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Panel backs Fort Kent armory transfer
AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to transfer ownership of the armory in Fort Kent from the Maine Army National Guard to the University of Maine was endorsed by a legislative committee on Wednesday, but … more
By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 13 views
New Presque Isle manager outlines city goals
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — There’s a great deal of charm in the Star City, according to its new city manager, Jim Bennett, and there are also things that can be done to make it better. Bennett, … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 16 views
Orono man charged in Hampden stalking case
An Orono man who was arrested in Hampden on Saturday for allegedly stalking a former girlfriend and breaking into her home, pleaded guilty to the crimes in court Monday and was sentenced, Hampden … more
By BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 41 views
Newport withholds community center funding
NEWPORT, Maine — Selectmen said Wednesday night they are withholding $100,000 in funding from Sebasticook Valley Community Center because of a criminal investigation into the center’s … more
By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 33 views
Forum seeks input on Race to the Top program
ORONO, Maine — More than 40 area educators, school administrators, elected officials and others gathered at the University of Maine on Wednesday to find out how they can help their local school … more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 75 views
Fire damages exterior of Fern Street home
BANGOR, Maine — A fire that began in a trash container behind a Fern Street home was extinguished before it caused major damage, an official with the Bangor Fire Department said … more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 29 views
Son ‘lucky’ to escape Hermon mobile home fire
HERMON, Maine — An unattended cooking fire Tuesday night destroyed a mobile home on Clark Road. The fire at 236 Clark Road was reported about 9:50 p.m., Hermon Fire Chief Larry Willis said … more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 25 views
SAD 40 seeks public input on proposed budget
WALDOBORO, Maine — The SAD 40 budget committee will hold informational meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, to review the proposed 2010-11 district budget and to … more
By BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 15 views
Development group supports garden project
MACHIAS, Maine — The Washington County Development Authority reviewed two plans Tuesday, one for a skate park in Machias and another that would provide education and food security for residents in … more
By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 24 views
McCain cuts NB potato sourcing; effect on Maine growers unknown
EASTON, Maine — Frozen-food producer McCain Foods Ltd. announced this week that the company is cutting its potato sourcing in New Brunswick by 20 to 30 percent in response to lower demand for … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 98 views
Call center plans to fill Bangor jobs
BANGOR, Maine — Verizon Wireless’ only call center in northern New England has 40 job openings created by a combination of recently added positions and attrition. It’s hoping to fill them … more
By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 58 views
Forest service issues Maine fire warnings
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Forest Service and the National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a red flag warning of the possibility of wildfires for areas near Greenville and Millinocket south to … more
By BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 74 views
School’s reopening possible
ROCKWOOD, Maine — With the expectation of at least 10 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children in Rockwood next year, state Department of Education officials acknowledged Wednesday they are … more
By Diana Bowley
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 75 views
Panel backs bond for dental school
Taxpayer funding for a four-year dental school at the University of New England moved forward on Wednesday as lawmakers on the Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in support of a $7 … more
By Meg Haskell
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 120 views
Three-way deal could put expanded gambling options to vote
AUGUSTA, Maine — The proponents of an Oxford County resort casino have reached a tentative deal with the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Hollywood Slots for a November ballot question seeking to expand … more
By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 53 views
UM finances a priority in Kennedy’s final year
ORONO, Maine — Robert Kennedy announced his decision to step down as University of Maine president during one of the toughest financial periods for the institution in recent memory. more
By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 156 views
The mysterious murder of Effie MacDonald
Effie MacDonald was from Aroostook County. She moved to Bangor in 1956 to be near members of her large family who had moved here from Houlton. more
By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 577 views
Man pleads not guilty in couple’s death
BANGOR, Maine — Nathaneal Nightingale, 31, of Burlington, entered not guilty pleas on Wednesday to two counts of intentional or knowing murder in the shooting deaths of a Webster Plantation couple … more
By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 336 views
Teen pleads not guilty in fatal Bangor shooting
BANGOR, Maine — No one said anything in the courtroom Wednesday morning, but verbal confrontations that almost turned physical erupted shortly after a local teenager charged in the January shooting … more
By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 2645 views
Detroit residents to decide on spending increase
DETROIT, Maine — The cost of municipal government will rise by about $4,000 if voters here approve the selectmen’s’ budget proposal at Saturday’s annual town meeting. more
By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 21 views
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