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Feb. 16, 1989: Owner of Randolph ice cream shop says reconstruction will happen in next two weeks, no snow not stopping Maine ski areas, and life becomes complicated for one Dresden tax collector
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Feb. 15, 1980: Waterville secretary gets surprise of her life with unusual marriage proposal, Madison expansion is ‘Christmas in February’, and Snowe to seek reelection
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Feb. 14, 1980: Search begins for new Augusta schools superintendent, Vassalboro citizens briefed recently on new sewerage system, and new helmet bill for all Maine children under 15 years old ready to be signed by governor
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Feb. 13, 1998: Roof collapse at gas station in Winslow kills one, emergency management officials repeat warnings of potential hazard of ice and snow on roofs, and John D. Joseph may buy land at Head of Falls in Waterville
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Feb. 12, 1979: 22-year-old who wanted to hike Mt. Katahdin overnight without getting caught arrested, new Gardiner-Randolph bridge takes shape, and we tell you how to write to NBC’s CHiPS
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Feb. 11, 1988: Fire claims Friend Motor Sales dealership in Skowhegan, man shot by police after high-speed chase enters not guilty plea, and budget cuts stamp change for area post offices
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Feb. 10, 1939: Could Sunday movies be coming to Maine? Also, private water supply could be coming to Togus, and bill could curb ‘loud speakers’ in Maine
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Feb. 9, 1993: Police seek armed robber of Key Bank branch in Waterville, White House abandons consideration of one-year freeze on Social Security benefits, and misconduct probe continues against Madison officer
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Feb. 8, 1985: Used car dealers in Maine put on notice to sell cars ‘as is’, New England Telephone adds new ‘626’ numbers to Augusta-area talkers, and real-life chopper takes center stage at expo
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