2017 – Page 74 – Centralmaine.com

Maine, News, Olympics, Sports

Cape Elizabeth native on making 2018 Olympics: ‘It hasn’t set in yet’

by Glenn Jordan December 18, 2017December 19, 2017

Clare Egan will represent the United States in biathlon, aiming for the country’s first medal in that sport.

Business, Maine

If all goes well, Dresden will soon have a new smelt camp, and it’ll be quiet and neat

by Jason Pafundi December 18, 2017January 29, 2018

Roger Bintliff is proposing to open a new smelt camp on his River Road property and hopes to be operational before the start of the upcoming smelt season.

Maine

Waterville council to consider accepting $50,000 toward constructing a riverwalk

by Amy Calder December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

The gift from Waterville Development Corp. would help build $900,000 riverwalk at Head of Falls to include a gazebo, amphitheater and children’s play area.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump gives speech on ‘America First’ security strategy

by JONATHAN LEMIRE and HOPE YEN Associated Press December 18, 2017

The president’s security strategy envisions nations in constant competition.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump judicial pick who drew ridicule at hearing withdraws his name

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

Matthew Peterson struggled to answer basic legal questions.

Maine, News, Politics

Ann LePage endorses constitutional amendment to provide crime victims’ rights

by Scott Thistle December 18, 2017December 19, 2017

The Legislature has a bill before it that could send a ballot measure to voters in 2018, but critics warn that the proposal could have unintended consequences.