Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.
2023
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Months after disclosing intraoffice affair, still no policy changes in attorney general’s office
Unlike state agencies, which require supervisor-subordinate relationship be disclosed immediately, the AG’s office policy contains no such requirement – a loophole that allowed Aaron Frey to conceal his relationship for 8 months.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: School bus drivers keep our kids safe. Showing them respect could help improve the shortage
How many of us have seen a school bus come to a stop and activate its warning lights and stop arm, and yet a driver proceeds to pass the bus anyway? Imagine the fear that the bus driver must feel, as he or she is tasked with the responsibility of transporting children to and from […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers with long-term care insurance facing hefty premium increases
Pending rate requests from various insurance policies for long-term care go as high as 152%.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Brad Farrin: Permitting reform would maximize benefits of infrastructure investments
The bipartisan infrastructure law that Sen. Susan Collins helped craft and pass in late 2021 makes several critical investments in Maine’s core transportation needs. If implemented in a timely manner, these infrastructure investments could help create jobs, strengthen local economies, improve Maine communities, and put us on the path to a cleaner, more sustainable future. […]
Posted inCommunity
Animal shelter to host drive up rabies clinic in Franklin County
The Franklin County Animal Shelter will be hosting a drive up rabies clinic to help pet owners and their furry friends.
Posted inOn this date
Sept. 5, 1973: Maine Criminal Justice Academy campus goes coed for the first time, power supply issues in New England fixed, and young Keith Norris was off to a rough start during his first day of school in Newport
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inThings to Do
‘Lafferty’s Wake’ to close Lakewood Theater’s season
MADISON — “Lafferty’s Wake” will close out the season at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road. The audience joins Charlie Lafferty’s widow, his sweet daughter, bumbling son-in-law, the parish priest and the savvy innkeeper as they celebrate the life and times of ramblin’, gamblin’ Lafferty. Two hours of sheer fun replete with jokes, jigs, games, stories […]