March 2018 – Page 9 – Centralmaine.com

Road rage incident between Freeport student, motorist leads to security concern

by Matt Byrne March 30, 2018

A man followed a Freeport High School student to the campus following the incident, confronted him and entered the school through an unsecured door before being asked to leave.

Local & State

New parking plans announced for downtown Hallowell construction project

by STaff Report March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

Arrangements have been made to provide alternate places for people to park in and near downtown Hallowell, officials said.

Local & State

Maine communities forge ahead with localized flood strategies

by Jessica Lowell March 30, 2018December 19, 2018

Unusual midwinter flooding along the Kennebec River this year has put the issue front and center.

Life & Culture

Immigrant mom vows to remain inside church

by MWC Bot March 30, 2018

ICE’s official policy considers schools or churches ‘sensitive locations’ in which enforcement action is generally avoided.

Local & State, Politics

Judge hears emergency request to allow Maine to move forward with ranked-choice voting

by Scott Thistle March 30, 2018March 31, 2018

Attorneys for Maine’s secretary of state and the Committee for Ranked Choice Voting argue for a ruling that would clear the way for the nation’s first statewide ranked-choice election in June.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Four arrested in separate Augusta drug busts, police say

by Keith Edwards March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

Authorities seized cocaine and heroin in a pair of busts this week in Augusta.

Local & State

Bridge to restore natural flow of stream in Chesterville

by Pam Harnden March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

A 75-foot span with concrete abutments will replace worn out culverts, allowing Little Norridgewock Stream to return to its natural flow to the salmon-rich Sandy River.