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Bangor veteran of World War II exemplifies the way life should be
Eighty-nine years ago, Don Gallupe was born in a little hospital in Brewer, Maine. He grew up near the intersection of 14th and Union streets in Bangor, when the area was surrounded by farmland and places to fish and hunt. Today, he and Patricia, his wife of 63 years, still ...
Veterans from five wars to join panel at Portland screening of ‘Welcome to Lee, Maine’
PORTLAND, Maine — When a stranger thanks Sgt. Nathaniel Grace of the Maine Army National Guard for his service, he makes it a point to return the gratitude. “Whenever someone says, ‘Thank you for your service,’ I shake their hand and say, ‘Thank you for your support,’ because that’s something ...
From the community
Give Away Day at Neighborhood Church
The Neighborhood Church, formerly of 263 Texas Avenue, Bangor has moved into a new facility with significantly less space. We have a great deal of furnishings, fixtures, books, toys, and other belongings that we are not taking and believe others can use. We are holding a public “Give Away” day ...
Glenburn woman gets 18 months for embezzling $100,000 from beagle rescue group
BANGOR, Maine — A Glenburn woman was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison with all but 18 months suspended for stealing nearly $100,000 from B.O.N.E.S., a beagle rescue organization, over a four-year period while she was its president. Leanne Parks, 39, also was sentenced to three years of probation ...
Community members remember Nichole Cable
Community members left messages to Nichole Cable at a memorial near her Glenburn home on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Family remembers Nichole “CoCo” Cable, warns of social media dangers
GLENBURN, Maine — Clutching a panda bear pillow close to her chest because it smelled like her daughter, Kristine Wiley said parents need to be vigilant about their children’s online activity. “If this saves somebody else’s child, then this won’t have happened for nothing,” Wiley said through her tears Tuesday ...
UMaine’s Fransoso overcomes injuries, turns passion for baseball into stellar career
ORONO, Maine — As a kid, Mike Fransoso eagerly waited until his dad, Rick, returned home from his job with the U.S. Postal Service to play baseball. “He’d get home from work around 5 o’clock and the first thing I’d say is, ‘Hey, can we go to the field?’” Mike ...
BACKSTAGE AT PTC (blog)
So what the heck is a “Show Choir”?
on May 21, 2013, at 4:22 p.m.
Due to demand in the area, Dramatic Academy Summer has expanded to include a Show Choir camp! What we have discovered is that a few people aren’t sure what it is! Ever seen Glee? Well, that’s sort of the idea. A show choir piece has all the bells, whistles, singing, ...
MANCHILD (blog)
When beer guys have kids…
on May 21, 2013, at 3:50 p.m.
So a few months back I met a man named Chad Lothian. Chad is something of a beer connoisseur. In fact he may just be the most knowledgeable beer aficionado I have ever met. My first thought was to build this man a blog (my old job) and give him as a gift to ...
Nichole Cable: In our minds, hearts
on May 21, 2013, at 3:39 p.m.
On Mother’s Day, a daughter went missing. More than a week later, on May 20, a body believed to be Nichole Cable, 15, of Glenburn, was found near the Stillwater River in Old Town. Today, a rainy day, police said they charged 20-year-old Kyle Dube of Orono with murder. We ...
Caribou pitcher Curry cools off Foxcroft baseball team; Bangor Christian still undefeated
The number of undefeated high school baseball teams in Eastern Maine dwindled to one — defending Class D state champion Bangor Christian — over the weekend when Caribou shut out Foxcroft Academy 4-0 in the second game of a Penobscot Valley Conference Class B doubleheader at Dover-Foxcroft. The star of ...
Tyler-Ann Harris, friend of Nichole Cable, remembers their relationship
Tyler-Ann Harris remembers her friend, Nichole Cable, whose body most likely was discovered near the Stillwater River in Old Town.
Positive start leads to perfect day for Bangor baseball pitcher Justin Courtney
TOPSHAM, Maine — Justin Courtney arrived at Mount Ararat School last Friday in an upbeat frame of mind. “As soon as I got off the bus, I felt like it was going to be a good day for baseball,” he recalled. Not only did the afternoon get even better for ...
From the community
Two firefighters certified as emergency managers
Bangor Daily News on May 21, 2013, at 12:51 p.m.
Assistant Chief Tom Higgins, Bangor Fire Department, and Lt. Scott Luciano, Orono Fire Department, have completed all the requirements necessary to be awarded Certified Emergency Managers for Maine (CEM-ME). This certification requires that recipients exhibit the attributes, training, and experience of an emergency manager in today’s changing world. Both ...
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Old Town, Orono residents react to girl’s homicide with shock and grief
OLD TOWN, Maine — Grief counselors were sent to Old Town High School on Tuesday morning after police found a body believed to be that of missing Glenburn teen Nichole Cable on Monday night. Residents in Orono and Old Town reacted with shock and sadness after hearing about the discovery ...
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Orono man charged with murder in death of Glenburn teen
By BDN staff reports on May 21, 2013, at 11:35 a.m.
BANGOR, Maine — A 20-year-old Orono man was charged Tuesday with murder in connection with the death of Nichole Cable, a 15-year-old girl from Glenburn. Police discovered a body they believe is Cable’s on Monday night in a wooded area of Old Town. Kyle J. Dube was charged with intentional ...
From the community
Fields Pond Book Discussion Group: Summer World by Berndt Heinrich
Berndt Heinrich focuses on the animal kingdom in the extremes of the warmer months, with all its feeding, nesting, fighting, and mating. He observes the complex interactions of animals and plants with nature, giving depth to the relationships between habitat and warming of the earth. Location: Bangor Public Library Thursday, ...
From the community
Saturdays in the Discovery Room
Join FPAC Environmental Educator, Cyndi Kuhn, for a morning of nature explorations. We’ll start in the Discovery Room then head outside for an amazing sensory experience! Suitable for the whole family. Location: Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden Saturday, May 25, 11-noon Cost: $5/member family; $10/nonmember family Please call 989-2591 with ...
From the community
Cowboy Shoot Out and Book Signing at Fort Knox
The American Cowboy Quick Draw (ACQD) Championship will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26th, at the Fort Knox State Historic site. The event is being organized by the local ACQD affiliate known as the Winterport Rangers, led by Will Cotton. The tentative schedule for the event is ...
From the community
Women’s Support Group
BANGOR- Spruce Run support groups for women affected by partner abuse. Day and evening groups; child care activities. For details call Spruce Run at 1-800-863-9909.
Police find remains believed to be Nichole Cable, 15, in Old Town woods
Orono man charged with murder in death of Glenburn teen
LePage hopes to eliminate income tax by end of second term
Family remembers Nichole “CoCo” Cable, warns of social media dangers
Nichole Cable: In our minds, hearts
Obama’s boyfriend line
Ignore LePage politics, get to root of DHHS funding needs
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UMaine narrows candidate list, hopes to name men’s hockey coach next week
Eastport teen notches first ‘Bandolero’ racing victory
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
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Not even chemotherapy could quell Maine woman’s longing to be in the kitchen
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console
