Rolland Ranson knew he was witnessing a special athlete the first day he watched Viktoriya Rybalko practice at the University of Maine. “She single leg-hopped the entire [Alfond] Stadium stairs [bottom to top] many times with each leg, and then double leg-hopped, and then ran… Read More
    An item in Wednesday’s Tidbits column in the Lifestyle section contained two inaccuracies. The Web site for Mike Mitchell’s wine making business is www.mitchellcider.com, and he was not the organizer of the 2008 Northern Maine Fair wine and beer-making competition. The organizer was Bill Arrington. Read More
    BANGOR – Eastern Maine Medical Center has been named to a list of the nation’s 100 Most Wired Hospitals. The designation is based on results of the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study released this month by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    BANGOR – A Husson College building that soon will be home to the school’s development, finance, marketing and creative services offices will be known as the Quirk House. Husson recently bought the property at 891 Broadway from Husson alumna Marcelle Coffin with the help of… Read More
    I couldn’t disagree more with the editorial “A ‘Background’ Gap” (BDN, July 29). It says these words are code words for racism, should one oppose Sen. Obama, who is black, for president. The paper underestimates the quality of the thinking of most Americans. A presidential… Read More
    As the Bush administration winds up its eighth year, the talks with North Korea about its nuclear weapons program stand as a piece of unfinished business and a challenge for the next administration. His position has taken a180-degree turn. He started off by listing North… Read More
    It is understandable that the public and some lawmakers want action on energy policy, at both the state and federal levels. Calls for special sessions of the Maine Legislature and Congress must be tempered by the realization that there are no quick fixes to the long-building problem of… Read More
    We finally get a bipartisan group in Congress that wants to solve the energy crisis using all means available, including conservation and drilling, and the Democratic Congressional leaders close shop for five weeks or more instead of doing something to help lower gas and heating oil prices. Read More
    The BDN’s July 30 editorial, “Drilling LIHEAP” bemoans that even if we started oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge today, we wouldn’t see any production until 10 years from now. But had naysayers allowed drilling there all along, we would have realized production way before now. Read More
    I do not believe we must despoil our environment in Alaska and along our coasts with oil company drilling. The oil companies already have hundreds of thousands of acres of off shore areas along with more in the arctic which they have not touched but they want more. Read More
    A story about Bangor’s Fourth of July fireworks display (BDN, July 8) correctly pointed out that the funds to stage Bangor’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks display are raised by area Kiwanis clubs under the Fourth of July Corp. banner. In an average year, the parade budget… Read More
    John Bolton in his op-ed, “Presidential hopefuls on a different planet,” (BDN, July 31) underestimates the potential of the world standing as one. One of the advantages of European efforts at rapprochement toward the former Soviet bloc was that it opened up those countries to the West. Eastern… Read More
    I was somewhat surprised by a few of the remarks made in John Holyoke’s article on sturgeon in Penobscot Bay (BDN, Aug. 2-3). My friend, Peggy Levangie of Belfast, told me that her late husband, Dick, a onetime commercial fisherman, caught and released a sturgeon… Read More
    As the world’s attention turns to Beijing and the Olympic Games, the conventional wisdom abroad is that the government of the People’s Republic of China is an all-powerful, centralized state. Wrong. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The Public Utilities Commission has started proceedings to determine whether to increase the aid going to low-income Mainers under the Low Income Assistance Program to help them pay their electric bills. “We are very pleased the commission has started this proceeding on their… Read More
    ST. ALBANS – Gary Jordan, who has maintained for years that the town took his land illegally through the eminent domain process, has sued the town again. Most residents have lost track – is this the fifth or sixth lawsuit filed by Jordan? – but Jordan maintains that… Read More
    PORTLAND – The Coast Guard said a mother and three children aboard a Portsmouth, N.H.-based sailboat were escorted to safety after reporting the boat was taking on water off the Maine coast. The woman sailing the Leona Pearl radioed the Coast Guard and said she… Read More
    PORTLAND – Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman will be in Maine today to campaign for Republican congressional nominee Charlie Summers. Whitman, who formerly headed the Environmental Protection Agency, will address a fundraising breakfast in Portland and then join Summers on campaign stops at… Read More
    BREWER – Brewer Housing Authority personnel would like to create affordable senior citizen housing in one of the city’s four schools that will be vacant when the new combined elementary-middle school opens in 2010 or 2011. The authority’s board of directors last week took its… Read More
    WESTON – An 83-year-old man was injured Wednesday when the car he was driving smashed into a piece of heavy equipment on Route 1. Around 8:30 a.m. the Houlton Regional Communication Center received a report of a serious accident on Route 1 in Weston. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    DAMARISCOTTA – Two Maine municipalities have been chosen for a nationwide program designed to put community planning back in the hands of local residents. The Orton Family Foundation of Vermont chose Damariscotta and Biddeford to receive $100,000 each to help them strengthen their “unique spirit… Read More
    LINCOLN – The Town Council will meet Monday to decide whether to move the town office into a proposed Penquis building on the former Lake Mall site that would cost as much as $6 million, officials said Wednesday. Penquis will update the council on its… Read More
    BANGOR – Rape Response Services will offer 40-hour training to volunteers for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. The sessions will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 23, at the Bangor office. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
    ROCKPORT – The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 from its Knox County Fund to Five Town Communities That Care for the 2008-09 Math and Literacy Mentors Program. The program matches local middle school students with adult mentors who provide tutoring and support in either… Read More
    Divers from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will be in the Belgrade-Oakland area later this week removing a particularly threatening type of milfoil, an invasive plant that can choke ponds and lakes. On Aug. 1, an observer found Eurasian water milfoil in Salmon Lake,… Read More
    BANGOR – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama hasn’t been shy about courting war veterans, a group of voters that historically has aligned strongly with his opponent, Sen. John McCain, a longtime veteran and former prisoner of war. With a tight race likely for November, both… Read More
    BLUE HILL – Voters approved a $1.9 million plan to extend the town’s sewer lines. The small group of residents favored all three options for extending the lines by a vote of 29-7 during a special town meeting Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
    Several health and environmental groups are urging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine to support federal legislation that the organizations claim will help close a dangerous hole in U.S. anti-terrorism policies. The groups are pushing for Congress to enact legislation that would require facilities that… Read More
    WARREN – Farm producers who otherwise would be ineligible for the new disaster assistance programs are invited to become eligible by paying a fee as required by the 2008 Farm Bill, according to David R. Lavway, state executive director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency… Read More
    HOPE – Residents paved the way for a new Hope Corner fire station by agreeing to a land swap with the Hope Historical Society. Residents attending Monday night’s special town meeting approved the swap by a 57-1 vote. The measure passed without any discussion. When… Read More
    FORT KENT – Police were looking Wednesday for a man in connection with a break-in and theft of more than $10,000 from a florist shop last week. The same man also may be connected with a crime that occurred at the University of Maine at… Read More
    BANGOR – The Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center will offer “Getting Started in Family Child Care” from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 23, at Penquis, 262 Harlow St. The Maine Roads to Quality training covers the various aspects of opening a… Read More
    Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a workshop on no-till methods for growing field crops during a workshop from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Stonyvale Farm in Exeter. Guest speaker Joel Myers is a former U.S. Department of Agriculture… Read More
    HUDSON – The Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club at Whitmore Landing will hold its annual double-elimination horseshoe tournament on Sunday, Aug. 17. Registration is 11-11:45 a.m. with the games starting at noon. Entry fee is $5. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. Breakfast… Read More
    NEWPORT – Wednesday night’s selectmen’s meeting brought dire predictions regarding what could happen to people this winter if they cannot meet their fuel needs. “There will be carbon monoxide deaths.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
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    PORTLAND – Officials say photos that were shared on the Internet helped trigger an investigation into an alleged underage drinking party in Portland after Deering High School won the state baseball championship. Three assistant coaches were dismissed as a result of the June incident. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    Poodle skirts, jeans, T-shirts and leather jackets are the suggested attire for the free Parks Pond Campground Annual ’50s Dance, beginning with a chicken barbecue and potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. at the campground in Clifton. Next it’s free dance lessons at 7 p.m., taught… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The sixth annual Maine Tomato Tasting Month runs through August at sites throughout the state. Tastings will be held at farmers’ markets, farm stands and retail stores that sell locally grown tomatoes. Some tastings compare locally grown tomatoes to those imported from around… Read More
    MACHIAS – An 18-year-old Machias man appeared in Washington County Superior Court on Wednesday in connection with thefts involving two handguns and $3,000 in cash. Christopher Heathcote was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft. Bail was set at $2,000 cash… Read More
    ROCKLAND – The city’s waterfront is buzzing in anticipation of this weekend’s sixth annual Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show. “This is the show for anyone who appreciates the Maine coast and all it has to offer,” said show’s founder John K. Hanson Jr. “It’s… Read More
    State officials are asking for public comment on a recent report that explores the possibility of more Maine homes and businesses converting to wood heat to help solve the current energy crisis. The Governor’s Wood-to-Energy Task Force has released a 43-page draft report that lays… Read More
    In his work as the director of the Department of Marine Resources’ Bureau of Sea-Run Fisheries & Habitat (formerly the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission), Pat Keliher has grown accustomed to long-range planning and incremental progress. Maine’s Atlantic salmon stocks have struggled mightily over the years,… Read More
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    HERMON – Kyle Gallant of Veazie picked up a pair of wins during Wacky Wednesday racing at Speedway 95. Gallant took the lead from Hermon’s Andrew Crosby on a lap eight restart and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap Little Enduros feature. Read More
    University of Maine men’s hockey coach Tim Whitehead said he is hoping to name a replacement for associate head coach/recruiting coordinator Guy Perron within two weeks. Perron announced last week he has taken a position as a scout with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
    Sheri Piers will be the guest of honor at the Mount Desert Island marathon this fall. Piers, who recently finished second in the Maine women’s division of the TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K, has been invited to speak at the pre-race pasta dinner at… Read More
    Two teams that lost their opening games of regional tournament play advanced to the 2008 Senior League World Series late Tuesday evening. The Bryan National Little League of Bryan, Texas, and the Tuscarawas County Little League of New Philadelphia, Ohio, bring the number of entries… Read More
    FRANKFORT – A local maid service is offering its clients a way to go green while they clean. Maine Maid to Clean owner Julie Watkins has added a green cleaning service to her Frankfort-based business, which serves more than a dozen towns in Waldo, Penobscot… Read More
    NEW YORK – Burt’s Bees is one of a group personal care products companies that have signed on to a plan that aims to help consumers find natural hair and skin products. The Natural Products Association announced the program, which would set industry guidelines, certify… Read More
    LEVANT – Sharp scissors are essential to those of us who sew our own clothing or quilts or do embroidery. Pet groomers and hairstylists also rely on well-honed clippers. Those implements are used a lot, and sooner or later they get dull and need sharpening. Read More
    What’s the best beach in Maine? “Popham Beach.” 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 (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
    Back in July, I received an invitation to go on an evening cruise on the Friendship V, the popular Bar Harbor whale-watching boat, to Petit Manan Island. I had gone to that island often when I was teaching field ornithology. I was thrilled to go there again. Read More
    Perhaps more than any other mental health problem, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia are tied to culture and society. Many people have noted the irony of living in a world where millions of people are malnourished, while millions of others struggle with… Read More
    ORONO – Why do ants carry large bundles? Why are there ants everywhere on earth? Why do mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears, and why are Maine mosquitoes so nasty? Renowned storyteller Michael Parent will provide “ant-swers” to questions about some of your favorite – and… Read More
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    Rod and Gun Club BUCKSPORT – The Bucksmills Rod and Gun Club invites the public to an open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the clubhouse, 359 Bucksmills Road. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
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    Business Exposition BANGOR – The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce will host a business exposition, Focus on Energy Plus, sponsored by RH Foster noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Bangor Civic Center. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
    BANGOR – “Husson has become a major economic engine in the Bangor region,” Jack Quirk Jr., president of Quirk Auto Group, commented at a recent presentation of a naming gift to Husson College. “We want to be part of their evolution into Husson University.” Husson… Read More
    Ah, the allure of the open road. It is that time of year when we take vacations. And even with gas prices so high, traveling is a tradition in Maine, and we all know somebody who heads to camp after Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Read More
    Pathfinders program for grieving children “Once again I’m very grateful to be a part of Pathfinders. It is a wonderful program for these kids who need it so badly. I love Pathfinders and not only for what it does for my own soul, but what… Read More
    Branch ribbon-cutting BANGOR – Merrill Bank’s newest branch, located at 727 Broadway, officially opened for business on Monday, Aug. 4. 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
    Admission to all state parks and historic sites will be free for Maine residents during the Department of Conservation’s annual Maine Day on Sunday, Aug. 10. The parks include Fort Knox in Prospect. More than 50 parks and historic properties from Fort Kent to Cobscook… Read More
    Give Hope campaign HAMPDEN – It’s no surprise that Sherill Treworgy, Hampden resident and a designer for Home & Garden Party, jumped on the opportunity to give back to the community. As a designer for the company, it is Treworgy’s mission to offer local residents… Read More