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    December 1, 2011

    Arrested occupiers explain stand

    AUGUSTA -- Protesters arrested Sunday at the Blaine House -- among them a Benton selectwoman and a University of Maine at Augusta professor -- say they had to make a stand for Occupy Augusta and the downtrodden people they represent.

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    December 1, 2011

    Officer didn’t have to shoot Crowley-Smilek

    He didn't have to shoot him! Justin Crowley-Smilek was a troubled young 28-year-old veteran. It is easy to second guess the actions of the police officer, but I wonder if he could have been disabled with a shot to the knee or with a taser. What a waste of such a young life. RIP Justin. God bless your family, we feel your pain.

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    December 1, 2011

    Three communitiessay no to Big Wind

    On Nov. 17, three Maine communities traveled to the state Capitol building and stood up in front of TV cameras to have a say.

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    December 1, 2011

    Motive still unclear in Dover-Foxcroft shooting

    DOVER-FOXCROFT -- Police said they are still working out why Michael Curtis shot and killed his wife's former husband Tuesday morning before he was fatally shot by a state trooper.

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    December 1, 2011

    WHAT’S UP IN DECEMBER: 5 major planets will put on show

    The winter solstice will arrive at exactly 12:30 a.m. Dec. 22. This marks the longest night of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere as the sun reaches its lowest point in our sky. There are several interesting highlights in December if you can brave the cold weather.

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    December 1, 2011

    MORNING SENTINEL GIRLS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR: Dionne teaches Warriors to play at team in successful season

    When Kori Dionne became the girls soccer coach at Nokomis four seasons ago, Megan Perry, Emiliee Reynolds and Brynn Cardozo were freshmen. Four years later, the Warriors have made two trips to the Eastern B tournament and earned eight wins in three consecutive seasons. In 2011, the Warriors went 8-5-2, losing in the Eastern B prelims.

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    December 1, 2011

    Muskie Center announces day trips

    WATERVILLE -- Spectrum Generations Muskie Center will offer the following day trips in December:

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    December 1, 2011

    Baby recovering from assault, says mom

    WATERVILLE -- A baby who was injured in an assault Nov. 13 is doing well, her mother said Wednesday.

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    December 1, 2011

    Man get 10 years in jail for sex charges

    FARMINGTON -- A 39-year-old Westbrook man will spend 10 years in jail for sexually molesting a young girl.

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    December 1, 2011

    Board OKs new subdivision, talks town votes

    CHINA -- Planning Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved a revised subdivision plan on Pleasant View Ridge Road that will add more than 20 acres.