Archive for November, 2009
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ReelGuy’s thoughts on recent DVD releases “Four Christmases” and “My Sister’s Keeper”
The Vince Vaughn holiday comedy “Four Christmases” is so bad you’ll cry out for relief; while the melodrama “My Sister’s Keeper” the best weeper since “The Notebook” (and directed by the same guy!). The Maine connection for “My Sister’s Keeper” and the full reviews of both pictures at www.thereelguy.com. Don’t ...
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Bangor Daily News on Nov. 30, 2009, at 11:21 p.m.
The Monday, Nov. 23, edition of the BDN Sports section had big articles and photos of the losing Bangor Rams in Class A football and of the Dover-Foxcroft Ponies in the Class C state final.
Rough trails happy ones with many local skiers
By on Nov. 30, 2009, at 11:16 p.m.
One thing you can say about diehard skiers: When it comes to getting in some early season runs, they’re not overly particular about how good conditions are.
UMaine’s Smith recovering after surgery on foot
University of Maine quarterback Warren Smith has begun what is expected to be a lengthy but successful recovery after undergoing foot surgery on Nov. 16.
Expectations on the rise for Bears
It was a confidence-building weekend for the University of Maine women’s basketball team.
Bousquet’s veteran Foxcroft girls ready for move to Class C
By on Nov. 30, 2009, at 11:09 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Rachel (Larlee) Bousquet knows a thing or two about playing on the Bangor Auditorium hardwood as she played with some solid basketball teams at Schenck High School in East Millinocket.
Gonzalez was best shortstop choice for Sox
Bangor Daily News on Nov. 30, 2009, at 11:03 p.m.
That revolving door the Boston Red Sox have at the shortstop position took yet another revolution and then some last week with the departure of defensive wizard Alex Gonzalez, who signed a free-agent contract with Toronto.
Army Corps pledges action on tainted wells
MACHIASPORT, Maine — There were a lot more questions than answers at a public meeting Monday night, but a dozen Machiasport residents got what they were looking for from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection: a vow to begin action on an alternative water supply.
Police confront Bangor man caught with his pants down
A resident on Leighton Street called Bangor Police Department early Saturday morning to report a man acting suspicious.
Ellsworth court clerk wins service award
on Nov. 30, 2009, at 10:50 p.m.
PORTLAND, Maine — Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court has announced the recipients of this year’s annual awards to employees of the judiciary branch.
Newport man indicted, accused of killing father
BANGOR, Maine — A Newport man accused of pistol whipping his mother and killing his father five weeks ago was indicted Monday by the Penobscot County grand jury for intentional or knowing murder and depraved indifference murder.
Jury indicts Bangor man for bad checks
BANGOR, Maine — A Bangor man the district attorney said has a long history of passing bad checks was indicted Monday by the Penobscot County grand jury for writing nearly $6,000 in worthless checks.
Police ask for tips in home invasion
CASTINE, Maine — State police are looking for help in investigating a home invasion and are willing to reward anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
State IDs woman who died by drowning
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine — The cause of death for a local woman whose body was found along the shore in the village of Manset last week has been determined to be accidental drowning, according to police.
FairPoint bucket truck driver rams Ellsworth rail trestle, moves tracks
ELLSWORTH, Maine — In anticipation of offering seasonal excursion rail service, work crews were busy this summer rehabilitating a section of rail lines that runs through downtown Ellsworth toward Green Lake.
Four vehicles and one house damaged in Rockland crash
ROCKLAND, Maine — An “extensive” accident early Saturday morning left three people in the hospital, four vehicles damaged or demolished, and a house the worse for wear, according to the Rockland Police Department.
Fire in Detroit destroys car, damages home
DETROIT, Maine — Raymond and Julie Belanger had neighbors in for coffee at 12:25 p.m. Sunday when their wheaten terrier, Vanessa, started barking.
Milo man pleads guilty in standoff
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A Milo paraplegic who randomly fired shots into the air from his home during a nearly nine-hour standoff in July pleaded guilty last week in Piscataquis County Superior Court and was given suspended sentences on three charges, including terrorizing with a weapon.
Aquatic center revises plan for wind turbine
EAST MACHIAS, Maine — The East Machias Aquatic Research Center withdrew its appeal of a decision preventing it from building a wind turbine on its property within the shoreland zone and instead will install the turbine on its property outside the zone.
Man who assaulted officer to serve 3 years
ELLSWORTH, Maine — A Hancock man who assaulted a police officer has been sent to prison to serve three years behind bars for a previous drug conviction.
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
Bangor police seeking suspect in assault that left man face-down in road
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
Meet Riley and help her get from cancer to Kilimanjaro
Lawrence, Connolly help UMaine advance to America East baseball title game
Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
UMaine trails Binghamton 8-2 in suspended game at America East baseball tourney
Jonesport-Beals basketball standout Garet Beal named Parade All-American
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
KahBang organizers announce film and visual arts lineup for festival