IOWA CITY, Iowa — Walking the expansive grounds around Kinnick Stadium on Saturday morning, the administrators, supporters, parents and fans of the University of Maine football team couldn’t help but be wowed by the scene. Iowa fans, most donning gold T-shirts, swarmed around the area, sharing… Read More


AUGUSTA, Maine — Bright, sunny skies and heavy southbound traffic are as certain to mark Labor Day in Maine as back-yard picnics, parades and end-of-summer visits to beaches. Holiday weekend visitors also will wish they could extend their stay, with the National Weather Service predicting bright… Read More
BANGOR, Maine — Area residents in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs, as well as their families and the professionals who support them, are invited to attend a summit on … Read More
SEARSPORT, Maine — There is a community on Sears Island, naturalist Mike Shannon of Knox told a group on a nature walk on the island Saturday. Read More
CALAIS, Maine — For 32 years, Nancy Marshall made the men and women she worked for look good. Read More
ORONO — The Orono Village Festival will kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, with a pancake breakfast that runs until 9:30 a.m. at the Orono Fire Station. Other festival events will include: ä 8 a.m. — Yard sale sponsored by Orono Community… Read More
BANGOR, Maine — They’re calling it the “first” annual Bangor Car Show in hopes the event once again will become a tradition, but years ago the city used to hold a similar show that always drew a large crowd. “I don’t know exactly how long it’s… Read More
In Loving Memory Of MARY JO SEKERA Sept. 1, 1955 - April 10, 2003 Your presence is felt each day by all that ever experienced your kind love and understanding nature. Love, Bob Read More
In Loving Memory Of DARRELL M. REDMOND 'RED' Sept. 8, 1949 - Sept. 1, 2003 Five years have passed but we still grieve not having you here with us. There is always something to remind us of you. … Read More
In Loving Memory Of LINWOOD O'KEEFE June 9, 1924 - Sept. 1, 2006 His memory is as dear today as in the hour he passed away. Sunshine fades and shadows fall, but sweet remembrance outlast all. We love … Read More
In Loving Memory Of LAURIEN A. BEAULIEU July 8, 1935 - Sept. 1, 2003 It's been five years now Dad since God took you away from us. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you and smile. … Read More
In Loving Memory Of ALVIE RAY POOLE Aug. 24, 1933 - Sept. 1, 2001 The Bible says God heals the brokenhearted binding up their wounds but we still feel the emptiness since you've been gone. God covers … Read More
HERMAN E. THIBODEAU BRANSON, Mo. - Herman E. Thibodeau, 74, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at the Mount Vernon Veterans' Home, Mount Vernon, Mo. He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Ashland, the … Read More
MILDRED ANNIE TURNER FIELD HALLOWELL - Mildred Annie Turner Field died peacefully Aug. 29, 2008, with her son and daughter by her side. She died in Hallowell, at Granite Hill Estates, her home for … Read More
NORMAN J. PELLETIER MILLINOCKET - Norman J. Pelletier, 82, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at the Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor. He was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Wynadotte, Mich., son of Clarence … Read More
PATRICIA 'PATTY' PICARD LINNEUS and FORT KENT Patricia "Patty" Picard, 67, died Aug. 29, 2008, at Bangor Road Home, Assisted Living, Linneus. She was born Aug. 13, 1941, in Frenchville, the daughter … Read More
ROGER N. MCLELLAN TOPSFIELD - Roger N. McLellan, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, with his family by his side at Calais Regional Hospital. Roger was born May 25, 1923, in Topsfield, son of the late … Read More
MICHAEL FRANCIS CURRIER II STOCKTON SPRINGS - Michael Francis Currier II, 34, died unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2008, in Prospect. He was born May 15, 1974, in Belfast, son of Michael Currier Sr. and … Read More