Bangor Daily News

Canada Town Against Lng St. Andrews Opponents Unite

ST. ANDREWS, New Brunswick - American liquefied natural gas developers may need to spend more time courting their Canadian neighbors if they hope to site LNG terminals in Washington County. Some Canadians are adamantly opposed to having LNG supertankers sailing through their waters.

Teacher Cleared in Sex Assault of Student Belmont Man Was Accused of Unlawfully Touching 14-Year-Old Girl at Belfast School

BELFAST - A jury on Tuesday found a middle school math teacher not guilty of sexually touching a female student. Raymond Danielson, 51, of Belmont raised his shoulders when the Waldo County Superior Court jury foreman read the panel's verdict after a one-day trial.

Rockstock Turnout Small, but Organizers Plan Encore

OLD TOWN - Disappointed but not discouraged, the two brothers who organized an outdoor concert to benefit Maineiac Charities of the Maine Air National Guard are hoping people will continue to donate to the cause. Kevin and Scott Hamel last weekend brought together six rock 'n' roll bands for Rockstock, and although the event was well organized, not many people attended.

County, Bangor Panels to Meet On Dispatch Issue

BANGOR - Stung by recent criticism over stalled talks with Bangor on combining emergency dispatch centers, the Penobscot County commissioners fired back Tuesday, with one commissioner contending the city may be "grabbing at straws" and trying to back away from the negotiating table. "They're muddying the water," Commissioner Tom Davis said at Tuesday's commissioners meeting.

Bangor Man Charged with Oui and Operating After Suspension

A Bangor man squealed the tires of his orange Mustang late Sunday night when employees at Leadbetters Mini Shop wouldn't sell him alcohol because of his intoxicated state. Bangor police later charged Raymond Gallegos, 44, with operating after suspension and operating under the influence of intoxicants.

Bia Parking Garage Issue Sent Back to Panel

BANGOR - City councilors on Monday kicked the Bangor International Airport parking garage design and construction management bids back to their finance committee for further review. City Manager Edward Barrett said the reason for the delay is that questions still remain about the bids.

Bangor: District Attorney in Minor Accident

Abbot: Hearing On Atv

Holden: Sirois Joins Sad 63 Board

Greenville: Library Closed

Bangor: United Way Receives Mbna Foundation Grant

Allure of Maine Drew Calif. Principal to Brewer

BREWER - The decision to move to Maine from crowded California was an easy one, Brewer's new high school principal said, especially since he has two young children. "This is the environment we wanted them to grow up in," Brad Fox said Monday about his daughters Mia, 6, and Jane, 9. "It's a wonderful place to be.

City Seeks Solution to Club Gemini Noise

BANGOR - After another round of discussion Tuesday about noise from pubs and clubs - this time Club Gemini - a solution to what has been an ongoing problem remains elusive to local officials. During a meeting of the City Council's government operations committee, lots of discussion took place among the club's owners, neighbors, elected officials and city staff, but little could be done without more legwork.

Egg Festival Boosts Merchants' Coffers

PITTSFIELD - From one end of town to another, local merchants said this week that when the Central Maine Egg Festival comes to town, their cash registers are humming. "I would estimate our business was up about 20 percent," Rae Philbrick, owner of Corner Citgo, said Tuesday.

Woman Detained in Alien Smuggling Case

BANGOR - A Canadian woman who allegedly tried to sneak into the United States by hiding in the trunk of a car on July 14 as it passed through the U.S.-Canada border crossing at Calais was ordered on Monday in U.S. District Court to be detained pending a trial. Dora Arlene Sauveur, 35, of Amherst, Nova Scotia, will remain detained in Maine until her trial, which most likely will occur in September, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Mayo Hospital to Hold Medical Training Course

DOVER-FOXCROFT - Mayo Regional Hospital is sponsoring an intensive backcountry medical training course Sunday through Thursday, Oct. 2-6. The 36-hour course will enable students certified in advanced life support to deal with serious medical emergencies when they are miles from help and unable to call for backup.

Jerry Garcia's Widow to Show Her Flm in Waterville, Bar Harbor, Camden

Filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia, widow of musician Jerry Garcia, will present her film "The Future of Food" at several locations across the state Monday through Sunday, Aug. 1-7. Times and locations are as follows: . 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Railroad Square Cinemas in Waterville, tickets $5.

Art Show, Sale to Aid Island Museum, Cultural Center

CRANBERRY ISLES - Generations of artists from away have been captivated by the tranquillity and spectacular scenery of these islands located just off the southern coast of Mount Desert Island. It seems only fitting that some of their creations will be auctioned off to help fund a home-grown museum and cultural center on Great Cranberry Island.

Alternatives to Lng Plant Aired in Machias

MACHIAS - A presentation by two representatives of Save Passamaquoddy Bay at a special meeting of the board of directors of the Sunrise County Economic Council evolved into a spirited dialogue Tuesday about what's possible for Washington County in terms of economic development. Nancy Asante and Jeanne Guisinger, both of Perry, spoke for the group that is opposed to liquefied natural gas facilities proposed for Washington County.

Unity Legion Post 50 to Hold Barbecue