Bangor Daily News

Pigs killed in Newburgh barn fires

NEWBURGH, Maine — Between 30 and 40 pigs died in a Saturday fire that destroyed two barns at a farm on the Lindsey Road, according to Fire Chief Glen Williamson. Firefighters were called out about noon to a reported “explosion and possible structure fire,” Williamson said after the fire had ...

Thousands of runners finish final mile of Boston Marathon

More than 2,000 runners finished the Boston Marathon on Saturday, more than a month after the race was cut short because of the April 15 bombings. During the One Run event, runners completed the final mile of the race in honor of the three people killed and the 260 injured ...

Thousands of runners finish final mile of Boston Marathon

More than 2,000 runners finished the Boston Marathon on Saturday, more than a month after the race was cut short because of the April 15 bombings. During the One Run event, runners completed the final mile of the race in honor of the three people killed and the 260 injured ...

Eastport twin sisters become moms on the same day

EASTPORT, Maine — Erica and Tashina Ackley are twins who not only share a birthday, but, as of Friday, share the birth days of their first babies. The two sisters, who will be 22 next week, delivered only hours apart Friday morning at Down East Community Hospital in Machias. Tashina ...

Eastport twin sisters become moms on the same day

EASTPORT, Maine — Erica and Tashina Ackley are twins who not only share a birthday, but, as of Friday, share the birth days of their first babies. The two sisters, who will be 22 next week, delivered only hours apart Friday morning at Down East Community Hospital in Machias. Tashina ...

Kenyan woman pleads in immigrant marriage scheme, alleged husband threatened her

PORTLAND, Maine — A Kenyan citizen admitted Friday in U.S. District Court that she paid an Auburn man to marry her in 2004 in an attempt to gain citizenship in the United States. Grace Nyaga, 31, of Lowell, Mass., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. ...

Robert Keenan Winery Vineyard Notes

Fall-winter 2012-13 – A great spring and summer growing season led to beautiful vineyards and a heavy crop load. The exception was the Cabernet Sauvignon clusters, which were looking a little few and far between. Luckily the Chardonnay and Merlot crops looked great! On September 20th the recently replanted “Point” ...

Saturday’s Live Updates: UMaine baseball vs. Binghamton in America East championship game

LOWELL, Mass. — Saturday’s scheduled America East Baseball Championship game at LeLacheur Park between the University of Maine and Binghamton University has been postponed. With rain in the forecast, officials apparently are trying to find an alternate site to play the game on Sunday. It is believed that if America ...

Days are numbered for Gouldsboro’s iconic hardware store

GOULDSBORO, Maine — Enough. It’s been 42 years since Dave Seward bought a hardware store sight-unseen on a handshake, using money begged and borrowed from family and friends. On the last day of August, Seward will lock the door and walk away from Anderson Marine and Hardware on Route 1 ...

Days are numbered for Gouldsboro’s iconic hardware store

GOULDSBORO, Maine — Enough. It’s been 42 years since Dave Seward bought a hardware store sight-unseen on a handshake, using money begged and borrowed from family and friends. On the last day of August, Seward will lock the door and walk away from Anderson Marine and Hardware on Route 1 ...