2017 – Page 1625 – Centralmaine.com

Despite civil war back home, Sudanese community marks joyous Easter in Maine

by Beth Quimby April 16, 2017April 17, 2017

More than 200 immigrants, and their American-born children, celebrate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Kennebec Courts April 6-12, 2017

April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

This is a roundup of cases closed April 6-12, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Maine, News

Gardiner man proposes immigrant protections

by Jessica Lowell April 16, 2017April 17, 2017

The Kennebec County Commission will hear a presentation on a series of proposals to guide county law enforcement interaction with federal customs and immigration agents.

Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Winthrop High School graduate taking his computer gaming skills to big league

by Charles Eichacker April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

Connor Doyle will move soon to Los Angeles, where he plans to make a living playing the online game League of Legends.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-based SAD 54 might cut principal, teaching jobs if state aid sinks

by Doug Harlow April 16, 2017April 17, 2017

Cuts in the school district’s $34.4 million budget could result in the loss of three teaching jobs and the elimination of a principal’s position to make up the difference.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Mid-Maine Chamber honors Brent Burger, Michael Roy, owners of 5 Campbell’s Agway True Value stores

by Doug Harlow April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

They are the 2016 recipients of the Distinguished Community Service award.

Amy Calder, Columns, Maine, News

At Lakeview Lumber in China, Carl Farris forges on

April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

The 70-year-old, who served three years in the Army in Vietnam and has multiple sclerosis, still works about 70 hours a week at the lumber and supply store.