificate and immunization records. For information, and to schedule an appointment, call 843-6498. Read More
    BLUE HILL – Halcyon Grange Hall will serve an Easter dinner at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23. The Grange hall is located on Route 15 in North Blue Hill. Dinner includes ham and all the fixings, and there will be a quilt and sweater raffle. For information, call… Read More
    PORTLAND – A Windham teenager who allegedly accompanied Michael Woodbury on his multistate crime spree before Woodbury killed three men in an armed robbery in New Hampshire has been indicted on a robbery charge. Megan Reeves, 18, was indicted on a charge stemming from a… Read More
    Recently, I heard from Cindy Ludden that representatives of the Jackson Food Pantry Council are seeking your help in gathering items for an auction to raise funds for that organization. In a letter to the community, the Food Pantry asks that you “please look around… Read More
    JUDIQUE, Nova Scotia – A Canadian development association wants to grow lobsters that have a greater chance of survival after being released into the ocean. Spokesman John MacInnis of the Judique group says the plan is to grow the lobsters to a stage in which… Read More
    BOWDOINHAM – Troopers say a sailor was killed when he was struck by a truck along Interstate 295. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Christopher Strom of Pittsfield, was a petty officer from Brunswick Naval Air Station. Trooper Timothy Black said Strom was standing in the… Read More
    ROXBURY – A New Hampshire man and his 12-year-old daughter say it’s a miracle they survived when their snowmobiles crashed through the ice into a western Maine lake. Albert Morancy of Dover, N.H., was riding with his daughter Haley and his wife, Linda, on separate… Read More
    ROXBURY – A Roxbury firefighter has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at a vacant building in December. Joseph Gallant, 26, is scheduled to make his first court appearance in May. He was arrested Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
    MACHIAS – A Washington County Superior Court jury last week found a 53-year-old Lubec man guilty of multiple drug charges. Toby L. Wilcox, who was indicted by the Washington County grand jury last year, was found guilty Thursday of unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs, unlawful… Read More
    WASHINGTON – When Edmund Johnson, a retired Marine captain who served in the Korean War, helped found the Pease Greeters three years ago, he never thought he would get the chance to meet the president. But on Monday afternoon, Johnson, 78, got that chance with… Read More
    PORTLAND – A Biddeford man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a fast-food restaurant and for marijuana distribution. Christopher Suthard, 20, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Portland. He was ordered… Read More
    Generations of Mainers have flocked to a variety of facilities to get their annual spring dose of hunting, fishing and wildlife information. This year, as has become custom lately, the Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show will again be held at the University of Maine in Orono. Read More
    Five Maine high school cheerleading teams are getting ready for Saturday’s New England Spirit Championships, which will be held at Woburn (Mass.) High School. John Bapst of Bangor and Central Aroostook of Mars Hill will be among those squads attending New Englands. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
    FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mention Manny Delcarmen’s name in a conversation with Boston Red Sox coaches and officials, and one word invariably comes up. “Manny, on his own, went out and completely transformed his body in the offseason,” said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. Read More
    The University of Maine men’s basketball team was severely lacking in experience and leadership this season. Even so, coach Ted Woodward and the Black Bears were displeased with their 7-23 campaign, which ended with Friday’s loss to Stony Brook in the first round of the… Read More
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    ORONO – The University of Maine field hockey team has earned the 2007 ZAG/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I National Academy Team Award, it was announced Monday. The Black Bears were also singled out as one of the Top 5 performers for team grade… Read More
    Online registration for the Beach to Beacon 10K road race, set for Aug. 2 in Cape Elizabeth, will kick off on Saturday at 9 a.m. at www.beach2beacon.org. Online registration will remain open until all 5,550 spots in the field are filled, as no paper registration… Read More
    With the upcoming McDonald’s Senior All-Star games on the horizon this Saturday, we are nearing the end of high school basketball season. When I coached high school basketball, this was always the time I dreaded most. My wife always said that I was a “tweener,”… Read More
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