February 2021 – Page 190 – Centralmaine.com

Local & State, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth resident celebrates 102nd birthday

by Brielle Hardy February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

World War II vet Ralph Bonville was named the town’s citizen of the year in 2018, and has kept detailed records of the 1,500 veterans buried in Falmouth.

Arts & Entertainment

Marilyn Manson denies abuse allegations as actors rally behind Evan Rachel Wood

by Christi Carras February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Eight others have accused the musician of misconduct.

Sports, Varsity Maine

National federation discards COVID risk categories for high school sports

by Steve Craig February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

The NFHS previously grouped sports into low, medium, and high risk categories as guidance for groups like the Maine Principals’ Association looking to resume high school athletics during the pandemic.

Nation & World, New England

Fire destroys nearly 150-year-old town hall in New Hampshire

by MWC Bot February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Town officers in Jefferson were meeting remotely when they heard the news.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell City Council allocates up to $8,000 to hire consultant to help find new city manager

by Sam Shepherd February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

The funding will come out of contingency and will go toward hiring a consultant that will assist the City Council in finding candidates for the job.

Local & State, News

Cumberland County settles lawsuit over alleged assault on inmate

by Megan Gray February 2, 2021February 3, 2021

The former inmate received $41,000 as part of the settlement, the county confirmed this week.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Gardiner-area Boys & Girls Clubs seeks city support

by Jessica Lowell February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

The Gardiner City Council is expected to hear a presentation on the construction project at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley and a request for $500,000 to help the club meet its $10 million fundraising goal.