Maine’s lobsters are clearly sustainable, through license limits, trap limits, v-notching of females and throwing back undersize and oversize lobsters. But what about the lobstermen and the lobster industry? Both are in bad shape these days. The catch is not bad this year. But the… Read More
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An image that ran with an item about the new exhibitions at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland on Thursday’s Mark Your Calendar page was incorrectly captioned. The artwork featured is by Louise Nevelson and is called “Dawn Column 1” (1959, painted wood). A statement… Read More
CALAIS – Collectors wanted! Closet collectors, that is. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
AUGUSTA – Eleven gubernatorial nominees won approval Monday at a Senate confirmation session called primarily to fill a state ethics commission vacancy. Leading the list was the confirmation of Michael Friedman of Bangor, who had been recommended for a position on the Maine Commission on… Read More
For a dozen years now, Bill Rae and the staff of Manna Ministries in Bangor have been doing what they can to help needy families in our area have a happier and more fulfilling Christmas. And while many holiday campaigns focus on children, Manna reminds… Read More
Part 2 of Gov. John Baldacci’s next budget seemed to shock Maine hospitals when released last week. The governor is proposing to take money set aside in the first part of the budget for future hospital payments and use it, largely, to cover a Medicaid funding reduction from… Read More
EAST MILLINOCKET – No one was injured in a Wednesday morning fire at the Katahdin Paper Co. mill that incinerated 45,000 tons of paper and took firefighters more than 12 hours to extinguish, according to fire officials. Employees working in the recycling plant, where the… Read More
Bang for your Buck Dollar stores, both nationally owned, gaining momentum in Bangor’s bargain market
It only takes a dollar to buy into the country’s hottest retailing craze. Dollar stores, where merchandise typically costs a buck and no more, are popping up throughout the state. It’s a trend that hasn’t been seen since the explosive growth of Wal-Mart in the… Read More
ROCKLAND – In an effort to comply with Federal Aviation Administration rules, Knox County commissioners voted this week to wipe the slate clean in their dealings with the Knox County Flying Club. Commissioners voted to void the county’s lease with the club for use of… Read More
LYMAN – York County Sheriff Philip Cote will step up patrols, institute a zero-tolerance police for traffic infractions and launch a public awareness campaign to improve safety on Route 111. Cote also said Thursday that he will ask highway engineers to look into additional changes… Read More
BUCKSPORT – Schools in the Bucksport area have announced start dates, registration and medication registration information: . Bucksport High School: Classes begin Tuesday, Aug. 27, for freshmen. All other students should be in school Aug. 28. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
ST. ALBANS – Petitioners came to the Monday night meeting of St. Albans selectmen to ask the board not to fire Town Manager Larry Post. More than a 100 people signed the petition presented by Clement Desso, according to his wife, Barbara. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
CAMDEN — The words floated in the air during Saturday evening’s intermission at the Camden Opera House: “I really would like to take piano lessons again.” Just moments earlier, pianist Dick Zimmerman sent chills up the spines of listeners with one of the most popular… Read More
SOUTH PORTLAND – Maine’s women veterans are invited to learn about available benefits at the first conference for Maine’s women veterans. The event will take place Nov. 17-18 at the Sheraton Tara, South Portland. The conference will include exhibits, workshops and learning sessions. For information… Read More
BANGOR — On Dec. 29, city officials will find out exactly who is seriously interested in acquiring the cruise vessel that operated on the Penobscot River for parts of the last two summers. On that date there will be a public opening of proposals for… Read More
In a strange twist to the continuing saga at Brewer City Hall and a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the city, Brewer City Manager James Kotredes suggested strongly Monday night that he had heard longtime city Councilor Larry Doughty make racial remarks in connection with former Brewer employee… Read More
With two new laws in place to clean Maine’s air of smog-causing chemicals and mercury, Gov. Angus King said Thursday the state now has the moral authority to push for the same in states that export their pollutants to Maine on the prevailing winds. “What… Read More
ORONO – On Friday, the University of Maine men’s and women’s basketball teams took turns milling around the Alfond Arena basketball court on their respective Media Days. New faces abounded, as seven men and five women are imports to Orono. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
BOSTON — The FBI has announced a new hot line available to the public to combat health care fraud. FBI Special Agent Richard S. Swensen said, “The public’s assistance is absolutely essential if we hope to have any impact on the billions of dollars lost… Read More
BRUNSWICK – Michelle Amidon, the head coach for the Bowdoin College women’s ice hockey team, will try out for the 1996 U.S. national women’s ice hockey team, which will compete in a tournament later this month. Tryouts for the team will be held from Oct. Read More
ORONO — The Peace Studies Program at the University of Maine will hold Peace Week ’95 on the theme “50 Years Later — Looking Back, Moving On,” Monday-Saturday, Oct. 23-28, at the Orono campus. Among the events are panel discussions and lectures at the Memorial… Read More
COLUMBIA FALLS — The annual Bog Stream Pickerel Fry in Beddington will highlight the 1994 ice fishing season for several Columbia Falls area fishermen and their friends, who will have plenty of live baitfish with which to pickerel. At the Pickerel Fry last January, four… Read More
MILLINOCKET — Living with cancer can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. In an effort to help people face that challenge, a free educational program will be offered beginning Jan. 17 in which they will learn about cancer, its treatment and its impact on… Read More
There will be an open audition for wind musicians for The Bangor Band 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at John Bapst Memorial High School. Players on any band instrument will be welcome to attend the audition. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
Women’s College Basketball GORHAM – Katariina Pulkkinen scored 19 of her 21 points in the first half to lead the host University of Southern Maine to an 88-60 victory over the University of New England in Biddeford in women’s basketball action here Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
How can anyone be so mean to an elderly man, and still sleep at night? In my day, children were taught to respect other people’s property. My husband bought his first new car this summer. Before two months had passed, someone kicked all doors, pried… Read More
Maine has an undeserved reputation as a state that shrugs at accidental shooting deaths during hunting season. This image, an outgrowth of two tragic hunting accidents in 1989, one of which drew national attention, is that in this state hunters are not responsible for their actions: Point a… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — Gifted and Talented Program coordinators of the Aroostook Directors of Services for Exceptional Children are working with the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Professional Development Center director to plan a summer session program for the children. The summer program will be… Read More
A new Brewer program marks the first time that there will be a before-and-after-school care program for kindergarten-age students in Brewer. Sponsored by Penquis CAP, Brewer Kinder-Kids Place provides activities for children who attend both morning and afternoon kindergarten classes. “Kindergarten-age children have so many changes and adjustments… 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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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