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Sept. 20, 2001: A Dunkin’ Donuts eatery in Waterville is the site of flag controversy, New Balance in Skowhegan to send $1 million to support those affected by 9/11, and Sen. George Mitchell mourns those lost in 9/11 in New York City
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Sept. 19, 1985: Christian Civic League announces ‘all-out war on pornography’ in Maine, and state joins 30 others in enacting ‘living will’ legislation law
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Sept. 18, 1993: What’s the best site for a manure lagoon in China? This man can help pinpoint the best location. Also, Fairfield school hit with fine from DEP and lightning strikes twice for this pilot in Skowhegan
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Sept. 17, 1977: Chubby Checker and Fats Domino slated to perform at Augusta Civic Center on Oct. 30, west side rotary traffic in Augusta to be affected by paving job, and modern farming complicates a lakes problem locally
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Sept. 16, 1986: It took a dentist, veterinarian, and surgeon to give this duck in Augusta a new artificial beak, and the last meal served at Silent Woman restaurant on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
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Sept. 15, 1994: 21 troopers encircle Farmingdale home after Gardiner man breaks into residence, Winthrop split on how to meet school needs, and the loss of a old home in Augusta’s north end
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Sept. 14, 1976: At least 6 boxcars topple off freight train near Winslow end of Kennebec River bridge, sergeant and 2 patrolmen join Waterville Police Department roster, and an axe wedding?
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Sept. 13, 2003: You can now use the restroom in the middle of bingo in Maine, proposed new Cony High School wins unanimous concept approval by Board of Education, and country singer Johnny Cash dies after long illness
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Sept. 12, 1989: A new Benton volunteer fire department a hot topic with residents, Winslow High school had decent MEA scores this year, and a psychiatrist from Farmington is fighting for his practice
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