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Feb. 5, 1987: 6-year-old Benton boy survives snowmobile crash, saves father thanks to helmet, Mass. couple file bias charge against town of Belgrade, and the Waterville council juggles a ‘hot potato’
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Feb. 4, 2002: Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI using demonstration of ‘spirit, determination, and teamwork’, Augusta water utilities look to increase security, and 80-year-old Chelsea retiree walks his way to health, activity
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Feb. 3, 1979: Claude the groundhog from ‘Crazyquilt, Maine’ says get ready for a mild, shorter winter, Gov. Brennan chooses two women for his cabinet, and Maine named in suit over welfare help in some of its towns
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Feb. 2, 1993: Augusta police sergeant upset over bad rap against local force on CBS TV show, yesterday’s snowstorm a surprise to many in the Augusta-area, and 161-year-old State House nearly froze when heating system malfunctioned when temps dropped below zero
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Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn’t opened new stores in 3 years
Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 U.S. stores in the next 5 years, while continuing to remodel existing stores
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Feb. 1, 2001: Fairfield’s Olde New England Candle expands with purchase of Alfred business, new performing arts center at UMF is getting closer to reality, and six Franklin County woodworkers have been hard at work making a special gift for the State House in Augusta
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 5-12
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 5-12
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Jan. 31, 1989: ‘Computers in schools are not being used’, says director of testing in Maine, civil lawsuit filed challenging special town meeting in China, and painting in farmhouse’s attic in Hinckley goes for $70,000
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