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class="category">Politics</div> </div> <div class="image-crop"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/collins-likely-to-chair-senate-appropriations-committee-after-mcconnell-chooses-a-new-role/" onclick="ga('send', 'event', 'click', 'top_position_3 | image', 'Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role');"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-medium size-medium 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=300"><noscript><img width="300" height="200" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Maine_Shooting_69981_1d1649.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> </div> <div class="image-shadow"> <img 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https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=750,500 750w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></noscript></a> </div> <div class="image-shadow"> <img src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/themes/mainetoday/assets/images/image-shadow-small.png" alt="shadow" /> </div> <h2> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/public-health-advocates-rail-against-trumps-nomination-of-rfk-jr-for-cabinet-post/" onclick="ga('send', 'event', 'click', 'top_position_4 | headline', 'Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr.');"> Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. for Cabinet post </a> </h2> <div class="top-comment-count top-comment-count--show"><i class="far fa-comment"></i>126 Comments</div> <p></p> <div class="related "> <ul> <li> <article> <a class="related-headline-link" href="https://www.pressherald.com/2024/11/15/sen-collins-wants-full-confirmation-process-for-trump-appointees/"> Sen. 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class="basic-category-list"> <div class="title">More news from maine</div> <ul> <li class=""> <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="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="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> </ul> </div> <div class="basic-category-list"> <ul> <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="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. 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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="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="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> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/maine-judge-caught-up-in-deal-with-republicans-to-scrap-some-biden-nominees/><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/10/2022/07/31413773_SJ.NOReveryP.071922-2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/31413773_SJ.NOReveryP.071922-2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/maine-judge-caught-up-in-deal-with-republicans-to-scrap-some-biden-nominees/">Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees</a> </div> <div class="summary">Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/were-still-standing-skowhegan-hospice-hit-by-embezzlement-to-raise-funds-with-wreath-business/><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/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.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/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.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/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Skowhegans-Hope-Gardens.2023-1684340772.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/were-still-standing-skowhegan-hospice-hit-by-embezzlement-to-raise-funds-with-wreath-business/">Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business</a> </div> <div class="summary">Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/week-in-photos-nov-15-22-2024/><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/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.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/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.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/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/37546502_20241116_BringingInFlags._8614-1732286681.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/week-in-photos-nov-15-22-2024/">Week In Photos Nov. 15-22, 2024</a> </div> <div class="summary">Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/judge-dismisses-lobstermens-challenge-to-law-requiring-tracking-devices-on-boats/><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/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.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/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.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/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/36391514_spring06-1732286668.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/judge-dismisses-lobstermens-challenge-to-law-requiring-tracking-devices-on-boats/">Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats</a> </div> <div class="summary">U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises 'significant Fourth Amendment issues' over unreasonable searches and seizures. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/reporting-aside-fruitful-thanksgivings-of-the-past/><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/meal-1732210105.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.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/meal-1732210105.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/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/meal-1732210105.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/reporting-aside-fruitful-thanksgivings-of-the-past/">Reporting Aside: Fruitful Thanksgivings of the past</a> </div> <div class="summary">In the 1960s, we enjoyed family Thanksgivings that nourished body, mind and soul, Amy Calder writes.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/advocates-say-aggressive-marketing-toward-youth-highlights-need-for-a-flavored-tobacco-ban-in-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://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40340918_20241113_flavoredtobacco_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40340918_20241113_flavoredtobacco_1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/advocates-say-aggressive-marketing-toward-youth-highlights-need-for-a-flavored-tobacco-ban-in-maine/">Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine</a> </div> <div class="summary">Video games and cartoon images are among marketing techniques to get kids to try vaping. Maine has tried twice in recent years to ban sales, but there hasn't been enough legislative support.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/poll-should-waterville-institute-4-day-work-weeks-for-city-hall/><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_04cityhall_b6af32.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_04cityhall_b6af32.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/poll-should-waterville-institute-4-day-work-weeks-for-city-hall/">Poll: Should Waterville institute 4-day work weeks for City Hall?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Let us know what you think about the proposal to have Waterville City Hall employees work four 10-hour days.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/lincoln-shooting-ruled-homicide-police-identify-victim/">Lincoln shooting ruled homicide, police identify victim</a> </div> <div class="summary">Authorities believe Jason Nadeau, a 51-year-old Lincoln resident, died of gunshot wounds Wednesday morning.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/after-a-dry-few-weeks-maine-will-be-singing-in-the-rain/><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/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.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/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.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/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/3-1-1732233224.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/after-a-dry-few-weeks-maine-will-be-singing-in-the-rain/">After a dry few weeks, Maine will be singing in the rain</a> </div> <div class="summary">The period from September 1 through November 20 was the driest on record in Bangor and Caribou, and the second driest on record in Portland. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/greene-says-no-to-latest-solar-power-plan/">Greene says no to latest power plan to build 600-acre solar array</a> </div> <div class="summary">The 'overwhelming' vote to limit solar energy systems in town put and end to Swift Current Energy's plan to build a 600-acre solar array along parcels of private property in the CMP corridor. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/windows-to-be-replaced-at-franklin-county-courthouse/><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/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.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/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.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/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfcwindowsP.112224-1732230218.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/windows-to-be-replaced-at-franklin-county-courthouse/">Windows to be replaced at Franklin County Courthouse</a> </div> <div class="summary">All of the windows on the main floor and second floor will be replaced with Andersen windows, county Facility Manager Nick Palmer said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/breakdown-turning-anguish-into-action-podcast-ep-3-dereliction-of-duty/><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/breakdown-podcast.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/breakdown-podcast.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/breakdown-turning-anguish-into-action-podcast-ep-3-dereliction-of-duty/">Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 3: ‘Dereliction of duty’</a> </div> <div class="summary">Episode 3 looks at questionable medical decisions, missed communication and lack of follow up by the Army. Finally, we’ll learn why the shooter’s family believes the military could do more to prevent brain injuries in troops.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/phillips-voters-approve-75000-transfer-to-fire-department/><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/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.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/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.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/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARptruckvote2P.112224-1732227925.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/phillips-voters-approve-75000-transfer-to-fire-department/">Phillips voters approve $75,000 transfer to Fire Department</a> </div> <div class="summary">Selectmen will decide at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Phillips Town Office if they will sign the purchase and sale agreement and go under contract for a delivery of a 2004 Ferrara engine.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/church-suing-umaine-system-over-sale-of-belfast-center-also-files-protest/">Church suing UMaine System over sale of Belfast center also files protest</a> </div> <div class="summary">The appeal process with the university system puts a temporary pause on the sale of the Hutchinson Center.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/norridgewock-home-where-46-shih-tzus-were-seized-had-prior-complaints-affidavit-shows/><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/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.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/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.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/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/shih-tzus-2-e1732214434874-1732220265.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/norridgewock-home-where-46-shih-tzus-were-seized-had-prior-complaints-affidavit-shows/">Norridgewock home where 46 shih tzus were seized had prior complaints, affidavit shows</a> </div> <div class="summary">An Oct. 24 search of the property revealed 48 dogs, including 46 that were white or tan shih tzus, and five cats, all of which were seized by the state, according to Maine's animal seizure identification log.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/searsport-man-pleads-guilty-to-charges-he-fired-gun-into-vehicle-occupied-by-two-women/">Searsport man pleads guilty to charges he fired gun into vehicle occupied by two women in Winslow</a> </div> <div class="summary">Steven G. Pratt, 41, pleaded guilty to seven charges, the most serious being two counts of attempted elevated aggravated assault. Two counts of attempted murder were dropped in a plea agreement.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/augustas-project-fresh-start-needs-a-new-place-to-keep-helping-people/><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/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg 3000w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=750,750 750w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.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/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.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/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg 3000w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=750,750 750w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40428666_20241120_FreshStart._8552-1732214969.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/augustas-project-fresh-start-needs-a-new-place-to-keep-helping-people/">Augusta’s Project Fresh Start seeks new location so it can keep helping people</a> </div> <div class="summary">The nonprofit organization, which is losing its warehouse at 352 Civic Center Drive in Augusta, provides donated home furnishings, kitchen appliances, dishes and other basic necessities to those who need them.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/after-trumps-election-planned-parenthood-of-northern-new-england-reports-spike-in-requests-for-contraceptives/><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/10/2022/09/32057738_20220826_planned-parenthood_055.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/09/32057738_20220826_planned-parenthood_055.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/after-trumps-election-planned-parenthood-of-northern-new-england-reports-spike-in-requests-for-contraceptives/">Planned Parenthood says requests for birth control spiked in Maine after Trump election</a> </div> <div class="summary">Planned Parenthood of Northern New England said appointment requests for long-acting contraceptives like IUDs nearly doubled in the week after the Nov. 5 election.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/skowhegan-area-schools-placed-on-lock-out-after-social-media-threat/">Skowhegan-area schools placed on lock-out after threat on social media</a> </div> <div class="summary">A 16-year-old boy who was believed to have made the threat was located in Albion about an hour after police began their investigation, according to Skowhegan police.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/readfield-area-schools-identify-student-who-made-threat/><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/10/2020/09/19933928_20200928_Maranacook_Middle_School_Covid_1076406.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/19933928_20200928_Maranacook_Middle_School_Covid_1076406.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/readfield-area-schools-identify-student-who-made-threat/">Readfield-area schools have identified — but are not naming — the person who made threat last week</a> </div> <div class="summary">The threat led to the closure Nov. 14 of Maranacook Regional Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Regional School Unit 38.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/jared-golden-calls-for-wide-ranging-overhaul-of-the-u-s-house/><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/10/2024/11/40253961_ph.cd2_.11067.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40253961_ph.cd2_.11067.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/jared-golden-calls-for-wide-ranging-overhaul-of-the-u-s-house/">Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/key-takeaways-from-maines-new-climate-action-plan/><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="Wind Farm Maine" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/Wind_Farm_Maine_11311.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/Wind_Farm_Maine_11311.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Wind Farm Maine" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/key-takeaways-from-maines-new-climate-action-plan/">Key takeaways from Maine’s new climate action plan</a> </div> <div class="summary">The updated plan to be released Thursday sets new targets for energy efficiency and aims to ensure that all Maine residents benefit from the state's responses to climate change. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/maine-family-planning-tours-lewiston-with-mobile-medical-unit/><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/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.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/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.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/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40430922_sj.CITmobilemedicalP1121241-1732144702.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/maine-family-planning-tours-lewiston-with-mobile-medical-unit/">Maine Family Planning tours central Maine with mobile medical unit</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine Family Planning, via its new Health on Wheels van, has been touring the Lewiston-to-Bangor stretch, stopping in towns and cities in between, to provide on-the-spot reproductive health services like wound care, screenings, birth control and HIV prevention.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/one-killed-in-lincoln-shooting/">Shooting leaves one dead in Lincoln</a> </div> <div class="summary">Local police officers responded to a report of a shooting Wednesday morning and discovered the victim's body.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/franklin-county-commissioners-staff-tour-new-emergency-operations-center-being-built-on-county-way-in-farmington/><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/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.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/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.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/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARfceoctour2P.112124-1732143502.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/franklin-county-commissioners-staff-tour-new-emergency-operations-center-being-built-on-county-way-in-farmington/">Franklin County commissioners, staff tour new emergency operations center being built</a> </div> <div class="summary">The building is expected to be completed next spring.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/wilton-board-sets-contributions-for-maine-family-and-medical-leave-act/><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/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.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/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.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/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/SJ.FARwfamleaveP.112124-1732139429.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/wilton-board-sets-contributions-for-maine-family-and-medical-leave-act/">Wilton board sets contributions for Maine Family and Medical Leave Act</a> </div> <div class="summary">Collections will begin Jan. 1, 2025, for nonunion employees; union workers situation depends on contracts</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/news-center-maine-parent-company-announces-marketing-layoffs/">News Center Maine parent company announces marketing layoffs</a> </div> <div class="summary">It's not clear how many positions will be terminated, but the layoffs are part of a restructuring by the station's national parent company, Tegna.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/sewer-rate-to-jump-7-5-for-winthrop-utilities-district-customers/><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/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.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/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.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/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/WinthropSewerDistrict-1732133606.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/sewer-rate-to-jump-7-5-for-winthrop-utilities-district-customers/">Sewer rate to jump 7.5% for Winthrop Utilities District customers</a> </div> <div class="summary">The rate increase, to be followed with another hike in 2026, will help pay for extensive upgrades to the district's eight sewer pumps, which are well beyond their projected operating lives, officials said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/greene-vehicle-fire-burned-4-acres-tuesday-officials-say/><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/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.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/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.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/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/processed-6EEB95CB-4364-4BBC-89FC-6470FD09BFC6-1732060044.jpeg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/greene-vehicle-fire-burned-4-acres-tuesday-officials-say/">Greene vehicle fire burned 4 acres Tuesday, officials say</a> </div> <div class="summary">About 4 acres burned on Route 202 after a vehicle fire spread to woods and low brush on Central Maine Power property. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/gardiner-schools-on-lock-down-due-to-known-safety-concern/><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/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.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/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.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/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2473910_20220602_GardinerMiddle_6916-1732210701.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/gardiner-schools-on-lock-down-due-to-known-safety-concern/">Update: Lock-in at Gardiner-area schools cleared after ‘known safety concern’</a> </div> <div class="summary">No threat was made directly against the schools Wednesday morning, but no one was allowed into school buildings for a short time, Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/toms-of-maine-used-contaminated-water-in-toothpaste-says-fda/><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/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.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/AP060321016572-1732124267.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/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/AP060321016572-1732124267.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/toms-of-maine-used-contaminated-water-in-toothpaste-says-fda/">Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/solon-mill-fined-for-april-accident-that-injured-employee/">Solon mill fined for April incident in which employee was injured</a> </div> <div class="summary">Inspection records show Kennebec Lumber Co. was issued two violations from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and fined $5,600.50, but has not had many other major incidents in recent years.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/how-will-maine-education-be-impacted-by-a-second-trump-presidency/><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" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.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_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/how-will-maine-education-be-impacted-by-a-second-trump-presidency/">How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Donald Trump's vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine's free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/woman-sentenced-to-nine-months-in-prison-for-embezzling-800000-from-waterville-lawyer/">Woman sentenced to 9 months in prison for embezzling $800,000 from Waterville lawyer</a> </div> <div class="summary">Sarah Nale, 39, of Winslow stole more than $800,000 over 20 years from the Waterville lawyer for whom she worked, officials said.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/waterville-council-rejects-request-to-rezone-church-property/><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/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.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/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.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/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37586254_20231109_churchcontroversy_0y1A-1699645759.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/waterville-council-rejects-request-to-rezone-church-property/">Waterville City Council rejects request to rezone church property</a> </div> <div class="summary">Councilors recommended officials with the First Church Of Waterville meet with the city solicitor to map out a restructured contract zone that would meet the needs of both the church and its neighbors.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/harmony-man-to-serve-18-months-pay-more-than-12k-for-thefts-in-ripley-harmony-athens/">Harmony man to serve at least 18 months in prison, pay more than $12,000 for thefts in Ripley, Harmony, Athens</a> </div> <div class="summary">Following a plea agreement, Jason J. Cunningham, 50, was sentenced Tuesday during a lengthy hearing regarding restitution that at one point left the presiding justice ‘perplexed.’</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/portland-police-arrest-five-men-in-forest-avenue-shooting-still-looking-for-nh-suspect/><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/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.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/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.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/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/1000003944-1732125784.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/portland-police-arrest-five-men-in-forest-avenue-shooting-still-looking-for-nh-suspect/">Portland police arrest 5 men in Morrill’s Corner shooting, still looking for N.H. suspect</a> </div> <div class="summary">Each man faces assault charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Susan McHugh, which police believe stemmed from a biker club dispute.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/golden-on-voters-who-helped-reelect-him-i-think-they-feel-like-im-being-real/><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/10/2024/10/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/golden-on-voters-who-helped-reelect-him-i-think-they-feel-like-im-being-real/">Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’</a> </div> <div class="summary">In an interview Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden talked about his ability to connect with voters from both parties and how Democrats nationally might win back some of those they lost in a tough election cycle.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/franklin-county-accepts-1-million-federal-grant-for-jail-to-address-substance-use-recovery-recidivism/><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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARpeersupportP.071124_1200x750-1720964323.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/franklin-county-accepts-1-million-federal-grant-for-jail-to-address-substance-use-recovery-recidivism/">Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism</a> </div> <div class="summary">The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/wilton-town-manager-paid-for-some-unused-vacation-time/><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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.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/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/SJ.FARwfleaupdateP.071824_1200x750-1721295925.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/wilton-town-manager-paid-for-some-unused-vacation-time/">Wilton town manager paid for 93 hours of unused vacation time</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maria Greeley said the Select Board decided to pay her for 93.25 hours that she did not use in her first year as town manager.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/50-shih-tzus-rescued-from-norridgewock-home-state-investigates-inhumane-conditions/><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/shih-tzus-e1732124166656.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/shih-tzus-e1732124166656.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/50-shih-tzus-rescued-from-norridgewock-home-state-investigates-inhumane-conditions/">Update: State investigates inhumane conditions after 50 dogs seized from Norridgewock home</a> </div> <div class="summary">It is unclear when the animals were taken from the home at 42 Madison Road. Shelters are now preparing the dogs for adoption.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/the-latest-on-recounts-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district-other-state-races/><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/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_6.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_6.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/the-latest-on-recounts-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district-other-state-races/">Here's the latest on recounts in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, other state races</a> </div> <div class="summary">Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/anson-administrator-remembered-for-dedication-to-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://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.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/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.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/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ms.tammymurray.1120_1200x750-1732122990.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/anson-administrator-remembered-for-dedication-to-community/">Anson administrator remembered for dedication to community</a> </div> <div class="summary">Tammy Murray, who held several municipal positions, died unexpectedly last week according to those who worked with her in Anson. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/northbound-lanes-of-interstate-95-to-close-during-several-overnight-periods/><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/10/2024/10/40138907_20241024_I95augusta_802.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/40138907_20241024_I95augusta_802.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/northbound-lanes-of-interstate-95-to-close-during-several-overnight-periods/">Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Augusta to be closed during several overnight periods</a> </div> <div class="summary">Officials: Closures this week are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning. 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