<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="683" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/POY-PROTESTS_7.jpg?w=1024" wid... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/a-year-of-protest-year-in-photos/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="683" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/POY-FAIRS-FESTS_16.jpg?w=1024"... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/maine-fairs-and-festivals-year-in-photos/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="683" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/POY-PROM_8.jpg?w=1024" width="... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/mt-blue-high-school-prom-year-in-photos/

Tardif, Diana Alisa (Gerrard) 67, of Bath, Dec. 16. Celebration at a later date. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituarydiana-alisa-gerrard-tardiff/

Grenier, Jacqueline M. (Breton) of Winslow. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituaryjacqueline-m-breton-grenier/

<figure><img alt="Diana Alisa (Gerrard) Tardiff" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="539" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/t... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituarydiana-alisa-gerrard-tardiff-2/

Blesch, Susan Alice 84, Dec. 10, 2025, in Reno, Nevada. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituarysusan-alice-blesch/

<figure><img alt="Jacqueline M. (Breton) Grenier" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="588" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituaryjacqueline-m-breton-grenier-2/

Bryant, John Harry 82, of Augusta, Oct. 24. Celebration at a later date. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituaryjohn-harry-bryant/

<figure><img alt="Susan Alice Blesch" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="537" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/blesch580355... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituarysusan-alice-blesch-2/

<figure><img alt="John Harry Bryant" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/pic2bryant57... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/24/obituaryjohn-harry-bryant-2/

The fire on Lilac Lane was reported on the morning of Nov. 15.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/second-arson-arrest-made-after-augusta-fire/

For Christians worldwide, this season is a reminder that we are people of hope, not despair. We have a home that transcends this world. Before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples that He wou... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/have-a-hope-full-christmas-letter/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="681" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/42375849_20250616_RichmondLupi... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/central-maine-photos-of-the-year/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="689" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/POY-METLN_7.jpg?w=1024" width=... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/view-our-favorite-photos-from-2025/

Bennett, Brenda Marie (Poland) of Oakland, Dec. 15, 2025. Celebration, Plumber, Merrill, Pinette Funeral Home, Lewiston, Jan. 4, 1-4 p.m. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarybrenda-poland-bennett/

Death Notice: Gordon Allen Otis... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarygordon-allen-otis/

<figure><img alt="Brenda (Poland) Bennett" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="562" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/bennett... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarybrenda-poland-bennett-2/

Bennett, Brenda Marie (Poland) of Oakland, Dec. 15, 2025. Celebration, Plumber, Merrill, Pinette Funeral Home, Lewiston, Jan. 4, 1-4 p.m. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarybrenda-poland-bennett-3/

<figure><img alt="Gordon Allen Otis" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="302" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/otis580302.jp... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarygordon-allen-otis-2/

OAKLAND - It is with great sadness we report the death of Brenda Marie (Poland) Bennett, born on Oct. 29, 1951 ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/23/obituarybrenda-poland-bennett-4/

The chase started in Waterville when police attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle on Kennedy Memorial Drive.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/22/waterville-man-arrested-in-augusta-after-i-95-police-chase/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="683" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/A-small-group-of-Purple-Sandpi... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/22/when-birds-irrupt-winter-wakes-up/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="640" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/04/23707311_SJ.CITpowerlinesP.041521-2.jpg... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/22/maine-must-stand-up-to-cmp-opinion/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="712" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/43302000_20230906_13serenity.j... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/22/how-winslow-teen-helps-community-animals/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="706" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/43325287_20251215_PaysonSnow_2... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/the-counting-season-has-arrived-opinion/

Choi, Gil-Soo 92, of Lowell, Mass., Dec. 3. Private service. Care of O’Donnell Funeral Home, Lowell, Mass. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarygil-soo-choi/

Cook, Jeffrey Odlin 76, of Jefferson, Dec. 14. Care of Strong Hancock Funeral Home. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituaryjeffrey-odlin-cook/

LOWELL, Mass. - Gil-Soo Choi of Lowell, Mass., died at Lowell General Hospital on Dec. 3, 2025. He was born in ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarygil-soo-choi-2/

Gagnon, Sandy Lee 55, of Augusta, Dec. 12. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarysandy-lee-gagnon/

<figure><img alt="Jeffrey Odlin Cook" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="346" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/cook580145.j... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituaryjeffrey-odlin-cook-2/

Death Notice: Richard M. Nadeau... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituaryrichard-m-nadeau/

<figure><img alt="Sandy Lee Gagnon" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="406" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/gagonon580157.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarysandy-lee-gagnon-2/

Muzeroll, Peter Arthur 89, Dec. 18, in Vernon, Conn. Services later. Newkirk &#38; Whitney Funeral Home ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarypeter-arthur-muzeroll/

<figure><img alt="Richard M. Nadeau" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="586" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/nadeau579956.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituaryrichard-m-nadeau-2/

<figure><img alt="Peter Arthur Muzeroll" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="587" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/muzeroll5... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/21/obituarypeter-arthur-muzeroll-2/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="664" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/AP25355102381279.jpg?w=1024" w... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/20/bruins-lose-to-canucks-in-shootout/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="646" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/20211012_Mariners0311-17573695... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/20/maine-mariners-drop-third-straight-game/

Salsbury Sr., Bruce A. 74, Dec. 15, 2025, at home in Benton. Service, 11 a.m., Jan. 3, the Shorey-Nichols Funeral ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituarybruce-a-salsbury-sr/

Truman, Robert Deforest 93, of Pittston, Dec. 14, 2025. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrobert-deforest-truman/

<figure><img alt="Bruce A. Salsbury Sr." class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="471" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/salsbury5... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituarybruce-a-salsbury-sr-2/

Patterson, Irene (Aube) 93, in Waterville, Dec. 7. Service in the spring, Saint Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryirene-aube-patterson/

<figure><img alt="Robert Deforest Truman" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="542" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/truman57... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrobert-deforest-truman-2/

Withee, Robert “Bob” Whittemore of Skowhegan, Dec. 10, 2025. Arrangements, Somerset Valley Remembrance Center, Skowhegan. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrobert-bob-whittemore-withee/

<figure><img alt="Irene (Aube) Patterson" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="268" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/579902pa... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryirene-aube-patterson-2/

Bickford, Earl O. 84, of Bridgewater, Mass., Dec. 16, 2025. Visit, Ashley~Drolette Funeral Home, Middleborough, Mass., Dec. 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral, ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryearl-o-bickford/

Holt, Rose 71, of Skowhegan, Nov. 29, 2025. Mass, May 16, 11 a.m., Notre Dame Delordes Church, Skowhegan. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrose-holt/

<figure><img alt="Robert “Bob” Whittemore Withee" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="606" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrobert-bob-whittemore-withee-2/

<figure><img alt="Earl O. Bickford" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="387" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/bickford579939... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryearl-o-bickford-2/

<figure><img alt="Rose Holt" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="535" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/holt579960.jpg?w=280"... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/12/19/obituaryrose-holt-2/