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Bangor board defers post office site plan decision

BANGOR, Maine — The U.S. Postal Service, which is under a time crunch to move out of its current location, will have to wait another week before it learns whether its plans for a new home pass … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 38 views

UMaine leader Kennedy to resign

ORONO, Maine — University of Maine President Robert Kennedy today will announce he is stepping down from the position he has held for nearly five years, a UM spokesman confirmed Tuesday … more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 269 views

Guilford residents pay tribute to longtime meeting moderator

GUILFORD, Maine — Residents took time during the annual town meeting Monday to recognize a civic-minded local man. more

By Diana Bowley
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 73 views

For whom does the secretary of state work?

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s job is to run elections, oversee the state archives, ensure compliance with incorporation filings and administer the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. more

By Naomi Shalit
Senior Reporter, Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting | 3/17/10 | 201 views

Officials probing death of 8 dogs

ENFIELD, Maine — State and local animal welfare officials are investigating the deaths of at least eight dogs at a residence on Darlings Estate Road. Another 10 animals found alive are undergoing … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 483 views

Briton’s nomadic life started at a young age

For many immigrants, migration is a search for a better life. For others, it’s part of a lifestyle characterized by travel and adventure. In some cases, migration combines these qualities. more

By Levi Bridges
Special to the NEWS | 3/17/10 | 204 views

Tensions simmer as lobster season nears

ROCKLAND, Maine — On a sparkling, springlike morning, Spc. Matt Talbot of the Maine Marine Patrol helped launch his agency’s fastest boat into Rockland Harbor. more

By Abigail Curtis
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 330 views

Bar Harbor Hotel firm considers appeal

BAR HARBOR, Maine — A hotel and resort firm is weighing whether to appeal a decision by the local planning board to reject its proposal to build a $12 million, 110-room luxury hotel on West … more

By Bill Trotter
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 207 views

St. Patrick’s Day fare on tap at Bangor area pubs

BANGOR, Maine — Green beer and Irish music will flow at area establishments to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today in the Bangor area. Here are some of the events businesses have planned: • … more

By BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 296 views

King foundation grant to help fill Milo backpacks

MILO, Maine — While some Milo Elementary School pupils forget and leave their homework at home, those same children have never forgotten to return their backpacks for the Blessings in a Backpack … more

By Diana Bowley
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 202 views