http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/-t1.htm Odd and unusual stories. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:35:35 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-leaves-his-pants-behind-at-crime-scene-t18873.htm Outspoken WATERVILLE: Man leaves his pants behind at crime scene BY COLIN HICKEY Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Police early Sunday morning arrested a 20-year-old man after he allegedly broke into and vandalized a North Riverside Avenue home only to leave his pants, shirt, sneakers and wallet at the scene. Christopher Edgecomb, of Mariaville, faces charges of burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and possession of alcohol by a minor. Waterville Police Sgt. Jeffrey Bearce ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:35:35 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-leaves-his-pants-behind-at-crime-scene-t18873.htm#22190 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-leaves-his-pants-behind-at-crime-scene-t18873.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/3-moose-visit-neighborhood-t18674.htm Outspoken 3 MOOSE VISIT NEIGHBORHOOD BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Three moose lumbered across lawns and driveways off Upper Main Street early Wednesday, sending cats scurrying for cover and drawing people from their houses to gape. The moose, drooling and puffing, stood on Johnson Heights as a cat raced across the road to find shelter under a porch. A black feline without a tail peered out of a living room window, its yellow eyes frozen on the moose. Police ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:19:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/3-moose-visit-neighborhood-t18674.htm#21959 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/3-moose-visit-neighborhood-t18674.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/moose-falls-off-i-95-overpass-t18525.htm Outspoken Moose falls off I-95 overpass BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel CLINTON -- The moose that "fell from the sky" Tuesday, in an observer's words, landed on its head and quickly died. The yearling bull nearly took a man with him after it fell from the Interstate 95 overpass onto Hinckley Road. Shirley Bailey, assistant town clerk, got the frantic call shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday. The caller was driving along the road when he saw the moose fall. Bailey ... The News?? Somewhat... Thu, 14 May 2009 00:38:33 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/moose-falls-off-i-95-overpass-t18525.htm#21788 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/moose-falls-off-i-95-overpass-t18525.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/run-ins-with-turkeys-cause-of-many-accidents-t17893.htm Outspoken Run-ins with turkeys cause of many accidents BY LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel This is the kind of wild turkey you duck, rather than sip. On numerous occasions this month, low-flying wild turkeys have struck motorists in Maine -- one smashing a truck windshield, sending glass flying; the other knocking a man off his motorcycle, causing severe injuries. On March 15, Jeffrey Phillips of Hartford was knocked off his Kawasaki by one of the big birds, which are especially ... The News?? Somewhat... Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:14:20 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/run-ins-with-turkeys-cause-of-many-accidents-t17893.htm#21057 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/run-ins-with-turkeys-cause-of-many-accidents-t17893.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/owls-attack-warnings-posted-at-bangor-city-forest-t17557.htm Outspoken Owls Attack: Warnings posted at Bangor city forest By John Holyoke Staff Writer Bangor Daily News BANGOR, Maine — For some cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there’s nothing like heading into the woods on a crisp moonlit night. Beautiful trails. Pristine snow. Peace. Quiet. Idyllic. Idyllic, perhaps, until a great horned owl swoops down out of a tree, talons outstretched, and smacks you on the head. For the past several weeks, local cross-country skiers have learned, ... The News?? Somewhat... Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:56:16 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/owls-attack-warnings-posted-at-bangor-city-forest-t17557.htm#20674 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/owls-attack-warnings-posted-at-bangor-city-forest-t17557.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pittston-man-falls-through-ice-dials-up-rescue-t17418.htm Outspoken PITTSTON: Man falls through ice, dials up rescue BY CRAIG CROSBY Staff Writer Kennebec Journal PITTSTON -- A Westport Island man used his own cell phone to call for help after breaking through the ice Tuesday afternoon while riding his snowmobile on Stony Brook. Roger Mackbach, 35, was treated for mild hypothermia at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta and released. Mackbach was in the water for about 35 minutes before rescuers were able to pull him to safety and take him ... The News?? Somewhat... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:15:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pittston-man-falls-through-ice-dials-up-rescue-t17418.htm#20517 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pittston-man-falls-through-ice-dials-up-rescue-t17418.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/chicken-coup-t17376.htm Outspoken Chicken coup? Raising hens could be a brilliant move to save money … or not what it’s cracked up to be By Julia Bayly Special to the NEWS Bangor Daily News FORT KENT, Maine — The city of Portland and I appear to have at least one thing in common — we both draw the line at roosters. Maine’s largest city recently passed an ordinance allowing residents to raise small flocks of backyard chickens within city limits. Hens only, no roosters allowed. Among the reasons given for ... The News?? Somewhat... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:41:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/chicken-coup-t17376.htm#20468 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/chicken-coup-t17376.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/beloved-calais-police-dog-retires-t17097.htm Outspoken Beloved Calais police dog retires German shepherd Major leaving for health reasons By Diana Graettinger Staff Writer Bangor Daily News CALAIS — During his years on patrol, he tracked many a suspect and doggedly followed their scent to where they were hiding. Now, after eight years as part of the Calais Police Department, Major, 10, is hanging up his badge and his bulletproof vest. The German shepherd retired Jan. 23, for health reasons. Last year, an infection paralyzed ... The News?? Somewhat... Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:33:19 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/beloved-calais-police-dog-retires-t17097.htm#20136 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/beloved-calais-police-dog-retires-t17097.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-onto-pond-ice-is-rescued-t16881.htm Outspoken Man drives onto pond ice, is rescued Kennebec Journal WINDSOR -- An 88-year-old Vassalboro ice fisherman escaped injury late Wednesday night when he apparently mistook a snowmobile trail for a road and drove his pickup partially into Three Mile Pond. The vehicle became stuck near the shore in Windsor, Windsor Fire Chief Arthur Strout said. Strout said two snowmobilers on the pond saw the truck and the man inside and called for help. They remained with the driver until rescue ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:17:46 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-onto-pond-ice-is-rescued-t16881.htm#19898 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-onto-pond-ice-is-rescued-t16881.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/reporter-s-notebook-t16812.htm Outspoken Reporter's Notebook By Abigail Curtis Staff Writer Bangor Daily News Overheard at the New Zealand Embassy during the luncheon to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama: “I learned that John Baldacci’s family is not from Italy, but actually from New Zealand,” said Severin Beliveau, joking to the crowd about why the event was held at the embassy. In fact, Beliveau has long-standing ties to New Zealand. —•— Sen. Susan Collins said she is “impressed ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:20:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/reporter-s-notebook-t16812.htm#19824 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/reporter-s-notebook-t16812.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/freeze-zamboni-riding-suspect-put-in-police-penalty-box-t16315.htm Outspoken Freeze! Zamboni-riding suspect put in police penalty box A Portlander is charged after a break-in at the civic center includes an alleged drunken joyride. By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Adam Patterson, 23, had inadvertently summoned the Portland Fire Department to the civic center by driving a forklift, with the forks raised, into part of the sprinkler system, setting off an alarm, police said. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to find Patterson trying to drive ... The News?? Somewhat... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:40:11 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/freeze-zamboni-riding-suspect-put-in-police-penalty-box-t16315.htm#19252 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/freeze-zamboni-riding-suspect-put-in-police-penalty-box-t16315.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/deer-gets-revenge-after-hunter-shoots-him-t15500.htm Outspoken Deer gets revenge after hunter shoots him The Associated Press SEDALIA, Mo. – A hunter bagged a big buck on the second day of firearms season, but the kill caused him a lot of pain. Randy Goodman, 49, said he thought two well-placed shots with his .270-caliber rifle had killed the buck on Nov. 19. Goodman said the deer looked dead to him, but seconds later the nine-point, 240-pound animal came to life. The buck rose up, knocked Goodman down and attacked him with his antlers in what ... The News?? Somewhat... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:34:06 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/deer-gets-revenge-after-hunter-shoots-him-t15500.htm#18310 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/deer-gets-revenge-after-hunter-shoots-him-t15500.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bra-for-the-boys-an-online-bestseller-in-japan-t15161.htm Outspoken Bra for the boys an online bestseller in Japan Reuters News Service TOKYO (Reuters) – Who said bras are only for women? A Japanese online lingerie retailer is selling bras for cross-dressing men and they've quickly become one of its most popular items. Since launching two weeks ago on Rakuten, a major Japanese web shopping mall, the Wishroom shop has sold over 300 men's bras for 2,800 yen ($30) each. The shop also stocks men's panties, as well as lingerie for women. "I ... The News?? Somewhat... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:31:51 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bra-for-the-boys-an-online-bestseller-in-japan-t15161.htm#17925 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bra-for-the-boys-an-online-bestseller-in-japan-t15161.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pudgiest-pets-compete-in-slimming-contest-t15012.htm Outspoken Pudgiest pets compete in slimming contest Reuters News Service LONDON (Reuters) – Eight of Britain's fattest pets are to embark on a 100-day diet and fitness regime in a bid to crowned this year's pet fit club champion. The seven dogs and one cat, who are all more than 30 percent overweight and weigh a combined total of 191 kg (30 stones), were picked by veterinary charity PDSA who are running the slimming contest. The animals, who need to lose a total of 74 kg to reach their ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:04:04 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pudgiest-pets-compete-in-slimming-contest-t15012.htm#17762 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/pudgiest-pets-compete-in-slimming-contest-t15012.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/meh-apathetic-expression-enters-dictionary-t15008.htm Outspoken 'Meh': Apathetic expression enters dictionary By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Writer LONDON – At least someone is excited about "meh." The expression of indifference or boredom has gained a place in the Collins English Dictionary after generating a surprising amount of enthusiasm among lexicographers. Publisher HarperCollins announced Monday the word had been chosen from terms suggested by the public for inclusion in the dictionary's 30th anniversary edition, to ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:37:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/meh-apathetic-expression-enters-dictionary-t15008.htm#17758 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/meh-apathetic-expression-enters-dictionary-t15008.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/male-dippers-fined-woman-not-exposed-t14602.htm Outspoken Male dippers fined; woman not exposed By Diana Bowley Staff Writer Bangor Daily News DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Two of three friends who jumped naked into Moosehead Lake last summer for a free Skinny Dip sandwich at the Black Frog Restaurant in Greenville were found guilty of indecent exposure Monday in 13th District Court. The court found that Bernard Beckwith, 31, of Poland and Christian Simpson, 37, of Bethel knowingly exposed their genitals in a public place under circumstances ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:02:14 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/male-dippers-fined-woman-not-exposed-t14602.htm#17276 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/male-dippers-fined-woman-not-exposed-t14602.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bangor-ghost-hunters-discuss-mysteries-from-fort-knox-visit-t14470.htm Outspoken Bangor ghost hunters discuss mysteries from Fort Knox visit By Rich Hewitt Staff Writer Bangor Daily News PROSPECT, Maine — There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear, to quote the song. That’s why members of the Bangor Ghost Hunters Association spent the night recently at the Fort Knox historic site. Armed with video and still cameras, tape recorders, trifield meters and their own senses, a group of 17 investigators, including one staff member from the fort, ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:45 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bangor-ghost-hunters-discuss-mysteries-from-fort-knox-visit-t14470.htm#17114 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/bangor-ghost-hunters-discuss-mysteries-from-fort-knox-visit-t14470.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/oakland-runaway-boat-story-results-in-happy-ending-t14452.htm Outspoken OAKLAND: Runaway boat story results in happy ending BY COLIN HICKEY Staff Writer Morning Sentinel OAKLAND -- Mike Guarino called it a one in a million chance that a pontoon boat set adrift from its moorings on Messalonskee Lake by 50 mph gusts would be recovered undamaged. But that's what happened Wednesday morning. Guarino, a neighbor to the family that owns the pontoon boat, said the incident is a testament to the power of the wind, which managed to blow the vessel off ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:14:20 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/oakland-runaway-boat-story-results-in-happy-ending-t14452.htm#17096 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/oakland-runaway-boat-story-results-in-happy-ending-t14452.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-drunk-to-protest-drunk-driving-charge-t14362.htm Outspoken Man drives drunk to protest drunk driving charge Reuters News Service VIENNA (Reuters) – An Austrian man, charged with drink driving, drove to a police station to complain about the charge whilst drunk, officials said on Monday. The 65-year-old had his driving license and car keys first taken away from him on Sunday after driving while over the alcohol limit in the northern city of Linz. He then went home, picked up his spare car keys, went back to the abandoned car and drove ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:15:49 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-drunk-to-protest-drunk-driving-charge-t14362.htm#16996 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/man-drives-drunk-to-protest-drunk-driving-charge-t14362.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/a-hot-cuppa-helps-melt-hearts-t14235.htm Outspoken A hot cuppa helps melt hearts? By Julie Steenhuysen Reuters News Service CHICAGO (Reuters) – It may seem unlikely, but simply clutching a warm cup of coffee can bring on a flood of warm feelings, U.S. researchers said on Thursday in a finding that suggests a strong link between physical and emotional warmth. "Physical warmth can make us see others as warmer people, but also cause us to be warmer -- more generous and trusting -- as well," said John Bargh, a professor of ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:10:24 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/a-hot-cuppa-helps-melt-hearts-t14235.htm#16850 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/a-hot-cuppa-helps-melt-hearts-t14235.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/the-stink-in-farts-controls-blood-pressure-t14216.htm Outspoken The Stink in Farts Controls Blood Pressure By Amelia Tomas LiveScience Staff LiveScience.com A smelly rotten-egg gas in farts controls blood pressure in mice, a new study finds. The unpleasant aroma of the gas, called hydrogen sulfide (H2S), can be a little too familiar, as it is expelled by bacteria living in the human colon and eventually makes its way, well, out. The new research found that cells lining mice's blood vessels naturally make the gas and this action can ... The News?? Somewhat... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:24:56 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/the-stink-in-farts-controls-blood-pressure-t14216.htm#16829 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/the-stink-in-farts-controls-blood-pressure-t14216.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/aide-did-not-pay-taxes-due-to-non-filer-syndrome-t14175.htm Outspoken Top Paterson aide Charles O'Byrne did not pay taxes due to 'non-filer syndrome', his lawyers say BY KENNETH LOVETT and GLENN BLAIN DAILY NEWS ALBANY BUREAU ALBANY - Lawyers for top Paterson administration aide Charles O'Byrne claimed Wednesday he failed to pay taxes for five years because he has "non-filer syndrome." "These are very high-functioning people who otherwise can complete all of the ordinary tasks in their lives," O'Byrne lawyer Richard Kestenbaum ... The News?? Somewhat... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:24:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/aide-did-not-pay-taxes-due-to-non-filer-syndrome-t14175.htm#16782 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/aide-did-not-pay-taxes-due-to-non-filer-syndrome-t14175.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/baby-born-near-maine-hospital-entrance-t13991.htm Outspoken Baby born near Maine hospital entrance The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — The expectant parents got to a Portland hospital in time for their son to be delivered. They just didn’t make it inside. Jessie Plourde went into labor early Monday morning and decided it was time to get to Mercy Fore River hospital’s new birthing center. But the baby had other plans, and by the time the family pulled their car up to the front entrance, he was ready to be born. http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/91335.html The News?? Somewhat... Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:27:14 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/baby-born-near-maine-hospital-entrance-t13991.htm#16583 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/baby-born-near-maine-hospital-entrance-t13991.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/eating-kangaroos-could-help-fight-global-warming-scientist-t13483.htm Outspoken Eating kangaroos could help fight global warming: scientist AFP News Service SYDNEY (AFP) - An offbeat suggestion that Australians should eat kangaroos instead of cattle and sheep has been given a scientific stamp of approval by the government's top climate change adviser. The belching and farting of millions of farm animals is a major contributor to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, Professor Ross Garnaut noted in a major report to the government on global warming. Kangaroos, ... The News?? Somewhat... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:18:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/eating-kangaroos-could-help-fight-global-warming-scientist-t13483.htm#16013 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/eating-kangaroos-could-help-fight-global-warming-scientist-t13483.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/new-zoning-would-allow-a-chicken-in-every-yard-t13168.htm Outspoken New zoning would allow a chicken in every yard The Falmouth Town Council will vote next month on letting residents raise chickens for personal use. By DENNIS HOEY The Associated Press FALMOUTH — Residents will be allowed to raise chickens in all of Falmouth's neighborhoods if the Town Council adopts a zoning change. The amendments to the town's zoning and site plan review ordinance would expand brooding locations and establish rules governing the raising of poultry. Biddeford, ... The News?? Somewhat... Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:20:01 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/new-zoning-would-allow-a-chicken-in-every-yard-t13168.htm#15665 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/the-news-somewhat-f30/new-zoning-would-allow-a-chicken-in-every-yard-t13168.htm