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Shuttered Orland school going on the market
ORLAND, Maine — The old Orland Consolidated School soon will be put on the market as town officials seek a buyer willing to redevelop the 16-classroom school closed since last year. More than 60 percent of Orland voters opted to shutter the school during a town meeting last May rather ...
College of the Atlantic to hold swap meet this Wednesday
on Feb. 20, 2012, at 7:53 p.m.
BAR HARBOR, Maine — College of the Atlantic will hold a swap meet on Wednesday, Feb. 22, where members of the public can trade their unwanted goods for items that they need. Sponsored by a student group at COA, the Donation Market will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. ...
Entryway to Ellsworth hospital moving because of construction
on Feb. 20, 2012, at 4:07 p.m.
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Beginning on Monday, Feb. 27, the entrance to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth will move to the Emergency Center entrance as construction continues on the Mary Dow Center for Cancer Care expansion project. The Medical Office Building entrances also may be used until the front entrance ...
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Ron Paul wins big in Washington County, statewide results unchanged
EAST MACHIAS, Maine — Ron Paul’s strong showing in weekend caucuses in Washington, Hancock and Kennebec counties is challenging the notion that Maine belongs to Mitt Romney. In the presidential preference poll conducted at Washington County’s GOP caucus on Saturday, Paul attracted 163 votes to Mitt Romney’s 80. In the ...
Live updates from the GOP caucuses in Hancock and Washington counties
on Feb. 18, 2012, at 10:51 a.m.
BDN reporter Tom Walsh is covering the final GOP caucuses in Maine today as Republicans in Washington County and parts of Hancock County declare their preference for a presidential nominee.
Thin ice cancels Orland fishing derby
on Feb. 17, 2012, at 8:06 p.m.
Slim’s Fishing Derby planned for this weekend in the Orland area has been canceled due to poor ice conditions, organizers announced this week. The derby had been slated for Saturday and Sunday on Alamoosook Lake and Toddy Pond. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Jimmy Douglass Memorial Scholarship Fund, ...
Acadia National Park officials urge caution following spate of rescues
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Officials at Acadia National Park are reminding visitors to use caution and come prepared when venturing onto trails or lakes in the wake of several rescues in recent days. During the past week, rangers have been called to help a hiker who became disoriented on ice-covered ...
Ellsworth District Court, cases Jan. 9-27, 2012
Cases Jan. 9-27, 2012 Michael A. Abercrombie, 32, Charlottesville, Va., operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicants, $500, jail 48 hours, license suspended 90 days. Jennifer L. Allen, 26, Surry, criminal mischief, dismissed. Carl Astbury, 18, Bucksport, violating condition of release, jail one day. David J. Ball, 52, Ellsworth, operating ...
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Orrington man arrested for arson in Bucksport fire
BUCKSPORT, Maine — An Orrington man is facing felony arson charges stemming from a fire that destroyed a Bucksport camper earlier this month. Andrew DiCesare, 24, was arrested by Bucksport police Officer Daniel Harlan on Wednesday evening and was taken to the Hancock County Jail, where he was being held ...
Labor commissioner tours Hancock County businesses to talk job training
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Maine’s labor commissioner met with representatives of several businesses in Hancock County on Thursday as part of the LePage administration’s plan to make sure the state’s work force training programs are meeting the needs of both employers and job seekers. LePage recently unveiled a plan to centralize ...
14 Hancock County towns to hold GOP caucuses Saturday
HANCOCK, Maine — For those keeping close watch on the state primary and caucus scorecard of the Republican Party presidential nominating contest, Washington County will be the main focus of their attention this weekend. But GOP voters in the country’s easternmost county are not the only ones who might influence ...
Governor’s Restaurant to open in Ellsworth this spring
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery, the Old Town-based chain with five locations around the state, is expanding to Ellsworth. Governor’s plans to move into the High Street location formerly occupied by Friendly’s restaurant before the start of the summer tourism season, creating more than 50 jobs and filling ...
Harborside man wills home to nature sanctuary
Stone foundations lie half exposed in the young woods surrounding John H. Ashmore’s home — a large, green 1970s house trailer sitting on his half-acre parcel of Harborside, Brooksville. Moss covers the remains of homesteads once inhabited by friendly neighbors. Trees have taken root in soil once tilled for farming. ...
Citing safety concerns, Ellsworth fire chief hoping to hire two new firefighters
ELLSWORTH, Maine — The city’s fire chief plans to apply for a federal grant that would enable Ellsworth to hire two additional professional firefighters as the city — like many municipalities across Maine — struggles to maintain its roster of both full-time and on-call personnel. Chief Richard Tupper said he ...
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Demolition of 81-year-old Penobscot River bridge to begin this fall
VERONA ISLAND, Maine — The Waldo-Hancock Bridge that carried generations of motorists across the Penobscot River but now rusts in the shadow of its modern replacement finally has a date with the wrecking crew. Initial work to remove the 81-year-old suspension bridge linking Verona Island and Prospect is expected to ...
Candidates declare for District 35 race
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Two local residents have announced publicly that they intend to run for the legislative seat now held by Rep. Elsie Flemings. Flemings, a Democrat, has represented District 35 in the Maine House of Representatives for two terms. District 35 consists of the towns of Bar Harbor, ...
Ellsworth District Court cases Dec. 19, 2011 to Jan. 6, 2012
on Feb. 14, 2012, at 3:53 p.m.
Cases Dec. 19, 2011 to Jan. 6, 2012 Linda M. Anderson, 56, Hancock, operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicants, $500, jail 48 hours, license suspended 90 days; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, $350, jail 48 hours; violating condition of release, jail 48 hours. Russell N. Archer, 54, Ellsworth, ...
Lamoine accident victim suffered minor injuries, police say
LAMOINE, Maine — According to police, a Hancock woman who was involved in a single-vehicle accident Sunday on Pinkham Flats Road escaped without any serious injuries. Elizabeth Austin, 47, was flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor following the Sunday afternoon accident as a precaution, Deputy ...
Power interruption planned for part of MDI on Thursday
on Feb. 13, 2012, at 12:19 p.m.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine — Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. plans to interrupt power for about three hours on Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Town Hill section of Mount Desert Island. The outage is set to start at about 11:30 a.m. so crews can work on power lines in the area. Affected ...
LifeFlight airlifts driver after Lamoine crash
LAMOINE, Maine — A LifeFlight helicopter airlifted a woman to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after the pickup truck she was driving crashed into a utility pole here Sunday afternoon. The unidentified female driver was the sole occupant of the Ford pickup truck, which crashed into a pole on ...
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Man shot in Hermon home invasion arrested for second time Friday, released Tuesday
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Scarborough boy, 11, rocking open mike nights at Lewiston restaurant
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Toilet-papering spree in Bangor neighborhoods a result of high school swimmers’ success
No. 8 Houlton stuns No. 1 Orono, will face Stearns in semifinal
Cianbro has 150 job openings
Gambling board approves Maine’s first casino: Hollywood Slots becomes Hollywood Casino Bangor
Maple syrup producers concerned about mild winter
Maine inspires chefs and foodies nationwide
Photos of Mainers who served in Vietnam War needed for national center
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