Posts Tagged ‘Maine’
BDN seeking stories about camp traditions
In other places, folks might call their summer abodes “cabins” or “cottages.” Here in Maine, many of us simply call ‘em “camps.” Big or small, rustic or more refined, they’re just camps. If you’ve been around these parts for more than a summer or two, you know that Mainers love ...
Water levels can change Marsh Stream in a flash
WINTERPORT, Maine — If I had to pick a favorite whitewater run in the Bangor region, without hesitation I would say the Marsh Stream. The main reason why I like it is, that it’s like paddling on a different stream with every 6 inches of change in the water level. ...
Kayak trip on the Pemaquid River planned
on Sept. 27, 2011, at 2:12 p.m.
DAMARISCOTTA — Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center will hold a kayaking trip on the Pemiquid River on Sunday, giving participants the chance to spend a fun fall day on the water. Peter Lawrence, a board member of the Pemaquid Watershed Association, will lead the trip set to coincide with Spectrum ...
Breton goal lifts Maine by Hartford
BDN staff reports on Oct. 17, 2010, at 9:17 p.m.
ORONO — Hannah Breton’s first-half goal lifted the Maine Black Bears to a 1-0 women’s soccer victory over the Hartford Hawks Sunday. Breton controlled a rebounded shot off the goalie and drained the ball into an empty net as the Bears went on to improve to 7-6 overall and 3-3 ...
Bears, Spartans skate to 4-4 tie
BDN staff reports on Oct. 15, 2010, at 12:02 a.m.
By JACK EBLING Special to the BDN EAST LANSING, Mich. — The University of Maine Black Bears were fit to be tied. Despite three scores in a span of 4:38 late in the first period and a two-goal lead late in the second, the nation’s No. 8 hockey team had ...
Women’s hockey
BDN staff reports on Oct. 14, 2010, at 11:40 p.m.
MAINE vs. QUINNIPIAC Time, site: Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 4 p.m., Alfond Arena, Orono Records: Maine 2-2, Quinnipiac 4-0 Series, last meeting: Maine leads 7-1-1, Maine 4-3 on 12/10/05 Key players: Maine — C Brittany Dougherty (3 goals, 5 assists), LW Jennie Gallo (4 & 2), RW Myriam Croussette (2 ...
Bears see need for better intensity, penalty-killing
The University of Maine men’s hockey team sent out mixed messages over the weekend. And the Black Bears also received a useful wake-up call. Maine followed an impressive 8-2 victory over UMass Lowell with a disappointing 3-3 tie against nonscholarship UConn. “We’ve got to come ready to play every night ...
Bartus keeps Bears at bay as UConn earns tie
ORONO — On paper, Saturday night’s 3-3 overtime tie between the University of Maine men’s hockey team and the University of Connecticut should have been a complete mismatch.The nationally ranked Black Bears, with the full allotment of 18 scholarships, entertained a UConn team that doesn’t have any scholarships and won ...
UMaine eyes upset at No. 2 Delaware
Winning is the best way to develop confidence within a football team. The University of Maine and Maine Maritime Academy of Castine both look to build on last weekend’s victories heading into important conference contests Saturday afternoon. Maine Black Bears (2-3) at Delaware Blue Hens (5-0), 1 p.m., Delaware Stadium, ...
Award-winning tourism photo
on Sept. 21, 2010, at 11:11 a.m.
This photo of two children peeking at a moose on the shore of Round Pond in Allagash made Tracy Whitten of North Waterboro the overall winner of the Aroostook County Tourism summer photo contest. Other winners were Lisa Rubin of Portage in the scenic views category, Jennifer Clavette of South Berwick for outdoor recreation, Gene Cyr of Washburn for festivals and events and Ruth St. Peter of Cross Lake for cities and towns. All winning entries can be seen on the website at www.visitaroostook.com. For more information, contact Leslie Jackson, tourism coordinator, at 888-216-2463 or ljackson@nmdc.org. (PHOTO BY TRACY WHITTEN COURTESY AROOSTOOK COUNTY TOURISM)
Miller’s through the years
on March 26, 2010, at 9:35 a.m.
A part of the former Miller's Restaurant is coming down on Main Street in Bangor. Take a look at some of the Bangor Daily News' historic photographs of the Bangor institution.
Dixfield teen riding atop car roof pinned under it after rollover
Police seeking tips about pickup truck possibly connected to Glenburn teen’s disappearance
Waldo-Hancock Bridge nearly gone after last suspension cables plunge into Penobscot River
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
Military sex assault
Manchester 15-year-old off to impressive start for Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports
UMaine field house renovations on schedule for Oct. 15 completion
UMaine baseball seniors Fransoso, Bazdanes set for final home games
Bangor’s Marcus Davis hopes to counter opponent’s height, reach advantage in Lewiston MMA main event
Farmers markets embracing food stamps with the help of USDA
Arguments over gun control and abortion will never be settled
A spot of tea, a spread of treats, at Camden’s Fromviandoux