GARDINER — Dozens of Gardiner Pack 672 Cub Scouts and their siblings and parents learned about the duties of a firefighter at the pack’s Oct. 29 meeting. Gardiner Fire and Rescue Lt. Eric Davis attended the meeting in honor of National First Responders Day, Oct. 28. The day honors the men and women who act […]
2024
Posted inCommunity
Leeds to hold Veterans Day observance
LEEDS — An observance of Veterans Day is set for 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at the corner of Route 106 and Church Hill Road. For more information, call Laura Juraska 207-524-2324. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
‘Gray market weed’: Illegal grow house operators and their tainted product take refuge in Maine’s legal market
With a little paperwork and scant oversight, investigators say illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized crime are increasingly shifting to the medical market, avoiding oversight in the process.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine high court justice could be first in state to be sanctioned
Justice Catherine Connors, who participated in foreclosure cases despite having conflicts of interest, will keep her seat regardless of whether she is disciplined.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
My annual end-of-the-season garden report: In sum, contentment
It was a good year in the garden, especially for the flowers.
Posted inElection 2024, Op-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: While others fail, voters must do their jobs
As we confront the arduous, daunting tasks of choosing a president and our representatives in Congress and state legislatures, too many others have abandoned their posts, the columnist writes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Portland restaurant owners say dining habits have changed. We asked people if it’s true.
Several people in downtown Portland say they’ve approached dining out differently since their lifestyles have changed and as prices rise.
Posted inOn this date
Oct. 31, 1984: 45 carved pumpkins expected to adorn Berry Road in Wayne tonight, sheriff Leo Hackett is outspending his foes in race for county sheriff, and a spooky tale or two from the gravestones
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: James Emery Wade Jr.
NORRIDGEWOCK – James Emery Wade, Jr., 79, departed this life on Oct. 25, 2024, and has moved on to his next …