<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="680" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/AP25283075475321.jpg?w=1024" w... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/bruins-beat-blackhawks-in-overtime/

It must be true there are a number, if not many Christians today, who in the privacy of their hearts have come to realize the president they helped elect is not the Christian leader they envisioned, o... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/we-are-known-by-our-actions-letter/

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Two riders were taken by ambulance to a hospital and were later released.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/police-investigating-vassalboro-crash-involving-motorcycle-cows/

Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board's recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/protesters-strip-at-augusta-school-board-meeting-in-title-ix-protest/

Nile, Daniel Scott 46, of Anson, Sept. 30. Arrangements by of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/obituary-daniel-scott-nile/

Stoddard, Ronald "Ron" Raymond 66, of Augusta, Oct. 4. Funeral Services, St. Augustine Catholic Church 75 Northern Ave. (70 ME-104) Augusta, ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/obituaryronald-ron-raymond-stoddard/

<figure><img alt="Daniel Scott Nile" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="379" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/niles572224.j... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/obituary-daniel-scott-nile-2/

<figure><img alt="Ronald &quot;Ron&quot; Raymond Stoddard" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="415" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/09/obituaryronald-ron-raymond-stoddard-2/

Other coaches and directors say the current amount of help is appropriate and that finding more knowledgeable officials would be a challenge.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/are-more-officials-needed-at-golf-championships-some-coaches-say-yes/

Who are you thankful for? Nominate them for our annual Thanksgiving feature... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/who-are-you-thankful-for-nominate-them-for-our-annual-thanksgiving-feature-2/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/ana-inciardi-1757438780.jpg?w... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/maine-voices-live-with-ana-inciardi/

Berry, Raymond R. 86, of Mount Vernon, in Augusta Sept. 22. Celebration at a later date. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/obituary-raymond-r-berry/

Drake, Douglas Everett 53, of Fairfield, Sept. 3. Celebration, Waterville Elks Club, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/obituarydouglas-everett-drake/

<figure><img alt="Raymond R. Berry" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="552" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/berry572091.jp... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/obituary-raymond-r-berry-2/

<figure><img alt="Douglas Everett Drake" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="256" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/drake5720... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/08/obituarydouglas-everett-drake-2/

A Clinton man was also injured in an unrelated motorcycle crash, after going off the road in Rome, Monday.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/motorcycle-riders-injured-after-striking-cow-in-vassalboro/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/32705546_20240118_MobileDocs_8963.jpg?... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/maine-voices-live-with-dr-tim-pieh/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="515" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/1007_Clinton-police-e175986189... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/police-locate-human-remains-in-clinton/

Landry, Rudolph Andrew 97, Sept. 30, 2025. Private services, Plummer Funeral Home, Augusta. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryrudolph-a-landry/

Orff, Janice F. 93, of Jefferson, Oct. 3, 2025. Visit, Oct. 12, 2025, 12-1 p.m., service, 1 p.m., Hall ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryjanice-f-orff/

<figure><img alt="Rudolph A. Landry" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="593" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/landry571909.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryrudolph-a-landry-2/

Peterson, Heather Sept. 29, 2025. Celebration of life, Deering Grange Hall, Portland, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryheather-peterson/

<figure><img alt="Janice F. Orff" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="482" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/orf571899.jpg?w=... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryjanice-f-orff-2/

<figure><img alt="Heather Peterson" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="601" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/petersen571948... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/07/obituaryheather-peterson-2/

It was the warmest Oct. 6 in Portland, and the hottest October day in Augusta on record.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/06/portland-augusta-break-temperature-records/

County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/06/somerset-county-commissioner-vacancy-triggers-municipal-caucus/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Rebecca-Corbett-photo-1757096... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/06/maine-voices-live-with-rebecca-corbett/

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/ana-inciardi-1757438780.jpg?w... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/06/maine-voices-live-with-ana-inciardi/

Police are looking for people who witnessed the head-on collision near the Merrymeeting Bridge.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/06/passenger-dies-in-topsham-crash/

To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/maine-doctors-face-vaccine-questions-as-federal-guidelines-change/

Donahue, David C. 93, in Cape Elizabeth, Sept. 28. Service 10 a.m., Oct. 10, Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Augusta. Celebration of ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarydavid-c-donahue/

Allen, Elton Wilbur 96, of Dresden, Sept. 27. No funeral or visiting hours. Staples Funeral Home ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryelton-wilbur-allen/

<figure><img alt="David C. Donahue" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="147" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/571813donahue.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarydavid-c-donahue-2/

Williams, Gail A. (Gay) 78, in Winthrop, Sept. 26. Service 2 p.m., Oct. 13, East Readfield Cemetery, Readfield. Roberts Funeral Home ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarygail-a-gay-williams/

<figure><img alt="Elton Wilbur Allen" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="638" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/allen571221.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryelton-wilbur-allen-2/

Annunziata Jr., Anthony "TJ" 59, in Vassalboro, Sept. 23. Celebration 12 p.m., Oct. 18, at 1085 Webber Pond Rd., Vassalboro ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryanthony-annunziata-jr/

<figure><img alt="Gail A. (Gay) Williams" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="555" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/williams... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarygail-a-gay-williams-2/

Wyman, Mary Anita (Drake) 87, of Augusta, Sept. 24. Celebration 10 a.m., Oct. 10, Emmanuel Episcopal Lutheran Church, Augusta ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarymary-anita-drake-wyman/

Laptewicz, James P. 68, of Leeds, Sept. 30, at home. Celebration of life 1-4 p.m., Oct. 19, Governor Hill Mansion, Augusta. ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjames-p-laptewicz/

<figure><img alt="Anthony Annunziata Jr." class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="146" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/annunzia... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryanthony-annunziata-jr-2/

Death Notice: JP Normand “Norm” LaPlante... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjp-normand-norm-laplante/

<figure><img alt="Mary Anita (Drake) Wyman" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="1024" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/57160... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituarymary-anita-drake-wyman-2/

Lemieux, Joseph Levi 95, of Fairfield, Sept. 30. Visit 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oct. 7, Gallant Funeral Home, then Mass 10 a.m., Notre ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjoseph-levi-lemieux/

LEEDS - James P. Laptewicz, 68, passed away at his home in Leeds, with his loving wife, Kathryn (Stevens) Laptewicz, by ...... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjames-p-laptewicz-2/

<figure><img alt="JP Normand “Norm” LaPlante" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="707" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/lapl... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjp-normand-norm-laplante-2/

<figure><img alt="Joseph Levi Lemieux" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" height="550" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/lemieux5717... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/05/obituaryjoseph-levi-lemieux-2/

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Tom Dunne (“Please don’t make me run for Maine governor,” Sept. 26) correctly reprises many years-old problems with our health care system: too much profit, inefficient non-profits, ineffective regula... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/04/how-to-rehab-maines-health-system-letter/

In 1969, a Picasso painting was stolen from a Boston airport and Whitcomb Rummel Jr. relates his family's role in its theft and return.... #news#maine https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/04/waterville-man-recalls-role-in-return-of-stolen-picasso/