Archive for January, 2010
Eastport dinner raises nearly $4,000 to benefit Haiti
EASTPORT, Maine — Organizers pulled a dinner and raffle together in less than 10 days to benefit Haiti, raising almost $4,000 Saturday night for earthquake relief.
The idea for the event …
Hot line helps seniors make smart choices
By Russ Van Arsdale Executive director Northeast Contact on Jan. 31, 2010, at 11:40 p.m.
At Northeast CONTACT, we always have urged consumers to do whatever they can to educate themselves on matters such as spending, saving and credit.
Pittsfield man faces theft charge after van found crashed in Newport
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 11:36 p.m.
A 19-year-old Pittsfield man is accused of stealing a blue Ford van from town on Friday, then crashing the vehicle in Newport, …
This is the year to convert your IRA
By Mary Hunt on Jan. 31, 2010, at 11:24 p.m.
It’s not often that the Internal Revenue Service offers taxpaying U.S. citizens a gift, but that’s what we get when the IRS allows us to defer taxes on the money we contribute to qualified …
Accused killer’s friends claim threats received
BANGOR, Maine — The story behind the shooting death of 19-year-old John “Bobby” Surles did not start on the day he was mortally wounded last week; it started a year ago and his friends are now …
Stimulus bill gets mixed response
AUGUSTA, Maine — With Senate approval of the House’s narrowly approved $154 billion stimulus bill unlikely, members of Maine’s congressional delegation say some additional measures to help the …
Union 93 secretary retiring after 35 years
BLUE HILL, Maine — The Union 93 superintendent and his new secretary had been moving boxes of records when he suggested they have lunch. At the restaurant, he offered to order a glass of wine. The secretary demurred. “I’m not old enough to drink,” she said. “I can still remember ...
Ads set bar too high for moms
My youngest son, Lindell (the youngest of three boys, remember) watches too much television. Granted, he’s not in front of it all day long, but he watches more television than I ever allowed my …
Brewer gets $1.28 million for commerce park
BREWER, Maine — City officials learned last week that a $1.28 million earmark is heading to town to help develop the Brewer Business and Commerce Park, and today the first tenant is presenting its …
Maine artist soars with eagles
For years William “B.J.” Moreau has crept closer and closer to the eagles of Unity Pond.
Quality trails draw riders
FORT KENT, Maine — There are 13,500 miles of snowmobile trails connecting Maine from end to end — equal to the number of miles of highway, interstates and town roads.
Jan. 30-31 Scores and Highlights (Part I)
Bangor Daily News on Jan. 31, 2010, at 8:13 p.m.
Click here for updated scores and highlights. See Part II for wrestling, track & field, skiing, swimming, youth hockey and golf.
GERTRUDE A. (DYER) STEVENS
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
BREWER - Gertrude A. (Dyer) Stevens, 77, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born July 8, 1932, in Houlton, the daughter of Theodore and …
LLEWELLYN WINFIELD COOPER, M.D.
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
BAR HARBOR - Dr. L.W. Cooper, 83, died Jan. 29, 2010, at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born May 24, 1926, in Damariscotta, son of Winfield and …
AGNES MUSHERO
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
MATTAWAMKEAG - Agnes Mushero, 77, died Jan. 30, 2010, with her family by her side at a Lincoln hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Lincoln, the daughter of Clayton and Grace …
IRENE B. CHARETTE
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
LEE - Irene B. Charette, 76, wife of Al Charette, died Jan. 31, 2010, at a Lincoln health care facility. She was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Lee, daughter of Paul and Lillian (Noyes) …
CLARISSA THIBODEAU
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE - Clarissa Thibodeau, 71, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. She was born July 22, 1938, in Ashland, the daughter of Leo and Dolores (Proulx) …
RAYMOND L. DAY
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
DEDHAM and SOMERS, Conn. - Raymond "Buddy" Day died Jan. 29, 2010, in Bangor. He was born April 18, 1938, in Brewer, the son of Russell and Jean Day. He graduated from Brewer High …
EARLINE D. BRESNAHAN
on Jan. 31, 2010, at 7:42 p.m.
BRADLEY - Earline Dolores Bresnahan, 69, passed away Jan. 29, 2010, and went to be with her loving husband, John. She was born May 20, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Christine …
Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says
Family remembers Nichole “CoCo” Cable, warns of social media dangers
Kyle Dube arrest, murder charge surprising to some who know him
Glenburn woman gets 18 months for embezzling $100,000 from beagle rescue group
Man linked to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in Florida
Nichole Cable: In our minds, hearts
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
How to humble a wing nut
Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Unity Raceway heading in new direction when track opens for season Sunday
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
UMaine’s Fransoso overcomes injuries, turns passion for baseball into stellar career
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
Fun, informative or just plain strange: 8 museums in Maine worth a road trip
Bangor veteran of World War II exemplifies the way life should be
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console