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  • Published
    August 7, 2011

    Fireworks law still hot topic

    A new law legalizing the sale and use of many kinds of previously illegal fireworks has local officials buzzing about how — or whether — to regulate fireworks at the local level.

  • Published
    July 30, 2011

    Taxi hits pole, caused power outage

    Power has been restored in the North Deering area after a car struck a telephone pole earlier this morning.

  • Published
    July 24, 2011

    22nd annual Open Farm Day draws crowds

    More than 100 farms welcomed the public in for the 22nd annual Open Farm Day organized by the Department of Agriculture.

  • Published
    July 24, 2011

    Saturday’s results as the BBQ competition cooks on

    The Western Maine BBQ Festival continues through today, but some teams have already been dubbed “best of” in a few categories.

  • Published
    July 24, 2011

    Gas leak closes portion of Congress St.

    The section between India Street and Washington Avenue is blocked off.

  • Published
    July 21, 2011

    Bangor man named Military Times 2011 Marine of the Year

    Marine Corps Capt. David J. Cote of Bangor has been named Military Times 2011 Marine of the Year. Cote was selected for this distinction in recognition of his high level of professionalism and dedication to advancing and caring for his fellow service members and his country, as well as his steadfast commitment to serving his […]

  • Published
    July 21, 2011

    Montville man dead after motorcycle hits deer

    SEARSMONT — One man is dead after an early morning accident. State police say Richard L. Turner, Jr., 45, of Montville hit a deer on his motorcycle then skidded into a tree on the Thompson Ridge Road near the intersection of Borough Road. Turner died from injuries sustained in the accident on route via Lifeflight […]

  • Published
    July 21, 2011

    NFL: Patriots hope to offer license plate in Maine

    Maine motorists may soon have another way to show their Patriots pride.

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    Patriots plates may soon grace Maine cars

    Maine motorists may soon have another way to display their loyalty to the New England Patriots. The National Football League team unveiled a proposed specialty license plate Wednesday that features the Patriots logo. Similar plates are already offered in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A total of 2,000 preorders are needed to bring it to the […]

  • Published
    July 2, 2011

    Civil War veteran honored

    A Civil War veteran’s grave was unmarked and a mystery until his great-grandson does some research.