Caseworker voices have become a focal point in lawmakers’ review of the state’s child protection agency. The governor said in January that she wanted to hear from them, but hasn’t ‘had the opportunity’ to meet with them, a spokesperson said.
2023
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Rights of trans athletes need to be carefully defended
On a national level, the Biden administration needs to make stricter rules surrounding trans athletes – rules that will take away regional and political bias.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Love our neighbors as yourselves
As thinking Christians, Episcopalians pursue their love of our Creator with heart, mind and soul.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
White House to highlight Maine for policies supporting direct care workers
Maine has used pandemic relief funds to pay direct care workers bonuses that averaged nearly $3,500.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Faced with record gun violence, I’m calling for more than prayers
God’s directive is clear: Thou shalt not kill. It’s time for us to make that happen by banning assault weapons.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Universal Declaration of Human Rights more important in its 75th year than ever
This global pledge offers a framework for fairness, justice and freedom – if we would only follow it.
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Dec. 12, 1988: Fairfield woman takes home third place in ‘Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce’s Dinnertime Dramas’ storyline contest, Oakland to reach decision on second sewer-line vote, and Waterville police this past weekend received rash of reports concerning thefts of radar detectors
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Marie (Melledy) Saunders
MONMOUTH – Marie (Melledy) Saunders of Monmouth, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at the age of 68, after a long …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Stephen E. Hewett
SOMERVILLE – Stephen E. Hewett 65 of Somerville passed away Aug. 17, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Stephen graduated …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Marie (Melledy) Saunders
Saunders, Marie (Melledy) 68, of Monmouth, Dec. 8, 2023. Private services, Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, Monmouth. …