Archive for October, 2009
From the community
Trophies at High School Speech, Debate and Student Congress
Best idea in a long time: The Bangor High School Speech, Debate and Student Congress team, mindful of tight school budgets, recently asked for trophies that no longer were wanted, and recycled them at a tournament Saturday. The team received dozens and dozens of trophies from the area, so winners ...
UMaine beats UMass 19-9
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine football team had time during its bye week to re-evaluate its weaknesses and seek improvement. The Black Bears showed Saturday that they have made progress …
From the community
Post Your Halloween Costume Pictures!
Chris & I decided to get into the spirit of Halloween to pass out candy in Glenburn. I encourage other Glenburn families to post their Halloween costume pics on maineville!
Founder of Dead Poets Society visits bards’ graves
The Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2009, at 7:22 p.m.
CUNDYS HARBOR, Maine — On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams.
In real life, it’s a balding …
Dexter wins Class C field hockey championship
YARMOUTH, Maine — The Dexter Tigers won their sixth state championship under head coach Margaret Veazie with a 1-0 victory over West champion North Yarmouth Academy in the Class C state final field hockey game Saturday afternoon. Senior captain Callie Mountain scored the game’s only goal with 2:07 left in ...
Natural resources council event a locavore’s delight
ROCKPORT, Maine — Almost 300 people sampled the taste of Maine on Thursday night as they helped celebrate the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s 50th birthday — and it was clear from the …
Voters hear from Houlton council hopefuls
HOULTON, Maine — There were few disagreements among candidates running for open seats on the Town Council when they squared off in a recent pre-Election Day debate.
The three candidates, who are …
NH officials advise of beef recall
The Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2009, at 6:22 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire health officials are advising residents to take part in a beef recall after one person has died and two others became ill after eating contaminated ground beef. Health officials said Saturday the products were packaged between Sept. 15-16 and may have been labeled with sell-by ...
Pumpkin displays ‘a little different’
BANGOR, Maine — Anyone needing a primer on how to carve a good pumpkin or set up a fun Halloween display in the hours before Halloween on Saturday needed only to have visited the Bangor Auditorium …
Pellerin headers send Waterville into championship game
BANGOR, Maine — Defending state champion Waterville used two goals by high-scoring junior Jordan Pellerin to edge Bangor 2-1 in an Eastern Maine Class A girls soccer semifinal on Saturday.
The …
Bangor blanks Erskine
BANGOR, Maine — The top-ranked and undefeated Bangor boys soccer team moved one step closer it its third Eastern Maine Class A championship in the last four years Saturday with a 3-0 semifinal …
Vikings edge Ellsworth for B title
BELFAST, Maine — The Caribou and Ellsworth boys have produced some great drama on the cross-country trails over the years.
The plot thickened this year, however, with the addition of a talented …
John Bapst cruises to Class B title
By on Oct. 31, 2009, at 4:38 p.m.
BELFAST, Maine — A new reign has begun in the Eastern Maine Class B girls cross country ranks.
John Bapst ended Mount Desert Island’s three-year stranglehold on the title Saturday, as all five …
Firehouse fun teaches safety, prevention
BANGOR, Maine — Once the Jaws of Life got to it, the gray Chevrolet Lumina had no chance. Two Bangor firefighters operated the hydraulic rescue tool, tearing off the windshield and propping up the …
ATV rider hurt in collision with car in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A man escaped serious injury Friday after his all-terrain vehicle collided with a car.
Presque Isle police Sgt. Joey Seeley said Saturday that the accident happened just …
Maine Marine among those missing in midair crash
The Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2009, at 2:26 p.m.
BELGRADE, Maine — A Marine from Belgrade has been identified as one of the nine people feared dead at sea after an air collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Marine Corps …
Machias man gets 12 months for illegal checks
MACHIAS, Maine — Anthony Merchant, 49, of Machias, who pleaded guilty to illegally signing more than $22,000 worth of checks for a co-conspirator at Smith’s Lobster Co. in Jonesport last year, …
Princeton man found guilty of domestic violence
MACHIAS, Maine — Donald Newell of Princeton pleaded guilty Friday to domestic violence, a Class B burglary and violations of both a protection order and his conditions of release, but it was his ex-girlfriend’s behavior that really caught the attention of Justice E. Allen Hunter. After venting her fear, anger ...
Maine Milfoil Consortium receives $500,000
The Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2009, at 1:17 p.m.
STANDISH, Maine — The Maine Milfoil Consortium, a group that addresses the threat of invasive aquatic plants in the state’s lakes, has been awarded $500,000 in federal funds. The money will be used to mitigate and control invasive milfoil in seven “test bed” lakes, which pose a high risk of ...
6 to be inducted into Maine sports hall of fame
The Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2009, at 1:14 p.m.
ORONO, Maine — Former Maine women’s basketball coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie heads the list of six new inductees into the University of Maine’s Sports Hall of Fame. Four men and two women are set to be inducted into the hall at an induction banquet Saturday night. Palombo-McCallie coached the women’s basketball ...
Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says
Kyle Dube arrest, murder charge surprising to some who know him
Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
Man linked to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in Florida
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
How to humble a wing nut
Help Maine charter schools succeed before adding more
Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Live updates: UMaine baseball vs. Stony Brook at America East Championship
Messalonskee’s Dexter, South Portland’s Richards key first-year contributors for USM baseball team
Federal agencies eye return to restored historic Custom House in Portland
It’s hard to keep secrets from a friend who is clairvoyant
ACF Committee votes Ought to Pass on Right to Know about GMOs