I don’t have a day pass where I haven’t thought about the morning God called you home. I only wish you were on this flight home with the team. Till we meet again. This solemn message, written by one soldier to his fallen comrade, fills… Read More
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AUGUSTA – Gov. John E. Baldacci Tuesday presented State of Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medals to 15 veterans in a Hall of Flags ceremony. The medal was first awarded to Maine veterans in August 2006 and is presented to those who have been wounded while serving their… Read More
CAMDEN – Music at the Market will feature Camden guitarist David Pierce from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 14, at the Camden Farmers Market on Colcord Avenue, located between Union and Limerock streets. There is no admission fee. For information, call 649-0831. Read More
ORRINGTON – Nancy Snyder, who has been an Orrington school committee member since 1995, resigned Monday in order to be hired to teach art at Center Drive School. “She had to resign,” Superintendent Allan Snell said Tuesday. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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BANGOR – Plans to develop a combination golf driving range and baseball batting area on Union Street were among those approved Tuesday night by members of the city’s planning board. The outdoor recreation facility planned by the Fore C’s Corp., owner of the Golf Country… Read More
Hampden Academy is searching for a new head football coach with the resignation of John Sparacio after three seasons. Sparacio’s resignation was accepted during the Dec. 1 meeting of the SAD 22 board of directors, according to HA athletic director David Shapiro googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
BELFAST – Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility will host its third annual fall conference Friday, Oct. 1. Roxanne Quimby, founder of Burt’s Bees, and Michael Shuman, author of “Going Local,” will be speakers. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
There have been numerous articles appearing in the Bangor Daily News lately regarding the I-395 and Route 9 transportation study. Unfortunately, what has become clear is that the news and letters printed are thoroughly biased against the 3EIK-2 alternative (aka the Ring Route). It has… Read More
LINCOLN – Federal and state authorities not only are helping the displaced Lincoln fire victims, they also are providing services to other area businesspeople. Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the state Department of Economic and Community Development, Eastern Maine Development Corp. and the… Read More
BANGOR – The commander of Bangor’s Air National Guard base confirmed Friday that a local KC-135 refueling tanker was in airspace over New York City at the time of Tuesday’s jetliner crashes into the World Trade Center. “We had an airplane down that way Tuesday… Read More
A strain on New England’s electricity supply amid steamy weather Tuesday was not connected to a widespread outage in Waldo County caused by a downed power line, authorities said. Some 11,750 Central Maine Power Co. customers lost electricity for about 90 minutes, starting about noon,… Read More
BELFAST – Democrats of Waldo County will meet to mark the holiday season Friday. Third-term state Rep. Joe Brooks of Winterport and newly elected Rep. Walter Ash of Belfast will be on hand to talk about the 2001 legislative session. The Waldo County Democratic Committee… Read More
BANGOR — A Millinocket man who claimed to be a serious gun collector was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to three weapons violations. The sentencing took place at U.S. District Court. Mark Deschene, 25, earlier pleaded guilty to possession… Read More
BANGOR — Officials of Maine Public Service Co. said Wednesday they are sure a deal can be worked out with New Brunswick Power to ensure that Aroostook County will have access to competitive electric prices when deregulation becomes effective. But state officials need to approve… Read More
PORTLAND – The Portland Pirates said Wednesday the planned sale of the hockey team to Kennebunkport businessman W. John Hathaway has fallen through and other potential buyers are being sought. Hathaway said he wants to complete the deal but is not prepared to rush into… Read More
ORONO — Wanna trade a Detective McGillicuddy card for a Patrolman Duquette card? It’s a question that is likely to be asked many times as Orono youngsters begin wheeling and dealing to complete their sets of the Orono Police Department’s COPS Trading Cards. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
CHICAGO — They may be popular in health food stores, but beta carotene pills won’t help ward off heart disease or cancer or promote a longer life, two new studies indicate. The findings, published Wednesday in The Journal of the American Medical Association, underline previous… Read More
AUGUSTA — Displaying the feistiness of their boss, organizers of the proposed Reform Party initiated by H. Ross Perot vowed Friday to launch a federal lawsuit against the state for denying the party a spot on the November ballot. Maine Secretary of State Bill Diamond… Read More
Vice President Al Gore tried Sunday to defend Energy Secretary Hazel O’Leary against charges that she spent on herself lavishly while cutting her agency. His argument that the projects she developed were worth far more than the tax dollars she used just won’t cut it. Read More
Before you head for the frozen-water fishing grounds, pour yourself another cup of coffee and hook onto this short-cast version of the 1993 Moosehead Lake Fishing Summary. The report summarizes the results of fishing surveys conducted on the lake and its major tributaries by fisheries biologists Paul Johnson,… Read More
MACHIAS — The annual Washington County law enforcement meeting, from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the county court- house building in Machias, will mark the beginning of a full day of business for county commis- sioners. Washington County Sheriff John B. Crowley… Read More
KITTERY — James Courter has a thankless job. As chairman of the military base-closing commission, he walks into towns across the country, closes their military bases and forces thousands of people out of work. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
With the disintegration of our long-time adversary, the U.S.S.R., an assessment of sorts may be in order. Those of us who were in school during the late ’50s and the following years were the beneficiaries of at least one Soviet innovation, Sputnik. After the October 1957 shock, the… Read More
I appreciate the knowledge contained in the (recent letter titled), “Gays in the military.” I would like to make a comment. Though the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits acts for homosexuals such as sodomy and cross-dressing, punishable by court-martial, I think asking avowed homosexuals… Read More
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District is taking a novel approach to pollution control by offering prizes to residents around Sebago Lake who help reduce phosphorus runoff. District officials say the contest is a way of encouraging people to help maintain Sebago’s water quality. The… Read More
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Commentary Good things are happening this year in Maine’s agriculture, aquaculture, shellfish and Christmas decorations industries, because of improved farming, managing and marketing practices. At year’s end, records are expected to be broken in production of blueberries, farmed finfish, lobsters and Christmas decorations. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… 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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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