ORRINGTON – Sharon Gray, her arms loaded with wrapped Christmas boxes, rushed through the door of Calvary Chapel on Monday morning. Her husband, Scot Gray, came in behind her carrying more. The couple dropped off 16 wrapped shoe boxes filled with small gifts bound for… Read More
BANGOR – The Greater Bangor metropolitan area ranked as the eighth-safest in the country among more than 300 areas that were surveyed recently by a Washington, D.C.-based policy organization. CQ Press rated the safest and most-dangerous cities and metropolitan areas based on 2007 data from… Read More
AUGUSTA – About 3,500 Mainers who have exhausted their extended unemployment benefits can immediately apply for the extension of federal unemployment benefits approved last week by Congress. But that help may run out early in January. “We also have about 2,000 people that are currently… Read More
State regulators have ordered the former owner of the HoltraChem facility in Orrington to remove hundreds of thousands of tons of contaminated soil from the site in what would be one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in Maine history. The Maine Department of Environmental… Read More
Maine is near the top of the list of states showing a decline in highway miles driven in September. American motorists drove 10.7 billion fewer miles in September than they did for the same month last year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. That’s a… Read More
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PORTLAND – Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame pitcher Luis Tiant will make an appearance at the USA Boxing New England Championship Finals on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Stevens Avenue Armory. Tiant, who recorded four 20-win seasons with the Red Sox, will be… Read More
SOUTH PORTLAND – Sales of existing homes in Maine fell nearly 14 percent in October, while the median sales price was down by more than 9 percent. The figures were released Monday by the Maine Association of Realtors, which tallied 897 home sales last month. Read More
BANGOR – The Bangor law firm Gross, Minsky & Mogul, P.A., recently thanked its clients by throwing a 70th anniversary party at the Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono. “The party was one small way of recognizing the role our clients play in our success… Read More
AUGUSTA – The cost of heating oil in Maine continues to fall with the average cash price slipping 10 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.60. The Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security said Monday its latest survey found actual prices ranging… Read More
TRENTON – Hancock County has upgraded its airport in order to accommodate larger airplanes, and as a result the Route 3 facility has a new capability. By changing the facility from Class III to Class I, the county is required to create and staff a… Read More
John M. Rohman, principal & CEO of WBRC Architects Engineers of Bangor, Portland and Sarasota, Fla., was recognized with a presidential citation at the 2008 American Society of Interior Designers’ New England gala for his leadership in growing the creative economy. Rohman has been involved for many years… Read More
What a precarious, paradoxical economy. One of our primary sources of tax money delicately and precariously balances between the forefinger and second finger of a smoker’s hand. Financially, we’re fairly healthy, as long as the forefinger keeps tapping the butt in between. Meanwhile, puffers choke… Read More
Analyzing the belief system and thought process that led a Standish store owner to host a betting pool on when President-elect Obama would be assassinated is about as useful as trying to find meaning in the bird droppings on your car’s windshield. But like the windshield splatter, such… Read More
This week, ClickBack considers some Maine-based issues: budget cuts, an apparently racist swipe at President-elect Barack Obama by a Standish store, sentences for convicted arsonists and the lobster industry struggles. To participate, go to bangordailynews.com, look for the Opinion tab and select ClickBack. Only registered… Read More
The story, “Mail processors picket over changes” (BDN, Nov. 15), portrayed the people holding the informational picket in front of the Bangor office of the U.S. Postal Service as disgruntled employees. The picket was not about jobs or pay, it was merely a way to bring to the… Read More
In reference to the BDN article (“Lynx death may affect trapping case,” Nov. 20), it is important to point out that injuries to unintended animals can be insidious. Although Judge Woodcock commented that only one of the released lynx appeared “gimpy,” internal injuries can persist and create a… Read More
The Bible also identifies cheeseburgers and mixed fabric clothing as “sins,” but I am guessing that Mr. Marshall (“Liberal clergy wrong,” BDN, Nov. 11) would not advocate closing McDonalds and the Wal-Mart clothing department for their promotion of “sinful” behavior. He has used his God-given… Read More
The auto industry, along with the rest of us, is in deep trouble. At a time some 60 years ago, when we also were in deep trouble during World War II, General Motors turned some of its capacity and work force partly away from automobiles and into the… Read More
I am responding to the letter “Tilting at Windmills” (BDN, Nov. 18). I love these people who say they stood at the bottom of a windmill and couldn’t hear it. Probably you couldn’t. The noise levels that are of most concern to those of us who have made… Read More
Conventional wisdom holds that political success lies in finding the center of popular opinion, which remains moderate to conservative. Coming from a media that have consistently failed to anticipate or even fully acknowledge the current economic crisis, such wisdom is suspect. Success in stable times may lie in… Read More
BANGOR – Manna Ministries Inc. has filed applications for permits to build a family homeless shelter at its Main Street site which would be the only facility of its kind in Greater Bangor. Bill Rae, Manna’s executive director, said the building would include eight apartment… Read More
BANGOR – A Carmel woman was indicted Monday by the Penobscot County grand jury, accused of taking more than $100,000 over three years from Community Health and Counseling Services. Amy McElroy, 41, is charged with Class B theft by unauthorized taking. If convicted, she faces… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET – When he was laid off from the Katahdin Paper Co. LLC mill on Main Street last week, Scott Markie wondered whether he could still afford the big Thanksgiving Day dinner his family has traditionally enjoyed. He stopped wondering on Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
ROCKPORT – A search for the perfect Christmas tree led the owners of a local winery to the front door of a Hermon family. Bettina Doulton, owner of the Cellardoor Vineyard of Lincolnville and Cellardoor Winery of Rockport, wanted a green tree to place on… Read More
State officials said Monday that Maine’s trapping rules need to be clarified in order to help prevent additional Canada lynx from becoming ensnared and potentially killed in traps set for other animals. The changes were proposed after one of the federally protected wildcats was found… Read More
LINCOLN – Councilors named Town Clerk Lisa Goodwin the town’s new manager on Monday, ending about six months of interim work for Goodwin. With Councilors Michael Ireland and his wife, Marscella Ireland, opposing, the council voted 5-2 to appoint Goodwin to replace former Town Manager… Read More
BANGOR – Going shopping the day after Thanksgiving? Take along a little extra for a contribution to the Bangor Firefighters’ Boot Drive, set for 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 28, at the intersection of Hogan Road and Bangor Mall Boulevard. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
BANGOR – Manna Ministries will host a free public Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Columbia Street Baptist Church in Bangor. Traditional fare is on the menu, along with companionship, goodwill and live music. Manna director Bill Rae said his volunteer work force for the… Read More
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BELFAST – A city man was taken by LifeFlight helicpoter to a Bangor hospital with multiple fractures and facial cuts after his car veered off the road and slammed into a pickup truck parked in a Thorndike yard Saturday night. Paul Finden, 48, of High… Read More
Two Hermon men have been charged with three separate burglaries in Bangor after officers found them with a bag filled with stolen items, Sgt. Ed Potter said Monday. Kenneth Cote II, 25, and Timothy McCann, 28, were acting suspiciously when they went into Shaw’s Supermarket… Read More
BANGOR – Mike Dow of KISS 94.5 FM reports the 10th annual Mike and Mike Manna Food Drive got under way Monday in a trailer in the Bangor Mall parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods and JC Penny. Radio personalities Mike and Mike will live… Read More
MILO – Three Rivers Kiwanis Club of Milo and Brownville will sponsor the American Jamboree’s Country Western Jamboree 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Milo Town Hall to benefit its Secret Santa project. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be for sale and… Read More
CARIBOU – A transient with an extensive criminal history in several states was arrested and charged with criminal trespass last week after hiding out in a garbage receptacle to try to thwart the Police Department. Police Officer Douglas Bell said Monday that Harley David Smith,… Read More
FRANKFORT – The Frankfort Congregational Church will host its Hanging of the Greens worship service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the church on Main Road. The Rev. Timothy Hall will lead the program, and members and friends of the church will read the… Read More
ELLSWORTH – Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community-Building Grants Fund. The Community-Building Grant Committee, which oversees the fund, prefers proposals for new… Read More
CUTLER – The Friends of Little River Lighthouse will honor 90-year-old Purcell Corbett at a Lighthouse Benefit Potluck Supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Bay Ridge Elementary School. The nonprofit group, which is a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, oversees the… Read More
BLUE HILL – The Blue Hill Public Library will host two events for children in December. The library will welcome Santa Claus 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. He will talk with kids and add Christmas cheer to Blue Hill’s Night of Lights. At 11 a.m. Read More
VEAZIE – Persistent police found a missing mattress last week and arrested a local man suspected of raping a juvenile on it in October. Robert Seeley, 26, who lives in Greystone Trailer Park off State Street, allegedly raped a teenage girl at his home and… Read More
GREENVILLE – Goals made by the Greenville High School boys varsity soccer team this season not only helped the players earn a competitive edge over other teams. They also helped fuel the community. Early in the season, under the direction of coach Jason Simpson, the… Read More
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CAMDEN – The Select Board expects to take action tonight on a proposal to establish a Community and Economic Advisory Committee. The board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Washington Street Conference Room to consider approval of the committee, discuss its short-term focus and… Read More
ORRINGTON – Residents voiced concerns about costs, school choice and loss of local control at Monday’s public hearing about joining the proposed Regional School Unit 15 with Brewer and eight other neighboring communities. Superintendent Allen Snell and school committee chairman Kyle Casburn gave a short… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT – A selectman, who last month called for an official investigation into possible corruption and misappropriation of funds by another selectman and the town manager, was blasted Monday by a handful of residents for raising her concerns publicly. Selectman Joyce Perry initially asked in… Read More
BRIDGEWATER, Nova Scotia – The fall lobster season in the lobster-rich waters of western Nova Scotia got under way amid worries about low prices that fishermen will get for their catch. Monday was the first day of the fall lobster season for Nova Scotia fishermen… Read More
ROCKLAND – The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon issued flood watches for central, Down East and midcoast parts of Maine today and into Wednesday. The NWS office in Gray issued a coastal flood advisory and a high wind watch for Knox County for this… Read More
BANGOR – Two women suffered various injuries, including possible fractures, cuts and bruises, on Monday night when their cars collided on Cedar Street, according to Bangor police. Investigating Officer Dan Herrick of the Bangor Police Department said the injuries were not life-threatening. Neither woman was… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tom Gish, who shone the spotlight on corruption and environmental degradation in his corner of southeastern Kentucky as an award-winning publisher of The Mountain Eagle of Whitesburg for a half-century, died Nov. 21. He was 82. His son, Ben Gish, said he… Read More
WALDOBORO – Maine’s top fishery official is proposing to eliminate the state’s red tide monitoring program in order to comply with required budget cuts, a move shellfish diggers fear could drive them out of business. Commissioner George LaPointe of the Department of Marine Resources said… Read More
PORTLAND – Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Portland restaurant and an adjacent market and apartment house. The three-alarm fire broke out late Sunday afternoon at Binga’s Wingas on Congress Street. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
AUGUSTA – The political action committee that successfully fought for a repeal of a new state tax on beer, wine and soda has been fined for filing late campaign finance reports. The Maine ethics commission on Monday voted 4-0 to fine the Fed Up With… Read More
PORTLAND – The University of Southern Maine is planning to make $2.7 million in cuts to its current school-year budget. In announcing the cuts Monday, President Selma Botman said there could be as many as 65 layoffs and vacant positions left unfilled. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
SANFORD – An elderly Sanford man has died from burns he suffered when his clothes caught fire as he was standing near a propane heater. Authorities said 77-year-old Joseph Albert died Sunday at Maine Medical Center. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
HALLOWELL – Police are investigating the appearance of signs with the letters “KKK” in dozens of locations along a popular walking and bicycling trail in Hallowell and Farmingdale. Steve Wessler, executive director of the Center for Hate Violence, said he was riding his bicycle on… Read More
PORTLAND – Now that Robert LaPointe’s criminal trial is over, civil lawsuits against the Massachusetts man arising from a fatal boat crash in Maine are set to take center stage. LaPointe’s attorney, Seth Holbrook, said sides plan to meet soon and he’s hoping for a… Read More
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The next time you attend a high school basketball game in eastern Maine, take a look at the game officials down on the floor. Ever wonder where these men and women come from? Or, better yet, ever wonder how they got there in the first… Read More
Colonial Athletic Association coaches expected Jovan Belcher to be the best defensive player in the conference this season. The University of Maine senior lived up to the expectations. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
The University of Maine women’s hockey team is looking forward to playing at The Colisee in Lewiston tonight as the Black Bears will take on Vermont in Hockey East action. “It’s pretty exciting,” said junior center Jenna Ouellette. “It’s always nice to play at home. Read More
BANGOR – The buzz started sometime after the sixth game of the season, when the Husson University football team was 4-2 and believing it had a chance at making some history. The program that was revived in 2002 after a six-decade absence has gone from… Read More
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Caps are a wardrobe necessity, especially in winter, but here in Maine knitted or crocheted caps can be worn at least three seasons of the year. They keep heads warm and make a fashion statement, too. Most handmade caps fit snugly and usually stretch enough… Read More
The young man who grew up in a bedroom in Hartland during the 1960s collected toys and magazines. A family living in the St. John Valley in the 1880s used a root cellar to store food during the winter. A Bangor dining room was the gathering place for… Read More