William Bridgeo flew into Maine to interview for the open Augusta city manager’s job on, of all nights, the night of the Ice Storm of 1998, meeting with city officials as the weather took a nasty turn.
January 2023
Posted inMaine, News
Internal failure temporarily knocks out 9-1-1 emergency calling system for 12 communications centers in Maine
The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
NHL notebook: DeBrusk sidelined, likely with fractured fibula
Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk may have been injured before scoring the tying and winning goals in the Winter Classic.
Posted inNation & World
Biden says he intends to visit U.S.-Mexico border next week
He will meet with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Remote work is not a solution for all individuals with disabilities
It’s high time we tackle the prejudice that causes disproportionate hardship and possible job loss for people with disabilities who are performing those jobs satisfactorily.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: GOP’s obstructionism turns on itself
The party has chosen chaos over governing for far too long.
Posted inOn this date
Jan. 5, 1978: Shot fired at skiers using Capitol Park in Augusta, safety monitor for state’s energy program says nuclear power is the solution, and Bogosians Shoes and Boots having their ‘well known’ one on one sale
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inThings to Do
The University of Maine at Augusta hosts exhibit at the Richmond Gallery
In celebration of the publication of “Duet,” a collaboration between University of Maine at Augusta English professor and poet Kay Retzlaff and artist Susan Camp, UMA is hosting an exhibit of pictures and poetry at the Richmond Gallery, Handley Hall, 331 Water St., in Augusta. The free exhibit will be on view through January. The […]
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‘Yellowstone’ returns with new governor, pack of wolves in pinstripe suits
“One Hundred Years is Nothing,” Season 5, episode 1.