A story on page B1 Thursday should have said that Charles Raymond Bellows was convicted of aggravated assault for striking a victim in the back with a board in Waterville last April. The victim also was stabbed during the assault, but Bellows was not charged with that offense. It was a reporter’s error.
July 2012
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State environmental protection board votes for tougher limits on BPA advance
AUGUSTA — State environmental regulators voted Thursday to move forward with consideration of new rules that would further limit the sale of products containing the chemical bisphenol-A, which some scientists have linked to learning disabilities in children.
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China planning board considers Dunkin’ Donuts
CHINA — A plan for a new Dunkin’ Donuts, along with a separate application for an off-road truck park, will come back before town planners next month, following questions raised about both proposals this week.
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Environmental board reaffirms Old Town landfill expansion
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection on Thursday reaffirmed a decision to allow expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, rejecting arguments that the 9.35 million cubic yard expansion is not needed.
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It’s wrong to steal from someone’s grave
I wonder why people feel they have the need to steal from graves. My granddaughter passed in 2010 and is laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Augusta. Someone has taken the stuff we put there. This is very upsetting. Why? This is wrong. Pat Salmonson Vassalboro
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Winthrop’s two budgets combine for tax increase
We were deeply disappointed to read in the July 11 Kennebec Journal that Winthrop voted down the 2012-13 school budget. We reviewed the budget in detail before attending the last school board meeting in June. School administrators and school board members were facing a $650,000 gap between the current and proposed budgets and, through a […]
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Pleased Crockett seeks return to Legislature
We are pleased to read that former lawmaker Patsy Crockett will seek the nomination to run for state House of Representatives District 57. She always took the time to talk with us about any issues and committee meetings that pertained to our cause when she previously served in the House of Representatives. Crockett is a […]
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MLB: Ross hits walk-off home run to give Red Sox win
BOSTON (AP) — Cody Ross’ five-year old son stood behind him as he sat at a podium during a postgame interview session, triggering him to recall when he first started to enjoy hitting in the clutch.
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RSU 49 causes property taxes to increase 2.6% in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — The town budget is shrinking, but the property tax rate is growing.
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Supporters of same-sex vows claim momentum; not so much, say foes
BANGOR — Gay-marriage supporters said Wednesday that more groups have joined their effort, a sign that they are gaining momentum heading toward the Nov. 6 election.