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Aug. 18, 1994: Photographer brings his ‘weimaraners’ to Waterville bookstore, new bridge at Belgrade Lakes drawing opposition, and SAD 47 in Oakland is cracking down on drug, alcohol abuse by students
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Aug. 17, 1976: 66th annual Monmouth Fair thrives with more than 5,000 in attendance despite poor weather, the water quality in Echo Lake is ‘excellent’, and Richmond Water Works is getting a shake up
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Aug. 16, 1983: Could drum, bugle corps be coming to central Maine? Also, Waterville police continue probe into breaks at two Main Street businesses, and those baseball cards might be worth more than you think
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Aug. 15, 2007: Upgrade project funding for Lithgow Public Library dividing Augusta leaders, Bodwell House buyer has ambitious plans, and folks are seeing pink in the area for a Hall-Dale softball fundraiser
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Aug. 14, 1987: C.F. Hathaway Co. plant boasts strong booming mill, denies any ‘storm clouds’ that could be lurking, and a Franklin County legislator asks state police troopers to return to Jay paper mill after violence erupts
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Aug. 13, 1994: Augusta police downplay excessive crack use in area, Bath Iron Works union workers are upset, and meet a Winthrop man who’s helping elderly maintain their independence
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Aug. 12, 1975: LaVerdiere’s continues to expand with 30 locations and over 700 employees, new Olympic pool being built in Waterville, and Waterville’s present Junior High School could be converted into classroom building for vocational institute
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Aug. 11, 2002: Meet Gardiner Public Safety Director Mike Coty, the man with many hats. Also, these Readfield residents are hurling frying pans during this year’s Heritage Days
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Aug. 10, 1981: Woman in Waterville hotel calls 911 and gets Portland police on the line, Waterville National Little League loses to South Portland in state championship, and police put together travels of fugitives
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