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    October 20, 2011

    SNAPSHOT: Running tribute

    Onlookers at left cheer dozens of Maine Game Wardens as they begin running on U.S. Route 201 in Vassalboro toward Augusta during the fourth annual 15 mile Fallen Officers Tribute Run on Wednesday. The run honors the 15 Maine game wardens who died in the line of duty.

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    October 20, 2011

    HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: Changes work out for Warriors in win

    NEWPORT -- Even the top field hockey teams want to get better. Earlier this season, Nokomis was struggling on its offensive penalty corners.

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    October 20, 2011

    Treatment works for pill addicts, but access a problem

    The good news about Maine's painkiller abuse epidemic, experts say, is that opiate addiction is treatable. The bad news is that Maine doesn't have enough treatment options for all of the people who want or need it.

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    October 20, 2011

    HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Rivalry? Not yet

    They've played just twice in the last three years, so there's no grudge through repetition. They sit approximately 60 miles apart, so there's no disdain through proximity.

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    October 20, 2011

    Maine seeks early childhood education grant

    AUGUSTA -- Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.

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    October 20, 2011

    HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: Indians cruise to win

    A little time off didn't hurt Skowhegan at all.

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    October 20, 2011

    Wilton selectmen cry foul on smart meter installations

    WILTON -- Selectmen have accused Central Maine Power Co. of intentionally ramping up its installation of wireless electricity meters in town to keep them from passing a moratorium to temporarily ban the project.

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    October 20, 2011

    Heavy rains create mushroom boom

    PORTLAND, Maine -- The tropical storms that drenched the Northeast this year left an unexpected bounty: Thousands of mushrooms have sprung up on some lawns, and foragers have filled bags with wild ones plucked from the earth, stumps and logs.

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    October 20, 2011

    Local business leaders recognized for impact

    PORTLAND -- Pittsfield and North Vassalboro business leaders have been recognized for their impact on Maine's economy, according to a recent announcement from the sponsoring organization.

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    October 20, 2011

    Relay For Life of Waterville Friday

    WATERVILLE -- The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Waterville, dedicated in memory of Martha Spann, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Thomas College.