DOVER-FOXCROFT – A Greenville man who created an armed standoff last week at Indian Hill Trading Post and Supermarket made his initial court appearance Tuesday in 13th District Court in Dover-Foxcroft. Because there was no judge scheduled for Dover-Foxcroft on Tuesday, Lonnie Gould, 52, appeared… Read More
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GUILFORD – A local man with ties to Guilford and Sangerville has published a book that recalls in images the history of the neighboring communities. “Images of America: Guilford and Sangerville,” Sieferd C. Schultz’s second book on area history, takes older residents down memory lane… Read More
I appreciate the quick response I received from Rep. Mike Michaud concerning an e-mail I sent on the subject of the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. While I do not agree with his reasons for not pursuing impeachment proceedings, I do appreciate his candid… Read More
The complaint that there’s nothing to do in Bangor after working hours has been answered again this summer. Outdoor concerts are returning to the city, but in a new location near the center of downtown. Weather permitting, browsing at the artisans’ market and listening to music in Pickering… Read More
BANGOR – In asking Jordan Myers to be more offensive-minded in recent games, John Bapst boys soccer coach Andy Frace set up the sophomore center midfielder for a stellar performance in Thursday’s early season showdown between the Crusaders and powerhouse Ellsworth. Myers responded with three… Read More
High schools in Hancock and Washington counties are encouraged to begin forming teams for the May 2006 Downeast Regional Envirothon competition. Each school may have up to two teams of five students each. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
BREWER – Capri Street School will hold kindergarten registration for pupils who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4; and 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Parents are advised to… Read More
UNITY – Carey Martin of Denmark led the final 34 laps Sunday to win the DNK Select Used Cars/Yankee Communications Street Stock 100-lap feature race for the second straight year. The race was called after 65 laps because of rain. Chris Smith of Scarborough finished… Read More
BANGOR – One or more burglars at the First Assembly of God Church on the Finson Road caused more than $200 in damage at a club building located behind the church Tuesday. The incident occurred between 2 and 10 p.m., according to a police report… Read More
BANGOR – The Altrusa open house will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Faculty-Staff Dining Room, in Peabody Hall at Husson College. Professional women who want to join other professional women in serving the Greater Bangor community are invited to attend an information meeting… Read More
CALAIS – Two people can make a difference. Just ask 17- and 14-year-old siblings Jamie and Warren Demmons of Meddybemps. Now two police dogs that on occasion must search in harm’s way are wearing bulletproof vests thanks to the two youngsters. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
PITTSFIELD – The first fund-raiser for the Pittsfield Library renovation project will be a designer clothing sale held by Jill McGowan, a noted Portland designer and Pittsfield native. McGowan will offer her specialty blouses and other items for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More
CORINNA — An executive session tops the agenda for the Corinna selectmen’s meeting tonight at 7. Cited as a personnel issue, the session will consist of the board’s meeting behind closed doors with Code Enforcement Officer Darrell Hartley to discuss the future of the CEO… Read More
HOLDEN — During their annual elections and town meeting next month, voters will fill three local positions and consider a proposed $1.5 million municipal operating budget for the year ahead. In town elections Tuesday, June 13, residents will elect one selectman and two SAD 63… Read More
WASHINGTON — Maine’s Democratic congressmen ranked among the most liberal in an index that rated lawmakers by how they voted on key issues. The Aug. 16 issue of The New American, a biweekly conservative magazine, graded all 535 congressional delegates based on votes they cast… Read More
No other violent crime elicits the public reaction that follows a school massacre. Not only is the killer and the killer’s family scrutinized, but the entire community comes under the media spotlight. Somebody missed something. Something was wrong. So it took extraordinary courage for Jamon… Read More
PALMYRA — A granite monument will be unveiled in Palmyra on Friday, July 10, to honor a Maine state trooper who was killed in the line of duty 18 years ago at the site. Trooper Tom Merry, who was 28 at the time, was run… Read More
It seems like there is a major assault on small business or any business in Maine this year. There are more bills in the Legislature this year to hurt business in Maine. I just returned from a visit to the sourthern part of this country… Read More
First of two parts When you apply for a mortgage, whether to purchase, refinance or for home-improvement purposes, two important federal laws protect you from being discriminated against. These are the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
FORT KENT — The Northern Maine Medical Center at Fort Kent will open the St. John Valley’s first cardiac rehabilitation program in the next few months, according to Executive Director Martin Bernstein. Diane Cyr, a registered nurse and cardiac care nurse at the center, has… Read More
On the wall of Sandra Brawders’ tiny office at the University of Maine, where she runs the Center for Adult Learning and Literacy, hangs a framed illustration from the pages of the Alice in Wonderland story. Addressing the Cheshire cat draped lazily across a tree… Read More
Extensive tracts of land in Hancock County including pristine waterways, forests, mountains and the state’s clearest lake are expected to be purchased next week by a state organization that buys land for preservation. The Land for Maine’s Future Board will vote March 25 whether to… Read More
AUGUSTA — One day after a statewide poll showed him losing the Democratic primary for governor to Joseph Brennan by more than 3-to-1, Tom Allen charged that the automated poll was “bogus” and inaccurate. On the Republican side, Rep. Judith Foss said she was pleased… Read More
CALAIS — The Calais City Council turned down requests from several contractors to turn over some city services, including winter plowing and sanding of city streets, to private contractors. The councilors also questioned the tone of a letter received from the Washington County Commission that talked about a… Read More
MONTPELIER, Vt. — University of Vermont researchers have gathered scientific evidence that for the first time establishes the link between acid rain and upper elevation forest decline in the northern Appalachian Mountain chain. The research found that acid rain — essentially rainwater and cloud water… Read More
The quarterfinals of the Candidates Matches are done and pairings are set for semifinals that will produce a challenger for Garry Kasparov and the 1993 World Title. Anatoly Karpov, Jan Timman, Nigel Short and Artur Yusupov will be semifinalists, Timman playing Yusupov and Karpov facing… Read More
JONESPORT — Jonesport Elementary School Principal Charles B. Lakeman, has announced that kindergarten preregistration for the 1991-92 school year at his school, will be heldno time Thursday, April 25, in the school’s library. Parents or guardians of children who will reach their fifth birthday by… Read More
The Haystack Historical Society has been actively working toward restoring the Old Mill School in Mapleton with donations and volunteer help. Mary Ann Buck and Claudine Brown of Mapleton graciously arranged a potluck supper March 24 in order to raise money for the Old Mill… Read More
MADAWASKA – Cindy Sirois scored two goals to lead the Madawaska Owls past the Wisdom Pioneers of St. Agatha 3-0 in schoolgirl soccer here Thursday. Brenda Hebert also scored a goal for the 7-2 Owls and Lisa Landry and Debbie Jandreau each had an assist. Read More
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre continues its 35th anniversary season with two productions for the holiday season – the Tony-nominated family musical “A Year With Frog and Toad,” and the uproarious comedy for mature audiences, “A Tuna Christmas.” The productions run through Dec. 23 at the… Read More
BANGOR – Stephanie (Stevie) Dunham and Caleb McGary met at age 8 while taking a class at Caleb’s mother’s dance studio, River City Dance, and while performing with Robinson Ballet. Since that age they have danced in “The Nutcracker,” performing various roles separately or partnered… Read More
ORONO – What better time than the holidays to hold the popular Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale and Demonstration, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, University of Maine. The event offers the public an opportunity… Read More
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BANGOR – A group of local pastors plans to attend a meeting of the Gambling Control Board in Augusta today to oppose a proposal by Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway to offer Sunday morning gambling. Under the current rules, the facility at 500 Main St. Read More
Because of anticipated state and federal budget cuts, elderly residents at some Maine assisted living facilities will no longer be served breakfast beginning on Jan. 1. Freese’s Assisted Living in Bangor, Stearns Assisted Living in Millinocket and Merry Gardens Estates in Camden will continue to… Read More
BELFAST – State and local police converged on a High Street home after a male occupant was shot to death there Tuesday morning. Police said a woman was being questioned in connection with the shooting and a weapon was recovered. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
From the governor’s office to the showrooms of small auto dealerships throughout the state, many Mainers are paying close attention to the proposed $15 billion bailout of U.S. automakers. Most involved in the industry are hoping that the U.S. Congress will vote to give the… Read More
BANGOR – Fraser Papers Ltd. has sued a Michigan firm in U.S. District Court seeking payment for 1.8 million pounds of specialty paper manufactured at Fraser’s Madawaska facility and shipped to North Carolina between May 5 and June 2. In the breach-of-contract lawsuit filed Monday,… Read More
BREWER – The national slowdown in the auto industry will cause a temporary shutdown at Brewer Automotive Components. Company officials are anticipating a two-week shutdown starting Dec. 19 at the Brewer factory, where 117 workers make suspension and steering components for Toyota of North America… Read More
ORONO – The Maine Better Transportation Association will host a program Thursday evening at the Best Western Black Bear Inn titled “Flight Plan: Weathering Turbulence and Finding Opportunity in the Passenger Air Travel Market.” The program begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Rebecca Hupp,… Read More
It’s good that the Bangor Daily News highlights the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (“Eleanor’s Declaration,” Dec. 8) and that the BDN states that “few in the West would argue these basic claims that come with being human.” One aspect of the human rights… Read More
Several readers have written in about whether it is possible for President-elect Barack Obama to become president before Jan. 20. While the chances of this happening are virtually nil, there are constitutional paths to such a development. One would be for Condoleeza Rice to resign… Read More
The country’s health insurance industry was praised last week for joining the national debate over universal health coverage. Pledges to give up its ability to reject people with pre-existing medical conditions and its longstanding objection to guarantees of insurance coverage could represent a significant change for the insurance… Read More
A loan program unveiled last week fills an important void by targeting money to small businesses in rural and downtown areas. The new loans also come at a critical time when credit markets across the country remain frozen. Coastal Enterprises, Inc. was selected by the… Read More
There’s an intimidating picture on the front page of the Dec. 3 Bangor Daily News It shows an individual brandishing the Bible like some club with which to throttle those Christians (like me) who look into Scripture and see Christ’s words of love and tolerance. Read More
Almost every day on TV one will view the suffering of little children who are victims of war, pestilence, famine and natural disasters. Then again there are agencies, which rescue children from picking in city dumps. If a civilization cannot control birth rates compared to… Read More