BANGOR – City Councilor Richard Greene resigned Tuesday after being sentenced earlier in the day to five days in jail on forgery and shoplifting charges. Greene, 52, will begin serving his sentence Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
ROCKLAND – Boston Financial Data Services Inc., a leading provider of investor and intermediary services to the financial services industry, has signed a lease agreement with Rockland Harbor Park LLC to occupy the former MBNA building at 12 Water St. Boston Financial, with headquarters in… Read More
Second in a series The primary campaign for the Republican nomination to represent Maine’s 1st Congressional District pits a highly recognized party leader and Iraq war veteran against a first-time candidate centered on family values who has shown a strong ability to collar campaign contributions. Read More
An article on firewood supplies published on Page C1 on Saturday, May 31, identified a resource incorrectly. The correct Web site is www.pelletheat.org. Due to a reporting error, a May 22 story that ran on Page B1 contained inaccurate information about health savings accounts. In… Read More
ALBANY, N.Y. – A company based in Spain said Tuesday that it hopes to invest $2 billion in wind energy in New York over the next five years if regulators approve its purchase of Energy East Corp., which serves four Northeastern states. The global energy… Read More
WASHINGTON – One is a billionaire financier and the other operates seven gas stations and convenience stores in a farming community of 7,000 in eastern Washington state. But George Soros and Gerry Ramm delivered the same message Tuesday to the Senate Commerce Committee: Rampant speculation… Read More
MILLINOCKET – Millinocket and East Millinocket millworkers might hear today exactly who among them will get pink slips as Katahdin Paper Co. LLC officials are expected to meet with their union counterparts, union officials said. “We are going to discuss what’s going to happen if… Read More
The May 20 letter by James McCleaves was titled “Evolution not a theory.” There was nothing in the letter that claimed evolution is not a theory. The claim is evolution is a scientific theory and that creationism is not a scientific theory. If I would… Read More
Thirty-two years ago, presidential candidate Jimmy Carter had to explain to many skeptical and wary voters what being a “born again” Christian meant. Sixteen years before that, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy had to persuade voters that his allegiance would be to the Constitution, not his Roman Catholic… Read More
The pitfalls of having separate – and much more generous – unemployment benefits for workers deemed to be out of jobs because of trade rather than, say, modernization of a plant or decreased demand for goods was highlighted last week when Maine’s senators asked for Trade Adjustment Assistance… Read More
The Bangor Daily News will accept commentary relating to June 10 election issues until noon today and will stop publishing such pieces on June 7. Not all submissions can be published because of space constraints. Read More
Gary Friedmann is running for state representative in the Democratic primary on June 10. Here are the facts about Gary’s experience as he has lived here on Mount Desert Island for the past 26 years: He has helped 20 MDI nonprofits meet their goals by… Read More
This primary election day the Christian Civic League will begin circulating petitions to try to get enough signatures to have another anti-gay referendum. They may try to persuade you that their referendum is aimed at “protecting marriage,” but it is not, even if banning same-sex marriages would do… Read More
They say it is better to settle in before writing something that has a derogatory twist because one might regret it. I did wait. However, I played Jake Latta in the Penobscot Theatre Company’s production of “Night of the Iguana” (reviewed in the May 13… Read More
Let’s face it: The Plum Creek Development marks the quickest and most efficient way to return Maine to Massachusetts, environmentally, culturally, and in economic dependency. Michael Grillo googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
Three reasons to keep the new beverage tax: It will help more than 50,000 Mainers with health coverage. The increase in cost of alcohol may prompt some excessive drinkers to cut back; such a cutback just might bring about a reduction in carnage on our highways caused by… Read More
Regarding the article about the Hampden Shelter refusing admission to sex offenders: A purportedly Christian organization has decided not to provide services to the most persecuted, despised and needy group of people in our society because doing so would be unpopular and controversial? Jim Hunter… Read More
The May 21 Bangor Daily News featured a story about the conservation of 342,000 acres in a deal put together by Downeast Lakes Land Trust, which raised $34.8 million to purchase the land and conservation easements. Nine years ago some Grand Lake Stream residents, concerned about “the long-term… Read More
We live in a black-and-white world. We’d like to believe that we have all these shades of gray; subtle nuances that lend shadow and light to our existence, but we don’t. For citizens of the United States, something’s right or wrong, in or out, with us or against… Read More
AUGUSTA – One of Maine’s three undeclared “superdelegates” said Tuesday she’s endorsing Barack Obama for president. Jennifer DeChant, Democratic National Committeewoman for Maine, said it became clear after the party’s state convention last weekend that the Illinois senator is the choice of a majority of… Read More
WOODLAND – It has been nearly four months since a Woodland man was found killed in the sawmill he owned and operated on Thomas Road. To date, no arrests have been made in the case, but investigators have put together a chain of crimes they… Read More
AUGUSTA – A new report by the Maine Children’s Alliance contends that the state’s school reform effort is flagging but could be revived through a new focus on incentives for consolidation. “A Case for Cooperation II,” to be published later this month, was released Tuesday… Read More
AUGUSTA – State officials are reacting to the possible need for a second federal nuclear waste site by preparing for another battle like that of 20 years ago, when Maine was on the list of possible locations before Yucca Mountain in Nevada was chosen as the first repository. Read More
ELLSWORTH – Lobster fishermen in Maine received a reprieve Tuesday as the National Marine Fisheries Service announced it will propose a delay to implementation of the sinking ground line requirement until next April. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association, which has fought the new rule, had requested… Read More
GREENVILLE – Two Piscataquis County men have been charged with forgery for allegedly stealing more than $14,000 from a soldier’s checking account. Duane Hyde, 37, of Dover-Foxcroft and Robert Brammer, 29, of Guilford each were summoned to appear in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft on… Read More
MILO – Milo Elementary School pupils were told Friday that philanthropists Bill and Joan Alfond had donated $10,000 to the local PTO to help construct a new playground. The donation will allow the PTO, which has been working the past two years to raise funds,… Read More
PITTSFIELD – Harvey Elderkin found himself caught between a rock and a hard place last weekend when he attempted to clean up what he admits was a very messy yard. “I knew I had to clean it up,” he said Tuesday. “It was a mess.”… Read More
PITTSFIELD – When the SAD 53 directors held their informational meeting Monday night on the creation of a new regional school unit with SAD 59, Melissa Flewelling of Pittsfield was the only one of two people who attended who had a question. But it was… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Voters in SAD 1 will be asked to approve a $22.4 million budget for the coming school year during a district budget meeting tonight. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m. at the Presque Isle High School auditorium. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
GREENVILLE – In a rather unusual move during the annual school budget meeting Monday, residents added $50,000 to the spending plan and targeted those funds for replacement of the 75-year-old restrooms on the first floor of Greenville High School. In making the recommendation, resident Kyle… Read More
CORINNA – Selectmen have called a special board meeting for 7 tonight at Stewart Free Library. The three agenda items all deal with the town’s $2 million in road upgrades. The board will look at bond requirements, discuss a contract with the contractor, and select… Read More
BANGOR – The 13th annual Eastern Maine Soap Box Derby will be held Saturday, June 7, on Buck Street between the Bangor Daily News and Paul Bunyan Park. Youngsters age 8 to 17 will compete in races using cars they have built from kits. Winners… Read More
HAMPDEN – A local company that recently went out of business has donated its remaining inventory, valued at $33,000, to an area nonprofit group. Brown & White Paper Co., formerly located on Larkin Street in Bangor, donated $33,000 worth of party favor items to Ofelia’s… Read More
FORT KENT – A training session on Maine Youth Suicide Prevention will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10 and 11, in the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Nadeau Hall conference room. The session’s hosts will be the Maine Parent Federation’s Parent to Parent… Read More
MAPLETON – The United Methodist Church will hold a chicken pie supper at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Music by Wendell Hudson will entertain after the supper. For tickets, call 764-1045 or 768-3221. Read More
PASSADUMKEAG – The Passadumkeag Grange 586 will hold a public Father’s Day dinner at noon Sunday, June 15, at the community building. Second serving will be at 1 p.m. The dinner is being held to benefit grange’s charitable donations made throughout the year. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BANGOR- The Challenger Learning Center of Maine reports that the international space station may be seen as it passes over Maine. The ISS will orbit over our area June 4 and 7. Weather permitting, an optimal night for viewing is June 4. Use binoculars to… Read More
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, 44 Kennebec Road, is holding a yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, at Fellowship Hall. Included will be antiques, furniture, dishes, clothes, and household, garden and baby items. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
GUILFORD – The SAD 4 budget meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in the Piscataquis Community Middle School gymnasium. Voters are asked to go to the polls Tuesday, June 10, to validate the vote taken at the district budget meeting. Read More
BEAVER COVE – Thieves made off with computers and petty cash during a break-in at the municipal office over the weekend. A front window was smashed to gain entry into the building between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Greenville Police Chief Scott MacMaster. Read More
BELFAST – The Belfast Public Health Nursing Association will offer a free blood pressure clinic for the community 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Belfast Public Health Nursing Association office at 119 Northport Ave. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call… Read More
CALAIS – The St. Croix River Valley Arts Council’s film society will screen the 1950 film noir classic “The Asphalt Jungle” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Holmestead, 527 Main St. Everybody is welcome. There is no admission charge. Donations are suggested. Read More
ELLSWORTH – The makeup session for the rained-out croquet class that was scheduled for May 31 will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Woodlawn Croquet Court. Students who already have taken the introduction to croquet class are welcome to participate. The next… Read More
SWANVILLE – The Swan Lake Association will hold its first meeting of the season at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the lower level of the Swanville municipal building. There will be a potluck supper with a guest speaker afterward. Read More
ADDISON – The East Side Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the office of North Atlantic Lobster Sales, 420 Mooseneck Road, South Addison. Read More
BELFAST – The University of Maine Hutchinson Center Expansion Committee has announced that the center’s new media facility will be named the Moss Inc. New Media Center. The planned expansion of the Hutchinson Center will double its classroom space. Along with the new media space,… Read More
EASTPORT – There will be poetry at the Rose Garden in Eastport, on Thursday, June 19. Bring your own poetry or your favorite poetry to read or just come to listen. This event is held every third Thursday of the month and hosted by poets Valerie Lawson and… Read More
BANGOR – Members of the city’s planning board unanimously approved plans Tuesday night for two new stables, a new paddock and other improvements at Bangor Raceway, where leaky roofs have posed problems for area horsemen. The project already has been approved by the state Department… Read More
GREENVILLE – Depot Street residents who have long sought relief from speeding motorists on their narrow street appealed to Piscataquis County commissioners Tuesday for help. Resident Harold Blanchard said he has heard promises over the years by previous boards that speed bumps and crosswalks would… Read More
ORRINGTON – Residents filled two open seats on the Board of Selectmen and elected two school committee members in elections Monday. Patricia Gott, who received 101 votes, and Howard Grover, who received 92 votes, both will serve three-year terms as selectmen. Candidate James Goody garnered… Read More
CORINNA – The Corinna Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in the Corinna Union Academy Museum, at 44 St. Albans Road. This will be the first meeting after the opening of the museum and there are many new exhibits, including early photographic technology, 4-H… Read More
NEWPORT – The High Street Congregational Church will hold a turkey supper 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, June 13. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Served family-style and all you care to eat. The church is located at 26 High St. Read More
HARTLAND – County deputies arrested Frank McGraw, 52, of Canaan Road on Tuesday afternoon after a raid at his home reportedly netted drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash. Somerset County Sheriff’s Department Detective Carl Gottardi said a search warrant was executed at the McGraw home about… Read More
BELFAST – It appears that city property owners will get a break when their tax bills arrive in the mail a few months from now. If all goes according to financial projections, City Manager Joseph Slocum predicted that the tax rate for 2008 would drop… Read More
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MILLINOCKET – Responding to Katahdin Paper Co. LLC’s plan to close the town mill on July 28 if an alternative energy source to oil isn’t found, the school committee Tuesday cut its proposed $7.8 million budget for 2008-09 by about $215,000. That was good enough… Read More
Hampden Academy HAMPDEN – Hampden Academy will hold its graduation exercises at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Tickets are required for admittance to graduation. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. The class marshal is Annika Earley. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – One of Maine’s most successful concert series enters its fourth season at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, with a rafter-rocking show at Center Theatre. Three Button Deluxe, featuring four of midcoast Maine’s most accomplished musicians, will take to the stage sporting full zoot… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Helping Hands Garage will hold a charity car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Washington Hancock Community Agency parking lot at 248 Bucksport Road. Helping Hands Garage, under the Transportation Division of WHCA, is a nonprofit organization… Read More
WEST LUBEC – The United Methodist Church will hold a public bean supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the church. The menu includes beans, salads, casseroles, rolls and cream cakes. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 or younger. Read More
TREMONT – Two safety classes are planned this summer at the town office. A hunter safety class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. An archery safety class is also planned for Aug. 30 and 31. To sign up,… Read More
ORLAND – Donations are requested for H.O.M.E. Inc.’s annual Benefit Auction to be held Aug. 16 at the H.O.M.E. building. Items should be of good quality, suitable for auction. H.O.M.E. will clean and move any donation. For information contact Tracey Hair at 469-7961. Read More
BIDDEFORD – Maine Family Literacy Initiative programs in 17 Maine communities have received grant awards totaling $322,452 from the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Representatives from each program accepted their grant awards Monday from Bush and Maine’s first lady, Karen Baldacci, at an awards… Read More
Everyone associated with Pine Tree Hospice in Dover-Foxcroft is certainly busy these days, with two very special events in the works. The first is an educational program, Wounded Warriors and What They Can Teach Us, beginning with a social hour at 4:30 p.m. Friday, at… Read More
CALAIS – Two local community college campuses have entered into an agreement for what is believed to be the first true binational educational articulation agreement, the colleges announced Tuesday in a press release. Washington County Community College in Calais and New Brunswick Community College in… Read More
BANGOR – Police arrested a local man over the weekend after he reportedly was caught in the act of committing a sex crime on a 7-year-old boy. John C. Eastman, 56, of Bangor was arrested late Saturday and charged with gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual… Read More
CALAIS – The trial of a Baileyville teen charged for his role in a confrontation with five Indian Township youths last year began in Calais on Tuesday. The trial of Corey Townsend, 17, is being heard before District Court Judge John Romei, First Assistant District… Read More
Dr. Carlos Ahumada, a Calais pediatrician and family practitioner, has been ordered to undergo evaluation for substance abuse and to participate in a substance abuse monitoring and treatment program, according to a recent notice from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. The notice states… Read More
AUGUSTA – Some swinging-elbow jostling has broken out with a week to go in the crowded race for the Democratic nomination in Maine’s 1st Congressional District. Iraq war veteran Adam Cote, a former Republican who has sought to portray the six-candidate contest as a battle… Read More
GRAND LAKE STREAM – Authorities say a 62-year-old retired firefighter from Quincy, Mass., died Monday night while fishing on Grand Lake Stream. State Game Warden Brad Richard said Chester Aniolowski and a friend were fishing on the water’s edge near the Grand Lake Stream Fish… Read More
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – The ocean off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire will be the scene of a drill that will involve the military and government agencies from the United States and Canada. About 3,000 people are expected to participate in next week’s training… Read More
CONCORD, N.H. – Singer Bonnie Raitt is planning a visit to New Hampshire in August to help Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen. The Grammy Award winner will perform in Concord on Aug. 12, a day after she does a benefit for Democratic Senate candidate… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Police were on the lookout Tuesday for a Connecticut psychiatric patient who allegedly stole a truck and burglarized two homes in Ellsworth late Monday afternoon. Roy Sastrom, 44, escaped from Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, Conn., on Saturday, authorities said. He is suspected… Read More
BERWICK – Maine State Police detectives have located the motorist accused in last week’s hit-and-run crash that killed a 43-year-old woman in Berwick. Trooper Kevin Strout said the driver, Jason Brooks, 26, of Saco, was interviewed by state police Friday. There has been no decision… Read More
Bill Casavant arrived in Presque Isle back in 1967 when he enrolled at the Aroostook State Teachers College. The Holyoke, Mass., native has been a fixture on the area sports scene ever since. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
In the opening game of the 1984 NCAA Northeast Regional at Mahaney Diamond in Orono, University of Maine senior catcher and co-captain Eddie Hackett had the first four-hit game of his career in a 12-6 win over Rider (N.J.). “I got to go to the… Read More
Thirty-five years ago, Dan Pierce was introduced to golf. “A friend wanted to go,” so Pierce went with him. 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;… Read More
Searsport baseball and Hermon boys basketball coach Dave Pepin issued a public apology Tuesday in the aftermath of his arrest last weekend for drunken driving. “I want to send my deepest apologies to the Hermon community, the Searsport community, the faculties, school board members, my… Read More
OLD TOWN – It can be difficult for a team to maintain its focus while sitting in a dugout and waiting out a long rain delay. The Old Town Coyotes stayed loose and joked around while they and Bucksport rode out an hour-long rain delay… Read More
TAMPA, Fla. – John Tortorella was fired Tuesday as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, four years after leading the team to its only Stanley Cup championship. The former UMaine hockey standout had one season remaining on his contract. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Starting times for this weekend’s 44th Whited Ford Paul Bunyan Amateur Golf Touirnament will be published in Thursday’s BDN. The tourney runs Friday through Sunday with three divisions rotating among three golf courses – Rockland Golf Club, Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor and Penobscot Valley Country… Read More
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HIGH SCHOOL Official lacrosse standings through Saturday as reported by the Maine Principals’ Association. 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()) {… Read More
HAMPDEN – The Penobscot Valley Conference Large School track and field championships officially wrapped up Tuesday afternoon with the contention of the pole vault during the PVC freshman championships at Hampden Academy. The Bangor boys and girls sewed up their fourth consecutive team titles. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
ASHLAND – Nick Gimbel drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift Ashland past Katahdin of Stacyville 4-3 in baseball action Tuesday. Henry Milligan hit a single and scored the winning run in the eighth. Justin Belanger pitched a… Read More
HARRINGTON – Jessica Tenan tripled home the tying run with two outs and scored on Sam Baker’s infield single as Narraguagus upended Woodland 5-4 in a rain-shortened, five-inning high school softball game Tuesday. The Dragons tied the game in the top of the sixth and… Read More
LEAVITT – Brittany Luetjen smacked a grand slam in the first inning to help lift the Hampden Academy Broncos to a 10-3 high school softball victory over the Leavitt Hornets Tuesday. Jill Carlisle tallied three singles and an RBI for Hampden. Michelle Wells hit a… Read More
Boston’s offensive display against the Orioles in the four-game set that concluded Monday night will not be taken lightly by the rest of the league. This is the Red Sox team the rest of baseball feared would show up, and it has. Baltimore, a team… Read More
For what it’s Farnsworth The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland continues celebrations of its 60th anniversary with its second annual Summer Wine Fest. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, dozens of wines and winery representatives will ply their wares on the museum’s lawn,… Read More
He’s been lurking in the shadows for weeks, leering, a smirk curled across his lips. Slow and serpentine, he slithers closer. I feel his breath upon my neck. It’s warm and sweet, like chocolate-covered sin. A shifty dealer of indulgence, he lures me with a… Read More
OLD TOWN – A CBS News film crew was in the area this week to report a story on Sonya Barclay, an Old Town woman who has terminal breast cancer and whose family was the recipient of a new house built by more than 25 businesses and around… Read More