Group could catch flak over elvers regulations

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August 3, 2013

Group could catch flak over elvers regulations

The fishery will remain open but a board will decide next week on possible regulations.
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August 3, 2013

Lawmakers dig in for fiscal fight

Both parties retrench, as the sixth showdown on the budget deficit looms.
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August 3, 2013

Rare Maine lighthouse lens to be a sight for more eyes

The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath will display the Fresnel lens valued at $2.5 million.
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August 3, 2013

Strong alumni reunion planned

STRONG -- A Strong High School alumni reunion is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10, at Strong Elementary School. Registration and social time will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. turkey dinner and a business meeting.
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August 3, 2013

VIEW FROM AWAY: Backing gun control bad for Colo. careers

Colorado is the site of two of the most horrific gun massacres in recent history -- Columbine High School in 1999 and an Aurora movie theater last summer. It's also where two state senators face recall elections next month because they dared support a sensible package of gun-control measures that could make future massacres less likely.

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August 3, 2013

Ladies Night Out a success

FARMINGTON -- Robin's Flower Pot Garden Center & Nursery recently hosted a Ladies Night Out benefitting Safe Voices. The night consisted of various activities such as massage, reiki, wine tasting, tarot card readings, live music and more. Women filled the venue to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening for a great cause.
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August 3, 2013

M.D. HARMON: One adjective colors feelings about proposed ‘tar-sands oil’ ordinance

Residents of South Portland needed 950 signatures to qualify an ordinance that would prohibit what they call "dirty tar-sands oil" from Canada to be pumped by petroleum-handling businesses in the city -- and got 3,779.
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August 3, 2013

Literacy volunteers tutor training offered

WATERVILLE -- Literacy Volunteers in the Waterville Area will conduct a three-day tutor workshop at Waterville Public Library. The workshops are set for 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26; Tuesday, Sept. 3; and Thursday, Sept. 5. Completing the three-day tutor training will certify participants as a Literacy Volunteer.
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August 3, 2013

Obamacare exemplifies the way of Satan

The Rev. Jim Gill's letter, "Health care for 'the least' exemplifies Christian way," exemplifies the continued departure of Maine's pastors from biblical authority and submission to the Word of God.
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August 3, 2013

Fairfield councilor explains social media policy

I would like to respond to a recent letter written by Ernie Canelli concerning the town council and town manager of Fairfield.