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March 24, 1996: House speaker Newt Gingrich’s sister lobbies for gay rights at Maple Hill Bed and Breakfast in Hallowell, and wheelchair tennis program in Augusta gaining in popularity among its members
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March 23, 2002: Former CMP chief to buy now-defunct MacDonald Footwear Inc. in Skowhegan, supplemental budget wins OK in State House, and a first-class stamp nationwide now at 37 cents
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March 22, 1977: Augusta school bus drivers to ‘air out their complaints’ at special meeting with Augusta Board of Education, new seafood restaurant ‘Jolly Roger’ to open in Augusta, and more than 20 show up to quit smoking at Department of Human Services
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March 21, 2001: Waterville city councilors approve $3.5 million toward a new fire station, Jackson Laboratory is first to sign on at new Fairfield biotech center, and local experts are finding the lower interest rates a cause for celebration
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March 20, 1982: For a few hours this week, Augusta had highest drunk driving arrest record in state, Uncle Sam keeps Winthrop schools’ larder full of food, and area radio stations are battling for ratings especially for the next 3 months
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May 19, 1994: Meet the Lawrence Bulldogs’ ‘No. 1’ fan and chauffeur, Somerset county deputies sport Mohawk-style haircuts in sign of solidarity, and Keyes Fibre Company’s efforts to cut water use in Waterville may have ripple effects to other customers in district.
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March 18, 1980: Citizen incorporators OK plans to consolidate Augusta and Gardiner hospitals, several bills to help preserve the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife get approval, and was that a meteorite that fell into a lake in Cumberland?
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March 17, 1991: Caanan boy, 6, credited for saving family’s life during recent house fire, Colby College expected to follow suit with other colleges with tuition hike, and the story of Winslow man’s journey back from the Persian Gulf after fighting in the Gulf War
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March 16, 1973: Harsh words flew from area sport fans who were unable to snatch tickets to big Cony High-Rumford championship basketball game, lawmakers rush $3 million money bill, and new look to Western Avenue in Augusta has resulted in 30 percent less accidents
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