BANGOR — Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot at another man after an altercation at a bar early Sunday morning. According to Lt. Paul Edwards, police arrived at the area of Main and Water streets around 12:45 a.m. after it was reported there was a gunshot victim in the street. When Officer […]
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Maine-based engineering firm up to 95 workers
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine-based engineering firm in northern New England has expanded its staff to about 95 employees. S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc., of Bangor recently acquired Summit CMT, a construction materials testing company, from CES, Inc., a Brewer-based engineering services and surveying firm. Summit is moving to Cole’s offices in Augusta and Gray. Cole […]
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A spymaster’s son, Bangor man seeks traces of his CIA dad
BANGOR — When he was young, Richard Bissell III knew almost nothing about his late father’s work, and for very good reason. Richard Bissell Jr. was one of the most influential spies in American history. Among the earliest recruits to the CIA, Bissell worked for the spy agency in Washington D.C. during the Cold War […]
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Bangor police seek more information about early morning gunfire
BANGOR — Police are seeking anyone who might have witnessed gunfire at Main and Middle streets early Sunday. Criminal Investigation Division detectives called to the scene found physical evidence that proved a handgun was fired, said Bangor police Sgt. Jim Buckley. Several witnesses reported hearing one or more shots at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. “People […]
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Mainer flees Egypt after week of deadly protests, clashes; forced to leave behind new husband
BANGOR — Maine native Ellen Umphrey fled Egypt this week, forced to leave her husband of just two months behind, amid a wave of violence and uncertainty in a country with a fledgling democracy that many Egyptians believe has failed to take root. The now-23-year-old John Bapst Memorial High School graduate arrived in Cairo in […]
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American Folk Festival one of many catalysts for revitalized Bangor Waterfront
The attractive brick sidewalks and iron railings, the sculptures, the wide green lawn and seasonal entertainment staging are now part of the everyday landscape of the Bangor Waterfront. It’s easy to take the kids and the dog for a stroll along the trail, watch boats ply the river and enjoy lunch at a food truck, […]
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Suspect arrested after man’s shorts stolen while he’s trying on suits at Bangor Mall
BANGOR — Police arrested an Old Town man Wednesday night in a bar after another man’s shorts were stolen from the nearby Bangor Mall, according to a police report. Dennis Duval, 48, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with Class C theft, as well as misdemeanor receiving stolen property and misuse of identification, Bangor police […]
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Cost of new roof has councilors weighing future of Bangor City Hall
BANGOR — City Hall needs a new roof, one that could set Bangor back to the tune of $275,000-$300,000, according to the city’s finance director. The costs of that and other potential repairs have some councilors wondering about what future upgrades to the 98-year-old building should look like. The last time the city replaced the […]
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Howie Carr sold-out Bangor show talks ‘Whitey’ Bulger, art thieves
BANGOR — Syndicated talk show host, author and Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr told an audience of more than 500 people Friday night that this has been a banner week for him. “It’s been a good week for me. First it was Whitey Bulger that got convicted and then the program director at WRKO got […]
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Reality TV producers mulling Maine-based series
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Film Office says Maine may once again serve as the backdrop for a reality TV series. The office said Thursday that it has issued a production certificate to Engel Entertainment. The New-York based company currently produces Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law,” which features the Maine Warden Service enforcing the state’s […]