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Sept. 24, 1981: Belgrade students to attend school on Saturday 11 times this school year, Maine could get millions from the oil companies, and the Augusta State Airport main runway will close temporarily for repairs
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Sept. 23, 2003: Opponents of proposal to build a new bridge, bypass around Skowhegan asking to run idea past voters, Norridgewock man admits to setting fire to coin laundry bathroom, and weather favors moose hunters on 1st outing
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Sept. 22, 1982: Gardiner police chief bags moose with antler spread just an inch and a quarter shy of state record, proposed Maine banking rule draws opposition, and state delays hearing on CMP expansion on Old Winthrop Road in Augusta
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Sept. 21, 1999: Horseshoe crabs found in Kennebec River near Water St. in Waterville, Madison project stalled by red tape and funding, and a Pittsfield woman ‘rescues’ dog kept in shed
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Sept. 20, 1986: Construction of ‘alzheimer home’ gets OK’d for Gardiner, China’s town manager resigns after only 10 weeks on the job, and 17-hour vigil took place recently at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park in Augusta
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Sept. 19, 1997: Proposed $7.5 million Waterville Alfond youth recreational center unveiled to public, new state laws to affect drivers and hunters the most, and christian groups put gay-rights law on hold
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Sept. 18, 1981: Public ‘mood’ sought for Augusta schools, former gov. to challenge Sen. George Mitchell, and Winthrop school department custodians, drivers help solicit Teamsters help
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Sept. 17, 1991: Benton resident has new invention that helps his children stay safe during hunting season, Bath Iron Works chief admits ethics breach and quits, and a local gas station owner says he has the right to free speech with controversial sign
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Sept. 16, 2000: Well-respected Augusta surgeon puts down his scalpel and turns talents to other interests, creation of sand pit near Great Pond forces town officials to create ordinance, and Augusta 3rd graders legislate favorite foreign foods
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