The town Select Board is scheduled to consider whether to put a proposal to ban all single-use plastic utensils, containers, cups and straws on a November ballot.
2023
Rate-setting practice for ‘standard offer’ power supply is costing Mainers millions
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into ‘standard offer’ prices for 12 months.
Jim Fossel: Maine Republican leadership bungled budget negotiations
Although party leaders say they oppose certain policies, they’re rarely willing to put up a real fight.
July 16, 1982: ‘Pooper scooper’ law proposed in Augusta, 21-year-old college senior wins Augusta golf championship, and we take a look at a ‘forgotten trail’ between Hallowell and Eroll, N.H.
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Fire damages house, destroys barn in Durham
The three-story barn collapsed, a garage was destroyed and fire nearly spread to the house at 422 Meadow Road.
Obituary: Helen Wacome McCullough
LUTZ, Fla. – Helen Wacome McCullough, who went to Heaven on July 8, 2023.
She was born to Ervin and Prudence Wacome …
Obituary: Kim Linda Au
OAKLAND – The family of Kim Linda Au announce with great sorrow her passing on July 9, 2023 at Eastern Maine …
Obituary: Robert E. Dyer
BENTON – It is with great sadness we announce that Robert E. Dyer, “Bob” “Bobby”, 73, passed away peacefully with family …
Death Notice: Helen Wacome McCullough
McCullough, Helen Wacome 89, of Lutz, Fla., July 8. Visit 11 a.m., Services 12 p.m., July 17, Smart and Edwards Funeral …