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February 1, 2012

BRIEFS

VASSALBORO -- Selectmen are scheduled to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
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February 1, 2012

Police toe fine line in releasing information about Ayla

Maine State Police spokesman Steve McCausland brushed the snow from his sleeves Tuesday afternoon, looked into the camera and began the interview.
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February 1, 2012

Residents question corporate rights

FREEDOM -- Residents will vote at Town Meeting in March whether to ask President Barack Obama and Maine's congressional delegates to amend the U.S. Constitution to declare that corporations do not have the same rights as people.
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February 1, 2012

Bickford pleads guilty

AUGUSTA -- A China man on Tuesday admitted breaking into a neighbor's home last summer and sexually assaulting her before she was able to flee.
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February 1, 2012

Lobster catch tops 100M pounds

HALLOWELL -- Maine lobster fishermen last year caught more than 100 million pounds of lobster for the first time, indicating the state's signature seafood is robust as other fishery resources continue to flounder, the state's top fisheries official said Tuesday.

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February 1, 2012

Kids pay the price when we’re too sue-happy

I have to give my opinion about what a cynical and self-centered society we have become. Mattson Heights in Gardiner, right off U.S. Route 201, has furnished a place for the people of Gardiner to ice skate for 30-plus years. This has always been a safe, family-utilized place for surrounding residents to enjoy, but because […]
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February 1, 2012

Forum on the Future about energy gave sensible ideas

Thanks for Susan M. Cover’s story about the Jan. 22 Forum on the Future, featuring professor Habib Dagher’s vision for offshore wind generation. As noted, we could save $5 billion in transportation and heating costs, while generating $3 billion worth of electricity that could be sold in other New England states. I came away thinking […]
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February 1, 2012

Augusta councilors weigh noise rules

AUGUSTA -- Proposed noise rules that seek harmony between businesses with outdoor speakers and their neighbors are up for possible City Council action Thursday.
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February 1, 2012

Nokomis rallies to remain unbeaten

WINSLOW -- Nokomis remained undefeated by erasing a five-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter and outscoring Winslow by 11 in overtime, for a 56-45 victory in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B girls basketball action Tuesday night.
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February 1, 2012

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Nokomis rallies to remain unbeaten

WINSLOW — Nokomis remained undefeated by erasing a five-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter and outscoring Winslow by 11 in overtime, for a 56-45 victory in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B girls basketball action Tuesday night.