FAIRFIELD — The Dance Connection dance team, directed by Jodi Ireland, recently returned from the Dancers Inc. National Dance Competition in Hershey, Pa.
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Frary needs to shed his partisan loathing
It may be true that hostility is the reward for speaking certain truths. A wise man learns to accept this; a partisan, to embrace it. John Frary wrote a piece July 24 that truly paints an interesting portrait of our governor, but wraps it in partisan loathing that all but ensures the message won’t get […]
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ANTHONY RONZIO: Won’t somebody stand up for the facts?
I was chatting with a friend, a journalist, about a feature story he had just written. I told him it was great, but needed some more supporting data.
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Construction accident kills man in Bangor
OSHA is investigating the accident, which occurred on a gas line project.
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Running camp runaway hitchhikes 200 miles home to Mass.
WATERVILLE — While police searched Tuesday for a 16-year-old girl who ran away from a Colby College running camp, the Massachusetts teen hitchhiked more than 200 miles to her home in Worcester, Mass.
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Augusta police investigate stabbing report
AUGUSTA — An Augusta man suffered minor injuries early Wednesday morning when he was apparently stabbed after intervening in a dispute between a couple. Augusta Police were called to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta after the victim went to the emergency room for treatment, said Augusta Police Sgt. Christopher Shaw. The victim, who was not […]
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LEGION BASEBALL: Augusta wins state tournament opener
AUGUSTA — Ryan Minoty pitched six solid innings and Augusta pounded out 17 hits in a 16-4 victory over Brewer in the opening game of the American Legion Baseball state tournament Wednesday morning at Morton Field.
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Police Log: Party bust and domestic dispute
Domestic dispute cited in Mt. Vernon MOUNT VERNON — Police converged on the village area Monday night after a report of a domestic disturbance. Maine State Police Lt. Donald Pomelow said police received a report that a husband had assaulted his wife and was threatening suicide. “We had several troopers respond and take up positions […]
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Maine emergency chief: Communication improved since 9/11
Maine Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. McAleer testifies before a Senate committee.
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No hearing for Swan, to be indicted ‘soon’
AUGUSTA — A status conference in the criminal case against former Chelsea selectman Carole J. Swan was postponed Tuesday at the request of her attorney. Swan, 53, was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with aggravated forgery and criminal attempt, both felonies; and two counts of improper compensation for services, a misdemeanor. The charges in Kennebec […]