Pittsfield lawmaker among those supporting measure
2012
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CORRECTION
A story Monday on page A1 should have reported that the second- and third-most-popular films during the Maine International Film Festival by audience vote were the “The Pier,” in second with 28 votes; and the “The Oranges” in third with 20 votes. It was a reporter error.
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BABE RUTH BASEBALL: Central Maine teams prep for regionals
Tom Bell and his coaching staff didn’t select the roster for the Central Maine Babe Ruth 13-year old all-stars until July 1. They had eight practices before play in the District 5 tournament began. The fast place didn’t throw the team off. Instead, it may have installed an important sense of urgency.
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Meat supplier Cargill declines to name stores besides Hannaford that received tainted beef tied to salmonella
Most of the near 30,000 pounds of ground beef recalled Sunday by Cargill Beef was supplied to Hannaford Supermarkets, but it remained unclear Monday afternoon what other stores sold the meat that’s linked to a salmonella outbreak last month.
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Colorado Massacre: Accused killer angers families, remains silent in first court appearance
James Holmes expected to be formally charged Monday
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Bakers, millers, grain growers, bread lovers unite at sixth annual Kneading Conference
SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Fairgrounds will be transformed this week into an international village of grain growers, bakers, millers and bread lovers for the sixth annual Kneading Conference.
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Canoe, kayak trip set for Aug. 18
VASSALBORO — Vassalboro Conservation commission will host a canoe or kayak trip from Vassalboro to Augusta. The trip will start at the new carry-in trail parking lot at the end of Seven Mile Stream/mill pond at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.
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Skowhegan deputy police chief to fill Somerset County sheriff slot
SKOWHEGAN — Deputy Chief Dale Lancaster is resigning his position with the Skowhegan Police Department to become the chief deputy of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
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Food drive to end Aug. 31 in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency recently announced the Franklin County FSA office is partnering with Safe Voices in the fourth annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive.
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Dog agility competition set for this weekend
SKOWHEGAN — More than 100 dogs and their handlers will compete from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 27-29, at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds at a two-ring agility trial. The trial is hosted by Eastern Maine Agility Club and sanctioned by Canine Performance Events. Dog-and-handler teams will compete in games at all levels that include Snooker, Wildcard, Fullhouse and Jumpers, as well as Standard courses. Championship ribbons will be awarded.