WATERVILLE — A winter parking ban is in effect starting Thursday and continuing until April 1.
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Turkey time … times two
Constance Nolan and Shirley Bennett come to the Skowhegan Community Center five days a week to walk indoors together. So it was an easy choice, they said, to attend the center’s first, and free, Thanksgiving dinner.
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Special meeting in Benton is Thursday
BENTON — There will be a special town meeting at 9:30 a.m., Thursday at the Town Office.
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COMMENTARY: Conservative makes a case for individual insurance mandate
The Supreme Court will rule next year on the constitutionality of the health-care reform passed in 2010. But constitutionality notwithstanding, Republican opposition to the new law has been vigorous and consistent. In recent GOP presidential debates the candidates have been unanimous in condemning it, in particular objecting to the requirement that almost all Americans obtain health insurance or pay a penalty.
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Skowhegan seeks floats for parade
SKOWHEGAN — With the annual Holiday Stroll approaching, the town is looking for people, businesses and organizations to sign up their floats for the lighted parade.
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Pittston couple delivers goods
GARDINER — Josh and Erica Atkinson loaded 66 Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings into their small sport utility vehicle Thursday, bound for Richmond.
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PRO & CON: Delay of pipeline decision a win for environmentalists?
President Barack Obama’s decision to delay a decision on the Keystone Pipeline is a short-term victory for environmentalists. The long-term prospects are murkier.
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Morning Sentinel police log: Nov. 25, 2011
IN ATHENS, Monday at 9:35 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on North Road.
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Republican Christmas party in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County Republican Committee members will host its second annual Christmas party at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at the Skowhegan Community Center. Area Republicans are invited to bring a potluck dish to share.
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Giving thanks for good neighbors
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, friends and family gathered to share stories, eat well and take a moment to be grateful for the people in their lives.