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Jan. 10, 1981: Sidney pastor says ‘no excuses left’ for missing Sunday’s service at Baptist church, also James Tierney sworn in as Maine’s 51st attorney general
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Jan. 9, 1993: Water levels are dangerous low in Pittsfield’s supply well, and Oakland woman among 400 across nation invited to attend president-elect Clinton’s ball
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Jan. 8, 1925: The centennial issue of the Kennebec Journal is ‘filled with historical articles, photos, and interesting data’
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Jan. 7, 1997: Youths admit vandalizing Pine Tree Camps in Rome, Waterville to get new Rite Aid store on Silver Street, and Gov. King hails plunge in workers’ compensation rates in Maine
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Jan. 6, 1988: Civic Center Drive garage with apartment destroyed after late night fire in Augusta, and FAA ordered to reopen flight service in Augusta
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Jan. 5, 2001: District attorney files lawsuit against Irving claiming injury & property damage, new bridge in West Forks links snowmobile trails, and Gov. King wants commercial vehicles fines in state
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Jan. 4, 1978: Mayor Frank Wilson promises to fix up Hallowell’s streets during the fiscal year, Gardiner’s city manager to receive four weeks severance pay, and average gas prices now 61.8 cents nationwide
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Jan. 3, 1985: Boy lost in woods with dog for hours last May bitten severely by same dog, and chimney fire damages two Benton homes
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Jan. 2, 1997: Fireworks & fun mark start of Augusta’s bicentennial celebration, two local police chief’s wish for ‘good new year’, and Maine Yankee battles with state
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