November 2022 – Page 161 – Centralmaine.com

Man triggered vehicle collisions, an overnight search before he’s found in Skowhegan horse stall, police say

by Amy Calder November 4, 2022November 7, 2022

Matthew Woodcock, 27, is facing several charges following a series of events that began Thursday when authorities say he fled from a state trooper trying to make a traffic stop.

New England

Boston suburb to unveil statue of first lady Abigail Adams

by MARK PRATT Associated Press November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

She was the wife of the nation’s second president, John Adams, and the mother of the nation’s sixth president, John Quincy Adams.

Maine, News

Former EMMC employee awarded $3 million, saying racial discrimination led to firing

by Associated Press November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Attorneys for David Ako-Annan said the damages represented the largest sum awarded for a racial discrimination case in Maine.

Health, Maine

RSV surge could delay some pediatric surgeries at Maine hospitals

by Joe Lawlor November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

The increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus among young children is straining hospital capacity.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn secures grant to encourage more rental housing

by Andrew Rice November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

The program, with the addition of $250,000 from MaineHousing, is meant to increase the supply of affordable housing in Auburn.

Nation & World, News

Oath Keepers head testifies in his trial for seditious conspiracy

by MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors he is a patriotic American as he took the witness stand to defend himself against charges his far-right extremist group planned an armed rebellion at the U.S. Capitol.