October 2015 – Page 187 – Centralmaine.com

Corinna man dies on Lake Wassookeag in Dexter

by Staff Report October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

Gerry Marshall’s body was found floating in the lake, the cause of his death unclear, after he took a personal watercraft to retrieve his drifting pontoon boat, wardens said.

Maine, News

KVCAP to try out ‘Cultural Explorer’ weekend bus for Maine Craft Weekend

by Peter McGuire October 1, 2015October 2, 2015

The pilot service will take riders from throughout the Kennebec Valley to Waterville for concerts, craft fairs and food on Saturday and Sunday.

Business, Maine, News

Skowhegan grist mill aims to quadruple oat production

by Peter McGuire October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

A sizable government grant will allow the mill to update machinery and satisfy demand for its most popular grain product.

Business, Maine, News

Cleanup of former Wilton tannery site called a ‘success story’

by Lauren Abbate October 1, 2015October 2, 2015

Government officials, business owners and townspeople gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site of the former Wilton Tanning Co. with hopes new plans will boost the town’s economy.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Waterville man sentenced for selling synthetic drug

by Staff Report October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

Devin Linnell was ordered to spend an initial six months in jail.

Maine, News, Politics

Oversight committee wants to question LePage officials about Good Will-Hinckley funding controversy

by Steve Mistler October 1, 2015January 11, 2016

The panel is reviewing allegations that Gov. Paul LePage overstepped his authority when he threatened to pull a private school’s funding for hiring House Speaker Mark Eves as president.