Area dogs enjoy the snow.
January 2015
Central Maine Moments
Martial arts students participate in a New England Patriots’ rally.
Pack in protein – and save the budget – with beans and rice
It’s a classic combo, especially in spicy Creole cuisine, and as Mom used to say, ‘It’s a complete protein!’
Maine gas prices down another 4.3 cents a gallon
The average price is $1.37 a gallon lower than a year ago, but the decline is expected to bottom out next month as refineries reduce production for their annual spring maintenance
Dwindling group of survivors to mark Auschwitz liberation
As the world moves inevitably closer to a post-survivor era, some Jewish leaders fear that people are already starting to forget.
U.S. drone kills 3 in first strike since Yemen leader resigned
The strike today on a vehicle in an area called Hareib is believed to have killed suspected al-Qaida militants.
U.S. Border Patrol conducting active shooter training in northern Maine
Training will cover specialized topics such as how to move as a team in order to isolate, distract and neutralize a shooter.
Much of Maine shut down as blizzard arrives
With life-threatening wind chills, whiteouts and as much as 2 feet of snow expected, schools, offices and the Portland airport close.
Snowy owls popping up again in northern U.S.
They’re being reported on the online eBird database this winter across the northern third of the Lower 48 states, including Maine.
UMaine System to consolidate administration, keep 7 campuses and presidents
Trustees also divest some coal investments, and have identified finalists for the position of USM president.