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July 26, 1982: Augusta dairy farmer saves life of cow and ‘cow didn’t seem the least bit grateful’, Dresden taxpayers gather to plan town-wide meeting on controversial reevaluation, and doctor from Aroostook County charged under abuse law
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July 25, 1991: Local fireman from Phillips rescue two after plane crash in Franklin County; four hurt total, and doctors are needed in Franklin County as area takes double hit
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July 24, 1999: After 25 years, the Hi-Hat Drive-In continues to survive and thrive in Farmingdale, low Kennebec River dries out fire hydrant that services three local businesses in Augusta, and driver says he did nothing wrong in Stephen King accident last month in western Maine
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July 23, 1984: South China retired colonel takes scrapes of woods and turns them into loons in just 2.5 hours, Winslow manufacturer predicts 25 new jobs for town thanks to revenue bonds, and officers chase, nab man with rifle in Waterville
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July 22, 1965: State presents plan for faster, safer outer Western Ave. in Augusta, Maine State Airport looks to lengthen its runway, and it was a wild night in Athens, Greece as 10,000 demonstrators fought police on the streets amid clouds of teargas
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July 21, 2000: Charred remains of house in Winslow to be bulldozed for new VIP Discount Auto Center, Waterville police chief cites difficulties in finding officers, and Marilyn Caravan endorsed as candidate for House District 99 seat
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July 20, 1978: Augusta woman’s emergency call to operator instead of ‘911’ proves ‘fruitless’, around 23 forged licenses were ordered to be given up by Secretary of State’s office, and one reporter’s journey to a Freeport flea market
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July 19, 1995: Ex-Oakland worker plans to sue town after allegedly illegally firing him, scam artist still wanted after ripping Ripley woman off, and anger enlivens Skowhegan hearing
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July 18, 1985: Monmouth police dog tracks down suspect in just 5 minutes, Kennebec Valley Medical Center opens new 12-bed coronary care center at its Augusta division, and ‘elderly want to feel useful’ according to a new survey released yesterday
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