Abortion is health care. Every man, woman, and child needs the women in their lives to have an abortion when she decides it is in the best interest of herself or her family. No one, except those who want to take away a woman’s right to choose, would want any woman to forgo any medical […]
2023
Posted inCommunity
Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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July 19, 1995: Ex-Oakland worker plans to sue town after allegedly illegally firing him, scam artist still wanted after ripping Ripley woman off, and anger enlivens Skowhegan hearing
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine is the new Florida for climate migrants
There’s an opportunity here – if northern towns want it, that is.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Coy on legacy admissions, Maine’s top colleges contradict themselves
Reluctant to provide information about favorable treatment for children of alumni, Bates, Bowdoin and Colby show there are limits to their commitment to fairness and transparency.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Albert F. “Pete” Washburn
SKOWHEGAN – Albert F. “Pete” Washburn passed away July 11, 2023.
Visitation is Thursday July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Smart …
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Obituary: Louis L. Poulin
AUGUSTA – Louis L. Poulin, 93, of Augusta, passed away on July 15, 2023 after a long hard fought battle with …
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Obituary: Erin Ashley (Verhille) Tinkham
GARDINER – Erin had a personality that could light up a room, a smile that welcomed people into her fold, blue …