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    October 29, 2011

    Neighbor occupied in Augusta

    AUGUSTA -- Having their neighborhood "occupied" is getting a little old for the Rheaume family. Living in the only remaining residence next to Capitol Park, the Rheaumes are no strangers to protests or other public events next door to their 118-year-old Union Street home.

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    October 29, 2011

    Program offers Augusta children chance to learn French

    AUGUSTA -- French will still be spoken in at least some of the city's public elementary schools, even though funding for the elementary French program was cut from the school budget last year.

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    October 29, 2011

    Livermore teen evades conviction

    AUGUSTA -- One of eight people originally charged with arson at a private home in Manchester has avoided criminal conviction.

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    October 29, 2011

    Jury: Winthrop man not guilty of OUI

    AUGUSTA -- A jury on Thursday cleared a Winthrop man of a charge of operating under the influence stemming from an accident on U.S. Route 202 in East Winthrop on Nov. 18, 2009.

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    October 29, 2011

    Grant to aid special education training

    AUGUSTA -- More than one in six Maine children require special education services, but one in eight teachers working with them is not fully certified.

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    October 29, 2011

    Farmingdale selectmen propose ordinance changes

    FARMINGDALE -- Selectmen this week reviewed a proposed Underground Utility Accommodation Ordinance, which would put in place standards for utilities along public ways, including a proposed natural gas line.

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    October 29, 2011

    Firefighters save man from blaze

    AUGUSTA -- Firefighters rescued one person Thursday night after a fire broke out inside a Water Street apartment.

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    October 29, 2011

    Bilodeau understands complex challenges ahead

    Jeff Bilodeau represents the best attributes of Maine’s celebrated tradition of service to community, state and nation. As an Augusta native, Jeff understands the complex challenges ahead for our families and business leaders. He brings a fresh perspective of objectivity, collaboration and innovation to problem solving, while leveraging the resident expertise of Augusta area citizens. […]

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    October 29, 2011

    PATRIOTS: Pats usually tough to beat after bye

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It has almost become part of NFL lore: You can’t beat the Patriots when Bill Belichick has two weeks to prepare for a team.

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    October 29, 2011

    PTC B FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS: Waterville falls short vs. Gardiner

    GARDINER -- The Waterville Senior High School football team accomplished what few Pine Tree Conference Class B teams could during the regular season: Contain Gardiner running back Alonzo Connor.