An Alton man who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and killed a Greenbush man on Sunday died Monday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Maine State Police. Police have deemed the incident that started in Bradley and ended in Connecticut a murder-suicide and yet… Read More
    Newell Augur, a lobbyist for the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs, said an article on Page B1 in the April 15 paper about two pieces of legislation needs clarification. Augur said the clubs opposed LD 2171, an Act to Amend the Animal Welfare Laws, as too intrusive, but… Read More
    NEW YORK – Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday. Stimulant drugs can increase blood pressure and heart rate. For most children, that isn’t a… Read More
    DETROIT – As the strike at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. lingers into its eighth week, workers on the picket line and even the president of the United Auto Workers say the longer they’re out, the better the settlement they will expect. The strike,… Read More
    In response to “Extend travel plans” (BDN letters, April 12), I and many other Christians would be more than happy to share our “retirement travel plans” with Ted Bragdon. This life on earth is but a short journey. If you have a Bible, please read… Read More
    What’s the point of Patriot’s Day? Should Acadia’s beauty be exploited for jobs? Share your thoughts at ClickBack by going to www.bangordailynews.com and looking for the ClickBack logo. Some posts will be printed on Friday’s OpEd page. State and municipal employees had Monday off, but… Read More
    Requiring the recycling of computer and television monitors – and having manufacturers cover most of the cost – has diverted tons of lead from Maine landfills while saving residents money. As the country marks Earth Day, the state’s e-waste program can offer a model for the handling of… Read More
    The toxic dysfunction oozing out of the proposed referendum banning same-sex marriages, civil unions and same-sex adoption is alarming in a state as civilized as Maine appears to be. This question already was settled in a referendum by Maine voters a few years ago. What… Read More
    I’m greatly perplexed by the decision of the Presque Isle City Council to vote for the bypass project that apparently no one wants but the council members themselves. If residents knew just how little benefit would be derived and how many millions of dollars would be spent (wasted)… Read More
    John McCain wants to stay in Iraq for 100 years and has no plan. On at least five occasions, McCain claimed that Iran, a Shiite nation, was supporting al-Qaida in Iraq, a Sunni group. In a previous interview, McCain claimed the power of Muqtada al-Sadr,… Read More
    There have been recent letters bemoaning increases in state cigarette tax, the general tone of which is that the state is placing the burden of its budget shortfalls on the backs of smokers. Basic math demonstrates the opposite. The costs of smoking-related illnesses have been a burden on… Read More
    I am in a stable, 12-year relationship with my female partner. We own our modest home, have decent jobs and are adopting a child. We have a dog and two cats. We have families who love and care for us. We work hard for what we have and… Read More
    The women of Maine earned 77 cents for every dollar that Maine men earned in 2003. There are several reasons for that 23-cent disparity. One of them is sex discrimination. Research published by the American Association of University Women shows that the pay gap between… Read More
    Bill Slavick’s OpEd “U.S. to blame for helping the bully of the block” (BDN, April 14) attacks Israel in a highly misleading fashion by citing choice inaccurate examples of the Jewish state’s activities in its 60-year history. He is also incredibly naive to highlight only the State of… Read More
    If the war in Iraq were a disease, it would be diabetes, the chronic illness that slowly ravages the health while causing relatively little pain. Past the headlines of the war and the devastating losses suffered by the wounded and the dead, much of the other damage and… Read More
    MARS HILL – State police are investigating what they called a bizarre accidental injury case in which a Mars Hill man received a jolt of electricity from high-voltage wires Sunday afternoon. State police Sgt. David McPherson said the accident took place just after 4:30 p.m. Read More
    In many ways 5-year-old Abby Guernsey’s Thursday afternoon is like that of many other girls her age. Her mom picks her up from school and she gets to relax in the living room for a bit while watching her favorite Rick Charette video. The moment… Read More
    AUGUSTA – While lawmakers are congratulating themselves for a successful legislative session, many in the business community are less enthusiastic about what the lawmakers did – or did not do. “Well, I guess it could have been worse,” said Jim McGregor, director of government relations… Read More
    ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick – Three Charlotte County men who last year allegedly attempted to smuggle two people from Guyana into the United States were set free last week after a New Brunswick Provincial Court judge ruled that U.S. law enforcement officials apparently didn’t have their act together,… Read More
    EASTBROOK – Relatives of Frederick “Rick” McNeil, the local fire chief who was critically injured early Saturday morning when his trailer caught fire, are expressing relief with Monday’s news that his condition is improving. It helps lessen the pain of the death in the fire… Read More
    NORTHEAST HARBOR – The Relay for Life team from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust will hold a Potato Bar at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Neighborhood House. All proceeds from this Spudtacular Supper will benefit the Relay for Life of Hancock County. A… Read More
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    BAR HARBOR – College of the Atlantic will present its annual cultural show, Fandango, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, in Gates Center. Oliver Bruce, a second-year student, will be the emcee. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
    BELFAST – Belfast Public Health Nursing Association will offer a free blood pressure clinic for area residents from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Belfast Public Health Nursing Association office at 119 Northport Ave. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For… Read More
    BELFAST – The Belfast Framer launches its 2008 season of solo and group exhibitions with “The Circle,” a 25-person group show May 2 through May 30. An opening reception will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2. Artists include Daniel Anselmi, Lynn Biebel,… Read More
    MACHIAS – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Maine reminds eligible dairy producers who suffered production losses in 2005, 2006 or 2007 that they have until May 5 to apply to receive benefits under the Dairy Disaster Assistance Program III by visiting their local USDA… Read More
    ROCKPORT – Aldermere Farm will hold its seventh annual Calf Unveiling Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 10. The public is invited to tour the farm and visit with newly born Belted Galloway calves. Aldermere staff and volunteers will speak with visitors and provide information… Read More
    CALAIS – The Friends of the Calais Free Library’s Second Hand Bookstore on Main Street will open Thursday, April 24. Hardcover books are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. Hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the first and third… Read More
    BLUE HILL – The Halcyon Grange of North Blue Hill invites one and all to its Dinner Theatre Night, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Halcyon Grange Hall on Route 15. The menu will be baked beans, casseroles and desserts provided by Blue Hill community… Read More
    CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy and its industry partners engaged in exploring the possibility of establishing a Tidal Energy Device Evaluation Center in local waters will hold an open forum 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Harborview Room of the Harold Alfond Student Center on campus. The… Read More
    MONROE – The coolers are filled with beverages, the shelves are stacked with groceries and the enticing smell of food on the grill is welcoming patrons to the new 16 East Grill and General Store. Located in the former Monroe General Store building in the… Read More
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    WASHINGTON – The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded 12 grants for groups throughout Maine, totaling $966,500 for artistic endeavors. In announcing the grants, U.S. Sens. Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins, R-Maine, said in a press release, “The funds from the National Endowment… Read More
    ELLSWORTH – American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR training and first aid training will be offered to the community Monday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital classroom. The cost for each class is $30 or register for both courses for… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – A free workshop titled “Advocacy and the Legislative Process” will be presented by Sara Gagne Homes, executive director of Maine Equal Justice Partners, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Center. It is sponsored by the Student… Read More
    ORONO – Hannah McCarthy, 8, and her 6-year-old sister, Gillian, seemed to be having a great time celebrating Earth Day on Saturday at the University of Maine Field House. “We watched the jugglers,” Hannah said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
    PRESQUE ISLE – Northern Maine Community College will hold Totally Trades Day on Wednesday, an event designed to urge girls to consider careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. The fourth annual event, which in past years has been called the TNT, or Tools N’… Read More
    ROCKLAND – A Coast Guard crew towed a disabled fishing vessel with three people aboard after the boat became disabled and adrift off Rockland on Sunday. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England received a VHF radio call at approximately 11:30 a.m. from the West Head,… Read More
    ADDISON – The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is calling for walkers and sponsors to take part in the eighth annual Beth C. Wright Walk for Life on Saturday, May 17, at Addison Town Hall. This year participant can choose a 5-mile walk or… Read More
    Police say speed and alcohol were factors in a Monday evening motorcycle accident in Etna. Ian Holmwood, 25, of Etna broke his leg and suffered other injuries, when he apparently lost control of his 1988 Honda motorcycle on Route 2 between Bardon Hill Road and… Read More
    BANGOR – Bangor City Councilor Gerry Palmer, a Democrat, has announced his candidacy for the District 15 seat in the Maine House of Representatives. Palmer, a Bangor native, has served on the council since 1998. He was Penobscot County treasurer from 2000 to 2002 and… Read More
    WATERVILLE – A lecture will be held with news anchor John Stossel, “Breaking the Biggest Monopoly in America and Saving Public Education” at 7 tonight at the Diamond Building, Room 142, Colby College. Read More
    ORRINGTON – Appointments are being scheduled for a school visit on Friday, May 9, at The Center Drive School for children entering kindergarten for the 2008-2009 year. If you are a resident of Orrington and have a child who will be 5 on or before… Read More
    BREWER – A three-lot business subdivision was approved by Brewer city planners last week, which will allow landowner Lawrence Noyes to split and sell his land, located near the junction of Green Point Road and Dirigo Drive. Each parcel has a curb cut onto Dirigo… Read More
    BREWER – City crews will collect bagged leaves curbside May 6-7 if they are in biodegradable paper bags, which are available at the Brewer Recycling Center on Elm Street. Loose leaves and leaves in plastic bags will not be picked up during the curbside leaf… Read More
    BREWER – The time is now to sign up to participate in the fourth annual Penobscot Stream Cleanup, sponsored by the city. This year’s event is scheduled for May 17, with a May 31 rain date. “During the last three highly successful stream cleanup events… Read More
    BREWER – Public Works crews will pick up nonfreon-containing white goods and tree waste curbside for residents during May. Items such as old stoves, washers, dryers and dishwashers will be accepted along with branches and logs. Residents are asked to have their items curbside by… Read More
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    BELFAST – Property owners would see a slight decrease in taxes if the City Council approves the budget package recommended by City Manager Joseph Slocum. In his budget message to the council released Friday, Slocum emphasized that holding the line on taxes will not be… Read More
    BELFAST – Canine behavior consultant Don Hanson will show people how to “hear” what their dogs are saying in his presentation “How to Read Your Dog: Behaviors and Body Language,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library. As… Read More
    SURRY – The Surry Community Improvement Association will hold its annual dinner at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, to celebrate people who have contributed to public service, community service and the association. The supper features spaghetti with a choice of plain or meat sauce, salad… Read More
    SANFORD – A congressional field hearing on health issues involving female and rural veterans drew dozens of former service members to Sanford on Monday. Rep. Michael Michaud, D-Maine, presided over the session of the House Veterans Affairs subcommittee, which he chairs. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    JEFFERSON – Authorities say a 22-month-old boy was killed when a truck accidentally backed over him in a driveway in Jefferson. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department said 24-year-old Jeremy Norton was backing his truck out of the driveway Sunday morning when his nephew ran behind… Read More
    Applications are now available for the 25th annual Special Family Weekend, reports Cynthia Vaughan of Levant. Special Family Weekend, for children with special needs and their families, is June 13-15 at the University of Maine in Machias. The application deadline is Thursday, May 1. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    ORONO – Ninety-six players competed in the Maine Scholastic Individual Championship on March 29 at the University of Maine. Regarded as the elite scholastic tournament of the year, the individual competition decided state champions in five sections. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    BANGOR – Three best-selling novelists, including Stephen King, will read from their works at a June 7 fundraiser in Bangor for Democratic Senate candidate Tom Allen. Horror writer King says he will join John Grisham and Tess Gerritsen, known respectively for their legal and medical… Read More
    AUGUSTA – An Orneville man has died of injuries he suffered in a snowmobile accident over the weekend. Leo Mitsin of Orneville died early Monday of injuries suffered Saturday when he struck a tree while riding a snowmobile near his home. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – A Hancock man was hurt Saturday when he was thrown from his motorcycle while driving down from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, according to a park ranger. Joshua Trundy, 22, was riding with a group of motorcyclists when he lost control… Read More
    ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – A Hancock man was hurt Saturday when he was thrown from his motorcycle while driving down from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, according to a park ranger. Joshua Trundy, 22, was riding with a group of motorcyclists when he lost control… Read More
    SACO – Divers have recovered the body of a 12-year-old boy who fell into the Saco River and was swept away by the current. The Maine Marine Patrol said the body of Raymond Rivera of Saco was found Sunday 14 feet below the surface, trapped… Read More
    DRESDEN – A 15-year-old Massachusetts girl died in an all-terrain vehicle accident in Dresden. The Maine Warden Service said Chelsea Ponte of Westport, Mass., was riding a four-wheeler in a field off Route 128 on Sunday when she came upon a rough stretch of terrain… Read More
    FALMOUTH – Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers to listen to frogs for the group’s annual statewide frog survey. Audubon wildlife biologist Susan Gallo says wood frogs and spring peepers are finally starting to make their spring mating calls, about two weeks later than normal… Read More
    PORTLAND – A Portland man was charged with murder Monday for allegedly chasing two men out of his apartment and fatally shooting one of them after they robbed him, police said. Randel Phillips, 45, was charged in the death of Lashawn Covington, 25, of New… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she and California Sen. Dianne Feinstein have introduced a resolution to designate May 16 as the third annual Endangered Species Day. The resolution is designed to draw awareness to threats to endangered wildlife, fish and plants, and to… Read More
    YORK – Residents opposed to a plan by the Maine Turnpike Authority to relocate and improve the 39-year-old York Toll Plaza took their message to the streets. About 75 protesters rallied along U.S. 1 on Sunday to urge turnpike officials to reconsider the plan to… Read More
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    PORTLAND – Clayton Conrad of North Yarmouth won the 79th Portland Boys & Girls Club 5-mile road race, ending a string of six consecutive victories by Freeport’s Ethan Hemphill. Conrad ran the Patriot’s Day race in 25 minutes, 44 seconds Monday, crossing the finish line… Read More
    PORTLAND – The Portland Sea Dogs called up left-handed pitcher Daniel Haigwood from Single-A Lowell on Monday and transferred left-handed pitcher Kyle Fernandes to Single-A Lowell. Haigwood, 24, made five appearances for the Sea Dogs last year, picking up one save and posting a 0.68 earned run average. Read More
    JACKSON, Miss. – James Green was hired as the men’s basketball coach at Jacksonville State, leaving Mississippi Valley State after leading the Delta Devils to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1996. Green replaces former University of Maine assistant coach and player Mike LaPlante, fired… Read More
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    There appears to be more parity than usual in the Class C girls track and field ranks this spring. Especially on the girls side, where six-time defending champion John Bapst of Bangor, Orono, Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln and Fort Kent are all expected to field… Read More
    NEWPORT – Sophomore righthander Amanda Ryne pitched a one-hitter in her first varsity start to lead the Brewer High School softball team to a 5-1 KVAC North victory over Nokomis in a mutual season opener Monday afternoon. Ryne struck out seven and walked three. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    WATERVILLE – McKell Barnes hit a home run and a double to drive in four runs as the University of Maine at Farmington raced past Fisher College 19-1 in the first game of a softball doubleheader Monday. The Beavers also beat Fisher 15-6 in the… Read More
    UMaine shows lack of compassion to athlete From what I have read in the newspaper regarding the University of Maine women’s basketball player requesting to be released from her athletic scholarship, I have not read or heard that anyone from the university has expressed understanding… Read More
    As Earth Day rolls around again, you dream of planting a tree or adding substantial shrubbery to your landscape. But with your budget as bare of extra cash as your yard is empty of plantings, where are you going to get the green stuff to spend on making… Read More
    It’s anniversary time. The Bangor Bear Paws quilt group and the Orono Quilters are celebrating 30 years of crafting fabric into bedcovers and other useful and decorative items. The two groups will hold a joint quilt show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday,… Read More