ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – Just by looking at Tim Wild, it’s easy to tell that something happened to him. Wild, a waiter at the Jordan Pond House in this scenic park on Mount Desert Island, has a large purple bruise under his left eye and… Read More
Maine ranks a respectable 34th among the 50 states in its rate of adult obesity, according to a new report, but it has the highest rate of adult obesity among the six New England states. Maine’s top public health official said Tuesday that federal funding… Read More
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of the Bangor Daily News’ three-part series on energy issues on Maine’s offshore islands. Today’s story covers the special problems faced by residents of the more distant Monhegan and Matinicus islands. Of all the residential power users in… Read More
The situation in Iraq has improved in the past several months, according to a career diplomat with ties to Maine. If that trend continues, it could signal the start of a reduction in the U.S. presence in that country, said Kenneth Hillas, the team leader… Read More
According to Richard Davies, head of the Maine Public Advocate office, there are three reasons energy prices in Maine are higher than in other regions of the country, even though they are lower than those in other New England states. Maine has no public power… Read More
In an Aug. 18 story about a series of studies suggesting video games can be powerful learning tools, The Associated Press erroneously reported the affiliation of Dr. James Rosser. He is the chief of minimally invasive surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Read More
BANGOR – The Maine Real Estate & Development Association will host a breakfast seminar in Bangor next month on Maine’s historic rehabilitation tax credit. The breakfast, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon, and WBRC Architects Engineers, will be held 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday,… Read More
WESTBROOK – Maine’s credit unions posted healthy increases in all major categories – assets, shares, loans and membership – during the first six months of 2008, according to the Maine Credit Union League. Assets at the credit unions increased 5.86 percent, loans grew by 2.22… Read More
MANCHESTER, N.H. – A mortgage company that does business in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts agreed to pay $425,000 as part of a settlement announced Monday by New Hampshire banking regulators. The Mortgage Specialists, its president Michael Gill and compliance officer Lisa Tracy also agreed… Read More
HERMON – The rumble of Harley-Davidson engines could be heard Tuesday afternoon as motorcycle after motorcycle rolled into Central Maine Harley-Davidson on U.S. Route 2 for a party to celebrate the 105th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Jim McCaslin, president and chief operating officer of… Read More
BANGOR – With winter on the way, many Mainers are becoming increasingly preoccupied with energy efficiency. With that in mind, Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. has organized Maine Winter Expo 2008. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
Russia’s assault on Georgia deserves careful analysis. To paraphrase an old advertising slogan, “President Bush, this is not your father’s Russia!” Moscow is back on the world stage, where it was for many centuries. I am sure that a few courageous Russians will lament and… Read More
John Frary’s colorful campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat now held by Mike Michaud has been, by turns, amusing, confusing, frustrating – and finally, disappointing. The Republican candidate may have concluded from studying Maine electoral history that once someone wins re-election to statewide or… Read More
The excitement over Monday’s resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was short-lived. Just a day after he announced he was stepping down, the leaders of the country’s two main parties are already disagreeing and issuing ultimatums as violence continues. The difficulty for the United States and other western… Read More
The ads portraying Susan Collins as labor’s best friend are pure fiction and her voting record shows it. These ads are sponsored by third party out-of-state anti-labor, anti-union groups. Tom Allen has publicly announced that he will not allow third party ads in his campaign… Read More
Bob Novak’s column “The Soldiers Voting Scandal” in GOPUSA, really caught my eye. It revealed that not one Democrat in the Democratic-controlled House signed the resolution introduced by Republican Roy Blunt of Missouri, demanding the Defense Department better enable our military personnel overseas to vote in the November… Read More
Please take this opportunity to help the state’s cash-strapped Animal Welfare Program as well as the FIX ME Program (assistance with spaying and neutering for low-income pet owners) by signing up NOW for the ADOPT specialty license plate. A group including staffers from pet-related businesses, animal shelters and… Read More
I recently saw a television ad during which Sen. Susan Collins discussed her plan to address our current energy crisis. I think it is a reasonable and well-developed plan. Most people realize that we can not drill our way out of this problem, but producing more, using less… Read More
Art Drolet argues that only naive voters would “buy into the empty rhetoric” of Barack Obama, a “first-term celebrity U.S. Senator” (Aug. 12). Should we accept as true and substantial claims made by John McCain, a long-term politician? McCain turned his campaign over to the same people who… Read More
“What we love about Maine – trees, lakes, mountains, our history – is also our chief economic advantage. Investing in new ways in our traditional industries – such as tourism – will reap greater economic rewards. Maine’s quality of place is important to our future. . . (this)… Read More
Have you noticed that so-called “conservative talk” shows are not conservative? The American Heritage dictionary says that conservative means “traditional or restrained in style; moderate; cautious.” Conservative talk radio is anything but moderate, cautious or restrained. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Maine potato experts are hopeful that a recent spate of warmer dry weather will continue long enough to quell any fears that late blight will ruin this year’s crop. “We’re in good shape. We think we’ve turned the corner,” said Steve Johnson… Read More
AUGUSTA – Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, chairman of a national study commission on substance abuse, met with Gov. John Baldacci on Tuesday and praised Maine’s prevention efforts. “Maine has one of the better programs in the country,” Dukakis said in an interview after the… Read More
LEE – It has been a heartbreaking year of firsts for Dee House. It was her first Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, Fourth of July, and much more, without her son Joel, a 22-year-old U.S. Army sergeant killed June 23, 2007, by a bomb in Taji,… Read More
ELLSWORTH – The grandmother who was the victim of a robbery in January 2005 gave tearful testimony in Hancock County Superior Court on Tuesday. “I thought I was going to die,” she said during the joint trial of her grandson Stephen Robbins and his wife,… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – Adults don’t put guns into the hands of children, but it’s totally acceptable to give children video games in which women are depicted as sex objects or objects of violence, Carol Shoreborn of Dexter lamented Monday during a community forum on domestic violence. Read More
ORRINGTON – The town rented a fence and is rounding up renegade cows that are out causing property damage, but stragglers remain, Carla Brown, the town’s animal control officer, said Tuesday. “We’re down to eight that are on the loose,” she said. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET – With a $127,000 town office and auditorium renovation finished, selectmen are tackling a different job: renovating the building’s downstairs banquet room and entranceway, officials said Tuesday. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 during a meeting Monday to allocate about $1,400 to repair… Read More
ROCKLAND – Area law enforcement officers kicked off their campaign at Tim Hortons on Tuesday to promote a charity event to raise money for Special Olympics of Maine. Officer Troy Peasley of the Rockland Police Department, who is coordinating the event, said the officers would… Read More
OWLS HEAD – It will be a “buyer’s market” at the Owls Head Transportation Museum’s 31st annual New England Auto Auction of Antique, Classic and Special Interest Vehicles on Saturday, Aug. 23. About 200 classic automobiles of all years, makes and models will be up… Read More
MACHIASPORT – When construction on Liberty Hall was completed in December 1873, the town held a bang-up celebration a month later to commemorate its completion. This year marks Liberty Hall’s 135th anniversary and, not to be outdone, people here plan to get together from 11… Read More
HERMON – A 27-year-old man from Newport, apparently having a seizure, drove his truck into three other passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer on Route 2 in Hermon on Tuesday morning, sending himself and two others to the hospital, police said. “He seems to have some… Read More
MONSON – Residents authorized the Monson Utilities District in a 12-2 referendum vote Monday to borrow up to $148,000 for water system improvements. The town has about 400 registered voters but only 14 turned out to approve the upgrade on the more than 60-year-old water… Read More
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THOMASTON – The marine systems training center opens its doors officially today at the former Thomaston Academy on Main Street and should provide a boost to boat owners and boatyards all over the state. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. is scheduled to feature speakers,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE – Local police caught two men breaking into a car repair facility early Sunday morning and arrested each on charges of burglary. According to Presque Isle police Detective Sgt. Wayne Selfridge, officers received a call from a retired police officer who had driven… Read More
BURNHAM – A Clinton man was hospitalized with a head injury after he lost control of his motorcycle on South Horseback Road on Monday afternoon. Stephen True, 54, of Clinton was riding a 2004 Harley-Davidson west on South Horseback Road at 2:03 p.m. when the… Read More
BELFAST – Oak Hill Road will be closed for eight days beginning Thursday morning as the city replaces a culvert at Wescott Stream. Maine Department of Transportation inspectors determined last year that the existing culvert had deteriorated to the point where it needed to be… Read More
BROOKS – The fifth annual FUTURE MSAD 3 Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 13 at Country View Golf Club. Tournament registration is at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The FUTURE MSAD 3… Read More
CALAIS – Calais Regional Hospital has been recognized as a national award winner in health care service quality for Exceeding Patient Expectations by Avatar International. In accepting Exceeding Expectations Award, Harrell Connelly, the hospital’s interim CEO, said, “All CRH staff should be proud of this… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Police and Fire departments closed a portion of Route 1A Monday afternoon after an estimated 250 pounds of blueberries spilled into the road. “It was a mess,” said Ellsworth police Officer Chad Wilmot, who went to the accident scene. “Obviously, quite a… Read More
BELFAST – The city has dropped its plans to hold a referendum election on building and supporting a performing arts center. City Manager Joseph Slocum said Tuesday that the committee pursuing the construction of a performance center decided it did not have enough information to… Read More
ST. AGATHA – Residents and property owners in this northern Maine lakeside town have until Aug. 22 to sign up for a municipal tax club and participate in a monthly tax-payment plan. Under the plan, taxpayers’ bills would be divided into eight equal payments with… Read More
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BANGOR – The recent spike in gasoline prices is proving a boon for the BAT. During a briefing Tuesday night for city officials, BAT Superintendent Joe McNeil said ridership for the regional bus system has more than doubled over the past 10 years, increasing from… Read More
SKOWHEGAN – An Anson man suffered serious injuries Tuesday after losing control of his motorcycle on Route 201. Paul Daigle, who police said was in his mid-40s, was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor by LifeFlight helicopter for treatment of head injuries, according… Read More
LINCOLN – Cell phones. Loose change. Cash. Prescription drugs. Unlocked doors. Open garages. Rolled-down vehicle windows. And someone trying to maintain a drug habit. Put all of that together and you get what Lincoln has experienced since July 1 – a large spike in what… Read More
MEDFORD – A North Road resident was arrested in a case of alleged harassment Tuesday after police forced their way into his barricaded mobile home. Jason Tucker, 36, who also was charged with creating a police standoff, is being held at Piscataquis County Jail in… Read More
Members of the Friends and Needle Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show invite you to enjoy “Mother Earth and Her Seasons” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22 and 23, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Houlton Lodge of Elks… Read More
ROCKLAND – The 23-year-old Palmyra man charged with the stabbing death of his brother on North Haven island Aug. 10 was granted a deadline waiver Monday for a bail hearing and will now have the hearing at a later date. Enoch B. Petrucelly is in… Read More
WINSLOW – The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says investigators think a 23-year-old man used a lighter to ignite a flammable liquid inside his car and start a fire that killed him. Authorities say the car was parked at Pleau’s Market in Winslow when it… Read More
PORTLAND – A 46-year-old Palmyra man who confessed to a 1995 killing in Portland will remain in jail after his initial court appearance on a murder charge. Steven Cutting appeared Tuesday in Cumberland County Superior Court, where he entered no plea in the murder of… Read More
PORTLAND – The Navy’s decision to build a third DDG-1000 destroyer was driven in part by political pressure from New England but also reflects a need to maintain the nation’s shipbuilding infrastructure, a defense analyst said Tuesday. Loren Thompson of the Lexington Institute said he… Read More
AUGUSTA – A former House Republican leader was virtually assured of membership on the newly expanded board that oversees the state’s five-year-old Dirigo health insurance program Tuesday as he won a solid committee endorsement for Senate confirmation. The Senate meets Wednesday to take up the… Read More
BREWER – A pile of live crabs was served up to residents Saturday morning when the truck carrying them spilled the crustaceans across North Main Street, Sgt. Rich Smith said Tuesday. An estimated 8,000 live rock crabs from Virginia were dumped on Bridge Hill in… Read More
PORTLAND – Felony charges have been dropped against a former Portland police officer who was arrested in March after an alleged assault on his wife at their Westbrook home. Brian Regan, 39, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one misdemeanor assault charge, but that charge will dropped… Read More
AUGUSTA – The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will hold free workshops titled Essentials of College Planning at the following times and locations: . Aroostook County: 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., Houlton. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
AUGUSTA – Pat LaMarche says she’s quitting Evergreen Mountain Enterprises’ campaign for a casino in western Maine effective immediately. LaMarche, who has run for Maine governor and U.S. vice president as a member of the Green party, cites “legal and professional issues” surrounding Seth Carey,… Read More
Rachel Foster will attend the University of Maine this fall as a student in its Honors College as part of a seven-year curriculum that will help her become a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Foster graduated from Houlton High School in June having led the Shiretowners… Read More
The Senior League World Series again provided an exceptional quality of baseball on one of the finest playing facilities in the Northeast: Mansfield Stadium. On one hand, it is one of Bangor’s proudest moments. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
The University of Maine’s field hockey team is anxiously waiting for the finishing touches to be applied to its new field located beyond the softball field’s outfield fence. They will play on FieldTurf Tarkett PUR, a synthetic surface similar to AstroTurf that was used during… Read More
Dexter Regional High School opened preseason soccer practices this week with two new varsity coaches. Peter Murray, the Tigers’ longtime boys varsity basketball coach, is the school’s new boys varsity coach. He replaces Paul Shaw, who stepped down after six years to focus on his… Read More
PINEHURST, N.C. – Ricky Jones of Thomaston improved his position Tuesday in the U.S. Amateur golf tournament but still missed qualifying for the match-play competition which starts today. Jones, a four-time winner of the Whited Ford Paul Bunyan Amateur Golf Tournament, posted a 3-over-par 73… Read More
Motivation doesn’t have to be negative As a former participating parent of Bangor Youth Football, and a friend of several current players parents, I feel it may be time to make the practice of disparaging the players’ friends as “sissies” because they play soccer instead… Read More
ST. AGATHA – Kenny Tarr knocked in the game-winning goal with 24:33 remaining in regulation to lift Ashland to a 4-3 high school boys soccer win over Wisdom Tuesday. Tyler Condon scored two goals while Jacob Paradis added a goal for Ashland. Bobby Gardner made… Read More
Surf ‘n’ turf The ever-changing restaurant landscape at the Bangor Mall has a few new additions. First, sushi-crazy Queen City diners have a reason to rejoice: Green Tea Restaurant has opened at 19 Bangor Mall Blvd., in the spot that formerly housed Sizzler. Offering a… Read More
To Amy Hobbs Harris, a dozen jars of strawberry preserves are worth $391 – the amount she estimates she’ll save in a year by canning the fruit herself. Not that she normally would spend that much on jam. But the savings add up once she… Read More