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Panel backs Fort Kent armory transfer

AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to transfer ownership of the armory in Fort Kent from the Maine Army National Guard to the University of Maine was endorsed by a legislative committee on Wednesday, but … more

By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 52 views

New Presque Isle manager outlines city goals

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — There’s a great deal of charm in the Star City, according to its new city manager, Jim Bennett, and there are also things that can be done to make it better. Bennett, … more

By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 58 views

Orono man charged in Hampden stalking case

An Orono man who was arrested in Hampden on Saturday for allegedly stalking a former girlfriend and breaking into her home, pleaded guilty to the crimes in court Monday and was sentenced, Hampden … more

By BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 133 views

Newport withholds community center funding

NEWPORT, Maine — Selectmen said Wednesday night they are withholding $100,000 in funding from Sebasticook Valley Community Center because of a criminal investigation into the center’s … more

By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 79 views

Forum seeks input on Race to the Top program

ORONO, Maine — More than 40 area educators, school administrators, elected officials and others gathered at the University of Maine on Wednesday to find out how they can help their local school … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 159 views

Fire damages exterior of Fern Street home

BANGOR, Maine — A fire that began in a trash container behind a Fern Street home was extinguished before it caused major damage, an official with the Bangor Fire Department said … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 76 views

Son ‘lucky’ to escape Hermon mobile home fire

HERMON, Maine — An unattended cooking fire Tuesday night destroyed a mobile home on Clark Road. The fire at 236 Clark Road was reported about 9:50 p.m., Hermon Fire Chief Larry Willis said … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 52 views

SAD 40 seeks public input on proposed budget

WALDOBORO, Maine — The SAD 40 budget committee will hold informational meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, to review the proposed 2010-11 district budget and to … more

By BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 25 views

Development group supports garden project

MACHIAS, Maine — The Washington County Development Authority reviewed two plans Tuesday, one for a skate park in Machias and another that would provide education and food security for residents in … more

By Sharon Kiley Mack
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 45 views

McCain cuts NB potato sourcing; effect on Maine growers unknown

EASTON, Maine — Frozen-food producer McCain Foods Ltd. announced this week that the company is cutting its potato sourcing in New Brunswick by 20 to 30 percent in response to lower demand for … more

By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 184 views