Archive for July, 2008
Loony Wildlife Funding
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
Sales of the state's conservation license plates have been declining for years. With introduction this spring of a sportsman license plate, revenues are apt to drop even more, widening the shortfall in funding for state parks and wildlife.
Northeast Harbor fire cleanup begins
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
NORTHEAST HARBOR, Maine -An enormous pile of rubble consisting of charred wooden beams, blackened bricks, twisted girders, and scorched scraps of personal possessions left behind when residents fled was all that remained Wednesday of three buildings that burned on Main Street.
Baldacci family sells restaurant property
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - The Baldacci family, whose members include Gov. John Baldacci, announced Wednesday the sale of the property on which Baldacci's Restaurant is located.
Lobster lovers shelling out less
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
PORTLAND, Maine - It's peak season for lobster and tourism in Maine, yet consumption of this crustacean has fallen to the point where it costs no more than sliced turkey in parts of New England.
Duo arrested twice within 48-hour span
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - A Waldo County man and woman arrested Monday for speeding down Interstate 95 at 108 mph were arrested again Wednesday at Bangor International Airport after the plane they were on was forced to return to the gate because of their alleged unruly behavior.
Bangor: Penobscot County Jail passes inspection
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - The Penobscot County Jail received a 100 percent compliance rating after it was inspected earlier this year by the Department of Corrections.
Wiscasset: Assistance sought in search for Ohio man
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
WISCASSET, Maine - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Ohio man.
Calais: Man charged in giving family member Rx drug
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
CALAIS, Maine -A 60-year-old Eastport man appeared Wednesday in 4th District Court on charges he endangered the welfare of a family member when he gave her drugs that had not been prescribed for her.
Bangor: Mental health consumer forum to be held Aug. 7
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - Maine citizens who make use of the state's mental health services are encouraged to attend a public forum to learn about a new opportunity to offer feedback and guidance to mental health services providers, public officials and policymakers.
Searsmont takes option to register autos online
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
SEARSMONT, Maine - The town has recently launched Rapid Renewal, the secretary of state's online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations.
Pleasant Point: Indian Day Celebration to honor ‘Cozy’ Nicholas
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
PLEASANT POINT, Maine - The 43rd annual Indian Day Celebration begins next week at Indian Township near Princeton with the annual Warrior Canoe Run and ends at Pleasant Point.
Man’ s ‘Longest Walk’ for immigrant rights
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - Photojournalist Jim Harney, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, will be spending his last days walking to bring attention to the injustice facing undocumented immigrants living in America.
Bangor Hydro: Rate hike not as steep as it seems
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
The double-digit percentage increase in the 'standard offer' electric rates for medium and large business customers of Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. and Central Maine Power approved this week might not be as difficult to swallow as it sounds, a Bangor Hydro spokeswoman said Wednesday.
MMA schooner Bowdoin returns from Arctic voyage
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
CASTINE, Maine - Amid the welcoming sounds of horns and on-board cannon volleys from a flotilla of gathered boats, Maine Maritime Academy's schooner Bowdoin returned Wednesday afternoon from its two-month Arctic voyage.
Bangor Hydro says lightning caused outage
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine - Three lightning strikes at different places blew Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. off the grid for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes shortly before 8 a.m. last Thursday.
Empty Pockets, Promises
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
If their campaign promises are to be believed, both Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama as president would increase government spending on a host of fronts.
End nearing for season of the ‘dawn chorus’
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
Last week, I was with other birders and we were enjoying (with bittersweet thoughts) the last bird songs of the season. The season of the dawn chorus was ending.
As parents grow older, caregivers need care, too
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
No one wants to think about Mom and Dad getting older. The strong, seemingly invincible parents of our childhood may now be in need of a little help from us.
Music festival features Jay Geils
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
WINTERPORT, Maine - A legendary Boston rocker who is also skilled at gypsy jazz will headline the third annual Winterport Music Festival.
Maine Air Museum a tribute to aviation history
on July 31, 2008, at 12 a.m.
Sleek and silver, the antique airplane stationed on the Maine Air Museum's lawn is often blanketed by the shadows of Bangor International Airport's arrivals and departures.
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
LePage delivers instant veto after hospital debt, Medicaid bill passes Senate
‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
The scramble to fill the 2nd District seat if Mike Michaud runs for governor
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship round
UMaine trails Binghamton 8-2 in suspended game at America East baseball tourney
Maine Democrats stooped to the governor’s level with TV complaint
Maine’s beer industry continues to brew double-digit growth
‘All That’ actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out apartment window on 36th floor
Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school