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Ex-MBNA employees fault credit practices

by Contributed September 25, 2008

Former MBNA customer service representative Cate Colombo of Camden can’t forget the abandoned wife she persuaded to take on $40,000 of credit card debt.
Or the many military spouses she wasn’t allowed to offer the lower interest rate to which they were legally entitled.

Bangor, News

Bangor High likely to switch to natural gas

by Eric Russell September 25, 2008

BANGOR, Maine — The city’s high school is expected to join the growing list of former oil-guzzling properties in Bangor that are switching to natural gas.
The Bangor School Committee on Wednesday recommended the switch, which will now go to the City Council for approval.

Midcoast, News

Man accused of holding woman at knifepoint

by George Chappell September 25, 2008

UNION, Maine — A local man remained jailed Wednesday after being arrested on charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly held an ex-girlfriend at knifepoint in his Happy Hollow Road home and threatened her for about six hours.

Bangor, News, State

Market for pellets tightens

by Eric Russell September 25, 2008

BANGOR, Maine — Within the past couple of years, wood pellet stoves have emerged as a cheaper alternative to No. 2 heating oil and a less labor-intensive option than regular firewood.

Health

Lawmakers act to protect Healthy Maine fund

by Meg Haskell September 24, 2008

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Fund for a Healthy Maine will come under closer legislative scrutiny if recommendations approved Wednesday by a panel of Maine lawmakers are adopted.

Mid-Maine, News

Hartland fire leaves four homeless

by Sharon Kiley Mack September 24, 2008

HARTLAND, Maine — A blackened skeleton was all that remained Wednesday after a swift-moving fire destroyed the Sam and Alicia Salley home on Ford Hill Road.
The fire was reported at 8 a.m. and emergency responders could see the smoke from Canaan and Pittsfield as fire consumed the two-story wooden home and an adjoining storage ell.

News, Penobscot

Baldacci says Millinocket mill owner weighs a restart costing $30 million

by Nick Sambides Jr. September 24, 2008January 29, 2011

MILLINOCKET, Maine — Multibillion-dollar corporation Brookfield Asset Management Inc. hopes to finish in three weeks its final vetting of a 20- to 30-year plan to revitalize the Katahdin Avenue paper mill for about $30 million, Gov. John Baldacci said Wednesday.

Uncategorized

Maine delegation pushes for bailout plan review

by Contributed September 24, 2008

WASHINGTON — Maine’s U.S senators and representatives all share the same point of view on the $700 billion bailout plan and the Bush administration’s efforts to have it approved by the end of the week: The Congress should not act in haste.

Bangor, News

Urge to play slots spurred thefts

by Judy Harrison September 24, 2008

BANGOR, Maine – The prosecutor called it elder abuse. The defense attorney said it was the result of an illness. Members of Gamblers Anonymous warned the judge to expect more cases just like it.

News

Fire at EMCC spurs evacuation of building

by Dawn Gagnon September 24, 2008

BANGOR, Maine — Rangeley Hall at Eastern Maine Community College likely won’t be open for business today after a large hot water tank in the building’s utility room caught fire Wednesday night, prompting the evacuation of about 20 peo-ple who were inside at the time.

Obituaries

Richard H. Allen Jr.

by Contributed September 24, 2008

In Loving Memory Of RICHARD H. ALLEN JR. Sept. 25, 1968 – Feb. 20, 2000 Wishing you were here to celebrate your birthday with us. We miss you and think of you every day. You are forever in our …

Obituaries

Joshua Allen McKay

by Contributed September 24, 2008

In Loving Memory Of JOSHUA ALLEN MCKAY Sept. 20, 1988 – Sept. 25, 2004 Four years, eight years or 40 years, no matter the amount of time that goes by our memories will never fade. Each time we pass …

Obituaries

Lewis Whitcomb

by Contributed September 24, 2008

BELFAST – Lewis Whitcomb, 89, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Tall Pines, Belfast. Family and friends are invited to call 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 …

Obituaries

William “Sonny” Everett Colson

by Contributed September 24, 2008

STEUBEN – William “Sonny” Everett Colson, 99, died Sept. 21, 2008, at an Ellsworth hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1909, in Sullivan, the son of James and Ida (Young) …

Obituaries

Hilda A. Saunders

by Contributed September 24, 2008

AUBURN – Hilda A. Saunders, 93, formerly of Bath and Orland, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Clover Manor Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 5, 1915, in Orland, a daughter of Harvey …

Obituaries

Jeremy P. Ray

by Contributed September 24, 2008

HALLOWELL – Jeremy P. Ray, much loved father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, died Sept. 22, 2008, in Augusta, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Jeremy was born …

Obituaries

Ralph N. “Jake” Merrill Jr.

by Contributed September 24, 2008

STETSON – Ralph N. “Jake” Merrill Jr., 72, died Sept. 23, 2008, at a Bangor health care facility after a long illness. He was born July 9, 1936, in Stetson, the son of Ralph N. …

Obituaries

Edna Nicole (Dionne) Babin

by Contributed September 24, 2008

Correction Notice – FORT KENT – Edna Nicole (Dionne) Babin, 60, beloved wife for 36 years to Joseph Norman Babin, died Sept. 22, 2008, at her residence surround by her loving …

Obituaries

Robert E. Mulherin

by Contributed September 24, 2008

CORINNA – Robert E. Mulherin, 76, died unexpectedly at his Newport Road residence. Bob was born in Virginia, but grew up on the Dyer farm in Newburgh. He served in the U.S. Navy …

Obituaries

Kevin A. Mahon

by Contributed September 24, 2008

BANGOR – Kevin A. Mahon, 34, died Sept. 24, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Friday’s edition of the Bangor Daily News by Greenlawn Funeral …