Archive for April, 2012
POLICE BEAT
Orrington man facing felony drug trafficking charge
BANGOR, Maine — An Orrington man who turns 26 on Tuesday was arrested Friday afternoon on felony drug trafficking and other charges after Bangor police allegedly found three grams of cocaine in his possession. Daniel Fox is charged with Class B unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, punishable by up to ...
POLICE BEAT
Husson student arrested after officer shows up at dorm room party
BANGOR, Maine — A Husson University student was arrested after a resident assistant and a Bangor police officer showed up in his dorm room and determined that three underage people there had been drinking. Samuel Carey, 23, is charged with allowing minors to consume liquor and furnishing liquor to minors ...
In Bay State, another health care groundbreaker
By Sarah Kliff, The Washington Post on April 30, 2012, at 10:06 p.m.
BOSTON — In 2006, under Gov. Mitt Romney, Massachusetts became the first state to extend insurance coverage to all its residents. Now it’s looking to slow the growth of its health-care costs in equally groundbreaking ways. In the next few months, Massachusetts is expected to take up legislation that would ...
‘Octomom’ files bankruptcy papers
By Lou Ponsi and Doug Irving, The Orange County Register on April 30, 2012, at 10:05 p.m.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Nadya Suleman — known as “Octomom” — filed bankruptcy papers on Monday here in federal court. Suleman’s debt could be as much as $1 million — 20 times more than her net worth, according to court documents. The mother of 14 has up to $50,000 in ...
White House acknowledges using drones
By Greg Miller, The Washington Post on April 30, 2012, at 10:05 p.m.
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration formally acknowledged for the first time Monday its use of drone strikes against terrorism suspects, lifting but not removing the shroud of secrecy that surrounds the nation’s expanding use of targeted killing operations overseas. Saying President Barack Obama had instructed aides to be more open ...
Rockland manager’s proposed budget calls for debt reduction, cut in library hours
ROCKLAND, Maine — City Manager James Smith unveiled his proposed 2012-2013 municipal budget Monday night, a package that increases spending by about 4 percent but takes what he said is a small step toward reducing the community’s debt dependency. With about a month under his belt as Rockland’s city manager, ...
NH bill makes gun licenses optional
The Associated Press on April 30, 2012, at 9:41 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — The Senate is voting Wednesday whether to make permits to carry concealed, loaded guns anyplace where gun possession is legal optional in New Hampshire. Gun owners could still get permits so they could travel to states with reciprocal permit agreements. The bill also would increase from four ...
AG: Husband shot wife in Grantham, NH, home
The Associated Press on April 30, 2012, at 9:40 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire officials say a man shot his wife — a popular Lebanon High School teacher — multiple times in the head at the Grantham home they shared with their four young children. Attorney General Michael Delaney says the autopsy on 42-year-old Natalie Perriello is complete. Her ...
More than $40,000 raised to honor fallen NH chief
The Associated Press on April 30, 2012, at 9:40 p.m.
GREENLAND, N.H. — A memorial run honoring the New Hampshire police chief who was killed in the line of duty has raised more than $40,000. About 2,200 people took part in the event named for Greenland Chief Michael Maloney, who was shot to death while serving at warrant at a ...
Local sports results for April 30, 2012
on April 30, 2012, at 9:39 p.m.
Today’s games HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Bangor at Skowhegan, 4 p.m. Brunswick at Oxford Hills, 4 p.m. Deering at Bonny Eagle, 4 p.m. Forest Hills at Vinalhaven, 12:30 p.m. Fort Fairfield at Madawaska, 4 p.m. Gardiner at Mount View, 4:15 p.m. Greater Houlton Chr. at Washburn, (2) 1:30 p.m. Hermon at ...
ACHORN FARM (blog)
Strawberry fruit roll-ups
on April 30, 2012, at 9:25 p.m.
I came across the how-to on Pinterest. I’m not sure about you, but I love that site! One word to describe how that site makes me feel…..INSPIRED! K, here goes…takes just a few minutes to mix it up. Cut up 2 cups of strawberries & add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. ...
VIDEO
Orrington gravel mining operation irritates neighbors in Orrington, Hampden
ORRINGTON, Maine — A forestry and gravel mining operation off Route 15 is intruding on otherwise quiet neighborhoods in Orrington and across the Penobscot River in Hampden, residents say. “That’s why we bought here,” resident Dennis Colson said Monday afternoon during an informal gathering at neighbor Jim McDougal’s home on ...
MAINELY VEGGIES (blog)
Flat Taco
on April 30, 2012, at 9:12 p.m.
Is a taco still a taco if it’s flat? I wonder. Well anyway, tonight open faced “tacos” were on the menu! I love corn tortillas and even use them in place of sandwich bread sometimes. You store them in the fridge and they can get pretty stiff so be sure ...
Obama calls on China to improve human rights as activist’s fate debated
From wire reports on April 30, 2012, at 9:10 p.m.
WASHINGTON — Without specifically mentioning negotiations over blind activist lawyer Chen Guangcheng, President Barack Obama on Monday urged China to do more to improve its record on human rights issues “because we actually think China will be stronger as it opens up and liberalizes its own system.” A confidant of ...
Judge says Texas can’t ban Planned Parenthood from women’s health program
By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times on April 30, 2012, at 8:48 p.m.
HOUSTON — A federal judge on Monday stopped Texas from banning Planned Parenthood clinics from a state women’s health program because the organization provides abortions. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin cited evidence that the state rule excluding Planned Parenthood from the program was unconstitutional and ...
Bangor Dog Park organizers to hold public session
BANGOR, Maine — Whether they have a bone to pick with it or just want to sit and speak about the effort to build the Bangor Dog Park, members of the public will have a chance to meet with organizers Wednesday evening. “The main portion of this is the question-and-answer ...
RYAN ALLEN MAYO
on April 30, 2012, at 8:15 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of RYAN ALLEN MAYO Nov. 15, 1990 – May 1, 2011 Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. Missing you is the hardest part, as it never goes away. You are always on our minds and forever in our hearts. We love you, Ryan! Mom, ...
RICHARD P. WEEMAN
on April 30, 2012, at 8:15 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of RICHARD P. WEEMAN July 7, 1964 – May 1, 2011 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. My heart still aches with ...
EILEEN ORDWAY BEMIS
on April 30, 2012, at 8:14 p.m.
In Loving Memory Of EILEEN ORDWAY BEMIS April 29, 1957 – Dec. 6, 2011 They say time heals all wounds and we know it does, but it doesn’t make life any easier without you. We all love and miss you, with every day the sun rises we feel your love ...
Orono man enters not guilty pleas in Cable kidnapping, murder
Maine House deals final blow to Medicaid expansion
A vote against the budget is a vote for a state shutdown
Susan Collins: Why Congress should reform federal court
LePage fails to surprise on Medicaid expansion
The cost of requiring more renewable power
Maine Sports Hall of Fame revokes Dana Wilson’s 2012 induction
Report: Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez not ruled out as homicide suspect
American Lung Association retires number of cyclist killed in Trek Across Maine
Retiring Hermon High School athletic administrator Soucy maintains love of sports
Midcoast multibajillionaire knows what her husband is doing before he does it
‘Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini dead at 51