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ORONO, Maine — Many Mainers identify their heritage as Acadian or French-Canadian. Others have Scandinavian roots. more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 5 views

PETA demonstration turns heads in downtown Bangor

BANGOR, Maine — There are lots of ways to make a statement or get a message across. You can speak loudly through a bullhorn. You can march through downtown streets. Holly Peterson and Katherine Johnson took a different approach Thursday. more

By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 1753 views

Thomas Hill Standpipe Winter Tour

Did you miss Wednesday's tour of the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor? Take our video tour. more

3/11/10 | 399 views

Anziani to make first court appearance Friday

BANGOR, Maine — The man charged with beating and killing his girlfriend's 15-month-old son was returned to Maine on Wednesday night and will make his initial court appearance today. more

By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 1600 views

Senate confirms Blitz of Hudson for border panel

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Maine man to become the federal co-chairperson of a commission that aims to create jobs and boost the economy in the northern reaches of Maine, New … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/11/10 | 706 views

Brewer superintendent unveils learning goals

BREWER, Maine — Superintendent Daniel Lee told the school board on Monday that after five years at the helm, he has a good grasp on what he thinks needs to be done to improve the city’s school … more

By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 523 views

BIA passenger numbers up 6 percent in ’09

BANGOR, Maine — Despite a weak December, passenger numbers at Bangor International Airport increased by about 6 percent in 2009 over the previous year, and the first two months of 2010 have shown … more

By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 1093 views

Brewer High School eyes rock ’n’ roll guitar course

BREWER, Maine — There are a number of budding guitar heroes in the city, and school officials want to tap into their talents and will soon offer an after-school rock ’n’ roll guitar … more

By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 1219 views

‘Caskets should not come in that size’

BANGOR, Maine — About 200 mourners surrounded the family of 15-month-old Damien Christopher Lynn during a candlelight vigil held in his memory on Tuesday at Cascade Park. more

By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 8099 views

Dog owners: Bangor leash law ‘making a big deal out of nothing’

BANGOR, Maine — As the city moves closer to passing an ordinance change that would require dogs to be on leashes in some areas, dog owners have begun barking louder that the change is … more

By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 3392 views