2016 – Page 45 – Centralmaine.com

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Hallowell man indicted in meth lab bust

by Keith Edwards December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Several others were indicted on various charges by a Kennebec County grand jury this week.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers propose lowering speed on white-knuckle section of I-295

by Peter McGuire December 22, 2016

The bills would reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph between Falmouth and Brunswick.

Maine, News

Volunteers from nonprofit health group donate to homeless veterans in Augusta

by Jason Pafundi December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Ten women from the Partners for World Health group brought care packages, nonperishable food and other items to the Bread of Life Veterans Shelter.

Business, Maine, News

Gardiner to create task force to study recreational marijuana shops

by Jessica Lowell December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

While retail shops and social clubs are banned, officials will have time to consider whether they are businesses that Gardiner wants.

Business, Maine, News

New locator service helps people find lost insurance benefits

by Staff Report December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

The service searches nationally for lost life insurance policies and annuities of the deceased.

Maine, News

Dislodged insulation caused cold air to enter Waterville library, freezing pipe

by Amy Calder December 22, 2016December 23, 2016

Officials said Thursday they are continuing to make repairs and assess the cost of repairing the damage caused by a water that flowed from the burst pipe.

Opinion, Politics

Podcast: Sen. Susan Collins meets with our Editorial Board

December 22, 2016

Maine’s Senator Susan Collins talks about how the Senate treated Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, what to do about Russian hacking, how she’ll be evaluating President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and how health care might be improved. She also takes the opportunity to talk about some of her own accomplishments. Article: Collins draws contrast with Trump […]