Articles by Bangor Daily News
Jammin’ Divas May 30 at Unity College Center
Bangor Daily News on May 17, 2013, at 4:27 p.m.
UNITY, Maine — New England Celtic Arts will present the Jammin’ Divas at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.uccpa.unity.edu or by calling 207-948-7469. The UCCPA is located at 42 Depot St. in downtown Unity.
Bangor legislators to host legislative forum for public
Bangor Daily News on May 17, 2013, at 1:43 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — State Sen. Geoff Gratwick, D-Bangor, will co-host a legislative forum from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Bangor Public Library in the story room. He will be joined by Reps. Aaron Frey, D-Bangor, Tori Kornfield, D-Bangor, and John Schneck, D-Bangor. This session is intended to give ...
Ticks and Lyme Disease talk at Blue Hill Library
Bangor Daily News on May 17, 2013, at 12:43 p.m.
BLUE HILL, Maine — “Ticked Off!” presentation and discussion about ticks and Lyme Disease by Happy Dickey, R.N., and Dr. Beatrice Szantyr, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Blue Hill Library in the Howard Room. May is Lyme Awareness Month. Blue Hill Heritage Trust ...
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Penny Lamhut, MD, joins PCHC’s Community Care & Geriatrics
Bangor Daily News on May 16, 2013, at 5:38 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Penny Lamhut, MD, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Community Care and Geriatrics whose multi provider team serves patients in area nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, or for in-home visits. Dr. Lamhut’s practice centers on all aspects ...
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New CEO at Bar Harbor Bankshares; succession timeline announced
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 6:32 p.m.
BAR HARBOR, Maine — The Board of Directors of Bar Harbor Bankshares, the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has selected Curtis C. Simard of TD Bank as the next president and CEO of Bar Harbor Bankshares and its wholly owned subsidiary Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Simard’s ...
Workshop on June 3 on how to grow clematis in Maine
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 5:46 p.m.
BAR HARBOR, Maine — The Beatrix Farrand Society is hosting a workshop, “Growing Clematis” from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 3, at Garland Farm, Bar Harbor. The owners of Hummingbird Nursery in Turner, specialists in clematis, will discuss how to grow the flowering vine successfully in home gardens. They will arrive ...
State Museum talk on ‘The Forest City Regiment’
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 4:47 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Friends of the Maine State Museum hosts Kim MacIsaac in the next free program in the “Maine Voices from the Civil War” lecture series. MacIsaac, the director/curator of the Fifth Maine Museum on Peaks Island, will present the program, “The Forest City Regiment” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
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American Red Cross schedules blood drives in June
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 1:45 p.m.
The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives in June. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free day pass to a Maine State Park, and be entered to win a complete family camping package from Eureka, a free week of camping, a voucher to the ...
Maine Volunteer Lawyers to offer free legal help to veterans
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 1:11 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Local veterans will be able to get free help with their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit applications and appeals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Volunteer attorneys who have been accredited by the VA ...
‘Dear Mr. Longfellow’ author to lead discussion on book
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 12:51 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine State Library is pleased to host author Sydelle Pearl for a discussion regarding her latest book, “Dear Mr. Longfellow — Letters To and From the Children’s Poet” at 2:30 p.m. June 7, at the library. Sydelle Pearl has written numerous books, but her latest endeavor ...
Open hangar event to kick off UMA’s new B.S. in aviation program
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 12:44 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) and Maine Instrument Flight (MIF) will hold an Open Hangar Community Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at Maine Instrument Flight, located at the Augusta State Airport. The event, which is being held to celebrate the ...
EMMC residency program takes new approach to managing diabetes
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 12:15 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — As the healthcare industry moves forward with a greater focus on keeping people healthy, organizations across the country are finding new ways of helping patients better manage chronic diseases. EMMC’s Center for Family Medicine has launched an innovative care model for diabetes patients that offers group medical ...
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U.S. Coast Guard advises paddle craft owners to ‘mark it’
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 11:51 a.m.
PORTLAND, Maine — In addition to other important boating and paddle safety messages going into the summer season, such as always wear a life jacket and remember Maine coastal water temperatures can cause hypothermia even during the summer, the U.S. Coast Guard is advising operators of paddle craft to “Mark ...
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Bangor Math Team earns honor of Best in Maine during competitions
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 11:41 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Bangor High School has had a superior year in terms of mathematics competitions. Bangor’s team dominated 94 other schools in Maine with the highest score in the past 20 years at the Maine State Math Meet on April 9, at the Bangor Auditorium. Bangor scored 810 points ...
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EMMC senior vice president and CMO accepts expanded role
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 10:26 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine – EMMC is pleased to announce James Raczek, MD, FAAFP, has accepted an expanded role as senior vice president and chief operating officer in addition to his chief medical officer role, effective immediately. Dr. Raczek’s new role gives him ultimate responsibility for hospital operations, including the nursing and support ...
Wine and cheese reception at Tarratine Gallery
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 10:06 a.m.
CASTINE, Maine — Tarratine Gallery’s grand opening for its fifth season will begin with a wine and cheese reception to meet the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the gallery, 5 Main St. Exhibiting artists include Louise Bourne, Tim Christensen, Greg Dunham, Lyn Mayewski, Nisa Smiley, ...
31 artists in Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s Wet Paint Auction
Bangor Daily News on May 14, 2013, at 5:52 p.m.
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) will hold its sixth annual Paint for Preservation Wet Paint Auction fundraiser on Sunday, July 14. Throughout the day, the public is welcome to view artists painting en plein air at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape ...
Benefit supper and silent auction at Rockland
Bangor Daily News on May 14, 2013, at 5:09 p.m.
ROCKLAND, Maine — A lasagna supper and silent auction to benefit the Methodist Conference Home’s Enrichment Fund will be held 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 15 Wesley Lane. Silent auction closes at 6:30 p.m. Adults $7; children $5. For advance tickets, call 594-1162. View ...
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New veterans recreation center needs volunteers, donors
Bangor Daily News on May 13, 2013, at 6:03 p.m.
BELGRADE, Maine — Volunteers and donations of materials, time and trade skills are needed to help a National Veterans Recreation Center for severely disabled veterans come to fruition on Salmon Lake at Camp Kennebec in Belgrade. Veteran Travis Mills, an Afghanistan combat quadruple amputee, and his wife Kelsey and family ...
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AG New England names Finnigan retail pricing manager
Bangor Daily News on May 13, 2013, at 4:07 p.m.
Joe Finnigan has joined AG New England as the new retail pricing manager. He replaces Allan Hulse, who recently was promoted to vice president Wholesale Merchandising and Procurement. In announcing the Finnigan appointment, Director of Retail Programs at AG New England-Curt O’Hara said in a press release, “We’re extremely pleased ...
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