Recently added articles from Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME:
Bangor seeks help in search for manager
Nov 17, 2009; ... BANGOR - City councilors agreed Monday to hire an outsiderecruiting firm to assist in the search for a new city manager andalso agreed to set aside time to debate and settle on a new visionfor Bangor. Although the two issues will follow parallel paths, councilorshoped to solidify ...
Woman gets 15 days for role in thefts Soldier's life savings stolen
Nov 17, 2009; ... DOVER-FOXCROFT - With the sentencing Monday of a third personinvolved in forging a soldier's stolen checks totaling $14,725,police now are expected to focus on a fourth person who isconsidered the mastermind. Shawn Burke, 24, of Texas, who is serving his second deploymentin Iraq ...
New Calais border crossing opens
Nov 17, 2009; ... CALAIS and ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick - The two new border portsof entry in Calais and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, opened Mondaymorning without a glitch. Except for one man who was waiting on the U.S. side at 4 a.m.because he wanted to be the first one across, there was ...
Trustees of UMaine System accept plan
Nov 17, 2009; ... BANGOR - The University of Maine System board of trustees ishoping the introduction of a three-year baccalaureate program, anincrease in online students, and other measures meant to raiserevenues and cut costs can help overcome a projected $42.8 millionshortfall in the next four ...
Work winds down on Route 1A in Ellsworth
Nov 17, 2009; ... ELLSWORTH - Work on a 6.5-mile section of Route 1A between Dedhamand Ellsworth is expected to wind down soon, although crews couldremain at the scene through December depending on the weather. During the winter lull, officials with the Maine Department ofTransportation will develop ...