MARS HILL – State officials touted Maine’s capacity to become a major producer of pollution-free wind power on Tuesday during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of electricity production at the Mars Hill wind farm. The Aroostook County facility has produced an estimated 133.5 million… Read More
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CALAIS – Chelsi Murray hit a two-run triple, an RBI double, and a single Monday to the Houlton Shiretowners beat Calais 13-6 and hand the Blue Devils their first loss of the softball season. Nikki Eastman chipped in with a double, single and three RBIs… Read More
HOULTON – A local man remained in the Aroostook County Jail on Friday following an alleged drunken joy ride that ended when he drove up the side of a metal pole and had to be rescued from his teetering car. Richard Carmichael, 23, of Houlton… Read More
Editor’s Note: April Forristall will graduate from the University of Maine May 13 and is writing a series of columns, appearing Wednesdays, about her and her classmates’ job-hunting experiences. I need to start adding to my pre-graduation to-do list because steps one and two have… Read More
Congressional negotiators have reached a final compromise on the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill that funds the first two of seven DD(X) Navy destroyers that will be built. The compromise secures full funding of $3.4 billion for the program and ensures the simultaneous construction of the… Read More
BANGOR – A Searsmont woman who rose through the ranks to become the highest-ranking female in Maine law enforcement has filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit in federal court against the Maine Department of Public Safety and her former supervisor. Holly J. Pomelow, 42, was deputy… Read More
MOUNT DESERT – Erika Veinote struck out ten batters and allowed four hits to lead Hampden Academy to a 6-4 softball win over Mount Desert Island Thursday. Mia Megquire doubled, singled and drove in one run. Caroline Woodward doubled and drove in two runs. Rachel… Read More
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I have been reading with personal interest all the op-ed pieces and letters that have been appearing in the paper on the subject of bear baiting. As one of 500 volunteers who collected signatures all day on Nov. 4 for the Fair Bear Hunting referendum,… Read More
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HERMON – Wayne Shaw hit a layup in the final seconds to put Hermon in the lead and give the Hawks a 50-48 boys basketball win Tuesday night. Shaw finished with 15 points, and Joey Schacht contributed with 14 for Hermon. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe is asking individuals interested in being considered for several key federal appointments to submit their resumes and other information to her office by the close of business on Tuesday, Feb. 27. As Maine’s senior senator, Snowe has convened two… Read More
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Bob Hayden will take over as the interim crew chief on the No. 50 MidWest Transit Racing Chevrolet. Hayden’s appointment follows John Monsam’s resignation from the team on Monday. Team manager Charley Pressley stated that Bob will act as as interim crew chief for MidWest… Read More
CARIBOU — A proposal is being developed by 24 central and northern Aroostook County communities to seek a grant to address septic system and drinking water problems at homes owned by low-income residents. The $300,000 grant application to the Department of Economic and Community Development… Read More
High school AT UMAINE-AUGUSTA, 3.1 miles Maine State Championships (* denotes the fastest 25 times of the day. These runners qualify for the New England Championships on Nov. 14 at Derryfield Park in Manchester, N.H.) Class A googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
Sensationalizing a personal tragedy took prececence over exposing the shockingly irresponsible behaivor of our politicians in Washington (BDN, Dec. 22). Front page was the BDN’s own story, “.. baby left in toilet.” googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
The recent gusher of jobs in northern Maine has been welcome news after so many years of dry employment wells. Two telemarketing companies promise enough jobs to drop the unemployment rate from 7 percent to 5 percent. These firms seem well worth the high praise they are receiving,… Read More
A fish caught by Jeff Carr of Palmyra in a fishing derby in St. Albans over the weekend was incorrectly identified as a bass in a photo caption. The fish was a black crappie. Read More
CARIBOU — A Fort Fairfield man has been charged with several offenses after he led a Caribou police officer on a high-speed chase Monday night that at times reached 95 mph. Herbert Mills, 44, was charged with operating after suspension of his driver’s license, eluding… Read More
BANGOR — The Heart of Maine Chorus of Sweet Adelines International installed officers May 1 at Paul’s Restaurant. New officers are: Amy Murphy of Orono, president; Joan Dalton of Old Town, vice president; Mary Turner of Hancock, treasurer; and Charlene Sirois of Old Town, secretary. Read More
EMBDEN — A float-equipped airplane flipped upside down upon landing on Hancock Pond Sunday, authorities said. Neither of the two occupants was hurt. There were no reports of damage to the Cessna 152 during the 1 p.m. mishap, said Martha Judson, a spokeswoman for the… Read More
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – They came, they saw, they swept. The Maine Black Bears beat the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks 5-2 Saturday to complete a three-game sweep at the Carlson Center. The Black Bears held on to win 3-2 Friday night and are 3-0 for the… Read More
PASSADUMKEAG — Applications are available at Passadumkeag Grange for the annual State Grange sewing contest, open to Grange members and the public. Call Alice Dolley at 732-4155 for forms. Entries must be outer garments, such as skirts, pants, blouses, jackets and dresses, and may be made from any… Read More
EASTPORT — The Eastport Port Authority has taken the first steps in the development of a new $15 million port for Eastport. Brian Nutter, director of the Port Authority, said the authority was reviewing eight proposals from consultants, some from as far away as the… Read More
VAN BUREN — For the second time in less than a year, SAD 24 directors Wednesday found themselves fielding complaints over class standings. Last spring, in the aftermath of a controversy over a miscalculation in the so-called “Top 10 List” and concerns that some students… Read More
EASTON — Easton High School has announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter: Seniors, highest honors: Stephanie York; high honors: Cameron Adams, Lora Bernier, Travis Carter Penny Fuller, Corrie McBreairty, Budd Nicholson, Dale Tompkins and Danny White; honors: Stephanie Clark, Jerod Cronkite, Jason McLean. Read More
MACHIAS — The need for expansion at Machias Valley Airport was brought into focus Thursday as Machias Town Manager Christopher K. Loughlin told selectmen that the airfield was “maxed out on (aircraft parking) space.” The problems facing Machias Valley Airport go beyond its single 2,900-by-60-foot… Read More
No! A day of outrage, as suggested in the Bangor Daily News editorial of Sept. 20, will not do. What is need is a day of reprisal. Our politicians and the bureaucrats they appoint will be looking forward to the day of outrage that will… Read More
If you had a band, what would you call it? “The Copper Lights.” 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… 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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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