Archive for September, 2009
Festival of Champions to feature fast fields
By on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:48 p.m.
With the Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland hosting the state cross country championships this fall, Brewer High coach Glendon Rand was unsure if participation in the Maine Cross Country …
Problems? What problems?
The Associated Press on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:44 p.m.
BOSTON — David Ortiz hit one homer in the first two months. All-Star Tim Wakefield and out-of-shape Daisuke Matsuzaka were sidelined from the rotation for long stretches.
John Smoltz, signed to …
UMFK women’s soccer team sets loftier goals
By on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:39 p.m.
The University of Maine-Fort Kent’s women’s soccer team’s trip to the NAIA National Tournament last year was a short one. The Bengals were rudely dispatched by Northwood University (Fla.) in …
Coaches pick Maine 8th; defending champ BU 1st
By on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:29 p.m.
The University of Maine men’s hockey team returns six of its top eight scorers and four defensemen who played in at least 34 games and both goalies.
Central nudges Orono
ORONO, Maine — They went 2-12 last season, and this preseason some figured the Central girls soccer team would be again watching the postseason from the sidelines.
Versatility leads Sassone to Comcast sports post
By on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:17 p.m.
Like a couple of local media members before him, Scott Sassone is moving from Bangor to Boston as his broadcasting career blossoms.
And like another Bangor television reporter, his spouse is …
Mark your calendar: Maskers’ Mystery
on Sept. 30, 2009, at 11:04 p.m.
The Belfast Maskers production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery “The Mousetrap” open at 7 tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1 , with a special preview night price of $8. Strange things are …
Readers share their deer stories via email
One of the benefits of living in Maine is the fact that no matter how close to town you live, you’re likely to have some interesting critters to watch every now and then.
Bangor considers changes to recycling, solid waste
BANGOR, Maine — City leaders are working on a resolve that would direct municipal staff to come up with alternatives and potential wholesale changes to Bangor’s recycling and solid waste removal programs.
Environmental group touts ‘clean’ energy
BANGOR, Maine — With wind power, solar energy and even pellet stoves, Mainers are using and developing clean energy solutions to break free from the state’s dependence on fossil fuels, people …
Bangor to try 90-minute free parking
BANGOR, Maine — Want to finish that casual weekday lunch date without worrying about getting a parking ticket? Want to avoid interrupting or cutting short a necessary appointment to move your …
Bunker expresses ‘regret’ in comments to press
ROCKLAND, Maine — After Edwin Vance Bunker emerged Wednesday morning from his arraignment hearing into the bright sunshine outside the Knox County Courthouse, he was met by a crowd of supporters. …
Bangor in line to get 4 new police officers
BANGOR, Maine — Barring any mind changing, the city’s police department will soon add four new police officers under a federal grant program.
Art program hopes to heal victims of domestic abuse
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — For an hour each week, the four women absorb themselves in artistic expressions of healing.
Report says TABOR II will hinder business
A nonpartisan public policy center released a report Tuesday predicting that the government spending restrictions proposed in an upcoming ballot measure would stymie Maine’s business climate by …
Question 1 fueling a fundraising fight
AUGUSTA, Maine — With less than five weeks until Election Day, both camps in the battle over Question 1 are busy raising money to keep their ads on the air as Mainers prepare to cast ballots on …
on Sept. 30, 2009, at 8 p.m.
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on Sept. 30, 2009, at 8 p.m.
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on Sept. 30, 2009, at 8 p.m.
BANGOR – 1 or 2 BR, heat/ H/W incl., 1 car off st. parking, quiet clean bldg., $700; 299-8550
LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’
Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned
Rep. Diane Russell’s fool’s errand
The scramble to fill the 2nd District seat if Mike Michaud runs for governor
How the omnibus energy bill will benefit Maine
Governor Veto
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Live updates: UMaine baseball vs. Stony Brook at America East Championship
Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school
Federal agencies eye return to restored historic Custom House in Portland
It’s hard to keep secrets from a friend who is clairvoyant
New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance