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Ben Pinette
Jan. 6, 1988: Civic Center Drive garage with apartment destroyed after late night fire in Augusta, and FAA ordered to reopen flight service in Augusta
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Jan. 5, 2001: District attorney files lawsuit against Irving claiming injury & property damage, new bridge in West Forks links snowmobile trails, and Gov. King wants commercial vehicles fines in state
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Jan. 4, 1978: Mayor Frank Wilson promises to fix up Hallowell’s streets during the fiscal year, Gardiner’s city manager to receive four weeks severance pay, and average gas prices now 61.8 cents nationwide
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Jan. 3, 1985: Boy lost in woods with dog for hours last May bitten severely by same dog, and chimney fire damages two Benton homes
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Jan. 2, 1997: Fireworks & fun mark start of Augusta’s bicentennial celebration, two local police chief’s wish for ‘good new year’, and Maine Yankee battles with state
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Jan. 6-13
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Jan. 6-13.
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 6-13
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 6-13.
Jan. 1, 1980: No 1980’s babies born yet in Waterville-area, Lakewood Theater’s application for funding rejected, and families join Salvation Army in welcoming 1980
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