Articles by John Clarke Russ
VIDEO
Paws on Parade takes over Bangor’s waterfront to benefit pets awaiting adoption
BANGOR, Maine — Dogs of several breeds and sizes marched through downtown Bangor on Saturday afternoon as part of the Bangor Humane Society’s 19th annual Paws on Parade event. Paws on Parade, the society’s largest annual fundraiser, is a celebration of animals to benefit pets awaiting adoption. Over a mile long, ...
VIDEO
Bangor High School students launch weather balloon
BANGOR, Maine — Bangor High School STEM program students launched a weather balloon from the school’s soccer field Thursday morning. The STEM program science students launched the balloon with the help of Dr. Rick Eason of the University of Maine, his assistants and Bangor High School science teachers Ted Taylor ...
VIDEO
Hollywood Slots officially changes name to Hollywood Casino
BANGOR, Maine — Executives at a Bangor gambling facility held a press conference Thursday, March 1, 2012 to announce the name change from “Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway” to “Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway.” “The past four months have been very exciting since voters in Penobscot County gave their approval for ...
Mud, sweat and tears
Running is a freedom. Freedom from comfort. Just remember that. In October I watched two regional high school cross-country races on the sprawling hills and dales behind Belfast’s Troy Howard Middle School. For anyone who isn’t a runner or hasn’t seen a cross-country race, imagine that you’re scantily clad and ...
VIDEO
Santa’s new tradition: Windsurfing on the Penobscot River
Santa continued his annual early November tradition of windsurfing on the Penobscot River in downtown Bangor Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2011. This year he had a little backup from his helpers on a wave runner: Rhonda Hess of Bangor and Linda Mitchell-Storer of Orrington. With little wind to propel him, ...
On the Sideline
On a recent late summer night, campus cliques and other supporting cast surround a central Maine gridiron as electric cauldrons of molten cheese and hot chocolate reach critical mass. The whistle blows, a pigskin is launched and the devotees, most swathed in their flannel, blankets, hoodies or pajamas, anxiously watch ...
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
The scramble to fill the 2nd District seat if Mike Michaud runs for governor
Governor Veto
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship round
Lawrence, Connolly help UMaine advance to America East baseball title game
Maine Democrats stooped to the governor’s level with TV complaint
Maine’s beer industry continues to brew double-digit growth
‘All That’ actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out apartment window on 36th floor
KahBang organizers announce film and visual arts lineup for festival