October 16, 2023
2023
Posted inMaine, News
As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare
In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Documentary spotlights Maine star of beloved Canadian children’s show
‘Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe’ explores the life of Auburn-born Ernie Coombs and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Posted inOn this date
Oct. 16, 1982: What do Sen. George Mitchell and Garfield the comic strip cat have in common? They both love lasagna. Also, PUC orders probe of alleged CMP cover-up, and anti-government protests continue in Poland
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 10 duplicate bridge session. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
Posted inCommunity
WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
Posted inNation & World, News
Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff election
An inexperienced politician and an heir to a fortune built on the banana trade has won Ecuador’s presidential runoff election
Posted inNation & World, News
Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win after exit poll shows ruling conservatives lose majority
Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era after three opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday’s election to oust the governing party.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Emily Durgin becomes Maine’s second-fastest female marathoner
The Portland native and Cheverus High grad places fifth among female runners at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds.
Posted inMaine, News
Two injured in Friday night crash in Turner
Richard Disanto of Upton, Massachusetts, was northbound Friday night when he collided head-on with a van driven by Tony Snow of Norridgewock.