WASHINGTON – The stork apparently has trouble landing in northern New England. New Hampshire has the lowest, Vermont the second-lowest and Maine the eighth-lowest birth rates in the country. A new U.S. Census Bureau report says that in 2006, New Hampshire’s birthrate was 42 babies… Read More
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PROSPECT – Three women who had just had psychic readings sat on the cool stones Saturday at Fort Knox and discussed what they heard. “That was so meaningful,” one said. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
BANGOR – A ticket to watch the top two Senior League baseball teams in the world battle for the World Series title just got cheaper. Senior League World Series tournament director Mike Brooker announced ticket prices for Saturday’s 3 p.m. series final will be $5,… Read More
ROCKPORT – Noah Burke slapped an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Camden Hills Windjammers to a 2-1 high school baseball victory over the Maranacook Black Bears Wednesday. James Cummings beat out a double-play ball to drive in a… Read More
Local corporations, donors, community members, Bigs, Littles, and their parents came together across Penobscot, Hancock and Washington counties March 25-26 to raise “big” money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine during the eighth annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. Laughter echoed throughout… Read More
ALTON – The annual town meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include votes on appropriating $22,353 from property tax for a firetruck payment; $25,000 from excise tax for refuse account; and $9,350 from… Read More
ROCKLAND – Police expect today to charge a man they believe stabbed another man multiple times during a party Sunday night at 23 Carroll’s Lane. The names of the victim and the suspect were not being released by police Tuesday, Deputy Chief Wallace Tower said. Read More
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month. On behalf of my fellow social workers and the children and families we serve, I want to express my appreciation to foster parents for the contribution they make to the children and families of Maine. We are fortunate… Read More
The White House announced Wednesday that the state of Maine and municipalities in 10 counties are eligible for federal disaster relief aid because of severe winter cold and frost. Funding is available for eligible local governments in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot,… Read More
While there are plenty of outdoors pursuits to occupy our winter time, enthusiasts can also fulfill state requirements by taking a variety of safety courses during the cold months. Among the courses being offered are safety sessions for hunters, snowmobilers, trappers, ATV riders, and bowhunters. Read More
I can well understand the editor’s enthusiasm [in a May 25-26 editorial] engendered by Sen. Olympia Snowe’s support for making $5 million available in grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce for aquaculture projects emphasizing research and technology. However, the view that “… there is… Read More
AUGUSTA – With shaking hands and a strained voice, Heather Blease gave up ownership of the multimillion-dollar company she started more than six years ago and announced she was leaving it behind. Taking a deep breath before she read from a prepared text, Blease introduced… Read More
As members of the freshman class at Sumner Memorial High School in East Sullivan, we wish to rebut a letter from Roy D. Gott titled, “School profanity,” published in the April 25 edition of your paper. We are in agreement with Roy Gott that any… Read More
The number of Mainers descended from John and Mary Comins of Woburn, Mass. — whether they spell it Comins or Cummings — must surely be in the thousands. Deacon Lemuel Comins and wife, Rachel (Stevens), were early settlers of Greene, down near Lewiston. Their issue… Read More
BANGOR — Bangor Center Corp. is organizing a downtown Bangor studio-gallery tour for early November. The effort is part of Bangor Center Corp.’s commitment to establishing the downtown district as the arts and cultural center of the region. All downtown artists, craftspeople and gallery owners… Read More
FORT FAIRFIELD — Despite the concern voiced by a federal publication, the local town manager believes construction of a levee to protect Main Street from spring flooding will begin on time. “We’re going to start digging a hole in May as far as I’m concerned,”… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor Mall, with its beige-bricked shell, is more like a pot of gold for the area’s economy, helping set annual increases in retail sales. With the opening of Filene’s and the mall’s new addition this week, those numbers are expected to go up. Read More
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A former local official already charged with stealing from towns in two states, including Maine, now faces an indictment for an alleged theft from a Boy Scout troop. It was the latest legal trouble for Elizabeth Lavalette, 57, the former town clerk… Read More
Now that the elections are over for the Bangor City Council, I feel it is time to bring to light a strong message sent by the voters of the city of Bangor. It is obvious to all that for want of another pretender to one… Read More
CARIBOU — It appears that Dr. James Benjamin Jr., the controversial Presque Isle physician, has left the state, according to documents filed at the Aroostook County Superior Court in Caribou. Letterheads on stationery accompanying briefs on lawsuits involving Benjamin, and his mother Rebekah Benjamin, bear… Read More
BANGOR — Painting a picture of 17-year-old Isaac, one of the homeless teen-agers who calls the streets of the city his home, isn’t easy. On the surface, Isaac is the prototype MTV teen-ager — short unprofessionally cropped hair, well-worn blue shirt untucked over his hanging-from-the-hips… Read More
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ROCKPORT — Selectmen in this town seem satisfied with SAD 28’s proposed budget, but their counterparts in Camden are withholding judgment until next week. The SAD 28 board invited the selectmen of both towns Thursday night to share their views on the proposed school budget… Read More
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The environmentalists are warning us of increasing ultraviolet (UV) radiation due to the continued depletion of the ozone layer caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Ozone molecules are created and destroyed all the time, and there is roughly as much ozone out there today as when the… Read More
Three Rockland area defendants have been named in a secret federal indictment charging them with violating federal firearms laws. Two of the defendants, Justin M. Philbrook, 20, of Rockland, and Mark W. Sanborn, 21, of Warren, have pleaded innocent in U.S. District Court in Bangor… Read More
HARRINGTON — SAD 37 will receive early consideration of its application to the state for funds to build a new classroom wing and a vocational education wing at Narraguagus High School. State approval of the two building projects would add about 13,000 square feet of instructional area at… Read More
CALAIS — Local residents who are looking for good music and a good time should make their way to the Main Street Park at 6 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, Aug. 9, to hear the performances of two outstanding musical groups, “Shades of Harmony” from New Brunswick and Calais’ own… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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