Reporter Queries
REPORTER QUERY
Not Christian? Don’t celebrate Christmas?
on Dec. 14, 2011, at 2:54 p.m.
Bangor Daily News reporter Judy Harrison would like to hear how you and your family will spend Dec. 25. jharrison@bangordailynews.com or 990-8207.
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Do you have trouble making ends meet without public assistance?
on March 16, 2011, at 6:41 p.m.
Are you and your family having a difficult time making ends meet without public assistance because of rising prices for gasoline, heating fuel, food, electricity, and water and sewer? Contact reporter Eric Russell at 990-8167 or erussell@bangordailynews.com.
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Inviting Oscar to your party?
Film fans, pop culture vultures and avid entertainers, listen up. If you’re throwing an Oscar party next weekend, in honor of the 83rd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27, we want to hear about it. What food and drink do you serve? Any special games or traditional activities you ...
What are your Black Friday plans?
Do you get up extra early to head to the Mall area for Black Friday? Do you scour the sale flyers and web to try and get the best holiday deals? Do you shop local, avoiding the big box stores? Or do …
How do you use Thanksgiving leftovers?
Lifestyle reporter Emily Burnham wants to know your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes.
Maine is ‘up in smoke’
on Sept. 29, 2010, at 9:44 a.m.
Do you smoke? Are you trying to quit? Did you start smoking recently? Cigarette sales are on the rise, according to recent reports. Reporter Eric Russell is interested in the reasons why, and would …
Reporter’s query: How’s your driving and texting?
on Sept. 07, 2010, at 2:25 p.m.
Have you been involved in an accident while texting or talking on a cellphone while in the driver's seat, or have you been injured by a driver who was texting or talking while behind the wheel? …
Folk festival planners pleased by size, spirit of crowd
By Aislinn Sarnacki and Emily Burnham on Aug. 29, 2010, at 7:58 p.m.
Official numbers on the size of the crowd haven’t been tallied, but those who attended the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront this weekend were treated to some hot weather, great music, and a fantastic lineup of food and craft vendors.
Have you found ways to replace traditional textbooks?
If you are a college student and have found a way to save money on textbooks by renting or downloading them as e-books (or, if you have found these new methods to be more expensive), Bangor Daily News reporter Judy Harrison would like to hear from you. E-mail her with ...
Do you have a gluten sensitivity? Share your stories and recipes
BDN reporter Emily Burnham is looking for stories and recipes from readers who have or know someone who has celiac disease, or gluten sensitivities.
Seeking masters of the grill
We're looking for your stories and recipes on unusual grilling fare or techniques.
Strange (Mother’s) Days, indeed
on May 03, 2010, at 12:28 p.m.
Flowers, candy, jewelry, breakfast in bed — the old standbys when it comes to Mother’s Day Gifts. But we want to know what’s the strangest Mother’s Day present you’ve …
Stranded overseas?
on April 19, 2010, at 2:53 p.m.
Are you a Mainer stranded in Europe because of the eruption of the volcano in Iceland?
Our reporter would like to speak with you for an upcoming story.Please contact reporter Diana Bowley via …
Affected by Lyme Disease?
Reporter Meg Haskell would like to talk with individuals in the Bangor Daily News readership area who have been affected by Lyme Disease. Contact her at mhaskell@bangordailynews.com or 990-8291.
Remembering Leona Clukey
on April 01, 2010, at 4:04 p.m.
Longtime nursery school teacher Leona Clukey of Bangor passed away Tuesday. Reporter Dawn Gagnon is working on a story about Mrs. Clukey, and would like to talk to some of her former students. If you’d like to offer your memories of Mrs. Clukey and her Essex Street school, you can ...
The best and worst of April Fool’s jokes
on March 17, 2010, at 10:17 a.m.
What's the worst April Fool's joke someone has played on you, or you've played on someone else?Reporter Diana Bowley is working on a story, and would like to hear from you. You can contact her by …
Are you having problems with your Toyota?
on March 15, 2010, at 6:34 p.m.
Are you a Toyota owner in the Bangor Daily News coverage area who has had acceleration problems. Our reporter, Nick Sambides Jr., is working on a story and would like to talk with you.
You can …
Looking for work?
on Jan. 15, 2010, at 11 a.m.
Are you a Mainer who's unemployed and looking for work? Reporter Christopher Cousins is writing a story about jobs in Maine and would like to talk to you about your experience. You can contact him …
Helping in Haiti?
on Jan. 15, 2010, at 9:52 a.m.
Are you a member of the service from Maine who is headed to Haiti to help with relief efforts?
Reporter Meg Haskell would like to speak with you about your experience. You can contact her by email …
Reporter’s query on Haiti
on Jan. 13, 2010, at 1:07 p.m.
Are you a Mainer in Haiti now or are you in touch with people there? Our reporter is looking for Maine residents with recent connections to Haiti.
Please contact reporter Meg Haskell at 990-8167 …
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