HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 has planned Veterans Day events on Monday, Nov. 11. Veterans and their families can gather at 9 a.m. at the 114 Second St. post, where breakfast will be served by Boy Scout Troop 647 Alumni. All veterans are invited. A Veterans Day raffle drawing will be held at […]
2024
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Knowing a few key ‘words’ might help bring that deer to you
Whether a grunt, bleat or blaat, vocalizations get a deer’s attention … and maybe cause it to flee.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gas pipeline operators’ push for higher rates could spark increase in electricity costs
Besides delivering gas to homes, the pipelines also supply power plants that generate electricity, meaning the requests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will have a ripple effect on the cost of electricity.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Toxic cannabis is being shopped to Maine dispensaries, with little to stop it from reaching consumers
Toxic pesticides were found in cannabis grown at licensed grow houses and offered to medical dispensaries. Under current regulations, no one can stop it from hitting the shelves but the budtender behind the counter.
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Birding: While wonderfully unlikely, vagrant sightings thrilling in Maine
From the variegated flycatcher to the Steller’s sea eagle, birders seek out those how-did-that-species-get-here moments.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: There’s coastal beauty – and so many trails – from Kittery to Calais
An updated guide to the top day hikes on the Maine coast details the many hiking options, and much more.
Posted inOn this date
Nov. 1, 1995: Manhunt continues for armed Randolph man who fled into woods near Pleasant Ridge Plantation, former Waterville mayor will be sentenced on embezzlement charges, and a Waterville woman was arrested for allegedly taking money from rundown parlor on Main Street
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘The Cliffs’
This book starts out with a gothic feel, then steadily shifts its footing to a fairly typical contemporary depiction of the main character’s chaotic emotional life.
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Obituary: Robert S. Bowden
BANGOR – Robert S. Bowden, “Bobby” 77, of Augusta, passed away while at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor, on Oct. …
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Obituary: Brenda (Branch) Dowdle
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Brenda Branch Dowdle, 63, of California, Md., formerly of Vassalboro, passed away at home on Oct. 21, 2024.
She …