May 2017 – Page 61 – Centralmaine.com

Trump asked intelligence chiefs to push back against FBI’s Russia probe, officials say

by Adam Entous and Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

Those familiar with the situation say the director of national intelligence, Daniel Coats, and Adm. Michael S. Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, refused.

Maine, News

Tuesday public hearing in Skowhegan to address traffic woes

by Doug Harlow May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

Town officials want public input on problems and solutions in the area of Gem Street and Cowette Street, Greenwood Avenue and Cleveland Street from North Avenue to Madison Avenue.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Wilton man indicted on violent sexual assault charges

by Kate McCormick May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

A Franklin County grand jury indicted Joel Thompson, 42, on charges of gross sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault and violating the conditions of his release in connection with a February incident.

Maine, News

‘Picturing Waterville’ exhibit takes viewers on tour of city changes since 19th century

by Amy Calder May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

Event opens Wednesday at Common Street Arts and includes contemporary and historical photo show, community photo and video projects, downtown walking tours, urban sketching and pinhole photography workshops.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Immigrant students share their stories at civil rights conference in Augusta

by Keith Edwards May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

More than 550 Maine high school and middle school students, who participate in their school’s local civil rights teams, came to the Augusta Civic Center Monday.

Maine, News

Former Colby College president resigns from National Endowment for the Humanities

by Staff Report Staff Report May 22, 2017May 23, 2017

William “Bro” Adams was appointed as chairman of the NEH in 2014 by President Barack Obama.

Maine, Politics

LePage blocks installation of road signs to Katahdin national monument

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press May 22, 2017May 23, 2017

The Maine Transportation Department says it’s financially prudent to wait until a review affirms the federal designation, but a member of the family that donated the land calls it ‘a poor excuse to be spiteful.’