January 2023 – Page 70 – Centralmaine.com

Sen. David LaFountain: Heating relief the first act of business in Augusta

by Sen. Dave LaFountain For Central Maine News January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

In the midst of Maine’s winter season, many people across our state are struggling to stay warm given the surge in home heating and energy costs. I heard from countless residents of our district about their needs, and am proud to say the Legislature delivered relief in a bipartisan manner. This was such an important […]

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Mills said she wouldn’t seek to alter Maine abortion law. What changed?

by Penelope Overton January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Despite saying during the campaign that she had ‘no plans to change the current law,’ the governor has unveiled a bill that would extend abortion access beyond fetal viability when approved by a medical professional.

On this date

Jan. 21, 1954: Augusta shop turns out 100 types of signs used throughout Maine, new fire captain for Augusta named, and ice-glazed highways cause injuries in region

January 21, 2023January 19, 2023

Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.

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Dustbowl Revival Stone Mountain Arts Center

January 21, 2023January 6, 2023

Dustbowl Revival will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The band has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. After celebrating over a decade of sonic adventuring and playing thousands of shows together in 10 countries […]

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Strand Theatre to host Mike Farris

January 21, 2023January 5, 2023

Mike Farris plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland Grammy-winning Nashville rocker Mike Farris melds Stax soul style, New Orleans gospel and shuffling Southern blues, punctuated with smoldering vocals and a message of redemption. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 day of show. For tickets, or […]