Thomas D. ‘T.A.’ Andrus
HOWLAND – Thomas D. “T.A.” Andrus, 69, passed away peacefully July 9, 2013, at Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, after a long struggle against a serious illness. He received excellent...
View ArticleBarbara Powers Davis
ROCKLAND – Barbara Powers Davis, 89, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 8, 2013. Born April 4, 1924, in Medway, she was the daughter of Roy L. and Thelma Nolan Powers. Barbara grew up with five...
View ArticleMaxine J. Cobb
OSBORN – Maxine J. Cobb, left this earth unexpectedly, July 4, 2013, to be with her Lord. She was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Littleton, N.H., the eldest child of seven to Perly and Eva (Bryant) Gordon....
View ArticleJeanne M. Gagnon
VAN BUREN – Jeanne M. Gagnon, 69, died unexpectedly July 9, 2013, at a Caribou hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1943, in Madawaska, daughter of Donat and Egline (Bouchard) Pelletier. Jeanne is survived...
View ArticleDr. Eli Abraham Etscovitz
DEDHAM, MASS., AND NEWTON, MASS. – Dr. Eli Abraham Etscovitz, 90, entered into eternal rest July 10, 2013, in his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Irma F. (Hoffman) Etscovitz, with whom he...
View ArticleKenneth E. Sirois Sr.
OLD TOWN – Kenneth E. Sirois Sr., 74, died July 10, 2013, at a Bangor hospital. A complete obituary will be published in Saturday’s edition of the Bangor Daily News. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday,...
View Articlemidcoast Maine photo contest
Tenants Harbor, dawn, July, 2013 The harbor is fairly quiet before the fishing crews get underway.
View ArticleA legal loophole allows law enforcement to read what’s in the ‘cloud’—...
Ever since former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden dropped a slew of classified documents into the public’s view, the country has re-engaged in a vigorous debate about some — but not...
View ArticleBrake failures have been a problem for trains — since the 1880s
Canada’s worst rail disaster since 1910 highlights a risk that has dogged railroads for more than a century: brake failures on runaway trains. Rail safety consultants say securing two types of brakes,...
View ArticlePingree Opposes Republican Farm Bill Vote Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,466) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree had harsh words for House Republicans, who pushed through a version of the Farm Bill today that completely ignores the Supplemental...
View ArticleDear Children: there will be no inheritance, but I’m leaving you the most...
It’s love. Yup, that’s what I’m leaving you. There will also be a large collection of old books, some decent art work I’ve accumulated, tons of photos, and a comfy sofa but that pretty much sums it up....
View ArticleLocal competitors relish chance to compete on home turf as mixed martial arts...
BANGOR, Maine — The difference was striking but welcome for a group of local mixed martial arts practitioners Thursday afternoon. While two Canadian fighters set to compete in the featured matches on...
View ArticleThomaston golfer who won Maine Amateur credits recent success to workout regimen
MANCHESTER, Maine — Ricky Jones is having a pretty good summer on the golf course. On Thursday, he added another piece of hardware to his trophy collection when he captured the 94th Maine Amateur...
View ArticleMoonrise over Carvers Harbor Vinalhaven
Moonrise over Carvers Harbor Vinalhaven. By Eric Galant
View ArticleNava’s two-out, RBI single in 10th lifts Red Sox past Mariners
SEATTLE — Recent Boston Red Sox call-up Steven Wright came out of the visiting bullpen on Thursday afternoon bearing a gift for his catcher in the form of a larger glove that he carries into each of...
View ArticleCongress Square Disposition & Expensive Living Dominate Mayor’s...
By Carol McCracken (Post #1,467) Late this afternoon Mayor Michael Brennan hosted his first “Meet the Mayor” public meeting intended to provide an informal discussion of city policies and issues....
View ArticleOld Town to hold emergency meeting on library air conditioner
OLD TOWN, Maine — The City Council will conduct an emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Friday for the purpose of authorizing a new air conditioning unit for the Old Town Public Library. The library’s air...
View ArticleAcadian all-stars win District 1 title, gain berth in state tourney for ages...
BAR HARBOR, Maine — Acadian rallied for a sixth-inning run to beat Ellsworth 6-5 for the District 1 Little League baseball title Thursday and earn a berth in the state all-star tourney for ages 11-12,...
View ArticleFind the Best Hair Extensions Tips from Dollie Hair Extensions
Easy to wear, 100% natural, and a great solution to a nasty haircut. Ah, yes. Hair extensions are certainly one of the finer things on this side of the Styx. Sure, you technically don’t need them. You...
View ArticleDNA ties dead suspect to Boston Strangler case
BOSTON — Almost 50 years after the Boston Strangler murders of 11 women terrified the city, prosecutors on Thursday said new DNA evidence linked a man who confessed to the killings but never was...
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