AUGUSTA – Mainers from across the state packed the State House on Wednesday to protest impending deep budget cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services. An additional $27.5 million has been targeted for cutting in the most recent budget reduction package submitted last week by the… Read More
WASHINGTON – The air in hundreds of U.S. counties is simply too dirty to breathe, the government said Wednesday, ordering a multibillion-dollar expansion of efforts to clean up smog in cities and towns nationwide. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it was tightening the amount of… Read More
WELLINGTON – Residents in this tiny town in the southwestern corner of Piscataquis County say they have waited more than three decades for the Department of Transportation to make good on its promise to pave East Road, a mostly gravel route that connects the town to the rest… Read More
ELLSWORTH – An Ellsworth construction company was fined $16,017 for violations of the Clean Water Act and has agreed to contribute an added $87,154 to fund an invasive species control program at Acadia National Park. The financial levies against Ray Builders Inc. were part of… Read More
WASHINGTON – A group of U.S. senators, including Maine’s Olympia Snowe, called a May 11 deadline for compliance with federal Real ID rules “arbitrary and ineffective,” and asked the Department of Homeland Security to exempt states from it. Homeland Security shot right back: “Perhaps these… Read More
BANGOR – The Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors announced Wednesday that it has hired a new executive director. Kerrie Tripp, who was chosen from a field of more than 20 applicants for the position, has extensive experience in sales and fundraising. Read More
We think our reality. Bush-Cheney: War, war, war. John McCain: War, war, war. Hillary Clinton: Fight, fight, fight. Barack Obama: Let’s talk to each other. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, ensnared in a prostitution ring, resigned Wednesday, leaving behind a tattered reputation and lots of questions. Aside from what $5,500 an hour gets you from a call girl, the most asked question is “Why?” Why would someone who spent years rooting out corruption… Read More
When the federal government cuts social welfare programs, it’s a safe bet that senators don’t get midnight phone calls from families in financial crisis. And when the state, because of reduced federal funding, cuts its programs aimed at helping the poor, the governor won’t be awakened by a… Read More
Mrs. Clinton is running for president on experience that she says she gained while being first lady, sort of like a co-president. It is then imperative that she release her White House papers so that they can be scrutinized, including her phone logs. If they’re not all cataloged,… Read More
While reading George Smith’s op-ed piece, “Governor, keep your hands off DIF&W” (BDN, Feb. 27), concerning the consolidation of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife I must say I had to stifle a laugh. No one is more concerned with losing the monopoly the… Read More
I received my notice from the federal government that I will be getting money as part of the economic stimulus program. They could have saved a lot of money if they had just sent one notice to OPEC because that’s where all that money is going to end… Read More
The editorial “The Year of the Supers” (BDN, March 6), expresses the opinion that the superdelegates may know best. If it becomes necessary, bypassing the verdict of the caucuses and the primaries is apparently OK. It states the superdelegates should consider the will of the… Read More
Anne Stebbins Funderburk brings many common misconceptions about carrying a loaded firearm to the forefront in her letter, “Loaded guns in Acadia,” (BDN, March 4) concerning a proposed amendment to the Acadia National Park Improvement Act. While protection from animal attacks is a good reason… Read More
Are dishonest and illegal behaviors – cheating and lying – any different when it comes from our national leaders or from our professional athletes? Is individual quality of life and safety better protected by a president or a pitcher? Recently the House Committee on Oversight… Read More
We are Mainers. The best part of us lends a hand even when we need a hand ourselves. Gov. John Baldacci has the jaw-clenching job of reconciling Maine’s $190 million budget shortfall. Left with nothing but unpleasant choices, he has opted to balance the budget in part by… Read More
BANGOR – The first 10 of more than 20 performing groups that will be featured in the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront Aug. 22-24 have been signed up, according to Heather McCarthy, the festival’s executive director. Among the groups already committed are Diunne… Read More
KITTERY – Police interrupted four people – including one from Massachusetts – allegedly trying to steal a brass boiler weighing roughly a ton from a boarded-up former nursing home. Responding to a report of suspicious activity, police arrived at the unoccupied Homestead Nursing Home on… Read More
Anti-war rallies and vigils will be held across Maine on Saturday just days before the fifth anniversary of the start of the conflict in Iraq. Organizers in all 16 counties have coordinated events in support of the Iraqi Veterans Against the War, who will gather… Read More
CASTINE – A public-private effort to develop a tidal energy research center is testing the local waters regarding community interest and concerns about the project. Tidal Energy Device Evaluation Center, a consortium of Maine Maritime Academy, Cianbro Corp., Marinus Power and OceanWorks International, is working… Read More
Mabel Antoinette Sine Wadsworth, a pioneer in the advancement of women’s health care and birth control in Maine, was 95 years old when she died at her Bangor home on Jan. 11, 2006. She was born Oct. 14, 1910, in Rochester, N.Y., one of six children of David… Read More
PORTLAND – The 20th anniversary of the Maine Island Trail is being recognized through a series of events over the year beginning with the Maine Boatbuilders Show in downtown Portland March 14-16. MITA members from across the state (and those interested in learning more about… Read More
The public has two more days to submit comments to state regulators on Plum Creek Timber Co.’s historic development plan for the Moosehead Lake region. The Land Use Regulation Commission has set 5 p.m. Friday as the deadline for accepting public comments on Plum Creek’s… Read More
WISCASSET – The Chewonki Foundation announced open enrollment for its School Vacation Week April 21-25 with indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Programs will be on Chewonki’s 400-acre campus and inside its Center for Environmental Education. Events and activities are designed to be fun and… Read More
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comments on the latest health report card given to the state’s lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries. As required by the federal Clean Water Act, Maine reviews the overall health of water bodies every two years. Each… Read More
The major candidates in the Maine race for U.S. Senate each are touting evaluations of their voting records in Congress that recently have been released by third-party organizations. Sen. Susan Collins last week was ranked 51st in a National Journal list that rated U.S. senators… Read More
HOLDEN – After hearing that there was a possible conflict of interest with the attorney the SAD 63 board hired in November to represent them in a possible lawsuit with Superintendent Louise Regan, the board decided Tuesday to hire another law firm. After a three-hour… Read More
FRENCHVILLE – A 78-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday evening when he made a U-turn in front of an oncoming vehicle. State police Sgt. Tom Pelletier said James Kelly was driving his 1999 Toyota Camry west on U.S. Route 1 when the accident occurred just… Read More
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TRENTON – A woman suffered serious head injuries late Tuesday night after she apparently fell asleep at the wheel and drifted off the road. Hancock County sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after 9:30 p.m. to a report of a vehicle in the woods off Oak Point… Read More
ROCKLAND – For the past few months, students in the Mid-Coast School of Technology have been building a sugar house for a local maple syrup company. The completed building is expected to be moved to Maine Gold at 229 Park St. today on a flatbed… Read More
As temperatures dipped into the teens Wednesday night road conditions became slick, causing several accidents in Hancock and Penobscot counties. A crash at about 8 p.m. on Route 1A near The Lucerne Inn in Dedham sent at least five people to Bangor hospitals, according to… Read More
CAMDEN – The town has received an international award for its 2007 comprehensive annual financial report. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the town of Camden and its… Read More
ORONO – Hundreds of Maine middle school girls will spend a day at college on Thursday, March 13, learning about math- and science-oriented careers historically pursued by males. The girls will attend the University of Maine’s 22nd annual “Expanding Your Horizons” program to get a… Read More
Monticello Voters will head to the polls on Monday, March 17. Town Manager Ginger Pryor said Wednesday that voters will be asked to approve a $409,801 budget. That is up slightly over last year. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
CARIBOU – A Falmouth-based company with roots in Aroostook County has made a significant donation to support economic development in The County. Officials at United Insurance Group announced earlier this week they have renewed their plans to pledge $50,000 to the Aroostook Partnership for Progress,… Read More
The only fundraiser of the year for the Ellsworth American Field Service Chapter is its annual auction, reports chapter treasurer Phyllis Young. A preview of items begins at 9 a.m. and the auction starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Ellsworth High School. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The anti-war rallies and vigils planned Saturday include the following locations in the Bangor Daily News circulation area: Aroostook County googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
PORTLAND – A Portland teen has been charged with stealing a pet bunny and trying to extort money from the bunny’s owner. The 17-year old, who is being held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, is accused of breaking into another… Read More
SEBAGO LAKE – A 27-year-old Casco man was injured Wednesday when he lost control of his snowmobile and fell off on Sebago Lake near Frye’s Leap. “The sled tipped up onto its left side and [Kenneth] Smith fell off the sled and down the ice,”… Read More
AUBURN – Police are investigating the theft of an antique convertible in showroom condition and valued at $120,000 that was found in the parking lot of an Auburn hotel a week after it was reported stolen from a home in Naples. The cream-colored 1937 Packard… Read More
AUGUSTA – The state Office of Substance Abuse has announced the award of grants to 15 law enforcement agencies across the state to target underage drinking. The two-year grants, which range from $5,000 to $9,500 annually, will help recipients coordinate efforts across their respective service… Read More
FORT MYERS, Fla. – If there was some kind of award handed out at the end of spring training for determination and patience, picking the winner might be Terry Francona’s easiest managerial move all year. Bryan Corey is the poster boy for refusing to give… Read More
FORT MYERS, Fla. – It wasn’t a failure, but the 2007 season wasn’t exactly what J.D. Drew or Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein – the man who signed the free agent outfielder – had in mind after agreeing to a five-year, $70 million contract. Read More
The postseason is a period of great possibilities. Regardless of a team’s regular-season performance, three or four consecutive victories lead to a coveted spot in the NCAA tournament. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
Last season, former University of Maine women’s basketball coach Sharon Versyp became Purdue University’s winningest first-year coach when she led her alma mater to a 31-6 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight. They appeared to have a solid nucleus back to… Read More
After weeks of plugging in data culled from tagging station logbooks, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has released its annual deer-kill tally for the 2007 season. Well, almost. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Yankees special assistant to the general manager Stump Merrill was taken to a hospital after being hit just above the lip by a thrown ball during batting practice before Wednesday’s game against Tampa Bay. Merrill, a Brunswick native and former University… Read More
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has named Dustin Nadeau its women’s volleyball coach. Nadeau, a St. Francis native and UMFK graduate, takes over for Kate Fecinta, who stepped down after directing the Bengals during the program’s first two seasons. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Four University of Miami pitchers combined to allow one run on six hits over the final four innings as the Hurricanes pulled out a 7-4 college baseball victory over the University of Maine Wednesday night. Coach Steve Trimper’s Black Bears (5-8)… Read More
While many of Maine’s high school track and field athletes are taking a quick breather between the end of the indoor season and the start of spring track preseason practices on March 31, a select few are gearing up for the Nike Indoor Nationals and National Scholastic Indoor… Read More
For all the great girls basketball players and teams that have come out of Cony High School, only now do the Rams of Augusta have a Gatorade Maine Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Cony senior forward Rachael Mack has earned the honor, Gatorade and… Read More
America East Championship, First Round No. 8 MAINE vs. No. 9 STONY BROOK googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if… Read More
Husson College baseball coach John Winkin continues to make “steady progress” in his rehabilitation at a Waterville facility after he collapsed while jogging on Dec. 10. That was the word from his son, David. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
ORONO – The Orono Public Library Foundation recently 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 to build a public library at the corner… Read More
What’s the best event you’ve ever been to at Bangor Auditorium? “The Shriner’s Circus, as a kid.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) {… Read More
HOLDEN – In March, spring takes Maine by stealth – buds swell, birds sing and temperatures moderate. These subtle signs of seasonal renewal are easy to overlook amid the dirty snow and mounting mud of Maine’s fifth season. Luckily, Fields Pond Audubon Center has a cure for the… Read More
EDDINGTON – Dance instructor Chuck McKay has a mission. He wants to expose younger generations to the art of social dancing – the kind those of us of a certain age recall doing in the gymnasiums and Grange halls of our lives – also known as partner dancing. Read More
BANGOR – Pianist Robert Siemers has delighted audiences throughout the United States as well as abroad. His performances of the keyboard works of J.S. Bach receive both high critical acclaim and enthusiastic audience response. Siemers will perform J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” and a Schubert sonata… Read More
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OLD TOWN – Boys Scouts from Troop 478 in Orono and Troop 76 in Old Town thank all the community members who responded generously to help restock the Food Pantry at Crossroads Resource Center in Old Town. Four truckloads of food – more than 2,000… Read More
Telescopes and binoculars, often considered windows to the universe, allow average sky-watchers to see stars of different colors, brightness and those with partners called doubles. More exotic objects, such as star clusters, nebula and galaxies, also are readily visible with magnification. To help people gain… Read More
Brewer Little League BREWER – Brewer Little League has planned two more dates for registration for the 2008 Little League season: googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
Grackles will be here in big flocks soon. They are known as short-distance migrants by ornithologists because they spend the winter in the southern half of the United States. Long-distance migrants spend the winter in South or Central America. When flocks of grackles arrive in… Read More
The Regional Hearing Aid Bank program is funded through donations and grants, but as the program has grown the number of requests has grown as well. We now have an unprecedented number of residents waiting to receive hearing aids. The program began seven years ago… Read More
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BANGOR – Over the past dozen years, some 200 area families have taken a distinctive 12-week education course designed specifically for those who are coping with a major mental illness in their family. The course is so popular that Bangor volunteers for the National Alliance… Read More
The Bangor Public Library and the League of Women Voters of Maine will be hosts for a webcast on “Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to Know,” a Sunshine Week event, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, from the National Press Club in Washington. Those interested… Read More
BANGOR – Have you been in business for one or more years? Are you wondering whether to grow your business or find another job? Does your business plan need updating? It might be time to re-set your personal and business goals and develop a plan to achieve greater… Read More
EMMC community forum BANGOR – For generations of Mainers, Eastern Maine Medical Center has been there for life’s challenges, helping families grow and thrive. Now, it needs to grow, said hospital officials. EMMC says it needs the community’s guidance to help it grow to meet… Read More
The old song explaining that the knee bone is connected to the ankle bone reminds us that our bodies are a functional sum of single parts. What is not mentioned in this little ditty is the mind-body connection. Relaxation techniques such as meditation can be… Read More
BANGOR – The local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a women’s educational society, has presented a check for $1,000 to the Bangor School Children’s Fund in memory of Rosemary Riley. Riley was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for 47 years,… Read More
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