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Nov. 12, 1998: Oil truck spill drenches rotary on Memorial Circle in Augusta, highway accidents involving deer prompt herd management review, and the Kennebec Historical Society to occupy a historical home soon
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Nov. 11, 1978: Cianbro explosion in Pittsfield called ‘pure accident’, Maine Supreme Court justice denies CMP’s plea for rate stay, and flags, parades to mark Veterans Day in Maine
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Nov. 10, 1992: Augusta officials seek to revitalize downtown, two buildings coming down in Gardiner’s downtown for new park, and interactive television network at UMaine system ‘praised’ but still has some glitches
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Nov. 9, 2001: Two central Maine firefighters recount horrors of ‘war zone’ at ground zero after 9/11, North Vassalboro food bank must find a new home, and CMP sues tissue mill in Maine due to unpaid bills
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Nov. 8, 1990: Somerville, Whitefield students attending Lincoln Academy will no longer be able to ride Jefferson school buses, 300-500 construction jobs planned at new Mall at Augusta, and Hallowell told to settle yard issue with property owner
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Nov. 7, 1969: Chief of staff at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital Dr. Edward G. Drew dies at the age of 80, Pittsfield students make plea to voters to keep Warsaw High School alive, and UMaine chancellor optimistic after bond issue fails at polls
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Nov. 6, 1995: ‘Technology cannot be an add-on’ says educator at conference in Augusta, new Barnes & Noble bookstore opens in Augusta, and Volkswagen Beetle fans locally are excited about its return
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Nov. 5, 1996: Crowe Rope Industries breaks ground on Benton Avenue site, future of Maine egg farm uncertain, and Clinton appears to hold strong lead over Dole in Maine’s presidential race as voters get out to the polls today
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Nov. 4, 1980: Monmouth referendum pits ‘wets’ against ‘drys’, Augusta city council to consider 64-unit apartment building off Cushnoc Drive, and the Hall-Dale board of directors are concerned about declining enrollment at the junior high school
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