ORONO – Is there a Jewish mother in Jewish folklore? Dan Ben-Amos, a professor of folklore and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss his recent publication “Folktales of the Jews” from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Bangor Room… Read More
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EASTPORT – The Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision in the next few days on the rate increase requested by the Passamaquoddy Water District, city officials said Friday. City Manager George “Bud” Finch said in his report to the City Council… Read More
BANGOR – As temperatures begin to dip below zero this winter and school vacations near, the cost of escape to a warm, sandy Caribbean or Mexican beach now will need to include the price of a passport. Beginning Tuesday, anyone flying to Canada, Mexico and… Read More
BANGOR – Michelle (Qian) Yang has completed the summer intern program in U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud’s Bangor district office. The daughter of Dr. Chuncai Yang and Guizhen Feng of Glenburn, Yang graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School in June and has started her first… Read More
OLD TOWN – The Penobscot Federal Credit Union held the grand opening Tuesday of its new main office building at 205 Main St. The two-story, 6,400-square-foot building was formerly Brookings and Smith Funeral Home, but was renovated by Payton ME Corp. and many local subcontractors… Read More
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Typically, when organizations merge it is because one is in trouble and couldn’t survive without the other. So it is a bit unusual for the Bangor YMCA and YWCA to agree to joint operations at a time when both are thriving. The agreement, approved this week by the… Read More
BANGOR – The Friends of Bangor Softball invites those interested to an informational meeting concerning fund raising to assist in the completion of the new softball field at Bangor High School. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Bangor High School in the ROTC… Read More
BREWER – Katie Mainville knows from experience that in a championship softball game, there’s little margin for error. Erskine Academy’s senior righthander scarcely afforded her teammates a chance to make any mistakes, or any plays, Friday afternoon. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
Three hours before game time, the University of Maine faithful unloaded grills and coolers and basked in the first real home football Saturday of the season. These folks – the ones who show up early to eat, drink and socialize – don’t change much over… Read More
DYER BROOK – Residents at Monday night’s annual town meeting voted 15-9 to contract with Houlton for ambulance service after Island Falls increased its contract fee 250 percent. The vote did not come easily, according to Town Clerk Florence Hardy, who said the issue was… Read More
BANGOR – The state has failed to adequately protect the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a group of guides, environmentalists and river users said Thursday in announcing they are suing over a new access point on the federally designated wild and scenic waterway. The groups, including the… Read More
While Joanne Palombo-McCallie’s acceptance of Michigan State’s job offer leaves one vacant basketball position at the University of Maine, the liklihood of the Black Bears losing their other hoop coach is slim. UMaine men’s coach John Giannini, whose 24-win season has prompted some speculation on… Read More
Headmaster Barry McLaughlin, faculty and benefactors presented $41,950 in scholarships and awards to the following graduates of Lee Academy: Reader’s Digest Scholarship: Alyssa Blanchard, Ian Braziller, Lucy Budden, Laura Currier, Joy House, Sarah Leighton, Joshua Mercier, Jennifer Raymond, Jessica Read and Aaron Stratton. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
BIG SQUAW TOWNSHIP — Work started Monday, Sept. 21, on improvements to 3.69 miles of Routes 6 and 15 in Big Squaw Township, between Greenville Junction and Rockwood. The project area begins a half-mile north of Squaw Mountain Road and extends north almost to Deep… Read More
WINSLOW — Repair crews worked through Wednesday night and most of Thursday to patch a cracked sewer pipe that has spewed hundreds of thousands of gallons of raw sewage into the Kennebec River. A construction barge from Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield arrived Wednesday, and a… Read More
GOULDSBORO — Organizers of a relief drive for victims of the Midwest flooding have established several drop-off points for donations: Gouldsboro United Methodist Church, 3-6 p.m. Monday and Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
BANGOR — The trial of a former Bar Harbor banker charged with fraud opened in federal court Monday with his defense attorney alleging that a colleague was responsible for the falsified loan documents that could land both men in prison. A former senior vice president… Read More
FREEPORT — Three years after launching its children’s clothing line, L.L. Bean plans to build an L.L. Kids store near its flagship store in Freeport. Bean predicts it will sell $60 million in children’s clothing and sporting goods this year through its catalog and its… Read More
AMHERST, Mass. – John Ellis went 4-for-5 with three RBIs to set the pace for the University of Maine’s 16-hit onslaught in the second game as the Black Bears salvaged a split of Tuesday’s baseball doubleheader against Massachusetts. Maine won the second game 15-6 after… Read More
UNION — Claiming the school district is too slow in coming to the aid of those wounded by George Elwell’s sexual abuse, a community support group has started its own fund to provide counseling for the young victims and their families. Elwell, 44, pleaded guilty… Read More
DEXTER — A public hearing on the five articles relating to the complete passage of the 1994-1995 SAD 46 school budget will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, at the cafeteria at Dexter Regional High School. Voters will go to the polls a record fourth… Read More
Women’s College Basketball Before we slip officially into the spring sports season, we should congratulate University of Maine-Preque Isle senior Deb Draper, who concluded her UMPI career as the school’s all-time women’s leading scorer with 1,342 points. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
ELLSWORTH — A Midwest-based corporation plans to demolish the old Zayre store building on High Street to make way for an IGA “superstore.” The Wetterau Corp., based in a St. Louis, Mo., suburb, has been issued a demolition permit by John Dunn, Ellsworth’s code enforcement… Read More
CAMDEN — The Chamber of Commerce is not about to let Wayfarer Marine leave town without a fight. Since plans for a new $500,000 storage building at Wayfarer were sidetracked by the Zoning Board of Appeals, Rockland officials have been working actively to attract the… Read More
As a skier who regularly makes the two-hour trek from Bangor to Sugarloaf, there are two highlights of that trip and both occur in the same area. One highlight is the knowledge that, once you’ve reached Skowhegan, you’re halfway there. The other highlight occurs just… Read More
BOSTON — Scientists squared off Friday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about whether computer models are accurate in predicting whether the greenhouse effect will warm the earth’s climate. Debating the issue were Dr. Stephen Schneider, an expert in climate from the National Center for… Read More
ORONO — The winter overnight parking ban at the University of Maine will be in effect Nov. 1 through May 1, university officials said. All faculty, staff and commuter parking areas on the campus are closed to overnight parking during this period. No vehicles may… Read More
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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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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 – 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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