AUGUSTA — Lawmakers have submitted about 300 bills for consideration in the legislative session that begins in January, a smaller number than normal, said Suzanne Gresser, who leads the Legislature’s bill-writing office.
October 2011
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Firefighter’s widow resurrects dinner
WATERVILLE — Barbara Currie has turned her grief into something positive.
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Maine gasoline pumps found to be overcharging
PORTLAND — A gas station that was charging motorists up to 61 cents a gallon over the stated price represents an extreme case of gas pumps being out of whack, but the station isn’t suspected of overcharging motorists on purpose, Maine officials said.
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Volunteers sought for business expo
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to work at the Business To Business Expo. The event will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Haunted 5K race set for Oct. 30 in Athens
ATHENS — There will be a haunted 5-kilometer race at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at Sites Strawberry Farm. Registration begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and $15 per family.
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Book club to meet at Muskie Center
WATERVILLE — The Book club will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Spectrum Generations Muskie Center, 38 Gold St. The cost is $2. Refreshments will be available.
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Chili-chowder cookoff planned for Oct. 22
BINGHAM — The Bingham-Union Library will hold its fourth annual Chili-Chowder Cookoff from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Quimby School gymnasium, Main Street.
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Flu, pneumonia shots available Oct. 25
WATERVILLE — Maxim Health will provide flu and pneumonia shots from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Spectrum Generations Muskie Center. The cost is $30 for the flu shot and $60 for the pneumonia shot.
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UMF plans to host open house Oct. 15
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host an open house event for prospective students (first year and transfer) and their families. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Registration will take place in Merrill Hall.
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UMF announces October events
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces the following October events. All events are free and open to the public.