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Graduation ceremonies scheduled for the weekend
The following Maine colleges and universities will hold their commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 12: University of Southern Maine, 9 a.m., speaker U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. University of Maine at Fort Kent, 1 p.m., speaker former University of Maine System Chancellor Dr. Terry MacTaggart. University of Maine at Machias, 2 p.m., ...
Machias to hire an engineer to develop Main Street wheelchair ramp options
MACHIAS, Maine — There is a handicapped parking spot within 10 feet of the Main Street entrance to the Woodwind Gallery & Framers shop in downtown Machias. Within 10 feet of the parking space there is a curb cut to allow wheelchairs and mobility scooters to access the paving brick ...
Jonesport-Beals High School honor parts announced
on May 09, 2012, at 4:01 p.m.
JONESPORT, Maine — The faculty and administration of Jonesport-Beals High School have announced the class parts for the 2011-12 school year. Robbi Carver, daughter of Debbie and Mark Carver of Beals, has been named valedictorian. She plans to attend the University of Maine at Machias, where she will study elementary ...
Calais District Court, cases March 30-April 27
on May 09, 2012, at 3:58 p.m.
Courts Calais District Court Cases March 30 to April 5 Kevin J. Arruda, Weston, ice fishing with more than five lines, $100. James M. Boyle, Eastport, two counts assault, $300 each count, jail 60 days each count; escape, jail 60 days. James R. Burke, St. John, New Brunswick, theft by ...
Calais District Court, cases March 9-29, 2012
on May 08, 2012, at 3:20 p.m.
Courts Calais District Court Cases March 9-15 John Ryan Kenyon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., operating vehicle while license suspended or revoked, $200. Robert A. Morrill, Monticello, failing to provide, display registration, $100. Cases March 16-22 Christine P. Bunker, Bangor, violating condition of release, $100; operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicants, ...
Several to be honored at UMM commencement Saturday
on May 08, 2012, at 12:03 p.m.
MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias will award degrees to more than 90 students at its 101st commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Frederic A. Reynolds Center. The University also will honor several Washington County residents during the ceremony. Dr. Joyce Hedlund, retiring president ...
UMM student overcame teenage pregnancy, abusive marriage to reach graduation
on May 08, 2012, at 12:03 p.m.
MACHIAS, Maine — As Sara Shurn-Banks of Machias dons her graduation gown this Saturday, puts on her cap and reaches her hand out for her diploma at the University of Maine at Machias, few in the audience will know the mountains of obstacles she has overcome. “I never thought I’d ...
BirthsMaine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth
on May 07, 2012, at 2:25 p.m.
To Laurel Allen and Russell Brown of Deer Isle, twin sons, Jacoby Lane Brown and Nicholas Lane Brown, April 5, 2012. To Jerusha Tyler and Tyson Servisky of Blue Hill, a son, Corbin Zane Tyler Servisky, April 10, 2012. To Farisa Goodell and Brian Walls of Lamoine, a son, Wyatt ...
Fire destroys Gouldsboro barn, kills animals inside
GOULDSBORO, Maine — An early morning fire Monday destroyed the old wooden barn that was the centerpiece of the Darthia Farm on West Bay Road in Gouldsboro, killing the assortment of horses, sheep, pigs, calves and young ducklings and chickens inside. Owner Bill Thayer said he was awakened about 2:30 ...
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Supermoon glows over Gouldsboro’s West Bay
The Associated Press on May 06, 2012, at 4:46 a.m.
The biggest and brightest full moon of the year arrived Saturday night as our celestial neighbor passed closer to Earth than usual. Saturday’s event was a “supermoon,” the closest and therefore the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. At 11:34 p.m., the moon was about 221,802 miles from ...
Washington Academy releases honor parts for Class of 2012
on May 04, 2012, at 6:08 p.m.
EAST MACHIAS, Maine — Judson McBrine, head of school at Washington Academy, has announced the honor parts for the graduating Class of 2012. A baccalaureate service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3, and graduation ceremonies will commence at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4. Both will be held ...
College fairs planned in Presque Isle, Machias, Augusta
on May 04, 2012, at 5:24 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — The New England Association of Admission Counselors will sponsor three spring college fairs in Maine during the second week of May. Each year, more than 150 colleges from across the country and abroad convene, along with dozens of exhibitors, to showcase postsecondary opportunities to high school students ...
Narraguagus honor parts announced
on May 04, 2012, at 4:49 p.m.
HARRINGTON, Maine — Principal John Sawyer has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2012 at Narraguagus High School. Graduation exercises will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, in the Charles F. Lawrence gymnasium. Rachel Eaton, daughter of Royce and Joanna Eaton of Cherryfield, has been named ...
Births at Down East Community Hospital, Machias
on May 04, 2012, at 12:17 p.m.
To Jesse and Kristi Davis of Marshfield, a son, Luke Gregory, May 3, 2012.
Petitions to keep Calais nursing home headed to Gov. LePage
CALAIS, Maine — A stack of petitions bearing the names and signatures of as many as 1,800 people will be delivered Friday to the office of Gov. Paul LePage in an effort to preclude the proposed closure of the Atlantic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, which is the only licensed nursing ...
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Residents unhappy with lack of answers on I-395-Route 9 connector
EDDINGTON, Maine — Though the purpose of a public hearing Wednesday night was to gather public comment for an environmental impact study, the roughly 200 people who turned up were more concerned about the Interstate 395-Route 9 connector’s impact on people. Some of those who took to the microphone in ...
Coast Guard rescues injured fisherman south of Jonesport
on May 02, 2012, at 5:27 p.m.
JONESPORT, Maine — A 47-year-old fisherman who severely injured his hand while hauling gear was safely taken by the Coast Guard to shore for medical attention Wednesday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Northern New England received a 911 request for assistance at 9:25 a.m. from the 41-foot vessel Sandy Rose, ...
Milbridge voters approve new town office building again
MILBRIDGE, Maine — Voters at a special town meeting Monday gave a second green light to tear down the existing town office building and an adjacent meeting hall and to replace them with a new structure that would house the town office, the Police Department, the public library and the ...
Polar Bear Dip raises more than $22,000 for Bangor Ronald McDonald House
on May 01, 2012, at 5:39 p.m.
CALAIS, Maine — Members of the student senate, some of whom took the icy plunge in the 12th annual Washington County Community College Polar Bear Dip in February, presented a check for $22,742 to the Ronald McDonald House of Bangor on April 12. Christine Phillips, president of the student senate ...
Honor parts announced for Shead High School, Eastport
on May 01, 2012, at 5:11 p.m.
Principal Paul L. Theriault of Shead High School has announced the honor parts for the class of 2012. Valedictorian is Shelby Seavey, daughter of Shelley and Allan Seavey of Edmunds. She plans to attend the University of Maine at Machias with an undecided four-year major. Seavey has participated in National ...
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