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June 26, 2004: Stolen car found in traffic on Civic Center Drive in Augusta, some school districts hesitant about freshman laptop program, and looking at common mistakes when filling out ballots
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June 25, 1979: Rome voters approve negotiations with Belgrade for buying dams, Oakland town manager cancels his resignation, and Benton is hit with an infestation of caterpillars
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June 24, 1983: Caterpillar-eating flies are invading Maine, Gardiner council tackles public works payroll issues, and yesterday’s sizzling summer heat breaks National Weather Service record in Portland
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June 23, 1987: Two teenagers arrested after recent shooting of state trooper who was investigating Norridgewock burglary, winner of $2.1 million Megabucks jackpot from July ’86 has yet to claim prize, and dance legend Fred Astaire has died
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June 22, 1968: Restraining order issued against unionists at Sidney quarry plant, Wiscasset atomic plant site plans revealed, and LBJ to sign 10 percent tax hike
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June 21, 1990: One injured, porch damaged after accident in Waterville, loophole allows Winslow woman to reclaim her home, and cab fares locally might be heading up
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June 20, 1978: Kittery woman plans to fight off razing of home with BB gun, it’s moving day for the Kennebec County Jail, and freeze on world petroleum prices continue
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June 19, 1993: Fairfield dad has had a busy 1993 with caring for his five children, Waterville apartment complex changing ownership, and it’s been a banner year for pollen in Maine
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June 18, 1953: Gov. Burton M. Cross takes boating trip down the Kennebec River to Boothbay Harbor, Maine’s crime probe has costed $8,000 since March, and there will be summer baseball in Augusta again
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