Articles by Judy Long
Center Drive School Drama Club to present ‘A Real Enchanted Musical’
ORRINGTON, Maine — The Center Drive School Drama Club will present “Mirror Image: A Real Enchanted Musical” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30 at Center Drive School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens.
Freeport Theater of Awesome to open with brothers’ comedy, musical act
It was their mom’s idea. “We were thinking ‘Freeport Variety Theater,’” said Jason Tardy, sitting with his brother Matt in their new performance space. “When we told our mom she said, ‘That’s nice. It’s kind of boring.’” She liked the name Freeport Theater of Awesome much better. “The more we thought about ...
Same-sex couples celebrate first legal weddings in Maryland
By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun on Jan. 01, 2013, at 7:22 p.m.
BALTIMORE — In the 17 years since Katie Cleary and Sharon Dongarra locked eyes in the kitchen of an Arby’s restaurant, they have shared a first, tentative kiss, traded letters across continents, set up a home, exchanged vows before family and friends, signed a host of legal documents and nurtured ...
Orrington library plans Day of the Dead party
ORRINGTON, Maine — The Orrington Public Library invites you to attend its Day of the Dead party from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Decorate sugar skulls, make festive flowers and learn about folk art and traditions associated with this Mexican holiday. Light refreshments will be served. The Orrington ...
From the community
Bangor’s Blind Faith joins Food Tattoos for Hunger effort
BANGOR, Maine — Blind Faith Tattoo, located downtown, is planning a fundraiser and food drive for Manna on Sunday, Nov. 18, as part of the nationwide event Food Tattoos for Hunger. The event will be held at Blind Faith Tattoo, 92 Central St. Hours will be determined according to interest. ...
From the community
Orrington Public Library to hold book sale
ORRINGTON, Maine — The Orrington Public Library will hold a book sale during back-to-school week, Aug. 27-31, 2012. The sale will take place during regular operating hours, which are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The library is located ...
Holden teen faces charges after refusing to allow police to search him
HOLDEN, Maine — A 15-year-old local boy was arrested Thursday after reportedly refusing to allow police to pat him down. The boy was riding his bike around 1:30 a.m. Thursday on Route 1A near the Holden-Brewer line when he came to the attention of Officer Chris Greeley of the Holden ...
Driver charged after telling Holden police he ate his marijuana
HOLDEN, Maine — A Bangor man was charged after admitting to an officer that he had just eaten what was left of a marijuana cigarette, according to police. Officer Chris Greeley of the Holden Police Department said that he stopped a car for speeding around 6 p.m. Sunday on Route ...
Romney wins fourth straight GOP caucus with Washington victory
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney rolled to a double-digit victory in Washington state’s Republican presidential caucuses Saturday night, his fourth campaign triumph in a row and a fresh show of strength in the run-up to 10 Super Tuesday contests in all regions of the country. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul battled ...
Woman may be paralyzed after police chase, crash in Norridgewock
NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine — A 20-year-old woman was badly injured in a crash after attempting to elude police late last week, according to a member of the Maine State Police. Katie White may be paralyzed from the waist down, Trooper Scott Duff said Wednesday. According to the Kennebec Journal, White, who ...
Live coverage of UMaine women’s basketball vs. Siena
BDN Sports reporter Pete Warner is covering the University of Maine women’s basketball game against Siena at the Alfond Arena.
Bringing Dad to Maine Brewers Festival
PORTLAND, Maine — Autumn in Maine is truly gorgeous, I thought to myself as we headed to Portland on Saturday under a topaz sky, passing stands of trees still flushed with fall colors. My father celebrates his birthday in early November and I decided we should sample more than just ...
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Amateur Naturalist: Beauty of autumn sunlight creates new energy
on Oct. 22, 2011, at 1:03 p.m.
Street fair marks end of NH-Maine bridge
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Nearly 90 years after she cut a silk ribbon to open the bridge between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine, former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley will lead a “tying-off” ceremony to bid the bridge farewell. The 88-year-old Memorial Bridge was closed to vehicles in July after it was ...
Ethics panel to consider fining former legislator
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices next Thursday will take up a recommendation to fine Patricia Jones of Mount Vernon, a former state representative who lost her re-election bid last November. The commission also will seek to have Jones return public funds used to ...
Woman on probation accused of trying to suffocate elderly patient
BANGOR, Maine — Police have a local woman in custody after a report that someone tried to suffocate an elderly patient at a Bangor nursing center, according to a press release from the Bangor Police Department. Jodi Lynn Holmes, 49, has been charged with Class B felony aggravated assault. At ...
Report: University of Maine System teacher-training programs rank among worst in nation
We don’t understand female politicians
LePage fails to surprise on Medicaid expansion
Bangor ballot
Maine Sports Hall of Fame revokes Dana Wilson’s 2012 induction
Pellerin enthusiastic about job as new Lawrence High School boys varsity basketball coach
Rask gives Bruins 2-1 series lead
Retiring Hermon High School athletic administrator Soucy maintains love of sports
25 things to do this summer — boats, barbecue, the Bard and everything else
UMPI solar system model expanding into Canada
Saying goodbye to our Pakistani daughter