The Weekly
NESCom honors outstanding students Thursday, May 15, 2008 BANGOR, Maine - Matthew J. McCarthy of Sanford, Kyle P. McCormick of Houlton and Jose E. Rottman of Las Margaritas, Guatemala, were named Students of the Year at the commencement exercises of the New England School of Communications on May 10 at Newman Gymnasium on the Husson College campus. |
 Bangor Mall health expo to give helpful informationThursday, May 15, 2008 May is Older Americans Month and there are many things for seniors to do, not the least of which is attending health fairs and expos. |
Ex-UM star tackles Dolphins training Thursday, May 15, 2008 DAVIE, Fla. - His high school did not have a football team, and basketball was initially his sport in college, but Matt Mulligan, after two seasons as a tight end for the University of Maine, is one of the newest members of the Miami Dolphins. |
Flashy redstarts appear in the middle of May Thursday, May 15, 2008 Now that it's the middle of May, some new warblers appear. A male redstart is a warbler, and a joy and thrill to see - a tiny, hyperactive bird, 5 inches long, and shiny black with flashes of orange in his wings and tail. |
All jazzed up in Old Town Thursday, May 15, 2008 OLD TOWN, Maine - Fifteen years and counting. That's how long the Leonard Middle School Jazz Band in Old Town has been taking top honors at the Maine State Jazz Festival |
'Iguana' takes over the night in Bangor Thursday, May 08, 2008 BANGOR, Maine - Penobscot Theatre proves to audiences that Tennessee Williams’ most underrated play will become their favorite as "The Night of the Iguana" takes over the historic Bangor Opera House through Sunday, May 18. |
 Celebrating creatures great, smallThursday, May 08, 2008 HOLDEN - Spring Fest won't be for the birds, it will be about the birds - and turtles, spiders, bees and other local creatures - when the Fields Pond Audubon Center holds its second annual Spring Fest 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, on Fields Pond Road. There is no cost to attend Spring Fest. |
 Exhibit honors immigrant farm workers Thursday, May 08, 2008 BANGOR, Maine - Every day in America, supermarkets fill with people looking for just the right thing for dinner, nutritious food for their child's lunchbox and fresh produce for their salads. |
Black-and-white warbler reveals secrets slowly Thursday, May 08, 2008 The next warbler to arrive will be the black-and-white warbler. Colorful, it’s not but beautiful nevertheless, a study in black-and-white stripes, placed horizontally along its head and body. |
 Center's refurbished hearing aids can be a lifeline Thursday, May 08, 2008 Never underestimate the power of the pen. Seven years ago, a letter to the editor of the Bangor Daily News was forwarded to Mary Poulin at the Warren Center for Communication and Learning. The author sought help for a dear friend who's hearing loss was so pronounced he could not understand his doctor's instructions. |
Brewer youth take on musical Thursday, May 08, 2008 BREWER, Maine - Take a trip back to the early days of TV when Brewer Youth Theatre presents the musical comedy 'My Favorite Year' at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 15-17, at Brewer Middle School. |
 'Later Life' coming to Winterport stageThursday, May 08, 2008 WINTERPORT, Maine - Winterport Open Stage will present 'Later Life' by playwright A.R. Gurney at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 and 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Wagner Middle School Auditorium, Mountainview Drive. |
Women in science honored at UM celebration Thursday, May 08, 2008 ORONO, Maine - The University of Maine's remarkable women in science - past, present and future - were the honorees at a special Earth Day reception held April 27. |
Maine school presents 2008 business award Thursday, May 01, 2008 ORONO, Maine — The Maine Business School recently named Auburn media executive Dick Gleason recipient of its 2008 Achievement in Business Award. |
Orono Bog Boardwalk opens May 1 Thursday, May 01, 2008 ORONO and BANGOR, Maine — Something magical happens this time of year. The Orono Bog Boardwalk will open for the season at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 1. |
War of 1812 to storm All-District Band Night Thursday, May 01, 2008 The cadence of the drums, the staccato of the trumpets — there’s no doubt that the British and the Americans are marching toward battle. |
Student musicians win NYC awards Thursday, May 01, 2008 BANGOR, Maine — Music groups from Bangor High School brought home seven plaques and five trophies from the Heritage Music Festival in New York City. |
Ospreys flying fast at Fields Pond Friday, April 25, 2008 Ospreys are back at Fields Pond. Several nests are in the vicinity, visible from the Wiswell Road in Brewer, and from the "red bridge," which is not red, on the Brewer Lake Road in Orrington. |
 UM choral groups to perform racy, bold 'Carmina Burana'Friday, April 25, 2008 ORONO, Maine - Some 160 members of the Oratorio Society and University Singers will perform the bold and racy choral classic "Carmina Burana" at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the Memorial Gymnasium. Admission is $6, but free for UMaine students with a MaineCard. |
Fund honors mentor at UCB Friday, April 25, 2008 BANGOR, Maine - When Blanche Garrity interviewed seven years ago for the Cornerstone Program's administrative assistant position at the University College of Bangor, assistant director Betty McCue-Herlihy wasn't sure Blanche would be a good fit. |
Team from Orono shows real imagination Friday, April 25, 2008 ORONO, Maine - The D.I. Challengers from Asa Adams Elementary School took first place in the Obstacles, Of Course competition during the state Destination Imagination finals April 19 at the University of Maine. |
Maxim, Cake prevail in 5K race Friday, April 26, 2008 Downpours kept runners indoors for the third annual Ma’naKwane 5K race held recently on Indian Island. The race was created in memory of Lindsey Almenas, who was killed in a 2005 car accident. |
 Seniors have money management optionFriday, April 26, 2008 Bill paying can be stressful for a variety of reasons. Not enough money to cover expenses is but one. |