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Cheap Venezuelan oil to keep Mainers warm

Money available to help low-income residents pay their heating bills this winter now exceeds last year’s total – thanks to a special $5 million appropriation by the Legislature – and more help is on the way from the president of Venezuela. To date, the federal government has given the state about $25.5 million in base […]

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Armed holdup at Buxton Rite Aid

Police are hunting for a man who made off with OxyContin in an armed robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy at the intersection of routes 112 and 22 in Buxton. Buxton Police Officer Kimberly L. Emery said that the robber entered the pharmacy at 3 p.m. Wednesday and he showed a note asking for OxyContin, […]

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Armed holdup at Buxton Rite Aid

Police are hunting for a man who made off with OxyContin in an armed robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy at the intersection of routes 112 and 22 in Buxton. Buxton Police Officer Kimberly L. Emery said that the robber entered the pharmacy at 3 p.m. Wednesday and he showed a note asking for OxyContin, […]

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Seniors meal – Wednesday, Jan. 18, noon, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Home cooked meal. Donation $3.50. Church luncheon – Thursday, Jan. 19, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook, Shepherd’s pie, $3. Roast beef supper – Saturday, Jan. 21, 5 and 6 p.m., Sebago Lake Congregational Church, 410 Northeast Road […]

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Perkins Farm to rebuild after fire

Flaming coals rained from the roof and smoke billowed from the barn, as Tricia Perkins tugged on a blind horse trapped by fire. Perkins brushed away hot embers that fell on her and on Nigel, a 14-year-old Appaloosa, frozen with fear. Confused and nearly blind, the horse had attempted to run into the fire. He […]

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Perkins Farm to rebuild after fire

Flaming coals rained from the roof and smoke billowed from the barn, as Tricia Perkins tugged on a blind horse trapped by fire. Perkins brushed away hot embers that fell on her and on Nigel, a 14-year-old Appaloosa, frozen with fear. Confused and nearly blind, the horse had attempted to run into the fire. He […]

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Perkins Farm to rebuild after fire

Flaming coals rained from the roof and smoke billowed from the barn, as Tricia Perkins tugged on a blind horse trapped by fire. Perkins brushed away hot embers that fell on her and on Nigel, a 14-year-old Appaloosa, frozen with fear. Confused and nearly blind, the horse had attempted to run into the fire. He […]

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Wiechman honored Bonny Eagle’s John Wiechman was presented with the Fitzpatrick Trophy at Portland’s Holiday Inn by the Bay Sunday. The award, given to Maine’s top senior football player, is in recognition of the running back’s contributions to the Scots back-to-back Class A state titles. Wiechman, who was also a key defender for his team, […]

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IRS Opens 2006 filing season

More e-services than ever will be available from the Internal Revenue Service this year for Maine taxpayers and tax preparers including a newly redesigned Web site, improved online tools and enhanced electronic services. In addition, Maine taxpayers will have an extra day to file their tax returns. The filing deadline is normally April 15, however […]

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IRS Opens 2006 filing season

More e-services than ever will be available from the Internal Revenue Service this year for Maine taxpayers and tax preparers including a newly redesigned Web site, improved online tools and enhanced electronic services. In addition, Maine taxpayers will have an extra day to file their tax returns. The filing deadline is normally April 15, however […]