by Connie Bellet Nearly everybody who has lived in Palermo for a number of years has stories to tell about power outages (no disrespect to CMP, whose workers are heroic). However, when the power went out after the usual November storm right before Thanksgiving a few years ago, we all had to get creative. At […]
Maine Public Advocate Heather Sanborn has released the following statement commending the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for dismissing Central Maine Power’s (CMP) proposed five-year rate plan, a filing that would have significantly increased electric distribution costs for Maine households beginning in 2026. “The Public Utilities Commission made the right call today in dismissing CMP’s five-year […]
To the editor: November is Maine Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize the thousands of Mainers who provide unpaid care to loved ones. Family caregivers are the backbone of our health care system, offering support that ranges from managing medications and transportation to providing emotional comfort. Their dedication allows older adults and people […]
This November, when you donate blood with the Red Cross, you can get a diabetes test at no charge. (NAPSI)—Diabetes affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of serious complications, including kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, adult blindness, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Yet many people remain unaware they’re at […]
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced the launch of the Maine Food Access Map, a statewide interactive resource that helps individuals and families locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, school-based programs, WIC clinics, and other free or donation-based food assistance services. “We know that too many Maine people struggle to […]
STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-804 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the Estates noted. The first publication date of this notice November 20, 2025. If you are a creditor of an Estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]
Alfond Youth & Community Center and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, through the Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative are bringing Festival of Trees this holiday season, continuing a proud tradition. Participation in this year’s event continues a fabulous holiday tradition. At the same time, money raised supports families in the community experiencing food insecurity through the […]
An afternoon of live music with the SeaStrings, a local group of friends and neighbors from mid-coast Maine, will be performed on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m., at the St. Bridget Center in Vassalboro. The concert is free. For those who haven’t heard them play, the SeaStrings are an ensemble that gathers weekly to […]