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    August 1, 2011

    Hop on the bus

    After his car quit last winter, Mike Morisette, of Augusta, turned to the Kennebec Explorer.

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    August 1, 2011

    Wilton demolition project failed to meet some inspection guidelines, state says

    WILTON -- A demolition project recently halted because of dangerous levels of asbestos found at the site failed to meet some inspection guidelines before the construction company started working several months ago, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

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    August 1, 2011

    Toxic plant in state

    State Horticulturist Ann Gibbs describes the plant as Queen Anne's lace on steroids.

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    August 1, 2011

    Program to aid ‘students in middle’

    ANSON -- We all had classmates who got a note on their report card that read "not living up to potential."

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    August 1, 2011

    People need to speak up about shameful politics

    It really is time for the American people to wake up and speak up! Our forefathers must be rolling over in their graves. The things going on in Washington are absolutely appalling. It’s an embarrassment to all the great men and women who built this country, let alone to our servicemen and servicewomen who are […]

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    August 1, 2011

    MLB: Boston acquires Bedard in trade

    SEATTLE (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have added a much-needed starter after an earlier trade fell through, acquiring oft-injured left-hander Erik Bedard from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade.

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    August 1, 2011

    13-15-YEAR-OLD BABE RUTH NEW ENGLAND TOURNAMENT: Franklin County ousted

    FARMINGTON -- When one thing went bad for the Franklin County 13-15 year-old Babe Ruth team on Sunday, everything went bad. Whether it was hitting, pitching, or defense, nothing worked right for Franklin against Braintree, Mass. Braintree capitalized on Franklin's collapse in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs to take an 11-1 win in a game shortened by the mercy rule.

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    August 1, 2011

    Maine Savvy Caregiver Project offers programsCaregiver project

    The Maine Savvy Caregiver Project 12-hour training program for family caregivers of people with dementia is planned for the following locations and dates:

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    August 1, 2011

    It’s time to give wind energy a chance

    We need to develop renewable sources of energy in order to cut carbon emissions. Wind should be a centerpiece of this development. President Bush in 2006 said, “It’s possible we could generate 20 percent of our electricity needs with wind.” What are we waiting for? All sorts of excuses are presented — costs, noise, place, […]

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    August 1, 2011

    Fellow Republicans must stop hatred and disrespect

    As a moderate Republican, I am tired of seeing the hatred and disrespect from my own party. Just as Paul LePage has been trying to woo the more moderate voices by implementing plans to satisfy, he is continually attacked. Not just by Democrats, but by strict fiscal conservatives who equate our problems with 40 years […]