Stories about Mid-Maine
Kennebec County creates drug rehab program ‘to find something that works’
“We have come together, together to change our lives through honoring the value of ourselves, our loved ones and our community.” The words bounce off the concrete walls of the cell block and amplify the voices of the nine men who recite them. They stand shoulder to shoulder in matching ...
Lawyer: Farmer hopeful of keeping homemade trout pond
WATERVILLE, Maine — The attorney for a Clinton man accused of creating an illegal trout pond said he believes his client and the state can avoid a trial. Richard Lary, 68, was in Waterville District Court on Thursday for his initial appearance regarding a land use citation and complaint from ...
Commencements at Maine colleges and universities, May 18-June 8, 2013
on May 16, 2013, at 5:49 p.m.
University of Maine at Machias MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias will celebrate its 102nd commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Frederic A. Reynolds Center. Jim Thompson, a retired journalist and communications specialist, will deliver the commencement address and will be given the ...
Quebec trucker suffers minor injuries after rig overturns on Route 201
MOSCOW, Maine — A Quebec truck driver escaped major injury Thursday morning after his rig overturned on Route 201, police said. Reges Vaellux, 33, was driving south near the Baker Mountain Ski Area shortly before 9 a.m. when he failed to handle an S-curve and struck a guardrail, causing his ...
286-ton transformer moves to Windsor
A 286-ton Central Maine Power electrical transformer took a long, slow journey from Searsport to be installed at a substation in Windsor on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
From the community
American Red Cross schedules blood drives in June
Bangor Daily News on May 15, 2013, at 1:45 p.m.
The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives in June. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free day pass to a Maine State Park, and be entered to win a complete family camping package from Eureka, a free week of camping, a voucher to the ...
Maine native who created fish sticks, went on to run General Mills, E. Robert Kinney, dead at 96
By Jennifer Beane, Special to the BDN on May 15, 2013, at 11:52 a.m.
A native of Maine who built a successful fish and food processing business in Bar Harbor and went on to become CEO of General Mills, one of the world’s largest food companies, E. Robert “Bob” Kinney died at the age of 96 on May 2 in Arizona. Although remembered as ...
From the community
Pittsfield Regional Job Fair with Free Workshops on May 15, 2013
A great opportunity is available to Central Maine and Sebasticook Valley on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 3:30 – 6:30 pm at the Warsaw Middle School Gym at 167 School Street, Pittsfield. Meet employers face-to-face, network, obtain free training opportunities in mini-workshops and obtain valuable resources. Employers & Staffing Agencies ...
From the community
Re-scheduled to Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2:30 pm – Dedication of the Glen H. Wheaton Projector Room at the Pittsfield Community Theatre
On Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2:30 pm the Pittsfield Community Theatre Projector Room will be dedicated to long-time resident Glen H. Wheaton. This dedication will honor Mr. Wheaton for his many years of service to the community through his commitment and love of the Theatre. Mr. Wheaton owned and ...
Skowhegan woman accused of helping brother kill ex-wife seeks private investigator
By Jim Haddadin, Foster's Daily Democrat on May 14, 2013, at 11:14 a.m.
BRENTWOOD, N.H. — A 43-year-old Maine woman is seeking a private investigator to help her defend against charges she helped her brother kill his ex-wife, Amanda Warf. A circuit court judge granted a request Monday from Michelle Corson’s attorney to engage a private investigator in the case. Corson, of Skowhegan, ...
Newport fire crews stop blaze in home down the street from station
NEWPORT, Maine — A house fire located down the street from the fire station was brought under control in 10 minutes on Monday. Newport EMS Director Amanda Chretien said the Newport Fire Department received a call of a fire at 61 Water St. at about 2:30 p.m. It was extinguished ...
From the community
Learn Android Application Development with Most Effective Resources
Beating iOS, Android becomes the most used mobile OS platform, according to the latest statistics. What Makes Android the powerful platform is its open source and simplest to use quality. Android platform also has SDK that deliver maximum advantages while development. Moreover, Android is adopted by many users because of ...
West Forks’ Berry wins pro boxing debut
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Brandon “The Cannon” Berry of West Forks made a successful professional boxing debut Saturday night, defeating Billy Jones of South Berwick by a fourth-round technical knockout before more than 500 fight fans at Skowhegan Area High School. It marked the first professional fight in Maine since 2005. ...
BENNETT THERE DONE THAT (blog)
North Pond Hermit Sessions digital EP for download
on May 12, 2013, at 11:50 a.m.
Here’s the digital download version of a two-artsist EP by me and and my band — the Half Moon Jug Band — and Stan and Dan who hail from the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine, not too far from North Pond. Turns out Stan Keach wrote a song about the ...
Dennett, Morse propel unbeaten Cony softball team past Skowhegan
AUGUSTA, Maine — Cony High School catcher Alyssah Dennett said she had been thinking too much at the plate before Friday afternoon’s softball game against fellow KVAC foe Skowhegan. Intestinal flu-like symptoms took her mind off her hitting some and it paid off for the Rams’ junior. She homered to ...
Verso paper mills in Maine experience massive increase in natural gas costs
The CEO of Verso Paper Corp. said the cost of delivering natural gas to the company’s paper mills in Jay and Bucksport during the first quarter of 2013 increased $22 million from the same period last year. “One of the significant issues for us during the quarter was the delivered ...
Waterville man accused of arson after garage fire
WATERVILLE, Maine — A Waterville man is facing an arson charge after fireworks he was setting off set fire to a garage across the street from his home, police said. Donald Fencik, 62, is being held at the Kennebec County Jail on $25,000 cash bail, Waterville Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey ...
WHIT RICHARDSON (blog)
The last time Berkshire Hathaway bought a Maine shoe business…
on May 09, 2013, at 10:57 p.m.
A subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Thursday said it has acquired a Maine-based shoe manufacturer. That story may sound familiar to folks who have been around a while. For those who haven’t, I think a little historical context is in order. The last time Berkshire Hathaway bought ...
Report: 4-year-old took loaded handgun to Hallowell day care
on May 09, 2013, at 8:53 p.m.
HALLOWELL, Maine — Authorities are still deliberating over whether charges will be filed after a 4-year-old boy reportedly brought a loaded handgun to his day care, according to the Kennebec Journal. A police report on the matter has been submitted to the Kennebec County district attorney’s office, the newspaper reported. ...
From the community
Eastern Maine letter carriers’ May 11 food drive goal 90,000-plus lbs
Bangor Daily News on May 08, 2013, at 7:02 p.m.
BANGOR, Maine – United Way of Eastern Maine, AARP of Maine and The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will set out for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, will collect non-perishable donations directly from mailboxes ...
Police seeking tips about pickup truck possibly connected to Glenburn teen’s disappearance
Since 1971, seven Maine children reported missing have not been found
Authorities ask for volunteers in search for missing Glenburn teen Nichole Cable
A better way to help people escape welfare
A letter to Michelle Obama in light of military sex assault epidemic
Revising the terms of war against al-Qaida
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
For those who are too fat for Abercrombie and Fitch
Kitchen Nightmares meltdown or: How to lose an argument online
Market Basket in Biddeford starts hiring 300 workers
Arguments over gun control and abortion will never be settled
A spot of tea, a spread of treats, at Camden’s Fromviandoux