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Brewer Fire Promotes the Knox Box

Susan Patten — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:28:21 +0000

So what do you think happens if you have a medical emergency and the fire department responds, but you can’t make it to the door? Brewer Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Cammack says you have two options. “Basically if there is a problem we’re not going to wait for a key holder. We’re just going to [...]

Before Benghazi, There Was Extortion 17; "Complicity" and "Deriliciton of Duty" are the Charges

Susan Patten — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:08:56 +0000

"The hearts and minds of our enemy are more valuable to this Government than my son's blood," states Karen Vaughn, mother of U.S. Navy Seal, Aaron Vaugh who was killed with other members of the now famous Seal Team 6 when the chopper they were in was shot down by the Taliban in Afghanistan, in August of 2011.

Karen Vaughn's statement came as part of her riveting testimony at a press conference held this week at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Karen and her husband were joined at the press conference by other family members of our slain special operations soldiers, retired military Generals, Admirals, former Seals, and Congressmen to speak out as a unified "whistle-blower" group, unified in its message.

A Gardener's Best Friend Threatened

Susan Patten — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:12:03 +0000

A lot of attention is being paid to honeybees right now as the population drops off. Honeybee Collapse Disorder is concerning growers who need the insect’s cross-pollination to maintain their crops. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Specialist Professor Frank Drummond says several factors are contributing to the bee’s decline, including pesticides and [...]

Do You Need Monster Insurance?

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:57:20 +0000

I probably found this article in Yahoo! interesting partly because I'm reading the "Twilight" series. Monsters have become part of my day. But I never thought of getting insurance! Did you know that you can buy insurance to protect you in case the Loch Ness Monster decides to take a piece out of you? You can!

Kid Central Festival in Downtown Bangor

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:54 +0000

The 3rd Annual Kid Central Festival will be held in Downtown Bangor this Saturday! Plenty of fun for everyone! Saturday is the 4th of May…so part of the fun centers around Star Wars activities with a special theme…(are you ready for this?)….May the Fourth Be With You! Ha! There will be all kinds of fun [...]

Lone Wolf or Al Qaeda Link? The Threat is the Same and It's Not Our Fault (Full Interview Audio)

Susan Patten — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:15:59 +0000

All I can think of is the Walter Scott quote, “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to device.” The mystery and intrigue surrounding the Obama administration’s handling of the threat we face from radical Islamists is perplexing at best. At the worst it’s naive and dangerous. Since the 9-11terrorist attacks [...]

Bradford Wildfire Burns 7 Acres

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:13:45 +0000

A wildfire in Bradford has claimed approximately seven acres of land. The blaze started as the result of a permitted burn controlled by the farmer that owns the land. The Maine Forest Service warns that the fire danger is high around the state right now and will only get worse with our expected stretch of hot, dry weather.

Watch the Sunrise with an American Bald Eagle

Susan Patten — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:41:12 +0000

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This is the coolest thing. A chance to watch the sunrise with America's symbol of freedom and strength, and there are new arrivals in Hancock County and you can watch them grow!

Today is 'Talk Like Shakespeare' Day

JR Mitchell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:58:51 +0000

Today is William Shakespeare‘s 449th birthday. So today is ‘Talk Like Shakespeare Day‘ Organizers suggest you replace the word ‘you’ with ‘thee’ or ‘thou’, Drop in the word ‘Methinks’ every now and then. Rhyme your couplets when you get a chance. And add an unnecessary ‘eth’ at the end of words. And if you you [...]

Planting Purple Flowers for Cancer Awareness

Cindy Campbell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:16:43 +0000

A group looking to raise awareness about Pancreatic Cancer will be planting pretty purple flowers in Brewer this week. Stop by to help out, learn more about the Purple Iris Foundation, and maybe even take home a flower of your own! The project, called “Plant Hope,” plans to plant purple iris bulbs across Maine, New [...]