2018 – Page 1497 – Centralmaine.com

Track: Long time coming as Freeport prepares for first home meet at new facility

by Mike Lowe May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

The Falcons finally open their new track, which is part of a $4.5 million project to upgrade the school’s athletic facilities.

Nation & World

Pope’s sex abuse summit ends with call to do whatever it takes to recover

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press May 17, 2018

Francis bid farewell to each of the 34 Chilean bishops amid indications that heads will roll after four days of meetings and prayer

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Winthrop softball making major strides

by Gary Hawkins Correspondent May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Coach Chuck Gurney building a tradition at all levels.

Sports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball notes: Winthrop playing itself back into Class C mix

by Drew Bonifant May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Ramblers rolling with wins in five of six; Gardiner winning on and off the field.

Maine, Schools and Education

Error delays residents’ initial vote on RSU 18 budget

by Emily Higginbotham May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Oakland, Belgrade, China, Sidney and Rome voters will have to wait to take the first pass at the $37.58 million spending package, but still before a June referendum.

Maine, Politics

Waterville mayor attempts to frame recall election as a tax issue

by Rachel Ohm May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Opponents of Nick Isgro say he’s trying to intimidate voters, while an expert said the mayor could be employing a strategy to deflect attention from the reason for the recall.

Business

FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics

by LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Regulators say some drugmakers use ‘gaming tactics’ to block cheaper copycat versions.

Business, Maine

Despite millions of alewives rushing up Sebasticook River, Benton cancels alewife festival

by Colin Ellis May 17, 2018May 18, 2018

The annual alewife run in Benton, the largest in the state and one of the largest on the East Coast, is credited with reinvigorating the environment and the fishing industry.