Efforts to add the Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution are now being led by youth groups.
2023
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: For a democracy at risk, one small but significant step forward
“A house divided cannot stand” feels uncomfortably on-target at this time in our political history. To compare Abraham Lincoln’s famous words to our current political intransigence may appear hyperbolic. But the reality is that our divisions are intense and deep. Politically, there is a sense of caution in talking to friends, neighbors and family. A […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In the market for an affordable used car? Good luck
Only 8% of used cars for sale in Maine are priced under $20,000 – a trend rooted in the pandemic.
Posted inOn this date
Aug. 21, 1973: Associated Press reporting an apparent shortage of toilet seats, telephone poles, meat and gas nationwide, and the ‘local’ definition of obscenity on minds of many
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta woman wins national title
Augusta resident Jennifer Fortin won the national title of USA SLICC Ambassador Miss/Ms./Mrs. 2023 on July 26 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida. The pageant is a charity-driven organization that promotes success through leadership, integrity, character and confidence (SLICC), strongly emphasizing community service. Fortin also won the community service award in her division, and […]
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs recognizes recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Gabriele Rice were the winners of Aug. 15 Elm City Bridge Club game. Ed and Joyce Rushton tied with Di Bishop and Maureen Brochu for second, and Lee Lenfest and Natasha Rosenbaum placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]
Posted inCommunity
Finding Our Voices receives $10K from Maine Community Foundation
Finding Our Voices, grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Community Foundation. The money, according to Patrisha McLean, founder/president of Finding Our Voices, is “to help bridge the gaps in support for Maine’s women domestic violence survivors,” according to a news release from McLean. “This very generous grant from such […]
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine to get early fall preview this week while rest of U.S. swelters in ‘ring of fire’
America’s heartland will bake this week, but heat will be hard to find in the Northeast.
Posted inNew England
Block Island, Rhode Island, reopens to vacationers after hotel fire
Firefighters from around the state were flown and shipped in to fight the blaze at a historic hotel Saturday.