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Jan. 30, 1985: Ducks swimming in Outlet Stream in East Vassalboro ‘have got to go’ says Maine department, and Gov. Brennan may ban smoking in all state offices by next month
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Jan. 29, 1973: Augusta animal shelter faces overcrowding problems, commission continues to confront ‘serious’ drug abuse problem in Maine, and this Kennebec Journal correspondent’s last place finish in race suits him fine
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Jan. 28, 1993: Central Mainers split on subject of gays in military after Clinton asks democrats to back policy to lift ban, Pittsfield under a water shortage, and North Vassalboro man charged with robbery
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Jan. 27, 1982: New $300K fence may be built atop Augusta’s Memorial Bridge to halt jumpers, 2 still missing from Boston plane, and South Gardiner needs some love, too!
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Jan. 26, 1977: 67-year-old Waterville landmark hotel goes up in flames, CMP scraps its plans for Sears Island A-Plant, and could passenger rail service come back to Maine?
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Jan. 25, 1999: Laptops coming to Augusta police cruiser vehicles by early next month, and Augusta Mental Health Institute has a new clinical director
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Jan. 24, 1979: These five Belgrade Lakes towns asked to take on Central Maine Power’s dams, and death penalty advocates made ‘impassioned please’ in Augusta yesterday
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Jan. 23, 1989: Some 400 people gather at capitol steps in Augusta to show disapproval for Roe vs. Wade decision 16 years later, and Bowdoinham students examine ‘garbology’
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Jan. 22, 1997: $1.2M overhaul of Concourse in Waterville may move ahead tomorrow, Waterville celebrates memory of MLK Jr., and Waterville woman avoids jail time after charge of stabbing boyfriend
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