A new law legalizing the sale and use of many kinds of previously illegal fireworks has local officials buzzing about how — or whether — to regulate fireworks at the local level.
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Stages of grief reflected in St. Andrew’s Church departure
READFIELD — In addition to the variety of issues a “church on the move” presents, possibly the most important in any church relocation is the people who make up its congregation.
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My life in golf
When I was a young actor struggling to stay alive on the streets of New York, my mother would send me birthday cards with sport themes: a pipe smoking guy with a gun and dog in the high grass, a dude with a fishing pole, standing waist-deep in water.
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J.P. DEVINE: My life in golf
When I was a young actor struggling to stay alive on the streets of New York, my mother would send me birthday cards with sport themes: a pipe-smoking guy with a gun and dog in the high grass, a dude with a fishing pole, standing waist-deep in water.
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STILL LIFE: Bogged down
Sandy Gagnon reacts after stalling her ATV during the Bog Water Carry All-Terrain Vehicle contest during Mercer Old Home Days activities on Saturday.
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Morning Sentinel police log: Aug. 7, 2011
IN ANSON, Friday at 9:50 a.m., a caller from Greenleaf Road reported hearing shots fired.
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MLB: Red Sox rough up Sabathia, tied for AL East lead
BOSTON (AP) — Jacoby Ellsbury had a three-run homer with a career-high six RBIs as the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of CC Sabathia and beat the Yankees 10-4 on Saturday, ending New York’s eight-game winning streak and moving back into a tie atop the AL East.
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Historic downgrade puts nation in uncharted financial waters
WASHINGTON — The real danger from the downgrade of U.S. government debt by Standard & Poor’s isn’t higher interest rates. It’s the hit to the nation’s fragile economic psyche and rattled financial markets.
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GOLF NOTES: Defending champ tees off 1st
ORONO — Defending champion Kristin Kannegieser will tee off in the first group at the Women’s Maine State Golf Association championships, which start at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Penobscot Country Club.
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Wyeth illustrates new children’s book
TENANTS HARBOR — Barbara Walsh figured the worst that could happen was he would say no.