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Proposed arsonist registry has delegation’s tentative support

AUGUSTA, Maine — The U.S. Senate is considering a bill to create a national arsonist registry, which members of Maine’s congressional delegation agree is a good idea if the details can be worked … more

By Mal Leary
Capitol News Service | 3/16/10 | 2 views

Orono steppin’ out for ‘Dancing Like the Stars’

The next event to raise funds for Orono High School Class of 2010 Project Graduation is “Dancing Like the Stars,” reports OHS Project Graduation chair Gerri Johnson-Harvey. The two-night event … more

By Joni Averill
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 7 views

No definitive conclusion on NH woman's death

Police believe a New Hampshire woman died from exposure in Maine, but they'll have to wait a while longer before they know for sure. An autopsy was performed Monday in Augusta, but the state … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/15/10 | 938 views

Former Unity president selected for UMFK post

BANGOR, Maine – The president emeritus of the College of the Marshall Islands has been named the next president of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. UMS Chancellor Richard L. Pattenaude … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/15/10 | 528 views

Judge rejects plea deal in investor theft case

ELLSWORTH — A superior court judge has rejected a plea agreement that would have put a former Surry man behind bars for 18 months for allegedly stealing more than half a million dollars from … more

By Bill Trotter
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 767 views

Maine couple duped out of $240,000

RANDOLPH, Maine — Police are investigating a scam that duped a central Maine couple out of $240,000. Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty said Monday that a Bank of America branch contacted … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/15/10 | 1994 views

Field still big in Maine gov race, but Greens out

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's field of party-affiliated candidates for governor stood at a dozen as they met Monday's deadline to qualify for the June 8 primary ballot, but the lone candidate for the … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/15/10 | 1272 views

Milbridge veteran, ex-selectman remembered as 'a fine gentleman'

MILBRIDGE, Maine — A veteran who served as a selectman for 18 years and during his adult life became known for his service and advocacy for Down East coastal Maine has died. more

By Bill Trotter
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 1460 views

Boat raffle to benefit Maine Lobster Institute

ISLESBORO, Maine — When lobsterman Josh Conover got a new boat to replace his all-wood 1977 vessel, he knew he wanted to do something interesting with the old boat. more

By Heather Steeves
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 1777 views

Mother of killed roller skier volunteers at Junior Olympics

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Volunteering as a timer at last week's USSA Junior XC Olympics may very well be the hardest thing Dr. Mary Neal has ever done. more

By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/15/10 | 3338 views

Budget panel OKs Mega Millions

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature's Appropriations Committee voted unanimously Sunday afternoon to put the implementation of the Mega Millions lottery game into the budget, but rejected a proposal to launch a keno game in Maine. more

By Mal Leary
Capitol News Service | 3/15/10 | 1565 views

Fatal Northeast storm moves into southern Maine

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. — Last month, the Northeast was smothered by blizzards. Now, it’s waterlogged by torrential rains. more

By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press
| 3/15/10 | 2435 views

Financial questions delay Newburgh town meeting

NEWBURGH, Maine — Potential inaccuracies in the town's financial records that came to light Friday forced the postponement of Saturday morning's annual town meeting, and selectmen were scheduled to meet this morning to discuss the hiring of an auditor to look at the accounts. more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 398 views

Acquittal in shooting spurs hope, wariness

ROCKLAND, Maine — For Edwin Vance Bunker, the end of his trial means the knot in his stomach has finally come undone. more

By Heather Steeves
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 3696 views

Aroostook County native gets warm welcome home

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — About 30 people stood outside the chain-link fence near the main building of Northern Maine Regional Airport at dusk Saturday, staring intently at the slowly darkening sky. more

By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 4950 views

Woman admits she destroyed house involved in drug case

SORRENTO, Maine — A woman has admitted in federal court to destroying a house that police seized from her mother in a 2004 drug sting. more

By Bill Trotter
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 6062 views

Congressional delegation sends off 1136th in crowded ceremony at UMaine

ORONO, Maine — Staff Sgt. Dale Bergeron of the Maine Army National Guard’s 1136th Transportation Company has ties to the communities of Glenburn and Tremont. more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 3011 views

Census seeks volunteers at Sportsmen's Show

ORONO, Maine – Ten years ago, somewhere in Oxford County near the town of Fryeburg, a Maine resident was living in an unorganized township with no clear roads to his or her domicile. more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/13/10 | 2709 views