AUBURN — State officials will brief downtown residents Monday about cleaning up dangerous chemicals left behind by a pre-1985 dry cleaner. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled an information session for residents at 6 p.m. April 7 at the Webster School, 95 Hampshire St. The meeting involves the discovery of two chemicals, tetrachloroethene […]
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Maine’s winter deer kill estimated at above average
BANGOR — State deer biologist Kyle Ravana believes Maine will experience an above-average deer kill by the time winter finally ends. He said Monday in Bangor that he doesn’t do a final estimate until about the end of April. But right now, his preliminary estimate is a 12 percent mortality rate. The average is 10 […]
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Long winter will affect Maine deer and ticks, but not bears
RUMFORD — A state wildlife biologist in Strong who monitors deer-wintering yards across Western Maine believes deer aren’t going to fare well through this prolonged, brutal winter. “This winter is not good for deer,” state biologist Chuck Hulsey said. “Deer are going to take a hit this year.” April 1 is the date when they […]
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Maine pet charity bequeathed $395,000
BANGOR (AP) — A former volunteer at a pet charity in Maine has left the organization hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Bangor Humane Society said Thursday that the $395,000 left to it by former volunteer Shann Gillespie was an unexpected donation. Gillespie, who died unexpectedly in March, made the gift through her will. The […]
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Father sues Bangor police over death of son
BANGOR (AP) — The father of a man who died days after Bangor police used a stun gun on him during an arrest has filed a federal wrongful death suit. WABI-TV (http://bit.ly/1nFXsoU ) reported that the suit filed by Michael McCue on behalf of his grandson seeks more than $6 million and names the police […]
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Maine unveils 5-year plan to promote tourism
Part of that strategy involves leveraging the help of actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey, also known as “McDreamy” from television’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” as well as families reflecting Maine lifestyles and values. The Maine Office of Tourism rolled out its five-year plan — a blueprint and roadmap for the state’s tourism strategy — Wednesday during the […]
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Bangor triple slaying suspects seek separate trials
BANGOR — The two men accused of killing three Penobscot County residents in 2012 then setting the car in which they were shot on fire most likely will be tried together in front of one jury in late April. Although Superior Court Justice William Anderson has not yet ruled on a defense motion to try […]
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Bangor man face manslaughter charges in death of infant
BANGOR — Bangor police detectives have arrested a 25-year-old local man in connection with the death Wednesday of a 5-month-old child in Bangor. Samuel Moore is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Korbyn Antworth, Bangor police Sgt. Cathy Rumsey said Thursday afternoon in a news release. Moore is currently being held at […]
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Bangor man charged with manslaughter in connection with baby’s death
BANGOR — Bangor police detectives have arrested a 25-year-old local man in connection with the death Wednesday of a 5-month-old child in Bangor. Samuel Moore is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Korbyn Antworth, Bangor police Sgt. Cathy Rumsey said Thursday afternoon in a news release. Moore is currently being held at […]
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Bangor police looking for suspect who stole car, crashed it on I-395
BANGOR — Police are seeking help locating a suspect they say stole a car from the Holiday Inn parking lot on Odlin Road on Thursday morning then collided with another vehicle on I-395 near the Farm Road exit. According to a release from Bangor police Sgt. Catherine Rumsey, police received a report at 6:24 a.m. […]