History of Military Training At Bangor High School

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 14th, 2011, 2:58pm

History of Military Training At Bangor High School

The City of Bangor, Maine, has the distinction of being the first City in the United States to adopt military training in its public school system. Bangor High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is a direct outgrowth of the establishment of military drill during the Civil War.

On 2 December 1861, City Mayor Isaish Stetson and the Bangor City Council directed the school committee to institute military drill in the public school system.

The report of the School Committee states: “Early in December, upon the recommendation of his Honor the Major, the City Council instructed the School Committee to introduce the military drill into such public schools as might be deemed expedient. The concluded to make the trail in the boys high and other select schools, and invited Captain David Bugbee and Lieutenant N. S.

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Acadia Hospital New Educational Series a Hit

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Monday, March 14th, 2011, 2:55pm

“An Open Mind” hosts 68 attendees
Bangor, ME – On the evening of March 10 The Acadia Hospital offered the first presentation in the new Open Mind series, called “The Wisdom of the Aging Brain”, featuring Dr. Clifford Singer, Director of Geriatric Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry at Acadia.
This free community educational presentation attracted 68 attendees, and was unanimously well received based on the feedback forms collected after the talk. According to Acadia President and CEO David S. Proffitt, the turnout and feedback indicate an Open Mind is filling a need. “We were hoping for 20 attendees, so having nearly 70 people in attendance is a wonderful thing to see. Acadia will continue offering these types of presentations as a service to the community as we look to share our expertise and quality staff with our friends and neighbors.”
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Stephen King takes poke at 'stooge' governors

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Monday, March 14th, 12:33 pm

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine author Stephen King is calling the governors of Wisconsin, Florida and his home state of Maine the three stooges and is wondering why he isn't taxed more.

In a rally last week in Sarasota, Fla., supporting education, unions and veterans, the horror author and outspoken Democrat compared Maine Gov. Paul LePage, Florida's Rick Scott and Wisconsin's Scott Walker, all Republicans, to "Larry, Curly and Moe. That's what we've got here."

All three governors have drawn fire from unions over pensions and, in Wisconsin, state worker union rights.

In a video of the speech posted on YouTube, King also asked why, "as a rich person," he doesn't have to pay more in taxes. He said the explanation by Republican leaders that it will discourage jobs is "bull. It's total bull."

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Wine, Dine & Play

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 11th, 2011, 5:46pm

Plan to attend this exclusive event celebrating the winemaking traditions of Maine; featuring a unique collection of extraordinary locally produced wines skillfully selected to compliment a menu specially prepared by our own Chef Gary Ames. Reception will be at 6 PM, four course dinner and wine pairing will seat at 6:30 PM. Plus, receive $20 in Free Slot Play. Tickets: $75 per person, available by calling 877-779-7771. (from maineevents.com)

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Acadia Hosts International Visitors

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 11th, 2011, 4:46pm

Bangor, ME – On March 8 The Acadia Hospital was pleased to host three visitors from Christus Health; one from the corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas, and two from Christus Muguerza based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Susan Willman, RN from Christus Health accompanied Mariano Gonzalez, MD and Christus Muguerza CEO Oscar Odriozola as they spent a full day touring Acadia Hospital and meeting with various administrators and providers.
“We chose to visit Acadia Hospital because they are recognized as one of the best psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Our goal is to learn and bring back to our own facility good information in order assist us in implementing best practices,” stated Odriozola. “I’ve been very impressed with the people and programs here at Acadia and I believe both of our hospitals can benefit from this relationship.”
The primary Acadia host was Vice President and CNO Karen Clements, RN, BSN, MSB, who was delighted to spend time with the Christus team.

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Bangor Rotary musical extravaganza

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Thursday, March 10th, 9:52 pm

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Bangor Rotary is getting ready for its annual musical extravaganza.

The show is called "America's Bandstand" and will feature music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The group of local talent has been rehearsing for two months in preparation for the show.

According to Rotarian Roger George, proceeds will be given back to local organizations in the community.

"This is a benefit for the community because it's beneficial to everybody from the community and it makes it nice for people to come and see what great talent we have in Bangor," he said.

The shows are Sat., March 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 27 at 3 p.m. at the Bangor High School Auditorium.

For more information on how you can get tickets, click here.

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Former Asst. Attorney General gets 16 year prison sentence

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Thursday, March 10th, 8:16 pm

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- James Cameron, once the state's top drug prosecutor is now a convicted felon facing 16 years in prison for charges that he possessed dozens if not hundreds of images of child pornography.

Cameron, who is 48, was sentenced Thursday following a lengthy hearing at U.S. District Court in Bangor.

Cameron, addressed the court before learning his fate and said, "I am deeply ashamed of myself...I am sorry for the feeling of loss of all victims of sexual abuse...and I accept my punishment."

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Gail Malone argued that Cameron still does not accept full responsibility for his crimes. She said that the fact that he was sworn and paid to uphold the law and betrayed that oath makes his offense even worse. Malone was seeking a sentence between 22 and 27 years.

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