IN ANSON, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., a theft was reported on River Road.
October 2011
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Wintle indicted on gun charges
AUGUSTA — A former state legislator was indicted Friday in connection with a May 21 incident in which he is accused of pulling a gun on a stranger in a parking lot in Waterville.
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Rob Surrette to perform in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Rob Surrette, a fast portrait artist, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Waterville Senior High School. He will speed-paint gigantic murals of historical figures with music.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Bring troops home, use defense funds here
The war in Afghanistan alone costs $213,000 per minute, $112 billion per year. Think about that for a minute. Is your school system having trouble paying for necessary items and staff? How could this sum help? Is there a person qualified for college in your household who wishes to attend but can’t afford the cost […]
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Award-winning author to speak at UMF
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s bachelor of fine arts in creative writing program will present award-winning author Lia Purpura as the next writer in its 2011-12 Visiting Writers Series.
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TOPS information night planned
EMBDEN — There will be a TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) program informational night from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Embden Community Center. The program, which includes weigh-in and a meeting, will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday nights.
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FOR THE BIRDS — HERB WILSON: Watching and listening as birds migrate at night
The fall land-bird migration is peaking now. Most warblers have already passed south. Thrushes and sparrows will dominate the October migration.
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AT&T: Kennebec County will see better coverage
AUGUSTA — AT&T says customers in Kennebec County can expect improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued upgrades to its network.
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Blaming Obama, but mess is all Bush’s fault
Thirty years ago, when I was a working stiff, I gladly paid my taxes. When I worked more overtime, I paid more. I never made a million dollars but would have paid my taxes if I did. We live in a great country, and it was my duty to pay them. Wealthy people are cheapskates […]
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Old flags wanted for proper disposal
MADISON — Members of the Madison and Skowhegan American Legion and the Sea Cadets and Boy Scout troops will conduct a flag burning ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St.