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Hancock man injured when pickup rolls over
HANCOCK, Maine — A Hancock man was taken to a Bangor hospital for injuries he suffered Thursday night when the pickup he was driving rolled over at the intersection of Thorson and Washington Junction roads. more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 222 views
MCI looking to integrate with community
PITTSFIELD, Maine — As the high school for students from three towns, there’s no question that Maine Central Institute plays a crucial role in the community. more
By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 149 views
Ranger urges caution when disposing of ashes
OLD TOWN, Maine — An official with the Maine Forest Service urged Mainers Thursday to use extreme caution when disposing of wood stove ashes. more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 124 views
Thorndike residents to vote on rigid wind ordinance
THORNDIKE, Maine — Residents will decide at Saturday's annual town meeting whether this small Waldo County town will become the latest Maine community to clamp down on potential wind energy projects. more
By Abigail Curtis
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 71 views
Family camp destroyed by fire on Green Lake
DEDHAM, Maine — A fire late Wednesday night destroyed a family camp on Green Lake. more
By Rich Hewitt
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 275 views
Longtime BDN printer York dies
BANGOR, Maine — A longtime former employee of the Bangor Daily News respected for his ability to adapt to rapid changes in newspaper technology and loved for his wit died this week at the age of 77. more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 79 views
Sled dealer, tattoo parlor to open in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Maine — A tattoo parlor and a snowmobile dealership will join the businesses lining West Broadway, the town’s longest retail artery, within a month or so, town officials said Wednesday. more
By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 80 views
3 arrested in case linked to Bangor teen's shooting
BANGOR, Maine — Three male juveniles were arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons Thursday afternoon after a confrontation on Center Street that Bangor police confirmed was connected to the ongoing conflict between two groups of local teenagers that in January led to the shooting death of 19-year-old John “Bobby” Surles. more
By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 743 views
Gaming pact lacks committee support
AUGUSTA, Maine — A last-minute compromise negotiated by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Hollywood Slots and the backers of an Oxford County casino failed to earn the endorsement of a legislative committee on Thursday. more
By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 355 views
UMPI opens Native American center in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — A new portion of the Houlton Higher Education Center is going to support American Indian students as they make their way through college. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 61 views
Maine man faces charge in child porn
PORTLAND, Maine — A 66-year-old man charged this week with having child porn on his computer is believed to be the first person to face such allegations after being removed from Maine’s sex offender registry, law enforcement officials said Thursday. more
By David Sharp, The Associated Press
| 3/19/10 | 588 views
Several towns eye hold on tower construction
BLUE HILL, Maine — With interest in wind power and communications increasing in Maine, several Hancock County towns are considering slowing things down to make sure they can effectively regulate construction of the associated towers. more
By Rich Hewitt
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 240 views
GOP challenger pushes Michaud for debate on health care plan
Jason Levesque, the presumptive Republican nominee to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat, on Thursday challenged Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud to hold a town hall-style meeting with voters on President Barack Obama's health care initiative. more
By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 331 views
Man gets 2½ years in 25 break-ins
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A LaGrange man was sentenced to prison Thursday for 25 break-ins he committed from 2007 to 2009 that involved more than $100,000 in stolen items, including antique vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. more
By Diana Bowley
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 686 views
Waterfront's next phase to include trails, amphitheater
BANGOR, Maine — Earlier this week, while the mercury continued its spring rise, the Bangor Waterfront seemed to spring to life overnight. more
By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 477 views
Acadian tradition at UMFK brings out inner child of all
FORT KENT, Maine — There's just something about the sweet, gooey nature of maple sugar taffy that brings out the kid in everyone. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/19/10 | 331 views
Houlton meeting to discuss school ranking
HOULTON, Maine — A week after its high school was named one of the state's 10 "persistently lowest-achieving schools," officials in SAD 29 are preparing to hold a public hearing to engage the public in a discussion about what the label means for the district. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 75 views
Sons of American Legion to hold open house
Bernard Jones Post 92 in Brownville Junction will hold an open house “for eligible males, in the Brownville area, who are interested in joining the Sons of the American Legion,” wrote Philip Flagg. more
By Joni Averill
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 42 views
Maine man says he accidentally lit match on jet
BOSTON — A man from Maine who struck a match on a U.S. Airways flight to Boston's Logan International Airport is facing some heat — but not over the matches. Massachusetts State Police … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/18/10 | 2678 views
Senate gives initial OK to concealed weapons in Acadia
AUGUSTA, Maine — The state Senate on Thursday gave its initial approval to a bill that would allow the holders of concealed weapons permits to carry loaded guns within Acadia National Park. more
By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 1047 views
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