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Sept. 17, 1977: Chubby Checker and Fats Domino slated to perform at Augusta Civic Center on Oct. 30, west side rotary traffic in Augusta to be affected by paving job, and modern farming complicates a lakes problem locally
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Sept. 16, 1986: It took a dentist, veterinarian, and surgeon to give this duck in Augusta a new artificial beak, and the last meal served at Silent Woman restaurant on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
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Sept. 15, 1994: 21 troopers encircle Farmingdale home after Gardiner man breaks into residence, Winthrop split on how to meet school needs, and the loss of a old home in Augusta’s north end
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Sept. 14, 1976: At least 6 boxcars topple off freight train near Winslow end of Kennebec River bridge, sergeant and 2 patrolmen join Waterville Police Department roster, and an axe wedding?
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Sept. 13, 2003: You can now use the restroom in the middle of bingo in Maine, proposed new Cony High School wins unanimous concept approval by Board of Education, and country singer Johnny Cash dies after long illness
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Sept. 12, 1989: A new Benton volunteer fire department a hot topic with residents, Winslow High school had decent MEA scores this year, and a psychiatrist from Farmington is fighting for his practice
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Sept. 11, 2001: Augusta stepping up efforts for improved parking downtown thanks to $2.5 million bond, review of child-protective system continues, and here’s your chance to listen to a local old-style radio show
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Sept. 10, 1976: Two Fairfield funeral directors ‘low-key’ argue with federal government, K-Mart opens in Elm Plaza in Waterville, and Newport filling station operator says independent dealers being bullied out
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Sept. 9, 1988: Gov. John McKernan visits new Lincoln, Farrington elementary schools in Augusta, $42 million rebate eyed for households making less than $50,000, and three state legislators accused of meddling in real estate matter
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