Archive for September, 2010
Konerko hits slam, White Sox foil Lester, Boston
The Associated Press on Sept. 30, 2010, at 11:56 p.m.
CHICAGO — Paul Konerko hit a grand slam that wrecked Jon Lester’s bid for his 20th win, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Thursday night in a game delayed because of a power failure. The game was held up for 21 minutes in the sixth ...
Domtar pulp plant sold to Hong Kong investors
By and wire on Sept. 30, 2010, at 11:48 p.m.
The Canada-based Domtar sold the mill to International Grand Investment so it could focus on softwood pulp manufacturing.
Belfast health center joins Bangor firm
The medical practitioners at Seaport Family Practice say they have been expanding their services to better care for the people of Waldo County …
Mass. man injured in Old Town crash
A Massachusetts man was injured Wednesday in a two-car collision on Stillwater Avenue.
Michael Dibiasio-White, 22, was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor …
Dover-Foxcroft voters to act on amendments Nov. 2
Selectmen voted Thursday during a special meeting to send proposed amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan and land use ordinance to voters on Nov. 2.
Lincoln resident to remove illegal boat launch
LINCOLN, Maine — A Cambolassee Pond resident will remove a recently installed gravel boat launch and re-establish a waterfront buffer zone the resident violated as part of an agreement that will …
Millinocket car dealer warns of letter scam
Mike Murphy could tell almost immediately that it was a scam. He received on his fax machine Thursday a very official-sounding letter …
Still no ruling in deaths of father and son at Sangerville camp
A ruling on the cause of a Saco father and son’s deaths at a Sangerville camp on Aug. 1 is still pending, according to the state medical examiner’s office.
Ethics panel declines to probe campaign complaint against Aroostook sheriff
The Maine Ethics Commission declined to investigate a campaign complaint against Aroostook County Sheriff James Madore on Thursday, saying the issue was outside of the …
Fishermen brainstorm scalloping solutions
In an effort to brainstorm ideas about how to create a healthy, sustainable scallop industry on the midcoast, 15 fishermen met to discuss possible solutions …
Lubec festival panel plans Harvest Howl
on Sept. 30, 2010, at 11:10 p.m.
After nine successful years, the Lubec Fall Festival committee has retired and passed the baton to a new group of organizers.
New PI restaurant to serve many tastes, needs
Last fall, Jim Stacey entered the vast, cold shell that had been Slopes Northern Maine Restaurant and Brewing Co. What was then the largest restaurant and brewpub north of …
VA health care services expanding in The County
A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program in northern Maine will allow veterans in that region to receive greater access to health care closer to home.
Marquee job for new Criterion manager: fundraising
“We probably need to raise between $10,000 and $12,000 to get the doors open again.”
Towns consider holds on wind, cell towers
Two more towns in the Blue Hill Peninsula area are considering moratoriums on the construction of communication or wind towers.
2010 sets record for children dying in hot cars
The Associated Press on Sept. 30, 2010, at 10:38 p.m.
This year of record temperatures has also set a record for the number of children dying in hot vehicles, according to a group that tracks such deaths.
According to the Kansas-based organization …
Derek Jeter tries to get swing right for October
The Associated Press on Sept. 30, 2010, at 10:36 p.m.
NEW YORK — For a decade and a half, he has been a constant for the New York Yankees, sparking the offense and getting big hits at key moments. This, however, has been a most un-Jeter-like season for Derek Jeter, the captain with five World Series rings. For a stretch ...
Snag holding up $14M in federal funds for Maine ports
A permitting snag at one of three Maine ports is holding up a combined $14 million in federal stimulus funds awarded last February to upgrade the facilities.
Maine ethics board to investigate anti-Cutler site
The Maine Ethics Commission plans to look into constitutional free speech issues surrounding an anonymous website assailing gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler before deciding …
Nurses’ contract expires at EMMC; picketing planned
The contract between the hospital and its 850 nurses expired at midnight.
Police seeking tips about pickup truck possibly connected to Glenburn teen’s disappearance
Since 1971, seven Maine children reported missing have not been found
Authorities ask for volunteers in search for missing Glenburn teen Nichole Cable
Company seeks $200,000 for retrieving lost lobster boat
A letter to Michelle Obama in light of military sex assault epidemic
Scandals, real and imagined
IRS targeting
Manchester 15-year-old off to impressive start for Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
For those who are too fat for Abercrombie and Fitch
Kitchen Nightmares meltdown or: How to lose an argument online
Market Basket in Biddeford starts hiring 300 workers
Arguments over gun control and abortion will never be settled