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Published
November 14, 2023

Nov. 14, 1997: J&S Oil Company to offer 99-cent gas at four locations due to celebrate 25 years in business, some residents oppose new boat launch off Route 133 in Wayne, and the Kennebec Journal is going online for the first time!

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Published
November 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 1984: Waterville’s Veterans Day parade canceled due to rain for second year in a row but veterans carry on, Keyes power plan moves ahead in Waterville, and local 89-year-old celebrates birthday without a cigar in his hand

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Published
November 12, 2023

Nov. 12, 1998: Oil truck spill drenches rotary on Memorial Circle in Augusta, highway accidents involving deer prompt herd management review, and the Kennebec Historical Society to occupy a historical home soon

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Published
November 11, 2023

Nov. 11, 1978: Cianbro explosion in Pittsfield called ‘pure accident’, Maine Supreme Court justice denies CMP’s plea for rate stay, and flags, parades to mark Veterans Day in Maine

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Published
November 10, 2023

Nov. 10, 1992: Augusta officials seek to revitalize downtown, two buildings coming down in Gardiner’s downtown for new park, and interactive television network at UMaine system ‘praised’ but still has some glitches

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Published
November 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2001: Two central Maine firefighters recount horrors of ‘war zone’ at ground zero after 9/11, North Vassalboro food bank must find a new home, and CMP sues tissue mill in Maine due to unpaid bills

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Published
November 8, 2023

Nov. 8, 1990: Somerville, Whitefield students attending Lincoln Academy will no longer be able to ride Jefferson school buses, 300-500 construction jobs planned at new Mall at Augusta, and Hallowell told to settle yard issue with property owner

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Published
November 7, 2023

Nov. 7, 1969: Chief of staff at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital Dr. Edward G. Drew dies at the age of 80, Pittsfield students make plea to voters to keep Warsaw High School alive, and UMaine chancellor optimistic after bond issue fails at polls

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Published
November 6, 2023

Nov. 6, 1995: ‘Technology cannot be an add-on’ says educator at conference in Augusta, new Barnes & Noble bookstore opens in Augusta, and Volkswagen Beetle fans locally are excited about its return

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Published
November 5, 2023

Nov. 5, 1996: Crowe Rope Industries breaks ground on Benton Avenue site, future of Maine egg farm uncertain, and Clinton appears to hold strong lead over Dole in Maine’s presidential race as voters get out to the polls today

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