Murder trial halted so state can gather more evidence
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — The murder trial of Robert Lee Nelson was continued to Monday so the state could try to find more evidence — a bullet slug in a sand pit. Nelson, 41, of Anson is accused of shooting...
View ArticleGeneva D. Greenlaw
LUBEC – Geneva D. Greenlaw, 98, passed away Dec. 1, 2012, at a Machias hospital. She was born Aug. 15, 1914, in Lubec, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Small) Denbow. She is survived by a son,...
View ArticleEvelyn Sawyer Hodsdon
BANGOR – Evelyn Sawyer Hodsdon, 83, passed away Dec. 3, 2012, at a Bangor health care facility. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Pilgrim Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 375...
View ArticleElise M. Lavoie Beaulieu
BANGOR – Elise M. Lavoie Beaulieu, 95, died Dec. 1, 2012, at a local nursing home. She was born July 15, 1917, in Wallagrass, daughter of Edmund and Mary (Belanger) Michaud. Elise was a lifelong member...
View ArticleMilo’s Hometown Holidays
Milo is welcoming Santa on December 15. Holiday activities being held before his arrival include a Wreath Making Class, a Home Holiday Lighting Contest, and an Afternoon at the Movies to snack on...
View ArticlePortland police looking for missing elderly woman
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police are looking for help from the public in finding a missing elderly woman. Martha Davis, 80, who suffers from dementia, walked away from her Marshall Street residence at...
View ArticlePatriots keep on winning even when offense falters
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady actually threw an interception. Don’t worry Patriots fans, your team finally has a decent defense and big-play special teams to step up when the NFL’s best offense...
View ArticleLocal sports results for Dec. 3, 2012
Today’s games COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL St. Thomas at UM-Machias, TBA U-New England at Bates, 7:30 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Bowdoin at UM-Farmington, 7 p.m. Colby at Thomas, 5:30 p.m. Husson at Maine...
View ArticleAuburn police ID deceased driver
AUBURN, Maine — Police identified the deceased driver of a pickup truck that went off Beech Hill Road late Saturday morning as Joseph Steward, 56, of Spring Street in Lewiston. When police arrived at...
View ArticleLewiston Middle School students look ahead to college, careers
LEWISTON, Maine — On a recent Thursday, Alesha Gregoire, 13, was in her career prep class at Lewiston Middle School, designing buttons she’ll wear Friday, which is College Day in Lewiston-Auburn. The...
View ArticleWind Weary Water Travelers — 8/28/12 -8/29/12 Kittery to Fort Kent
The rush of wings was so loud, so close to my head -that I involuntarily ducked down and took a knee on the hard granite ledge. As my arms rose up to protect myself I sensed, more than saw, the...
View ArticleMadawaska school panel proposes 9.45 percent teacher salary cuts to meet...
MADAWASKA, Maine — The Madawaska School Committee agreed unanimously Monday night to cut teacher salaries by nearly 10 percent and to implement three furlough days to meet $525,000 in voter-mandated...
View ArticleUMF’s 3-point shooting sinks Bates men 72-66
LEWISTON, Maine — UMaine-Farmington made 10 of 16 3-pointers, including 7 of 10 in the second half, as the Beavers defeated Bates College 72-66 in non-conference men’s basketball action on Monday night...
View ArticleBrewer ed tech contract negotiations going to mediation
BREWER, Maine — School leaders and the Brewer Education Association have been at the negotiating table for the last several months trying to iron out a new contract for the department’s nearly 40...
View ArticleMaine fishermen get their shrimp season, though ‘a nightmare’ for some
PORTLAND, Maine — Despite calls to shut down the shrimp fishery in 2013 because of fears it is being overfished, Maine fishermen will have their season — though a very abbreviated one. The catch limit...
View ArticleBangor police, Apostolic church members eye uses for old Hampden Academy
HAMPDEN, Maine — After decades of use for a variety of purposes ranging from education to sports and leisure, the old Hampden Academy may again see a wide range of uses that could also include church...
View ArticleTop Eastern Maine A B C D Boys Picks For This Season
Friday nite, December 7 starts the 9 week and 9 weekend regular season basketball games that count towards heal points for tournament spots. These picks are based on my seeing the teams during last...
View ArticleRocking “Away in a Manger” with a three camera setup
In addition to making my living as a visual journalist here at the BDN, I am, and always have been, a working musician. I write songs, I sing, I play guitar, banjo, accordion — I’m no Heifetz, but I...
View ArticleBangor Hydro to consolidate operations in Hampden
HAMPDEN, Maine — What has been at least in the blueprint stage for the better part of three decades is finally set to become reality as Bangor Hydro Electric Co. begins phase two of its consolidation...
View ArticleWill Travel and AAU Athletics Ever Replace Middle School Athletics
With budgets being cut and with schedules being reduced significantly to help reduce budget constraints, how long will it be before AAU and Travel Athletics replace middle school athletic teams. When I...
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