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THE NATION AND THE WORLD</div> <ul> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/devyn-santora-phippsburg-food-pantry-manager-wants-people-to-choose-what-they-eat/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40246086_20241112_MTBTF_Santora_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40246086_20241112_MTBTF_Santora_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/devyn-santora-phippsburg-food-pantry-manager-wants-people-to-choose-what-they-eat/">Devyn Santora, Phippsburg: Food pantry manager wants people to choose what they eat</a> </div> <div class="summary">She led an overhaul of the Brunswick pantry to make it more accessible.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/fabian-cruz-thompson-biddeford-bike-shop-mentee-becomes-the-mentor/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40190289_20241101_MTBTF_Cruz-Thompson_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40190289_20241101_MTBTF_Cruz-Thompson_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> <span style="font-weight:normal">at</span> 10:44 AM </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/fabian-cruz-thompson-biddeford-bike-shop-mentee-becomes-the-mentor/">Fabian Cruz-Thompson, Biddeford: Bike shop mentee becomes the mentor</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Biddeford resident teaches children and teens how to fix bikes at the shop, where he came to do the same as a kid.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/pass-the-cranberries-maine-growers-embrace-intense-demand-of-holiday-season/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40418299_20241123_Cranberries_01.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40418299_20241123_Cranberries_01.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/pass-the-cranberries-maine-growers-embrace-intense-demand-of-holiday-season/">Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season</a> </div> <div class="summary">While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.</div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="basic-category-list"> <ul> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/steve-knight-waterville-keeping-food-and-medical-supples-from-going-to-waste/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40286830_20241107_MTBTF-Knight_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40286830_20241107_MTBTF-Knight_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> <span style="font-weight:normal">at</span> 10:41 AM </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/27/steve-knight-waterville-keeping-food-and-medical-supples-from-going-to-waste/">Steve Knight, Waterville: Keeping food and medical supplies from going to waste</a> </div> <div class="summary">The retired high school teachers has found a 'niche' in putting things to good use.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> <span style="font-weight:normal">at</span> 5:56 AM </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/maine-public-utilities-commission-takes-step-to-ease-perhaps-eliminate-strain-on-207-area-code/">Maine PUC takes step to ease, perhaps eliminate, strain on 207 area code</a> </div> <div class="summary">'We can potentially extend the 207 area code well into the future, perhaps indefinitely,' Commission Chair Philip Bartlett said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/wells-man-charged-with-shooting-toddler-niece-seeks-to-throw-out-statements-to-police/">Wells man charged with shooting toddler niece seeks to throw out statements to police</a> </div> <div class="summary">Andrew Huber Young, 21, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault. He could go to trial next summer. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/biden-proposes-medicare-and-medicaid-cover-costly-weight-loss-drugs-for-millions-of-obese-americans/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Biden" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Biden_15213_abbb38.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Biden_15213_abbb38.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Biden" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/biden-proposes-medicare-and-medicaid-cover-costly-weight-loss-drugs-for-millions-of-obese-americans/">Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans</a> </div> <div class="summary">Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under the proposed new rule.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/state-plans-to-challenge-standish-mans-account-of-fatal-shooting-at-trial/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/38003342_20240202_Libby0706-1732659322.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/state-plans-to-challenge-standish-mans-account-of-fatal-shooting-at-trial/">State plans to challenge Standish man’s account of fatal shooting at trial</a> </div> <div class="summary">Brandon Libby, 37, is scheduled for a jury trial in Portland on Dec. 4. He has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Amanda Brown.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/for-oakland-area-girl-scouts-thanksgiving-tradition-is-baked-in/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492852__20241126_02pies-1732657840.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/for-oakland-area-girl-scouts-thanksgiving-tradition-is-baked-in/">For Oakland-area Girl Scouts, Thanksgiving tradition is baked in</a> </div> <div class="summary">Girl Scouts prepared Tuesday to bake over 200 pies for this year's Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Oakland, a tradition that has continued for over two decades.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/record-number-of-maine-voters-cast-ballots-in-2024-election/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_CentralMaineVotes_5493.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_CentralMaineVotes_5493.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> <span style="font-weight:normal">at</span> 9:51 AM </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/record-number-of-maine-voters-cast-ballots-in-2024-election/">Record number of Maine voters cast ballots in 2024 election</a> </div> <div class="summary">More than 840,000 voters cast ballots in this November's election, which Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said was the most in state history.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/jay-firefighters-to-get-50-cent-an-hour-raise-to-match-new-state-minimum-wage/">Jay firefighters to get 50-cent an hour raise to match new state minimum wage</a> </div> <div class="summary">The minimum wage will go from $14.15 an hour to $14.65 on Jan. 1, 2025.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/israel-approves-proposed-ceasefire-with-lebanons-hezbollah/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Lebanon Israel" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Lebanon_Israel_18857_0ae92e.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Lebanon_Israel_18857_0ae92e.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Lebanon Israel" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/israel-approves-proposed-ceasefire-with-lebanons-hezbollah/">Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting</a> </div> <div class="summary">There were no immediate reports of alleged violations of the truce, and there were signs of celebration in Beirut.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/waterville-man-facing-charges-for-burglary-theft-in-norridgewock/">Waterville man facing charges for burglary, theft in Norridgewock</a> </div> <div class="summary">Mathew Woodard, 43, is alleged to have stolen a firearm, Apple AirPods and a small amount of cash Nov. 10, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/central-maine-eats-morning-moose-coffee/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Morning-Moose-Coffee-1732646348.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> <span style="font-weight:normal">at</span> 7:00 AM </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/central-maine-eats-morning-moose-coffee/">Central Maine Eats: Morning Moose Coffee grinds it out in Richmond and beyond</a> </div> <div class="summary">Coverage of restaurants, food trucks and food events in the Augusta and Waterville, Maine, areas.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/spridal-hubiak-sentenced-to-65-years-for-murdering-co-worker-angela-bragg-in-waterville/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40484441_20241126_spridalsentence_0y11-1732640050.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/spridal-hubiak-sentenced-to-65-years-for-murdering-co-worker-angela-bragg-in-waterville/">‘Uniquely dangerous person’: Spridal Hubiak sentenced to 65 years for murdering coworker Angela Bragg in Waterville</a> </div> <div class="summary">Prosecutors say it appears Hubiak also had plans, and had made preparations, to kill others.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/fire-levels-waterville-home-occupant-jumps-out-window/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40492464__20241126_01fire-1732637371.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/fire-levels-waterville-home-occupant-jumps-out-window/">Occupant jumps out window as fire levels Waterville home</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Waterville Fire Department responded to three reported fires Monday night, one of which leveled a mobile home on Heather Drive and sent a woman to the hospital.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/maine-joins-lawsuit-accusing-energy-companies-of-failing-to-warn-about-climate-change/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="BP Earnings" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="BP Earnings" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/BP_Earnings_31871-1732637205.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/maine-joins-lawsuit-accusing-energy-companies-of-failing-to-warn-about-climate-change/">Maine sues energy companies, saying they failed to warn about climate change</a> </div> <div class="summary">Attorney General Aaron Frey said he intends to hold the companies accountable for concealing knowledge about the consequences of fossil fuels.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/justice-department-maine-settle-lawsuit-over-treatment-of-children-with-disabilities/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/justice-department-maine-settle-lawsuit-over-treatment-of-children-with-disabilities/">Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities</a> </div> <div class="summary">The federal agency sued the state in September, saying Maine was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/hawaii-man-who-talked-to-jurors-in-augusta-courthouse-elevator-indicted-on-tampering-charges/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/21101747_20201124_CourtCovid_7427.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/21101747_20201124_CourtCovid_7427.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/26/hawaii-man-who-talked-to-jurors-in-augusta-courthouse-elevator-indicted-on-tampering-charges/">Hawaii man who talked to jurors in Augusta courthouse elevator indicted on tampering charges</a> </div> <div class="summary">Estevan C. Hartley, while at the Capital Judicial Center, allegedly told jurors if they were picked for his trial, he was an innocent man.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/lisbon-high-school-athletic-director-describes-anti-hazing-plans/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/39954740_vm.lisbonhazingupdate.1010241.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/39954740_vm.lisbonhazingupdate.1010241.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/lisbon-high-school-athletic-director-describes-anti-hazing-plans/">Lisbon High School athletic director describes anti-hazing plans</a> </div> <div class="summary">Lisbon High School Athletic Director Chris Spaulding and football coach Chris Kates spoke to the school committee on next steps to ensure an anti-hazing environment.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/jay-select-board-votes-to-limit-curbside-collection-of-recyclables-to-thursdays/">Jay Select Board votes to limit curbside collection of recyclables to Thursday</a> </div> <div class="summary">Trash will continue to be collected Wednesday and Thursday.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/trump-threatens-to-impose-sweeping-new-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china-on-day-1/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Canada US Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Canada_US_Trump_16467_9de125.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Canada_US_Trump_16467_9de125.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Canada US Trump" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/trump-threatens-to-impose-sweeping-new-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china-on-day-1/">Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Day 1</a> </div> <div class="summary">It was unclear whether the president-elect will actually make good on the threats – issued via posts on his Truth Social site Monday evening – or if he is using them as a negotiating tactic.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/israel-launches-new-airstrikes-on-lebanon-as-leaders-draw-closer-to-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Lebanon Israel" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Lebanon_Israel_09810_f040b4.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Lebanon_Israel_09810_f040b4.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Lebanon Israel" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/israel-launches-new-airstrikes-on-lebanon-as-leaders-draw-closer-to-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/">Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to ceasefire with Hezbollah</a> </div> <div class="summary">Israel's ambassador to Washington says a deal could 'happen within days.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/first-right-whales-of-season-gorge-on-critical-food-off-massachusetts-giving-hope-for-a-strong-year/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Endangered Species Act Whales Industry" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/Endangered_Species_Act_Whales_Industry_94996-1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/Endangered_Species_Act_Whales_Industry_94996-1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Endangered Species Act Whales Industry" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/first-right-whales-of-season-gorge-on-critical-food-off-massachusetts-giving-hope-for-a-strong-year/">First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year</a> </div> <div class="summary">Scientists said they observed the first 2 right whales of the season in Cape Cod Bay on Nov. 18, and the animals are finding abundant food.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/police-identify-man-who-died-in-bangor-tent-fire/">Police identify man who died in Bangor tent fire</a> </div> <div class="summary">Joseph P. Demanuele Jr., 35, of Bangor, has been tentatively identified as the victim of the Nov. 10 fire, police said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/maines-state-revenues-projected-to-climb-but-mills-warns-of-tight-budget/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/20240112_statehousesunrise3_0y.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/20240112_statehousesunrise3_0y.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/maines-state-revenues-projected-to-climb-but-mills-warns-of-tight-budget/">Maine’s state revenues projected to climb, but Gov. Mills warns of ‘tight’ budget</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Mills administration said the increased revenue projections shouldn't be seen as an opportunity for significant additional spending and warned that revenues are flattening after pandemic growth.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/fourth-livermore-falls-man-pleads-guilty-to-robbery-theft-charges-in-feb-7-home-invasion-in-farmington/">Fourth Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to robbery, theft charges in Feb. 7 home invasion in Farmington</a> </div> <div class="summary">Joshua Soucy, 44, pleaded guilty on Monday in Franklin County Unified Court in Farmington. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/portland-jetport-will-be-especially-busy-this-thanksgiving/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/38503139_20240503_jetport-expansion_5.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/05/38503139_20240503_jetport-expansion_5.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/portland-jetport-will-be-especially-busy-this-thanksgiving/">Portland jetport will be especially busy this Thanksgiving</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Maine Turnpike is also expected to be busier than it was this time last year.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/workers-at-charlotte-airport-an-american-airlines-hub-go-on-strike-during-thanksgiving-travel-week/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Charlotte Airport Workers Strike" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Charlotte_Airport_Workers_Strike_78788_23fe23.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Charlotte_Airport_Workers_Strike_78788_23fe23.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Charlotte Airport Workers Strike" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/workers-at-charlotte-airport-an-american-airlines-hub-go-on-strike-during-thanksgiving-travel-week/">Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week</a> </div> <div class="summary">American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights. The Service Employees International Union is demanding higher wages; the strike is expected to last 24 hours. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/lawyers-for-maine-aclu-file-dueling-motions-to-end-public-defense-lawsuit/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/37296376_20230915_MCILS_02.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/37296376_20230915_MCILS_02.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/lawyers-for-maine-aclu-file-dueling-motions-to-end-public-defense-lawsuit/">Lawyers for Maine, ACLU file dueling motions to end public defense lawsuit</a> </div> <div class="summary">If Superior Justice Michaela Murphy decides the case still poses questions worthy of a jury's consideration, it could go to trial early next year. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/fire-destroys-generator-shed-in-rangeley/">Fire destroys generator, shed in Rangeley</a> </div> <div class="summary">A woman walking her dog near the seasonal residence noticed a generator on fire in a shed.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/2-dead-after-crash-in-norridgewock/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="crash photo" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Norridgewock-fatal-1-11-25-2024.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Norridgewock-fatal-1-11-25-2024.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="crash photo" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/2-dead-after-crash-in-norridgewock/">Two dead after single-car crash in Norridgewock</a> </div> <div class="summary">Kyle Wyman, 31, of Madison and his female passenger, whom police did not identify, died near the intersection of U.S. Route 201A and Father Rasle Road, officials said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/special-counsel-moves-to-dismiss-election-interference-case-against-trump/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump Special Counsel" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump Special Counsel" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_Special_Counsel_90911_a6c4ed-1732564960.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/special-counsel-moves-to-dismiss-election-interference-case-against-trump/">Special counsel moves to abandon Trump election interference, classified document cases</a> </div> <div class="summary">DOJ prosecutors, citing longstanding guidance that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted, said the department’s position is that 'the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/waterville-fire-seeks-to-recoup-500000-in-ambulance-service-debt/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39715027_20240918_WTVLCHIEF_0y02-1732558491.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/waterville-fire-seeks-to-recoup-500000-in-ambulance-service-debt/">Waterville Fire Department seeks to recoup $500,000 in debt from those who have used city’s ambulance service</a> </div> <div class="summary">The City Council last week approved hiring a collections agency which will not try to collect from Waterville residents who have used the fire department's ambulance service.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/is-outlook-down-thousands-of-microsoft-365-users-report-outage-issues/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft-Results" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Microsoft-Results_72260.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Microsoft-Results_72260.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft-Results" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/is-outlook-down-thousands-of-microsoft-365-users-report-outage-issues/">Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues</a> </div> <div class="summary">Microsoft said it was deploying a fix but that it was 'progressing slower than anticipated for the majority of affected users.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/former-somerset-county-jail-official-facing-domestic-violence-charges/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/03/3605742_20190320-Somerset-Jail-004.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/former-somerset-county-jail-official-facing-domestic-violence-charges/">Former Somerset County Jail official charged with domestic violence</a> </div> <div class="summary">Cameron Arcidi, who has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor-level charges, was fired in September.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/augustas-first-amendment-museum-to-move-downtown-during-gannett-house-renovation/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40359575_20241113_FirstAmendment_7717-1732549550.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/augustas-first-amendment-museum-to-move-downtown-during-gannett-house-renovation/">Augusta’s First Amendment Museum to move downtown during Gannett House renovation</a> </div> <div class="summary">The museum, which celebrates the First Amendment, will operate out of a space on Water Street for three years while the former home of Guy Gannett gets an update. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/is-a-thanksgiving-storm-on-tap-for-maine/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/31228862_20220701_holiday-traffic_1_TONED-1732548603.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/is-a-thanksgiving-storm-on-tap-for-maine/">Is a Thanksgiving storm on the menu for Maine?</a> </div> <div class="summary">The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on a possible storm late in the week, and meteorologists say wintry weather Tuesday could cause travel problems in interior Maine.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/maine-sees-some-rain-but-not-enough-to-make-up-for-a-dry-fall/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40230647_20241102_drought_0002-1730671209.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/25/maine-sees-some-rain-but-not-enough-to-make-up-for-a-dry-fall/">Maine sees some rain, but not enough to make up for a dry fall</a> </div> <div class="summary">This week's rain, though beneficial, won't make much of a dent in 6 to 9-inch rainfall deficits throughout the state, the National Weather Service said. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/maine-proposes-major-staffing-changes-for-assisted-living-and-residential-care-facilities/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/maine-proposes-major-staffing-changes-for-assisted-living-and-residential-care-facilities/">Maine proposes major staffing changes for assisted living and residential care facilities</a> </div> <div class="summary">The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest facilities.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/shooting-in-belgrade-leaves-adult-female-with-serious-injuries/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The home at 15 Point Road in Belgrade, seen Monday, was the scene of a shooting Sunday night. Christina Bell, 58, was shot at her home. Her son, 26-year-old Samuel Bell, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting." decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/37542333_20241125_belgradeshooting_0y03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/37542333_20241125_belgradeshooting_0y03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The home at 15 Point Road in Belgrade, seen Monday, was the scene of a shooting Sunday night. Christina Bell, 58, was shot at her home. Her son, 26-year-old Samuel Bell, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting." decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/shooting-in-belgrade-leaves-adult-female-with-serious-injuries/">Police identify victim, suspect in Belgrade shooting</a> </div> <div class="summary">Christina Bell, 58, was shot in the head Sunday morning at her home. Her son, Samuel Bell, 26, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting, according to officials.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/firefighters-other-community-members-remember-duane-bickford-former-fairfield-fire-chief/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_1028-1732492553.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/firefighters-other-community-members-remember-duane-bickford-former-fairfield-fire-chief/">Firefighters, other community members remember Duane Bickford, former Fairfield fire chief</a> </div> <div class="summary">Bickford died Nov. 15 at his home. He was 66.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/maine-recovery-council-approves-13-9-million-in-projects/">Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9 million in projects</a> </div> <div class="summary">The projects, selected from more than 120 applications, include a methadone clinic in Aroostook County, a syringe service program in Hancock County, and recovery homes in Franklin County. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/pickup-truck-destroyed-by-fire-on-route-4-in-turner/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7208-e1732473848372-1732496486.jpeg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/pickup-truck-destroyed-by-fire-on-route-4-in-turner/">Pickup truck destroyed by fire on Route 4 in Turner</a> </div> <div class="summary">Due to the fire, a propane tank in the bed of the pickup truck exploded and ammunition inside the truck discharged, officials said. No injuries were reported.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/tractor-trailer-hits-utility-pole-causing-power-outage-in-norridgewock/">Tractor-trailer hits utility pole, causing power outage in Norridgewock</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Canadian truck's awning hit the pole at about 5:15 p.m. Friday, cutting power to about 1,500 Central Maine Power Co. customers.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/forecasters-warn-of-possible-winter-storms-across-u-s-during-thanksgiving-week/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Severe Weather California" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Severe_Weather_California_15913.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Severe_Weather_California_15913.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Severe Weather California" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/forecasters-warn-of-possible-winter-storms-across-u-s-during-thanksgiving-week/">Forecasters warn of possible winter storms across U.S. during Thanksgiving week</a> </div> <div class="summary">Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire and northern Maine.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/photographer-paul-caponigro-known-for-the-spirituality-of-his-work-died-this-month-in-cushing/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-Caponigro_portrait.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-Caponigro_portrait.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/photographer-paul-caponigro-known-for-the-spirituality-of-his-work-died-this-month-in-cushing/">Photographer Paul Caponigro, who died this month in Cushing, brought a spiritual quality to his work</a> </div> <div class="summary">He was among America's foremost landscape photographers.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/more-than-100-rabbis-call-for-portland-boycott/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/cityhall2-1669050941.jpeg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/more-than-100-rabbis-call-for-portland-boycott/">More than 100 rabbis call for Portland boycott</a> </div> <div class="summary">Over 2 months after the Portland City Council voted to divest from companies doing business in Israel, a group of Jewish leaders from across the United States bought an ad encouraging people to boycott the city. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/maines-recalls-of-moldy-cannabis-prompt-questions-on-state-testing-standards/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40371690_20241122_cannabistesting_5.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40371690_20241122_cannabistesting_5.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/maines-recalls-of-moldy-cannabis-prompt-questions-on-state-testing-standards/">Maine’s recalls of moldy cannabis prompt questions on state testing standards</a> </div> <div class="summary">On the heels of back-to-back-to-back recalls, industry members are calling for an examination of the state's standards for yeast and mold, which they say are simultaneously too tight and too broad.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/hannaford-still-mum-on-cyber-issue-as-weeks-wear-on/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/38554048_01rascal-1715633231.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/hannaford-still-mum-on-cyber-issue-as-weeks-wear-on/">Hannaford still mum on cyber ‘issue’ as weeks wear on</a> </div> <div class="summary">Even though an investigation is ongoing, Hannaford could tell customers and employees more about what's being done to protect their personal information, experts say.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/after-post-pandemic-boom-maines-tourism-industry-seeks-path-back-to-growth/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40432808_20241121_Tourism_03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40432808_20241121_Tourism_03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/after-post-pandemic-boom-maines-tourism-industry-seeks-path-back-to-growth/">After post-pandemic boom, Maine’s tourism industry seeks path back to growth</a> </div> <div class="summary">A 9% drop in visitors this summer isn't cause for too much concern among industry leaders, who say after-effects of the pandemic and economic challenges this year make it difficult to discern a trend.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/revered-lewiston-jurist-steps-down-from-the-bench/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40377701_SJ.CITcliffordP.11XX241-1732405922.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/revered-lewiston-jurist-steps-down-from-the-bench/">Revered Lewiston jurist steps down from the bench</a> </div> <div class="summary">Long-serving Justice Robert Clifford is praised for his high standard of fairness and ethics.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/owners-of-maines-last-resort-psychiatric-hospital-in-south-carolina-declare-bankruptcy/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/DHHS-Maine-Office-032620-e1585178571222.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/owners-of-maines-last-resort-psychiatric-hospital-in-south-carolina-declare-bankruptcy/">Owners of Maine’s ‘last resort’ psychiatric hospital in South Carolina declare bankruptcy</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine has signed another $1.4 million contract with Columbia Regional Care Center to reserve six beds. But the facility will soon be sold at auction after its parent company declared bankruptcy. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/are-maine-audubons-turkeys-the-safest-birds-in-the-state-this-thanksgiving/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40359516_20241114_Turkey_01.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40359516_20241114_Turkey_01.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/are-maine-audubons-turkeys-the-safest-birds-in-the-state-this-thanksgiving/">Are Maine Audubon’s turkeys the safest birds in the state this Thanksgiving?</a> </div> <div class="summary">The reestablished wild turkey population in Maine is now considered abundant and is spread across all 16 counties.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/waterville-struggles-to-balance-downtown-safety-with-help-for-homeless/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Amycol-1726770454.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 26 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/waterville-struggles-to-balance-downtown-safety-with-help-for-homeless/">Waterville struggles to balance downtown safety with help for homeless</a> </div> <div class="summary">Business owners say customers, tenants and employees have been frightened when coming to the area, and that the city needs to come together to solve the problem for everyone involved.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/israel-cracks-down-on-palestinian-citizens-who-speak-out-against-the-war-in-gaza/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Israel Palestinians Crackdown on Dissent" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Israel_Palestinians_Crackdown_on_Dissent_32374.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Israel_Palestinians_Crackdown_on_Dissent_32374.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Israel Palestinians Crackdown on Dissent" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/24/israel-cracks-down-on-palestinian-citizens-who-speak-out-against-the-war-in-gaza/">Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza</a> </div> <div class="summary">In addition to being charged as criminals, Palestinians citizens of Israel – who make up around 20% of the country’s population – have lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations posting online or demonstrating, activists and rights watchdogs say.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/trump-taps-rollins-as-agriculture-chief-completing-proposed-slate-of-cabinet-secretaries/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_32238_a264ad-1732449160.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/trump-taps-rollins-as-agriculture-chief-completing-proposed-slate-of-cabinet-secretaries/">Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries</a> </div> <div class="summary">Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as his former domestic policy chief.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/democrats-rally-behind-first-out-transgender-member-of-congress-decry-republican-attacks/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Freshmen" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Freshmen" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_c8708f-1732449160.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/democrats-rally-behind-first-out-transgender-member-of-congress-decry-republican-attacks/">Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks</a> </div> <div class="summary">Access to bathrooms has long been an issue for women at the Capitol, which originally operated on the presumption that legislators were men.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/no-injuries-reported-in-fire-that-gutted-vassalboro-garage/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/scorched-brick-1732407260.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/no-injuries-reported-in-fire-that-gutted-vassalboro-garage/">No injuries reported in fire that ‘gutted’ Vassalboro garage</a> </div> <div class="summary">The fire led crews to close a stretch of Main Street for several hours Saturday.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/behavior-problems-trauma-among-students-at-montello-elementary-in-lewiston-push-frustrated-teachers-to-breaking-point-2/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430060_SJ.CITmontelloviolence2.P1121241-1732405240.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/behavior-problems-trauma-among-students-at-montello-elementary-in-lewiston-push-frustrated-teachers-to-breaking-point-2/">Behavior problems, trauma among students at Montello Elementary in Lewiston push frustrated teachers to breaking point</a> </div> <div class="summary">An influx of high-needs students from downtown Lewiston has isolated Montello Elementary over the years. Staff say it has created an unsafe environment for teachers and students alike.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/jewish-nonprofit-hopes-to-inherit-historic-fairfield-quaker-meeting-house-for-18/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40406862_20241123_FriendsMeeting_9903-1732393443.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/23/jewish-nonprofit-hopes-to-inherit-historic-fairfield-quaker-meeting-house-for-18/">Jewish nonprofit hopes to acquire historic Fairfield Quaker meeting house for $18</a> </div> <div class="summary">The nonprofit, Mifneh L'Kedushah, is looking to reopen the space as a multi-faith community center this spring.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/trump-chooses-bessent-to-be-treasury-secretary-vought-as-top-budget-official/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Treasury" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Treasury_74248.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Treasury_74248.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Treasury" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/trump-chooses-bessent-to-be-treasury-secretary-vought-as-top-budget-official/">Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor</a> </div> <div class="summary">The announcements Friday evening showed how Trump was fleshing out the financial side of his new administration.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/collins-likely-to-chair-senate-appropriations-committee-after-mcconnell-chooses-a-new-role/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Maine_Shooting_69981_1d1649.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Maine_Shooting_69981_1d1649.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/collins-likely-to-chair-senate-appropriations-committee-after-mcconnell-chooses-a-new-role/">Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role</a> </div> <div class="summary">While the committee's new leadership isn't yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/public-health-advocates-rail-against-trumps-nomination-of-rfk-jr-for-cabinet-post/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/public-health-advocates-rail-against-trumps-nomination-of-rfk-jr-for-cabinet-post/">Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr.</a> </div> <div class="summary">Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made false claims about vaccines, has been tapped to become health and human services secretary in the Trump administration.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/augusta-to-spend-last-of-its-federal-pandemic-funds-on-heat-pumps-civic-center-repairs-paving/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37905369_20240113_MS_Weather_7627-1732307860.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/augusta-to-spend-last-of-its-federal-pandemic-funds-on-heat-pumps-civic-center-repairs-paving/">Augusta to spend last of its federal pandemic funds on heat pumps, Civic Center repairs, paving</a> </div> <div class="summary">The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/central-maine-arrest-log-nov-16-22/">Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 16-22</a> </div> <div class="summary">Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 16-22, 2024.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/man-arrested-in-monmouth-following-high-speed-chase-hourslong-manhunt/">Man arrested in Monmouth following high-speed chase, hourslong manhunt</a> </div> <div class="summary">Police used dogs, a drone, social media and tips from residents to catch up to suspect on the lam.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/phillips-based-school-district-proposes-new-committee-for-state-required-program/">Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program</a> </div> <div class="summary">As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/victim-identified-in-fatal-waterville-crash/">Victim from Wayne identified in fatal Waterville crash</a> </div> <div class="summary">A Wayne woman was killed in a crash early Monday morning on Trafton Road, police said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/maine-trust-for-local-news-announces-newsroom-leadership-changes/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/MixCollage-22-Nov-2024-12-29-PM-5328.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/MixCollage-22-Nov-2024-12-29-PM-5328.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/maine-trust-for-local-news-announces-newsroom-leadership-changes/">Maine Trust for Local News announces Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel newsroom leadership changes</a> </div> <div class="summary">Scott Monroe, previously managing editor for the Central Maine newspapers, has been promoted to managing editor for the Maine Trust for Local News.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/aaron-frey-faces-challenge-for-maine-attorney-general-post/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/37954734_20240123_aaron-frey_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/37954734_20240123_aaron-frey_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/aaron-frey-faces-challenge-for-maine-attorney-general-post/">Aaron Frey faces challenge from Maeghan Maloney for Maine attorney general post</a> </div> <div class="summary">The attorney general is one of three constitutional officers elected by lawmakers by secret ballot. The Democratic majority in the Legislature will make its selections in December. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/auburn-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-poland-double-murders/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40419117_SJ.CITaldrichP.1123241-1732305124.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/auburn-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-poland-double-murders/">Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders</a> </div> <div class="summary">Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/sheriff-madison-man-arrested-after-stabbing-landlord/">Sheriff: Madison man arrested after stabbing landlord</a> </div> <div class="summary">Daniel Nordin, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/solar-worker-in-hancock-county-died-from-heart-disease-not-electrocution/">Solar worker in Hancock County died from heart disease, not electrocution</a> </div> <div class="summary">Edwin Kendall Jones, 52, was initially believed to be the first solar farm worker in Maine killed by an electric shock. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/three-cony-students-have-vegetarian-options-added-to-the-school-lunch-menu/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/ConyBoys.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/ConyBoys.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 24 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/three-cony-students-have-vegetarian-options-added-to-the-school-lunch-menu/">Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu</a> </div> <div class="summary">Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/waterville-considers-4-day-work-week-for-city-hall-employees/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/38753062_09cityhall_5d268d.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/38753062_09cityhall_5d268d.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 25 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/waterville-considers-4-day-work-week-for-city-hall-employees/">Waterville considers 4-day workweek for City Hall employees</a> </div> <div class="summary">City Manager Bryan Kaenrath said many municipalities use a 4-day workweek, and doing so helps in recruiting and retaining good employees.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/fall-shabbaton-event-brings-hundreds-to-waterville-for-weekend-of-jewish-music-community/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Fall_Shabbaton_CFSTJL-14.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Fall_Shabbaton_CFSTJL-14.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/fall-shabbaton-event-brings-hundreds-to-waterville-for-weekend-of-jewish-music-community/">Fall Shabbaton brings hundreds to Waterville for weekend of Jewish music, community</a> </div> <div class="summary">The event was held Nov. 8-9 at Colby College and hosted by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/waterville-schools-seek-public-input-for-strategic-plan/">Waterville schools seek public input for strategic plan</a> </div> <div class="summary">The public is invited to a strategic planning session Monday hosted by Waterville Public Schools to give input on the state of city schools and what they envision for the future.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mtm-ad-col sidebar2"> <div id="most-read-single"> <div class="featured-header"> Most read stories </div> <div id="most-read-box"> <ul> 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