Stories about Mid-Maine
Father charged after 2-year-old son wanders outside in Fairfield, police say
FAIRFIELD, Maine — A 2-year-old boy was found wandering around his Fairfield neighborhood in the rain early Friday, and his father is facing a charge as a result, police said. A resident of Crane Drive in Fairfield contacted police shortly after 8:30 a.m. after seeing the boy outside in the ...
Clinton man arrested after allegedly speeding in Fairfield on suspended license
FAIRFIELD, Maine — A Clinton man is facing charges after he was clocked going nearly triple the speed limit early Thursday, police said. Fairfield police Officer Casey Dugas observed Derek Ames, 32, going 60 miles per hour on Main Street, according to Charles Rumsey, acting Deputy Chief. Dugas clocked Ames ...
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Nokomis Regional High 2013 commencement, honor parts
Bangor Daily News on May 24, 2013, at 9:08 a.m.
NEWPORT, Maine – Nokomis Regional High Principal Mary Nadeau has announced that the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, in the Nokomis gymnasium. Andrea Pelkey , a native of Palmyra and 1998 graduate from Nokomis, will be the guest speaker for ...
Labor group accuses Winslow manufacturer of firing union organizers
WINSLOW, Maine — Union leaders claim a manufacturer here has fired several workers for trying to organize employees into a labor union, allegations the company’s president firmly denies. ALCOM Inc., which manufactures aluminum trailers for snowmobiles and other vehicles, fired five employees — four on Friday and one on Monday ...
Memorial Day Weekend events
on May 23, 2013, at 6:43 p.m.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY Prayer services will be held at 12 Catholic cemeteries in Aroostook County over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, as follows: 11:30 a.m. May 26, St. Mark’s Cemetery, Ashland; 9:30 a.m. May 27, Old Holy Rosary Cemetery, Caribou; 10 a.m. May 27, New Holy Rosary Cemetery, Caribou; noon May ...
Waterville man arrested, accused of threatening ex-wife
WATERVILLE, Maine — A local man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to harm his ex-wife, police said. Christopher Levesque, 36, of Waterville is accused of domestic violence criminal threatening, a Class D misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, said Waterville Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey. The woman had ...
Three teenagers face drug, alcohol charges after traffic stop in China
CHINA, Maine — Three teenagers are facing charges after drugs and alcohol were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday, police said. Trooper James MacDonald of the State Police had stopped the vehicle on Route 3 after it failed to come to a stop while making a ...
Kelsey Pendergast’s 2-run single in 7th sparks Bangor softball win over Messalonskee
OAKLAND, Maine — Bangor third baseman Kelsey Pendergast felt she hadn’t been hitting well early in Wednesday afternoon’s softball game at Messalonskee High School. Then she came up in the seventh inning with runners on first and third with one out and her Rams trailing by a run. “I was ...
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Plans for Somerset County Relay for Life in home stretch
SKOWHEGAN – The 2013 American Cancer Society Relay for Life for Somerset County will feature at least 38 teams with just under 500 participants, according to registration chair Heidi York Lyman. “We are on target to meet our goal, but we need all the help we can get,” Lyman said ...
Waterville man wanted in high-speed pursuit in central Maine awaits extradition from Conn.
WATERVILLE, Maine — A local man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed pursuit on May 16, according to police. Ernest Almeida, 31, faces up to five years behind bars on a Class C felony charge of eluding a police officer, according to Waterville Deputy Chief Charles ...
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Governor Lepage to Speak at Special Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special meeting on Thursday June 6, featuring Maine Governor Paul LePage, who will speak about state-related matters. The meeting will be held at 7 am at the Winthrop High School Performing Arts Center (211 Rambler Road) in Winthrop. Paul Richard ...
Vienna man accused of stealing car in Jackman
JACKMAN, Maine — A 36-year-old Vienna man is facing multiple charges after stealing a car in Jackman and later totaling it in a crash on Monday night, police said. Shane Gurney had been attending a function in town and was intoxicated, according to Chief Deputy Dale Lancaster of the Somerset ...
Messalonskee’s Dexter, South Portland’s Richards key first-year contributors for USM baseball team
GORHAM, Maine — University of Southern Maine baseball coach Eddie Flaherty is giving shortstop Sam Dexter the highest of compliments when he calls him “the best freshman I’ve ever had.” Flaherty is in his 28th season at USM and his Huskies will be going to the eight-team, double-elimination NCAA Division ...
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The Fabric Garden celebrates its 35th anniversary
MADISON, Maine — The Fabric Garden in Madison announced that it is celebrating its 35th year in business, making it one of Maine’s oldest quilt shops. Over the last 35 years, The Fabric Garden has provided customers with supplies for their sewing and quilting needs. The Fabric Garden was founded ...
US Postal Service investigating possible East Vassalboro mail thefts
EAST VASSALBORO, Maine — U.S. Postal Service officials are investigating alleged mail thefts in the town of East Vassalboro. London Warren, the Public Information Officer for the USPS’s Office of the Inspector General, said an investigation was launched sometime in April but did not disclose an exact date. “We do ...
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Marcia Mansfield joins Bar Harbor Financial Services
ROCKLAND, Maine – Joseph M. Murphy, President and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, along with the Board of Directors, is pleased to welcome Marcia Mansfield, VP/Financial Consultant, to Bar Harbor Financial Services. Marcia’s office is located at 91 Camden St. in Rockland. She can be reached by calling ...
Sixth-inning rally carries Bangor baseball past Lawrence
BANGOR, Maine — The Lawrence Bulldogs held a 2-1 lead over the Bangor Rams going into the bottom of the sixth inning Monday afternoon, but Bangor scored seven runs in the bottom of the inning en route to an 8-2 Class A baseball victory at Mansfield Stadium. Lawrence pitcher Cody ...
Lawrence rallies in 7th to grab softball victory over Bangor
BANGOR, Maine — The Lawrence Bulldogs’ backs have been against the wall lately as they try to secure one of the nine softball playoff berths available in the 14-team Eastern Maine Class A standings. “I told them we had to beat somebody better than us,” said Lawrence coach Joe Marcoux, ...
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UMF President Kathryn A. Foster presides over her first UMF Commencement Ceremony
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 5:11 p.m.
FARMINGTON, Maine — With a celebratory air of excitement, University of Maine at Farmington held its 2013 Commencement Ceremony this morning, Saturday, May 18, with new UMF President Kathryn A. Foster presiding. Foster, faculty, administrators and dignitaries led the graduates in a traditional procession to the festive sounds of bagpipes ...
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KVCC graduates more than 500 students
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 4:06 p.m.
FAIRFIELD, Maine — More than 500 students graduated May 18 when Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) held its 43rd commencement exercises at the Augusta Civic Center. The public event was well attended by friends and family of graduates from 27 programs marching before a capacity crowd. Speaking to the assembly, ...
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
The scramble to fill the 2nd District seat if Mike Michaud runs for governor
Governor Veto
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship round
Lawrence, Connolly help UMaine advance to America East baseball title game
Maine Democrats stooped to the governor’s level with TV complaint
Maine’s beer industry continues to brew double-digit growth
‘All That’ actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out apartment window on 36th floor
KahBang organizers announce film and visual arts lineup for festival