Feb. 19, 1977: North Anson mom, newborn barely make it to hospital in time, democrat defends raise for Congress, and an historic day for classifieds here at the Morning Sentinel

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Feb. 18, 1992: Fire destroys rope-making plant in Coopers Mills, Kittery cocaine seizure ranked largest ever in Maine, and Augusta state representative hospitalized after his car slams back of oil truck

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Feb. 17, 1948: Winslow woman wins new hand vacuum, $50 in government bonds from radio contest, veterans administration office may close in Waterville, and towns donate $4,000 towards 1948 polio drive

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Feb. 16, 1989: Owner of Randolph ice cream shop says reconstruction will happen in next two weeks, no snow not stopping Maine ski areas, and life becomes complicated for one Dresden tax collector

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Feb. 15, 1980: Waterville secretary gets surprise of her life with unusual marriage proposal, Madison expansion is ‘Christmas in February’, and Snowe to seek reelection

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Feb. 14, 1980: Search begins for new Augusta schools superintendent, Vassalboro citizens briefed recently on new sewerage system, and new helmet bill for all Maine children under 15 years old ready to be signed by governor

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Feb. 13, 1998: Roof collapse at gas station in Winslow kills one, emergency management officials repeat warnings of potential hazard of ice and snow on roofs, and John D. Joseph may buy land at Head of Falls in Waterville

Feb. 12, 1979: 22-year-old who wanted to hike Mt. Katahdin overnight without getting caught arrested, new Gardiner-Randolph bridge takes shape, and we tell you how to write to NBC’s CHiPS

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Feb. 11, 1988: Fire claims Friend Motor Sales dealership in Skowhegan, man shot by police after high-speed chase enters not guilty plea, and budget cuts stamp change for area post offices

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Feb. 9, 1993: Police seek armed robber of Key Bank branch in Waterville, White House abandons consideration of one-year freeze on Social Security benefits, and misconduct probe continues against Madison officer

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