2017 – Page 2187 – Centralmaine.com

Rep. Pingree joins Democratic boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration

by Kevin Miller January 16, 2017February 10, 2017

Maine’s three other members of Congress are expected to attend, but Pingree says she is standing in solidarity with Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who clashed with the president-elect.

Maine, News

State police commander based in Skowhegan named to group reviewing federal positions

by Doug Harlow January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Lt. Mark Brooks of the Troop C Barracks in Skowhegan was appointed by Sen. Susan Collins to sit on the Federal Appointments Advisory Committee.

Business, Maine, News

Trade group representing Maine pulp and paper industry folds

by Staff Report January 16, 2017February 10, 2017

Dues to support the Maine Pulp & Paper Association had dwindled to the point where it couldn’t be sustained.

Maine, News

Augusta, Winthrop events honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

by Charles Eichacker January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

This year marked the third time the Augusta Community Warming Center has hosted a MLK Day food drive.

Maine, News

Madison woman turning 100 says key to long life is to ‘work hard and mind your own business’

by Doug Harlow January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Ann Shusta Labin, of Madison, celebrated her 100th birthday Monday at Maple Crest Living Center.

Maine, News, Politics

Central Mainers prepare for Women’s March on Washington

by Madeline St. Amour January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

State organizers estimate more than 5,000 people from Maine will travel to D.C. to march and rally for human rights the day after the presidential inauguration.

Maine, News

Gardiner council to talk about clearing snow from city sidewalks

by Jessica Lowell January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

City councilors will be asked to add part of Water Street, from Winter to Central streets, to the maintenance plan to make it safer for people who walk to work.