Articles by Todd Benoit
Layoffs follow low sales at Goss press makers in NH
DURHAM, N.H. — A number of layoffs were made at Goss International following low sales over the past six months affecting primarily the Durham community. While early 2011 started out strong for the worldwide manufacturers of printing equipment, presses and finishing systems, the last two quarters of the year yielded ...
Chinese famine led to more female births
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, China’s Mao Zedong proposed the “Great Leap Forward,” a campaign that was supposed to increase steel production and propel his country into the upper ranks of industrialized nations. But as leaders rushed to find ways to make more steel, grain production fell. Tens ...
Aetna sues after $66,100 bunion job, similar charges
According to the suit, Aetna $1.9 million in facility charges for 152 procedures, or 513 percent more than what it paid in-network providers.
Paterno’s sad end as Penn State’s icon
By Thomas Boswell, The Washington Post on Nov. 10, 2011, at 9:25 a.m.
Everybody has weak spots in their character, fault lines in their personality where the right earthquake at the wrong time can lead to personal catastrophe. Most of us are fortunate that our worst experience doesn’t hit us with its biggest jolt in exactly the area where our flaws or poor ...
You’re not to old to exercise
Only 25 percent of people age 65 to 74 engage in any kind of regular physical activity.
Rep. Rush likens NCAA to Mafia: ‘back-room deals, payoffs and scandals’
WASHINGTON — A Democratic congressman compared the NCAA to the Mafia over how it controls the lives of student athletes. “I think they’re just one of the most vicious, most ruthless organizations ever created by mankind,” Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush said of the NCAA at a congressional forum on college ...
Maine schools on NCLB list
on Oct. 04, 2011, at 8:59 a.m.
Under the No Child Left Behind Act, less than 30 percent of schools in Maine are making adequate yearly progress as measured by student test scores and attendance, according to a report released Monday morning by the Maine Department of Education.
Warren man indicted on sexual assault charges
By Amanda Beland, Foster's Daily Democrat on Sept. 23, 2011, at 6:19 a.m.
SOMERSWORTH, N.H. — A Maine man was indicted on eight counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault on a victim under the age of 13. Nathan Goodwin, 28, of Warren, Maine, faces charges relating to incidents occurring on four different occasions between June 1 and Oct. 31 of 2007. The first ...
BDN announces new mobile apps, improvements to website
BANGOR, Maine — The BDN is pleased to announce several changes to our online presence that we think will make your experience much better. Over the past few weeks we’ve rolled out apps for the iPad, the iPhone and Android phones. All three apps, which are free, provide news from ...
Bangor Field Hockey 1 at Hampden 2
By ADasd on Sept. 09, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
At Hampden, Megan Galley scored two goals to lead Hampden by Bangor. Maggie Ross made eight saves on nine shots for the 1-2 winners. For Bangor, now 0-3, Rachel Douglas scored a goal and Rachel Luc made 16 saves on 18 shots. JV: Hampden 2-1
Compare state performance on Nation’s Report Card
on Sept. 07, 2011, at 10:43 a.m.
State Comparisons provides tables and maps that compare states and jurisdictions based on the average scale scores for selected groups of public school students within a single assessment year, or compare the change in performance between two assessment years.
Will physicians lead us through reform?
on Aug. 23, 2011, at 1:39 p.m.
Almost every issue of substance in reform represents a crossroad for America’s disparate community of physicians.
Are we there yet?
on Aug. 21, 2011, at 6:39 a.m.
We’re on the second of three days together. Days - not nights - I leave the group (organized by Apogee Adventures) on an island to camp, returning in the morning to take them paddling.
Cafe des Artistes: Art encounters
on Aug. 19, 2011, at 11:15 a.m.
Beginning today, the BDN welcomes Cafe des Artistes, a Maine blog about arts events written by Anthony Anderson. Please take a look at what's going on at Maine shows, galleries, receptions and more.
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Harvard student asked to leave bar for ‘bad behavior,’ not drunkenness
LePage blasts teachers union for endorsing same-sex marriage question
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A people’s revolt in Bar Harbor
Old Town football coach steps down
Perakslis helps UMaine beat Albany; Binghamton next in America East tournament
Orono baseball shuts out archrival Old Town for ninth straight victory
Stony Brook knocks out UMaine to win America East tournament
Aroostook businessman expands company out of home with hit mobile app 7 Little Words
Former CEO of MaineToday Media Richard Connor sued over $250,000 in loans
Small idea launches major project in Hampden
Diversity predicts export success, MIT professor tells Maine audience
New, old methods combine to deter scrap metal thefts in Aroostook
Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Out of the ashes, Central Street’s garden grows
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
Signs lead artist to opportunity
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