Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME back issues from January 2009:
Correcting the record
Jan 01, 2009 ... A story about the death of former Bangor Daily News vicepresident John Bishop ...
Study: Right whales may winter off Maine 44 spotted south of MDI in recent flyover
Jan 01, 2009; ... As federal regulators and environmental groups take steps toprotect the diminishing number of North Atlantic right whales,recent surveys indicate that many of them might spend the wintersgrouped off the coast in the Gulf of Maine. An aerial survey conducted Dec. 3 by the federal ...
Mainers ring in 2009 Families attend Bangor-area events, reveal resolutions
Jan 01, 2009; ... Lauren Cooper had the New Year written all over her face. The number 20 adorned the right cheek of the 8-year-old Corinthgirl, while the numerals zero and nine were painted on her left. She and her family spent Wednesday afternoon at the Bangor Malland the Maine Discovery ...
MAINERS HOPE FOR health, prosperity, reform - and a Celtics championship
Jan 01, 2009 ... Editor's Note: As 2008 drew to a close, our reporters askedMainers, "What is the one special hope you have for the comingyear?" Here are their answers: "I sincerely hope that 2009 will be a year of peace and progress.I think we're looking forward to the new administration, with ...
Hermon ski area opens tube run
Jan 01, 2009; ... HERMON - Bill Whitcomb looked happy to be busy Wednesdayafternoon in the crowded ski lodge at New Hermon Mountain. Whitcomb, manager and co-owner of the family-run ski area, saidthat school vacation and a much-needed cold snap finally coincided,and the inner tube run at the ...
CLEAN SLATE
Jan 01, 2009 ... Once again, just like clockwork, here comes New Year's Day. Onceagain, in a wave sweeping across time zones, the world countedbackward from 10. Revelers wished one another the best and meant it,at least for as long as the cup of kindness brimmed. Parades willmarch across TV screens. In ...
.COMments
Jan 01, 2009 ... A new feature on the BDN's editorial page, .COMments, highlightsselected reader-submitted commentary from our Website,bangordailynews.com. Excerpts of some online comments that areperceptive, thought-provoking, well-stated and, perhaps, funny maybe printed. Check here to see what other ...
'Mob mentality'
Jan 01, 2009 ... I so enjoy the near-daily nonsensical rants of the Bush-haters onthe BDN letters page. They are laughable. Never have I encountered aphenomenon like Bush Derangement Syndrome, in which otherwiserational people will convince themselves of the most far-fetched andludicrous distortions of ...
No blame in tragedy
Jan 01, 2009 ... I am Beulah Ireland's son. I would like to thank all who postedprayers and condolences for Mom and Mike Parmigiani, the truckdriver, on the BDN's Web site. (Beulah Ireland was struck and killedby a truck in Lincoln on Dec. 29). Mom had been crossing that road since 1941 to get her ...
Support home birthing
Jan 01, 2009 ... Bravo, BDN! The recent article on midwifery care hits the mark!It has been long supported by numerous research articles thatmidwives, both certified nurse midwives and certified professionalmidwives, provide care to low-risk moms and babies that is just asgood or better than ...
More donations needed
Jan 01, 2009 ... I am prompted to write regarding cutbacks by MPBN and someresponses to it in the BDN. I hesitate to write this because ofpassions aroused by whatever MPBN does. I, too, am upset by the cutbacks planned for Fort Kent andCalais. MPBN serves the whole state with invaluable ...
IT'S 2009 Why not get fit? Area trainers offer advice on how to get in shape this year - and stick with it
Jan 01, 2009; ... Fitness is the most common life change proposed for the new year,overriding other popular goals such as smoking cessation, debtreduction and stress management. "Fitness resolutions often come out of an optimism about making achange, and getting in shape is a very doable change ....
Ellsworth New Year's baby turns 13
Jan 01, 2009; ... ELLSWORTH - Thirteen years ago, Lynne Marie Hundhammer was,briefly, the most famous little girl in Maine. Lynne was the first baby born in Maine in 1996. She arrived atMaine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth just 46 minutes aftermidnight, one of four babies born on New Year's ...
Deaths on Maine roads drop in 2008
Jan 01, 2009; ... A Lincoln woman who died after being hit while crossing the roadin front of her house on Tuesday will be recorded as the lasthighway fatality of 2008, if no one dies on New Year's Eve,officials say. "As of today, it's 152" people who have died in 2008 on Maineroads, Lauren ...
Review launched in child's death Crib mesh blamed in Vinalhaven case
Jan 01, 2009; ... VINALHAVEN - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, afederal agency that investigates deaths and serious injuries in aneffort to identify product dangers, has launched an investigationinto the portable crib and bedding used by a 2-year-old boy who diedlast weekend on ...
Bangor fire station to open in April
Jan 01, 2009; ... BANGOR - On schedule and on budget. That was the succinct update on progress at the new fire stationthat's being built on Griffin Road in Bangor. Construction on the $2.4 million project began in September, andBangor Fire Chief Jeff Cammack told city councilors recently that ...
Teenager leadership events set in County
Jan 01, 2009 ... CARIBOU - Two "ATLC Weekend" programs have been scheduled on twoSaturdays in January for students in grades six through eight in theSt. John Valley. "ATLC Weekends" are a part of the Aroostook Teen Leadership Campprogram, an adolescent drug prevention and leadership ...
Belfast man faces charges in assault
Jan 01, 2009 ... BELFAST - A city man was arrested on a domestic assault chargeafter allegedly punching his girlfriend in the face Monday night. Eugene Caston, 46, of Cardinal Circle was charged with domesticassault and violation of conditions of release after the 8:30 p.m.incident at his ...
Nomination papers available in Orono
Jan 01, 2009 ... ORONO - Nomination papers are available at the town office forthe March 10 Orono municipal election. The deadline for filingpapers is on or before 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. At least 25, butno more than 100, signatures of Orono voters are required to have aname placed on the ...
Auxiliary to sponsor scholarship week
Jan 01, 2009 ... DOVER-FOXCROFT - The American Legion Auxiliary Department ofMaine announces its Scholarship Awareness Week, Jan. 4-10. Allstudents with veteran affiliation are welcome to apply for theauxiliary's numerous scholarships. For more ...
Bangor church to hold public supper Jan. 10
Jan 01, 2009 ... BANGOR - Hammond Street Congregational Church will hold a publicsupper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Traditional baked beans and hamwill be ...
Students to volunteer at Bangor blood drive
Jan 01, 2009 ... BANGOR - Alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership program arescheduled to work at a blood drive in Bangor at 8 a.m. Saturday,Jan. 3. The students will be on hand at the Bangor Blood Center at 900 BHammond St. to flip pancakes and greet all Saturday-morning blooddonors. The group is ...
Program available to help caregivers
Jan 01, 2009 ... PITTSFIELD - Spectrum Generations Family Caregiver Education andSupport Group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in theSebasticook Valley Hospital Cianchette Conference Room at 447 NorthMain St. Anyone who is a caregiver or relative, friend or neighbor caringfor someone ...
Millinocket organizes public warming center
Jan 01, 2009 ... MILLINOCKET - The town of Millinocket, in cooperation with theEastern Area Agency on Aging, has announced the formation of acommunity warming center. The center will be at the Stearns AssistedLiving Center, located at 80 Maine Ave. The warming center will be open from 9 a.m. to ...
Potluck supper, auction on tap in Brownville
Jan 01, 2009 ... BROWNVILLE - Brownville Community Church will hold the firstpotluck dinner and auction of 2009 at 5 p.m. Saturday, ...
Assistance available for veterans, families
Jan 01, 2009 ... BANGOR - A veterans services officer from the Department ofDefense, Veterans and Emergency Management, will be at the followinglocations and times: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, and Thursday, Jan. 29, atNewport District Court. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, ...
Blue Hill co-op offers four talks in new year
Jan 01, 2009 ... BLUE HILL - Paul Weiss, director of the Whole Health Center inBar Harbor, will present four talks on "The Integration of Body,Mind and Spirit" at the Blue Hill Co-op in January and February. The series begins at 7 p.m ....
Stonington meeting for growers co-op
Jan 01, 2009 ... STONINGTON - A public meeting will be held to discuss forming aDeer Isle gardeners and food growers co-op at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan.8, at the PERC offices at the old Stonington elementary school. The meeting is open to all food growers on Deer Isle, whetherthey grow their own food or ...
Camden Methodists plan public supper
Jan 01, 2009 ... CAMDEN - A public supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 3, at John Street United Methodist Church, 98 ...
Epiphany celebration at Robbinston church
Jan 01, 2009 ... ROBBINSTON - Sewall Memorial Congregational Church will hold itsannual Epiphany Celebration and ...
Snowman fest to mark Portage Lake 100 years
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTAGE LAKE - Portage Lake will celebrate the centennialanniversary of its incorporation with a snowman festival the weekendof March 20-22. The festival will include a recognition of the townby the Maine Legislature, a pancake breakfast put on by the PortageLake Tourism Committee, a ...
NMMC to sponsor reading program
Jan 01, 2009 ... FORT KENT - Northern Maine Medical Center will sponsor a meetingof the Read 'n' Grow group from 1 to 2 p.m ....
Danforth license unit to take off MLK Day
Jan 01, 2009 ... DANFORTH - The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Mobile License Unit willnot be in Danforth on Monday, Jan. 19, because of the Martin LutherKing Day extended holiday weekend. The unit will be available from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 16. The mobile unit is located in theDanforth Town Office, 18 ...
3 snowmobiles stolen from Dexter found
Jan 01, 2009; ... DEXTER - With the assistance of Dover-Foxcroft and Newportpolice, Dexter police have recovered the three Polaris snowmobilesthat were stolen from Acadia and Pleasant streets over the weekend. In addition, a snowmobile stolen from Newport during the sameweekend was recovered by ...
Courts
Jan 01, 2009 ... Ellsworth District Court Cases Nov. 18-Dec. 23 Alexander G. Wentworth, 21, Ellsworth, operating vehicle whileunder influence of intoxicants, $500, license suspended 90 days. Andrew Wescott, 19, Orland, possessing marijuana, $350. Ryan J. West, 27, Franklin, ...
Vacancies for 3 posts announced in Detroit
Jan 01, 2009; ... DETROIT - Nomination papers will be available Jan. 5 at theDetroit Town Office for three positions, one three-year seat on theBoard of Selectmen, a one-year term as sexton, and a three-year termon the parks and recreation committee. Papers must be returned by candidates by 6 p.m ....
Courts
Jan 01, 2009 ... Rockland District Court Cases Dec. 15-22 James F. Batty Jr., 46, Warren, possessing marijuana, $350. Scott E. Bickford Jr., 39, St. George, failing to registervehicle, $150. Timothy C. Bodman, 39, South Thomaston, domestic violenceassault, $300, jail 90 days, ...
Chili contest included at Winter Carnival
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELLSWORTH - The Ellsworth High School Alumni Association willsponsor a Chilly Chili Cook Off during Winter Carnival from 1 to 4p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Maine Grind on Main ...
Energy issues focus of Ellsworth workshop
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELLSWORTH - "Striking a Balance" organizers will hold the 14thforum in the ongoing development-related workshop series from 5 to8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the VFW Hall at 419 Main St. The agenda will focus on municipal energy issues. John Kerry,director of the Governor's ...
Hot-line volunteers needed to help victims
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELLSWORTH - Downeast Sexual Assault Services is looking forconcerned and caring volunteers to provide support to sexual assaultvictims calling the 24-hour Crisis and Support Hotline. Volunteers are issued pagers and answer hot line calls from theirhomes. They receive a free ...
Brownfields panel to meet in Ellsworth
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELLSWORTH - The Hancock County Planning Commission BrownfieldsSteering Committee will hold its first meeting from 10 a.m. to noonWednesday, Jan. 21, at the Ellsworth City Hall council chambers. Brownfields are abandoned or underused industrial or commercialsites whose reuse ...
Alpha Phi Omega sets Castine blood drive
Jan 01, 2009 ... CASTINE - The Maine Maritime Academy Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega,a national community service organization, will sponsor a blooddrive 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Alexander Field House oncampus. Appointments are ...
Belfast Curling Club plans open house
Jan 01, 2009 ... BELFAST - The Belfast Curling Club will hold its "second half"open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the clubhouse onRoute 3. The open house will introduce attendees to curling with on-iceinstruction. Participants are asked to dress ...
Marathon director to offer workshop
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELLSWORTH - Long-distance runner and MDI marathon director GaryAllen will discuss marathon training techniques as part of the MaineGrind Winter Speaker Series from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at theMaine Grind. His discussion and workshop will offer insights, tips and storiesto ...
The Grand to present Met opera by simulcast
Jan 01, 2009 ... BLUE HILL - The romantic opera "La Rondine" by Giacomo Pucciniwill be presented at The Grand in Ellsworth on Saturday, Jan. 10, bylive simulcast from the Metropolitan Opera Company. To help prepare local opera lovers for the ...
2009 special for Bangor Daily News family
Jan 01, 2009; ... Welcome to 2009, a special year for everyone associated with theBangor Daily News as we join our publisher, Richard "Rick" Warren,in preparing to celebrate this family-owned newspaper's 120thanniversary on June 18. In these ever-changing times, we take great pride in being partof ...
Women of the World to meet in Orono
Jan 01, 2009 ... ORONO - Women of the World will meet at noon Monday, Jan. 12, atthe Church of Universal Fellowship, Main Street. WOW will celebrate Dia de Los Reyes Magos, a traditional Mexicanholiday. Dishes highlighting this holiday will be served. Volunteersare needed to help set up at 11:15 ...
Heartsaver classes slated in Pittsfield
Jan 01, 2009 ... PITTSFIELD - The Education Department at Sebasticook ValleyHospital will offer Heartsaver classes Saturday, Jan. 24, in thehospital conference room at 125 Main St. Infant, child and adult CPR will be offered from 8 to 11:30 a.m.and first aid will be offered from noon ...
Faith-based support for grieving adults
Jan 01, 2009 ... BANGOR - Bangor Baptist Church will offer a faith-based supportgroup for grieving adults from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginningJan. 13. Carole ...
Photojournalist, activist Jim Harney dies at 68
Jan 01, 2009; ... BANGOR - Photojournalist Jim Harney of Bangor, a former Catholicpriest and longtime activist who traveled the world documenting thepoor and the effects of poverty, died Friday, Dec. 26. Harney, 68, had been diagnosed with a rare cancer of the salivaryglands which had metasticized ...
Whiting man guilty in federal gun case
Jan 01, 2009; ... BANGOR - A federal jury Wednesday deliberated for three hoursbefore finding a Whiting man guilty of being a felon in possessionof a firearm. Mark McCurdy, 51, according to court documents, was found to havea rifle when Washington County sheriff's deputies responded to adomestic ...
Insurer starts pool for fuel payments
Jan 01, 2009 ... AUGUSTA - Mainers who have home insurance policies with theConcord Group Insurance Cos. may be eligible to register for a $100fuel payment. The program is expected to provide $500,000 in assistance,$200,000 of which will go to Mainers, according to a press releasefrom Gov. John ...
Aging work force topic of breakfast series
Jan 01, 2009 ... WATERVILLE - The next Business Breakfast Series, presented byThomas College in partnership with the Mid-Maine Chamber ofCommerce, will focus on the aging work force. The presentation willbe held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in the Student Center Atriumat 180 West River Road. The public ...
Boating skills course begins Jan. 22 at MDI
Jan 01, 2009 ... MOUNT DESERT - The Mount Desert Island flotilla of the U.S. CoastGuard Auxiliary will start the Boating Skills and Seamanship courseat 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Mount Desert Island High School,Room 113. BS&S students will learn about topics including types of boatsand uses, ...
College planning focus of January workshops
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will offer Essentials ofCollege Planning workshops at the following times and places inJanuary: Aroostook County: 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Houlton Higher EducationCenter, 18 Military St. Augusta-Waterville: 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, ...
Three tracks unify specs for 4 classes Drivers can get more use from their cars
Jan 01, 2009; ... Del Merritt, co-owner of Hermon's Speedway 95, Wiscasset Racewayowner Doug White and Unity Raceway manager and lessee George FernaldJr. have unified their rules and specifications in four classes toenable drivers to run at all three tracks without having to makesignificant changes to ...
Hopes and wishes for outstanding new year
Jan 01, 2009; ... Another year with no deer has passed, and it's time to startlooking toward the future. I won't bother making resolutions - weall know how those will turn out - but I do have a few goals. I've got no big plans for the upcoming year. No major changes.Just a few hopes and wishes that, ...
Daniels' return is story of year John Bapst football, Stairs also honored
Jan 01, 2009; ... Sometimes the best sports stories have little to do with ascoreboard or a timer. For Easton High School senior Sean Daniels, victory has come inthe form of extreme perseverance that has enabled him to come backfrom a horrific accident to take his place in the starting lineup ...
Wilson, Gallant shining for Bates Ex-rivals thriving as teammates
Jan 01, 2009; ... LEWISTON - Adversaries on the court in a high-profile, historichigh school rivalry, Chris Wilson and Alex Gallant are getting alongjust fine as teammates in college. Wilson, a junior guard, starred for the Brewer Witches in highschool and went head to head with Gallant's Bangor ...
Bangor Daily News High School Players of the Week
Jan 01, 2009 ... BOYS Big School (Classes A-B) BEN SINCLAIR The junior sprinter on the Brewer indoor track and field team wonthree events to lead the Witches to victory in an eight-team EasternMaine Indoor Track League meet. Sinclair won the 55 dash in 6.8seconds, the 200 in 23.0 ...
UMaine hockey pep rally set for Portland
Jan 01, 2009 ... University of Maine alumni members and friends are invited to apregame rally at Rivalries in Portland prior to the Jan. 2 men'shockey game at the Cumberland County ...
Track and field
Jan 01, 2009 ... HIGH SCHOOL PVC-Eastern Maine Indoor Track League At UMaine, Orono MDI girls 118, Orono 108, Mattanawcook 70, Ellsworth 54, MountVIew 4, Sumner 2 4x880-yd. Relay: 1, Ellsworth (Darien Lewis, Rosie Vachon, HayleyWhite, Brianne Dunn), 11:06.17. 2, MDI (Caitie ...
Wrestling
Jan 01, 2009 ... HIGH SCHOOL At Calais Calais 36; Woodland 12 119: Scott Carpenter (Calais) win by forfeit, 130: Larry Moores(Wdlnd) win by forfeit, 135: Adam Morrison (Calais) win by forfeit,140: Spencer McCormick (Calais) win by forfeit, 145: Joe Martorano(Calais) win by forfeit, ...
Kaubris powers Bowdoin to title
Jan 01, 2009; ... BRUNSWICK - Host Bowdoin College captured the Coastal MaineClassic women's basketball tourney Wednesday with a 64-39 win overWheaton College. William Smith knocked off Maine Maritime of Castine 89-52 in theconsolation game. In the title game, Alexa Kaubris scored 15 points to ...
Sharpe, Booth lead FF Tigers by Bears
Jan 01, 2009 ... EASTON - Doug Sharpe scored 10 points to lead the unbeaten FortFairfield boys basketball team to a 45-35 victory over the EastonBears in a tight defensive contest Wednesday. Josh Booth added nine points for the Tigers. Sam Bacon topped all scorers with 16 points for the ...