But the decline for 2011 is not as steep as previous years, possibly an effect of the recession ending.
October 2012
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5 keys for Obama, Romney in tonight’s debate
Historians suggest that televised debates rarely decide a presidential election, but memorable moments can occasionally make a large difference . . .
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Warriors get win
WATERVILLE — Lindsay Whitney scored 38 seconds into the game and the goal held up as the Nokomis field hockey team beat Waterville 1-0 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B game Tuesday.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Messalonskee qualifies for golf state tournament
VASSALBORO — Six Class A teams and four Class B teams qualified for Saturday’s state golf team championships Tuesday at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference qualifier at Natanis Golf Course.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER: Rams edge Bulldogs
FAIRFIELD — Grace MacLean scored on a header in the second overtime session to lift Bangor to a 3-2 win over Lawrence in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A girls soccer game Tuesday night at David Martin Field.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER: Cony rallies to key win over Mt. Blue
AUGUSTA — The outcome looked bleak for the Cony girls soccer team after it failed to register a shot on goal in the first half of Tuesday’s game against Mt. Blue.
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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Messalonskee starts fast, tops Lawrence
FAIRFIELD — The Lawrence field hockey arrived as a contender when it tied Messalonskee early last season. Since then, it’s probably not overstating things to say Messalonskee remembers that game when the two teams meet.
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Maine bond bank to issue $27.4 million
The bank pays for ratings reports each time it issues a group of bonds — the ratings reflect the agencies’ analysis of the risk to investors, which in turn dictates the interest rates the borrowers will pay.
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Humane Society seekscrafters for craft fair
WATERVILLE — The Humane Society — Waterville Area has tables available for crafters for its annual holiday craft fair. The fair will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the American Legion Hall, College Avenue. Interested crafters should call Mike Williams at 680-0502.
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5k Fun Run planned for Oct. 13 in Hartland
HARTLAND — A 5k Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by Hartland Christian School boosters, is set for Saturday, Oct. 13, at the school. Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the gym. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for students.