Pretty, spooky, beautiful: sophomore album from Portland’s Isobell a gem
The five members of Portland-based Isobell felt no real rush in writing and recording a follow up to “Map Rooms,” their well-received 2008 debut. Much like the slow burning, moody pace of the band’s...
View ArticleStudy: Patients who are hands on with medical care face higher bills
LOS ANGELES — Many patients like having a say in their medical care. But according to a new survey, the people who say they want to take a relatively aggressive, hands-on approach may also wind up with...
View ArticleWill Mike Michaud run for governor?
The only question I get asked more than, “Did you hear what LePage did today?” is “Will U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-2nd District, run for governor?” Indeed, among Democrats and the political glitterati...
View ArticleThe wrongly condemned Slavs are not Libyan Justice’s business
Sentence review of the Supreme Military Court of Libya on case of 19 citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is again postponed on 29th of May. But in view of a situation developing in the country it...
View ArticleMaine Community Health Options welcomes Shon Thompson in information...
LEWISTON, Maine – Kevin Lewis, CEO of Maine Community Health Options (MCHO), recently announced that Shon Thompson has joined the organization as information technologies manager and database...
View Article1-minute hike: Little River Community Trail in Belfast
BDN reporter Aislinn Sarnacki and her dog Oreo hike the 4-mile Little River Community Trail in Belfast on May 26, 2013.
View ArticleSupply low, price high for popular Lyme disease antibiotic
LEWISTON, Maine — Maine patients, doctors and pharmacists are dealing with another drug shortage, this one an antibiotic to treat Lyme disease, the MRSA infection, pneumonia and other illnesses. The...
View ArticleMaine’s Top Gun Showcase
The Top Gun Showcase event was held last week in Portland. It was a great event with a lot of benefit for the participants, but it also provided evidence of incredible developments within the...
View ArticleTwo escape injury in Memorial Day rollover in Lebanon
LEBANON, Maine — Two people escaped injuries Monday after a rollover in Lebanon, according to emergency rescue officials. Lebanon Rescue, Maine State Police and the Lebanon Fire Department were sent to...
View ArticleKick off Home Improvement Season with Home Performance
It’s home improvement season – and this spring is a perfect time to prepare your home for next heating season. Schedule a FREE consult with Evergreen Home Performance to find out how you can gain...
View ArticleMissing York County man found
LIMINGTON, Maine — A York County man who was reported missing on Monday has been found unharmed, according to the Maine Warden Service. Robert McDonough, 73, who has dementia, was found alive on Gammon...
View ArticleCome Celebrate GRAND WEEK at The Grand!
Join us in celebrating The Grand’s history. 75 years in downtown Ellsworth! Ticket prices vary – see event pages for specific events. Sunday-Saturday July 7th-13th! Sunday, 7/7, 8 pm Comedian Bob...
View ArticleMaine Community Foundation appoints board chairman, vice chairman
PORTLAND and ELLSWORTH, Maine — George Shaw of Newcastle and Dighton Spooner of Cumberland Foreside have been appointed chairman and vice chairman of the Maine Community Foundation Board of Directors....
View ArticleSaco & Biddeford Savings promotes team members
SACO, Maine – Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) recently promoted three team members: Julie Cyr, Caitlin Binette and Michele Tanguay. “Our bank is delighted to provide a work environment...
View ArticleWaterboro man killed in Tuesday morning car accident
LIMINGTON, Maine — A Waterboro man who apparently ran a stop sign was killed early Tuesday when his vehicle was struck by an oncoming SUV, police said. Ronald Tripp, 76, was heading westbound on Doles...
View ArticleFisher & Phillips has four attorneys ranked in top labor and employment law...
PORTLAND, Maine — Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com) announced today that four attorneys in its Portland-based New England office are featured in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers...
View ArticleUniversity of Southern Maine student writes, illustrates bilingual children’s...
PORTLAND, Maine — A University of Southern Maine student from Portland has written and illustrated a bilingual children’s book that will soon be published — in Japan. Visual arts student Hiroko Fogarty...
View ArticleMetLife’s Daniel J. Desjardins earns Leaders level of recognition
MADAWASKA, Maine — Daniel J. Desjardins, senior account executive, registered representative, has recently earned MetLife’s Leaders level of recognition – an honor bestowed to a select set of MetLife...
View ArticleNorth Yarmouth residents to consider installing town manager position
NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine — Voters will decide June 11 whether to adopt a revised Town Charter, which calls for the administrative assistant to be replaced by a town manager. The Charter Commission, which...
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