Martha M. Brown
HUDSON – Martha M. Brown, 83, died July 12, 2013, at a local hospital. She was born Dec. 21, 1929, in Fulda, Germany, the youngest of seven sisters and one brother. Martha sold Avon for many years and...
View ArticleSarah Chandler Schevenieus
JONESPORT and MILBRIDGE – Sarah C. Schevenieus, 83, wife of the late Ambrose S. Schevenieus, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth, with her loving family by her side....
View ArticleMarvette A. Davis
MILFORD – Marvette A. Davis, 88, died July 14, 2013, in Bangor. She was born May 26, 1925, in Old Town, daughter of Clyde C. and Anna E. (Smith) Davis. Marvette was a member of Bradley Baptist Church,...
View ArticleSam Theriault
ENFIELD, Conn. – Sanford “Sam” L. Theriault, 68, husband of Darleen (Adams) Theriault, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. Sam was born Sept. 4, 1944, in Fort...
View ArticleApple investigating claim that iPhone electrocuted Chinese woman
Apple said Monday that it will investigate claims that an iPhone may have electrocuted and killed a 23-year-old woman in western China, only months after the company’s warranty policies attracted the...
View ArticleRockland cuts jobs, reduces hours to balance budget
ROCKLAND, Maine — A somber city council voted unanimously Monday night to eliminate three positions and reduce two others to part time in order to offset the loss of revenue sharing. “This is a somber...
View ArticleThe Ambrosia Counseling Center of Chicago Grand Opening
The Ambrosia Counseling Center of Chicago Grand Opening The Ambrosia Treatment Centers is pleased to announce that The Ambrosia Counseling Center of Chicago is opening on Monday July 15. The Ambrosia...
View ArticleHolden borrows money to pave Kingsbury Road
HOLDEN, Maine — The big discussion at Monday’s town council meeting was how to pave the Kingsbury Road when all of the funds set aside for paving projects this year are already dedicated to Eastern...
View ArticleAttorney General Holder calls shooting of Trayvon Martin ‘unnecessary’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday called the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin “unnecessary,” raising questions about whether he believed the shooter,...
View ArticleCameron Stadium renovations set to begin; Bangor, John Bapst football teams...
BANGOR, Maine — The recent demolition of the Bangor Auditorium marked the demise of one of Eastern Maine’s iconic venues for sporting events and other activities. Later this week, a perhaps lesser...
View ArticleCentral Maine Egg Festival Events on Tuesday, 07/16/13 in Pittsfield
There are lots of activities scheduled every day during the 41st Central Maine Egg Festival. On Tuesday, drop by the Annual Art Show at the Pittsfield Public Library 10 am – 6 pm and enjoy talking with...
View ArticlePeace Vigil for Trayvon Martin to be held in Bangor
The weekly peace vigil in Bangor will be held on Tuesday, July l6th on Harlow Streeet , in front of the Bangor Public Library. In its 11th year, this week’s vigil will be held to protest the lack of...
View ArticleBronco LL beats Bangor East, advances to District 3 baseball title game
HAMDPEN — Nick Lorenzo cranked a two-run home run in Bronco Little League’s three-run third inning en route to a 5-2 all-star baseball victory over Bangor East in the District 3 tourney for ages 11-12...
View ArticleHarry Reid warns of using U.S. Senate ‘nuclear option’ on filibusters
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid warned Republicans on Monday that if they do not permit seven of President Barack Obama’s executive-branch nominees to be confirmed, he would move to...
View ArticlePalmer, Perkins help Hampden Legion baseball team sweep Brewer
HAMPDEN — Matt Palmer’s two-out, two-run single highlighted a four-run fourth inning that lifted Hampden to a 6-5 American Legion doubleheader sweep over Brewer in baseball action Monday night. After...
View ArticleLocal sports results for July 15, 2013
All-Star Tourneys BASEBALL AGES 11-12 District 3 (All games at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted) Monday, July 15 G5: Bangor East at Bronco LL (Hampden) G6: Hermon at Brewer Tuesday, July 16 G7: G5...
View ArticleOn second try, Portland approves rule blocking panhandling from median strips
PORTLAND, Maine — For the second time in two years, the Portland city council on Monday took up an ordinance proposal that would prevent panhandling — or stopping for any other reason — in the median...
View ArticleSpeedway 95 having important meeting for Bomber, Little Enduro drivers...
BREWER — The future of the Bomber and Little Enduro classes at Hermon’s Speedway 95 will be discussed at Cap’s Tavern on Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. Speedway 95 owner Del Merritt and head scorer/office...
View ArticleConsistency, defense propel Bronco LL to District 3 Junior League baseball title
BANGOR, Maine — Consistent hitting and mistake-free defense earned Bronco Little League a ticket to the state Junior League baseball tournament this weekend with a 13-6 victory over the Bangor...
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