Stories about Bangor
African Children’s Choir to perform at Maine churches
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday and Wednesday at three churches in Maine in Bangor, Ellsworth and Cape Neddick. The choir was founded in 1984 by Ray Barnett of White Rock, British Columbia. “Inspired by the singing of one small boy, we formed the first African Children’s Choir to ...
UMaine field house renovations on schedule for Oct. 15 completion
ORONO, Maine — University of Maine indoor/outdoor track and cross country coach Mark Lech said he is looking forward to the renovation of the school’s field house, which has already begun with the gutting of the old field house. “My feet won’t stick to the floor any more,” quipped Lech. ...
Bangor man arrested after calling police to remove ex-girlfriend from his residence
BANGOR, Maine — A local man who called police to have his ex-girlfriend removed from his residence was arrested when the woman told officers the man had assaulted her. Asa Mace, 52, remained at the Penobscot County Jail Thursday afternoon, according to Bangor police Sgt. Paul Edwards. Officers were called ...
Jacksonville Jaguars release UMaine grad Montell Owens
BDN staff reports on May 16, 2013, at 12:42 p.m.
The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran running back Montell Owens, the club announced Thursday. Owens, a two-time Pro Bowler in special teams, played in 104 games with the Jaguars over the past seven seasons after earning a roster spot as a rookie free agent in 2006, according ...
Murder trial of Bangor woman accused of slaying husband in bathtub to go forward
BANGOR, Maine — The murder trial of a local woman will go forward next month after the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday refused to hear an appeal over the competency of Roxanne Jeskey before there is a verdict in the case. Jeskey, 49, of Bangor is accused of brutally ...
Conduct of Central High principal under investigation by Corinth area superintendent
CORINTH, Maine — RSU 64 Superintendent Daniel Higgins said Thursday he has begun an investigation into the alleged illegal conduct of Central High School principal Garry Spencer. Spencer, 56, of Old Town, is facing charges of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and filing a false report, Old ...
Groups lose more than money when member steals; credibility in community tough to reclaim
BANGOR, Maine — The Bangor-Breakfast Kiwanis Club and the organization that sponsors the city’s July 4 fireworks display lost a lot more than money when one of their members stole more than $140,000 over a 10-year period. “We’ve lost credibility in the community,” Anthony Bernatche, who spoke on behalf of ...
BACKSTAGE AT PTC (blog)
Atlanta based actor Robin Bloodworth featured in PTC’s production of “80 Days”
on May 16, 2013, at 11:27 a.m.
Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to introduce you to another of our talented guest artists! Robin Bloodworth, and Atlanta based actor, will lead the cast in the role of Phileas Fogg in PTC’s current production of Around the World in Eighty Days. The script tells the story of an epic ...
Parent arrested after becoming violent at Brewer Community School
BREWER, Maine — A Brewer woman is facing multiple charges following an incident at the Brewer Community School on Thursday morning. Sabrina Bubier, 40, was meeting with administrative staff when she became disorderly, according to Brewer police Capt. Chris Martin. Bubier was taken into custody at 8:15 Thursday morning. No ...
Law enforcement agencies continue search for missing Glenburn girl
BANGOR, Maine — Several law enforcement agencies on Thursday continued to investigate the case of a missing teenager from Glenburn. Nichole Cable, 15, has been missing since Sunday evening. During a Wednesday media conference, her mother, Kristine Wiley, pleaded for her daughter’s return. Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross was mum ...
From the community
Holbrook LL G&M vs. Sluggers
Pitcher Matt Cunningham led G&M to a 2nd victory over Sluggers on May 15 with a score of 10-2. Andrew Kiley led the teams’ hitting with a double and a single.
MANCHILD (blog)
Emma and Mason rank at top of Maine’s baby names in 2012
on May 16, 2013, at 8:52 a.m.
If you had a baby last year and named it Wyatt, Hunter or Chloe than you are not alone. Today the Social Security Administration released the top names for both boy and girl babies born in Maine in 2012. The top name given to boys born in the Maine in 2012 was ...
Orrington Post Office will reduce window hours
The Orrington Post Office will likely start operating with reduced window service hours, just like several other other rural Post Offices.
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‘Don’t mess with Mayberry’: Residents protest Orrington post office cuts
ORRINGTON, Maine — Post office users in this small Penobscot County town should expect to see a reduction in window service hours sometime in the future, a U.S. Postal Service spokeswoman said during a sparsely attended meeting late Wednesday afternoon. While a time frame has yet to be determined for ...
Manning, Martin lead Hampden past Bangor for ninth victory
BANGOR, Maine — Will Manning’s batting duties for the Hampden Academy baseball team were confined largely to a pinch-hitting role through the team’s first 10 games of the spring. But given a spot in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon, the senior designated hitter made the most of it — contributing ...
Bucksport softball holds off Orono 3-1 for 11th straight win
BUCKSPORT, Maine — The Bucksport High softball team took advantage of five Orono errors and held off the Red Riots for a 3-1 Eastern Maine Class C victory Wednesday afternoon at the Bucksport High School field. The Golden Bucks, now 11-0 and the top-ranked team in the Eastern Maine Class ...
IF MY COASTER COULD TALK (blog)
New England Brewfests 2013
on May 15, 2013, at 7:54 p.m.
New England Brewfests This list of Brewfests is a work in progress, I will continue to update this list as I learn of new Festivals. I do not endorse any of these festivals, I have not attended all of these festivals, this is just a compilation of upcoming events. If you see ...
Eastern Maine Medical Center’s head doctor takes on expanded role
on May 15, 2013, at 7:39 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine — Dr. James Raczek, chief medical officer at Eastern Maine Medical Center, has accepted an expanded role at the hospital as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Raczek’s new role gives him ultimate responsibility for hospital operations, including the nursing and support service divisions at EMMC, in ...
Central High principal charged with leaving accident, filing false report
OLD TOWN, Maine — A high school principal who panicked after crashing into a parked vehicle abandoned his car and later reported it stolen, according to police. Garry Spencer, 56, of Old Town, principal of Central High School of Corinth, is facing charges of leaving the scene of a property ...
Mother of missing girl asks for her to come home
Kristine Willey, the mother of missing Glenburn teen Nichole Cable, talks to the media during a press conference at the Maine Superior Court in Bangor on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A better way to help people escape welfare
A letter to Michelle Obama in light of military sex assault epidemic
Five steps to remedy IRS wrongs
Manchester 15-year-old off to impressive start for Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
Bangor’s Marcus Davis hopes to counter opponent’s height, reach advantage in Lewiston MMA main event
Kitchen Nightmares meltdown or: How to lose an argument online
Farmers markets embracing food stamps with the help of USDA
Arguments over gun control and abortion will never be settled
For those who are too fat for Abercrombie and Fitch
A spot of tea, a spread of treats, at Camden’s Fromviandoux
