In Friday’s story about the shortage of nursing instructors, it was erroneously reported that Suzanne Brunner, director of the nursing program at Eastern Maine Technical College, has been searching for a new pediatrics instructor. Brunner is not engaged in such a search. Read More
A story published Thursday regarding the appointment of a new park superintendent should have reported that Acadia National Park gets 2.8 million annual visits. It was a reporting error. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
A story in Wednesday’s NEWS on the Red Cross seeking blood donations contained a wrong telephone number to call to schedule a blood donation. The correct number is 1-800-GIVE LIFE or 1-800-448-3543. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
In a story in Monday’s paper on the McDonald’s Senior All-Star C-D boys basketball game, Matt Mulligan of Penobscot Valley in Howland was incorrectly identified. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
A headline on a brief published in Wednesday’s coastal edition incorrectly stated that an accident caused by a woman’s sneezing fit occurred in Orland. The crash took place in Ellsworth. Read More
A story Wednesday in the Coastal edition misidentified one of the candidates in the Blue Hill selectman’s race. Bill Grindle is challenging the incumbent in that race. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
An incorrect e-mail address to register for a do-not-call list in Maine was published in Tuesday’s editions. To register online go to: www.maine.gov and then click on “Sign up for the ‘Do Not Call’ list” under Online Services. Citizens can also register by calling the consumer line at… Read More
Because of incomplete information provided to the newspaper, Marshwood High School was omitted from the list of Division I runners-up in a story Monday about the 2003 Maine high school drama regional competition. Read More
A story in Monday’s paper listed the wrong basketball team that Bangor High School beat in the Class A boys quarterfinal round. Bangor defeated Lawrence High School. Read More
A story published Friday about Knox County Superior Court grand jury indictments should have stated that convicted murderer Guy Hunnewell III, 32, formerly of Fairfield, allegedly assaulted another inmate with a shank. It was a reporting error. Read More
A story published Monday about the economics of Fort Kent’s Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Race stated that no tax money was involved in the race. The town of Fort Kent donated $2,500 to the race. It was a reporting error. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
A divorce listing from 2nd District Court in Presque Isle for Joseph B. Haines and Laura Marie Haines, both of Presque Isle, published in last Saturday’s State edition should have said that primary physical residence of one child was awarded to the mother, not the father. The error… Read More
A story on Page B1 in Tuesday’s editions about broken water mains in Maine contained incorrect figures on the water main breaks in the City of Bangor. The correct numbers are: Bangor experiences an average of 20 water main breaks a year and has had 23 main breaks… Read More
A brief news item that appeared in some editions Monday about the arrest of a man for a series of shoplifting thefts in Camden contained a misleading date. The thefts were reported on Saturday, Feb. 22. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
A Style story Thursday about Penobscot Theatre should have said the play “Blithe Spirit” previews at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6 and opens at 8 p.m. Friday, March 7. The production runs through March 16. Read More
The caption under the Picture of the Past in The Weekly on Feb. 13 misidentified the Bangor firefighter resetting the clock on the old City Hall in 1953. It was Luther Gary. Read More
A story that ran in Saturday’s editions on Page C2 about David Higgins’ lawsuit against the Springfield Terminal Railway Co. stated that he quit his job in 2000. Higgins was forced to go on a disability pension after his doctor said he no longer could perform his regular… Read More
A headline and story published in some editions of Thursday’s State section erroneously indicated that U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud was in Aroostook County for the first time since his election in November. Michaud has visited The County several times since the election, most notably the annual meeting of… Read More
The wrong class was listed for Old Town swimmer Nick Perkins in a sports story in Wednesday’s paper. Perkins is a junior. Read More
An artist’s sketch of the proposed $4.1 million addition to the Knox County Courthouse was miscredited in some editions Tuesday. It was provided courtesy of Scott Simons Architects of Portland. Read More
A story in some editions Friday on opposition to a proposed drug treatment center at the former Navy base in Cutler gave the wrong breakdown for the 539 people who signed a petition supporting the proposal. The petition was signed by 288 residents of Cutler, Machias and East… Read More
A story in Tuesday’s Final Edition on Bangor High School students being sent home early because of an irritating odor misspelled the name of the school department’s business manager. The correct name is Alan Kochis. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
A Page One story about the bid for Great Northern Paper Co. in Wednesday’s editions incorrectly spelled the name of one of the paper companies expected to visit GNP. The correct spelling is Kruger. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]];… Read More
A story about the sentencing of Guy K. Maloon, 38, of Corinna in Saturday’s paper on Page C3 stated that his attorney told the court that Maloon’s daughter was in the hospital undergoing treatment for cancer. The girl’s mother, who asked not to be identified, said Monday that… Read More
A story in the State section of Thursday’s editions contained incorrect information about the funeral of Albert Wheaton of Monson. Wheaton’s funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Crosby and Neal Funeral Home in Guilford. Read More
In a Style story Wednesday, an oxtail stew recipe should have called for the orange peel to be sliced with the pith removed. It was a reporting error. Read More
Tuesday’s Style page story on the Bangor Symphony Orchestra art show incorrectly listed the lobby hours for UnitedKingfield Bank. The lobby is closed Saturdays. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
A photo caption on the B3 Local and Regional page of some Monday editions should have said that Tim Pierce, executive chef at the Samoset Resort, led a demonstration on ice carving at the resort. Read More
A Page One story in Wednesday’s editions about smallpox vaccine arriving in Bangor contained incorrect information. The vaccine is 30 years old and is not administered in a shot but in a series of skin pricks. It was an editing error. Read More
A story published in Tuesday’s State edition about a proposed sewer rate increase in Houlton listed an incorrect volume to which the $4.05 increase would apply. The correct volume is 100 cubic feet. It was a reporting error. Read More
The Eastern Maine Class A cheerleading story in Saturday’s paper included some incorrect information. The Brewer cheerleading team had 13 of its 16 members tumbling in the competition. Brewer’s final stunt series of its routine fell. Brewer performed the stunt with scorpions and rotating bases. Read More
A story in Friday’s Final edition incorrectly stated that a high school tuition proposal being considered by SAD 63 would save $1 million a year. The $1 million figure is the total savings that would occur if the school administrative district enters an exclusive 10-year contract to pay… Read More
In Houlton’s boys basketball victory over Ellsworth published in Saturday’s paper, the timing of the final Houlton baskets was reported incorrectly. Mark Socoby hit a basket with a minute, 20 seconds left in the game to put the Shiretowners ahead for good. With 40 seconds to go, Danny… Read More
A story Tuesday in the State edition about a Caribou motor vehicle accident gave an incorrect name for the passenger in a vehicle driven by Richard Bouchard. The correct name was Brandon Bouchard. It was a reporting error. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
A story on Page B3 in Monday’s editions about a British Airways plane that made an unscheduled landing at Bangor International Airport Sunday misidentified a member of the Maine Air National Guard Fire Department. Capt. Duncan Hutchinson spoke about the incident. — googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
In a story about a change in state law that allows some legislative staffers to join a collective bargaining unit, The Associated Press reported erroneously on Dec. 7 how many workers are represented by the Maine State Employees Association. The union represents 12,000 workers statewide, including 10,500 state… Read More
In Friday’s editions, a States News Service article about the 14 women in the U.S. Senate should have stated that Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine will chair the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Read More
On the Style-Calendar page Thursday, a photo caption with a story about swing dance failed to say swing dancers and teachers Chuck McKay III and Summer Sunderland are with the Back Door Dance Studio of Eddington. Cafe Dry Dock in Southwest Harbor also should have been listed among… Read More
Monday’s Family Ties column on the Style page stated incorrectly that Roxanne Moore Saucier would speak this Wednesday at the Bangor Public Library. That talk took place Dec. 18, and the next meeting of the Penobscot County Genealogical Society is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at the… Read More
A story about Christmas at the Penobscot County Jail in Thursday’s editions contained limited information about two inmates’ criminal histories. Lovie Riddle Jr., 57, is charged with domestic assault, which is a violation of his probation for a 1989 conviction for gross sexual assault. Michael Slobuszewski, 22, of… Read More
A story about a Fort Kent snowmobile accident in Wednesday’s edition in which two sled dogs were killed contained incorrect information. The operator of the snowmobile that struck and killed the two dogs was Brad Charette, 16. The accident occurred at 8:30 p.m. — googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
The Senior Beat column in the Dec. 19 issue of The Weekly stated incorrectly that Oaksman Smiley was deceased. He lives in Brewer with his wife, Arline Smiley. Read More
A letter by Linda Leavitt McCullen, a teacher at Penobscot Valley High School in Howland, was changed by a typographical error. The sentence in question should have read, “[MSAD 31] has even spent more than $200,000 of taxpayer money in the process to date.”… Read More
In the Dec. 19 High School Basketball Review advertising supplement, the identity of coach Charlie Wing was omitted from the Foxcroft Academy girls varsity photograph. A Dec. 10 story about a boat landing at Long Lake in Aroostook County reported that the so-called Gendreau site… Read More
A story in the State section of Monday’s editions mischaracterized the objectives of an Ellsworth organization. The story should have said Coastal Acadia Development Corp. is not only interested in attracting new businesses to Hancock County, but also in assisting existing businesses in the area. It was an… Read More
Saturday’s Page One story on University of Maine President Peter Hoff incorrectly stated that the Orono campus had no female vice presidents. In fact, Janet Waldron recently was hired as vice president for administration. She will begin her duties in January. Read More
In a Page 1 story Wednesday about the potential sale of the Sea Dog Brewing Co., Peter Camplin Sr. was identified incorrectly as owner of the firm. Joseph Wortley is president of the company. Camplin is the founder of the brew pub and part of the WWN Group. Read More
A story in Saturday’s paper incorrectly stated that the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine endorsed John Baldacci in the 2002 gubernatorial campaign. The group endorsed his Republican opponent, Peter Cianchette. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
A quote attributed to WABI-TV general manager Michael Young in Wednesday’s paper regarding the University of Maine football team being in the playoffs should have read, “This team has had a great season. They’ve played their hearts out under some adversity and have risen to the occasion.”… Read More
An item published in the “From the Police Files” column on Nov. 27 incorrectly reported one of the civil charges against Laurel Meyers. It should have reported that she was charged with illegal transportation of drugs by a minor. Read More
A Dec. 2 commentary by Anne Walker contained an inadvertent editing error, the final sentence should have read, “The world does want organic crops.”… Read More
The Brewer Class of 1975 will meet 8-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Muddy Rudder in Brewer, not the Class of 1979 as reported earlier. Read More
A Community News item about Curves for Women, a weight loss and fitness center for women, in Nov. 21’s The Weekly had two errors. Although Red Cross and Manna Ministries are nonprofit organizations, New Horizons is a not-for-profit group. Also, the free month’s membership for donating to one… Read More
A story on St. Joseph’s Lights of Remembrance celebration listed the wrong telephone number to call for more information. The correct number is 262-1720. Read More
A story on Page One in Saturday’s editions regarding J.D. Irving’s forest practices makes reference to a lack of unionization. The story should have stated that it is specifically the Irving Forest Products mill which lacks a union. Read More
In Friday’s Page One story on the proposed library expansion for University of Southern Maine, the number of full-time students at USM was incorrectly reported. In fact, a little more than half the students at USM attend full time. Christopher Marceau, 36, of Brewer was… Read More
A Page One story published Thursday about a fire in downtown Houlton stated incorrectly that a church outreach center was located in the building that burned. The center is located in an adjacent building that did not burn. Read More
A story Saturday on Page One concerning Maine’s Green Independent Party misidentified a University of Maine political science professor. His name is Richard Powell. It was a reporter error. Read More
A student was inadvertently omitted from the Hermon High School first quarter honor roll that appeared in Wednesday’s editions. Brian Darrah, Grade 12, earned honors. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for… Read More
Monday’s front-page story on letters written by World War I veteran Arthur Ramsdell mistakenly gave two names for his mother. She was Lilla Ramsdell. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var… Read More
In the Style section for Monday, Nov. 11, a review of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert was incomplete due to a graphics department error. The concert program also included a performance of Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture” and Brahms’ “Variations on a Theme by [Joseph] Haydn.”… Read More
A story published Thursday about the election of an independent in Maine House District 151 incorrectly reported that Troy Jackson, elected Tuesday, was the first non-Democrat to represent the district since 1978. Actually, Republican Duane Belanger represented the district from 1996 to 1998. Read More
A State page story Thursday about the 2nd Congressional District race misidentified the Washington County mill town where there was a close vote between Democrat Mike Michaud and Republican Kevin Raye. The town was Baileyville. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
In a front-page article Wednesday about the closing of the Sea Dog Brewing Co. in Bangor, Joseph Wortley, president of the brewing company, was identified as owing creditor WWN Group about $1 million on a loan. Wortley personally does not owe the money. He is the primary stockholder… Read More
A story on Page B1 of Monday’s paper incorrectly stated that Judy Luce was a co-owner of the Crestwood Trailer Park in Hampden. Luce does not own the trailer park, according to the tax assessor’s office in Hampden. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Two sports photographs in Monday’s editions had players incorrectly identified. The Bucksport player celebrating the win on Page A1 is Emily Pappas, not Brittany Damon. Also, the Dexter field hockey player on Page C1 is Sarah Wyman. Read More
A story in Monday’s paper about the Eastern Maine regional cross country championships listed the time of Washington Academy’s Amanda Williams incorrectly. Williams finished in 23 minutes, 36.7 seconds. Also, the placements of teammate Leila Alciere and Williams were incorrect. They finished eighth and ninth, respectively, in Class… Read More
An Associated Press article, “Phone companies aid both sides in telemarketing war,” printed in Monday’s paper stated Maine does not have a ‘do not call’ list. While this is true, Maine residents can access a ‘do not call’ list. To sign up, go to www.state.me.us and click on… Read More
A story in the Oct. 22 edition stated incorrectly that “enrollment in local [Bangor] private schools is steadily dropping.” The story went on to explain that fewer Bangor students have been enrolling in private schools. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
A Dexter field hockey player was misidentified in a photo in Monday’s paper. The Dexter player in the photo is Amanda Pullen. Read More
The photo caption with a story on the Oct. 25 Down East page about people behind the Calais Free Library restoration project incorrectly identified the woman making the presentation as head librarian Marilyn Sotirelis. In fact, the woman on the right is library trustee Pam Bridges. Read More
Incorrect information was supplied by the Guilford Memorial Library in a brief published Monday about a Nov. 14 book signing. The two authors who will attend are Jerry Stelmok of Atkinson, author of “Building the Maine Guide Canoe,” and Robert Kimber of Temple, author of “Living Wild and… Read More
Pittsfield council candidate Michael Gray, in a quote in Wednesday’s edition, discussed enhancing Pittsfield’s business climate by “going out and getting real jobs.” Gray was not referring to the jobs at Edwards System Technology and San Antonio Shoe. Gray clarified: “We need to create a climate in Pittsfield… Read More
A story published in Monday’s newspaper about an address delivered by Whitney Azoy, a cultural anthropologist and former U.S. diplomat, should have said that international donors have pledged $4.5 billion in aid for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
A State page story published Saturday about a workers’ rights rally in Bangor incorrectly reported that protesters were criticizing U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for opposing worker-friendly amendments to the North American Free Trade Agreement. In fact, they were protesting her stance on “fast track” trade… Read More
Because of erroneous information given by a school official, the wrong reason for Tony Reynolds’ resignation from the Hermon school committee was published in a Sept. 18 story. Reynolds, vice chairman of the school committee, said he resigned this month for personal, not health, reasons. Read More
In the Oct. 10 edition of The Weekly, a story about a statue of the cat that lived at the Brewer Public Library incorrectly listed the cat’s owner. The correct name is Marla Saliba. Read More
A story about assessments in Rockland that appeared in some editions Thursday referred to a 54 percent increase in Dragon Products Co.’s property tax assessment. Dragon’s taxes on one of its waterfront properties in Rockland increased 22.9 percent and, on an adjacent parcel, 16.7 percent. Read More
An item that appeared Thursday on the County page about an upcoming candidate forum incorrectly listed the party affiliation of legislative candidate Troy Jackson of Fort Kent. Jackson is an independent. Read More
The Brewer Water District’s assistant superintendent was referred to by the wrong last name in a news story published in Wednesday’s city edition. Her correct name is Yvonne Martin. It was a reporting error. Read More
A photo of a barn fire in Van Buren published on the County page in Monday’s edition was provided to the NEWS courtesy of the Grand Isle Fire Department. Read More
In a profile on House District 105 Republican candidate Jerry Savitz published in the Hancock/Midcoast edition Friday, Savitz’s occupation should have been listed as owner-operator of Darby’s Restaurant in Belfast. Read More
In today’s special section for Bangor Theological Seminary, it was reported mistakenly that Bangor Theological Seminary has three students enrolled in its Bangor Plan, and one student enrolled in its master of arts program. In fact, 31 students are studying in the Bangor Plan, and 12 students are… Read More
A story on Wednesday’s Style page incorrectly listed the location of Davidson. The town was located in what is now Herseytown Plantation, which straddles Aroostook and Penobscot counties. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner… Read More
A story published Saturday about the dispute over the Cranberry Isles pier project incorrectly attributed to resident Dan Lief the statement that town officials had withheld information from residents. The assertion was made by another member of the Cranberry Isles Taxpayers Association. Read More
A story on the State page Wednesday about Board of Environmental Protection hearings in Bangor misidentified Maine Audubon Society wildlife ecologist Jody Jones. It was the reporter’s error. Read More
A new-business announcement published in Tuesday’s editions gave the incorrect address for School Street Picture Framing, which recently opened at 33 School St. in Brewer. Read More
A telephone number in Joni Averill’s column in Sept. 21-22’s State section was incorrect. The correct number to call to rent a table or donate an item for the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Volunteers’ Craft Fair and Chinese Auction on Oct. 18 is 664-5318. —… Read More
The advertising special section in today’s paper titled “Snowmobiling in Maine” lists the wrong date for the open house at Cat Trax in Lagrange. The correct date is Saturday, Oct. 26. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
A front-page story on John Steinbeck in the Sept. 5 edition should have listed his book as “Travels with Charley.” Also, Steinbeck earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. Read More
In a page one article Saturday about the crash that killed 14 foreign workers, the chief of the Maine State Police should have been referred to as Col. Michael Sperry. — googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
A graphic accompanying a story about a recent poll on the 1st Congressional District race incorrectly listed the candidates’ party affiliations. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Allen is a Democrat and challenger Steven Joyce is a Republican. Read More
A story in Friday’s Bangor Daily News cited Sen. Olympia Snowe’s and Rep. Tom Allen’s sponsorship of bills to retain the strength of the Clean Air Act. Sen. Susan Collins and Rep. John Baldacci have also sponsored similar bills. Read More
A short item in Thursday’s State section contained incorrect information. The correct number to call for the Brewer Garden and Bird Club is 989-3559. A short item in some editions Thursday on a recount of the vote for Machias selectmen contained incorrect information. Selectmen Sandra… Read More
It was reported incorrectly in a headline on a College Report story on Page C1 in Friday’s editions that Husson College had been on NCAA probation. Husson, which has been awarded active membership in the NCAA, had been a provisional member of the organization for the previous four… Read More
In a personnel column published in the business section Friday, Amy McHugh was listed as public relations coordinator at Eastern Maine Technical College. She recently left that position and is now working under the name Amy Erickson as weekend anchor at WABI-TV Channel 5 Bangor. Read More
In a States News Service article published Thursday, the deputy press secretary to Sen. Susan Collins was quoted saying that Collins believed the threat from Iraq to be “imminent.” On Friday, the press secretary to Collins, Felicia Knight, said she would like that comment clarified. Read More
In a caption accompanying a photograph of National Folk Festival activity published Aug. 26, the NEWS should have identified the individual who was asked by Bangor police officers “to stop playing his banjo and panhandling along Washington Street,” as Mark Finks of Falmouth. Finks was not arrested or… Read More
The date of the informational meeting for the Strengthening Women’s Leadership Capacity Project was incorrect in last week’s paper. The wrong information was provided to The Weekly. The meeting will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at The Schoolhouse, next to the Bangor Library, 185 Harlow St.,… Read More
A Tuesday story regarding the Monday suicide of a Penobscot County Jail inmate should have said that the last suicide at the jail took place in 1989, not 1985 as reported. The incorrect information was provided by the Sheriff’s Department. Read More