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NEWS VIDEO: CMP Corridor opponent talks about Question 1 in video interview

This video interview explores issues surrounding Question 1 on the November ballot, including environmental impacts and the issue of retroactive legislation.

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Pro football weekly: Brower, Haskell rule world of ‘Pigskin Pundits’

Guest Troy Smith sets standard with strong Week 2, while Ken Waltz and Zack Miller try to stay in touch with leaders as prognosticators look for positive results in third week of National Football League games.
Mariners, Lions, Panthers notch postseason golf wins

Medomak Valley, Oceanside and Belfast embroiled in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B playoffs, while Camden Hills, who also experienced a solid regular season, opts not to participate in league's Class A portion of postseason.
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Lions, Mustangs, Mariners stick with it, collect victories in hockey action

Belfast, with six wins on campaign, tops Camden Hills and Lincoln Academy, Oceanside bests LA and Mount View tops Waterville in high school field hockey play.
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Photos, videos galore: Middle school soccer squads finally make their pitch

Teams from Searsport to Wiscasset, and everywhere in between, get kick out of boys, girls and coed play after being sidelined so long due to pandemic.
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Mustang boys, Lion girls net wins in busy soccer slate

After being sidelined early in campaign for COVID-19 protocols, Mount View has booted out of gate to 6-0 start.
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Poll: How do you feel about Patriots with Mac Jones as quarterback?

New England Patriots 1-1 after two games with rookie quarterback at helm. Previous poll shows voters, by small margin, believe professional athletes should not be mandated to get vaccinated.
Updated with photo galleries: Busline League athletes off and running

After too long off course due to pandemic, Camden-Rockport, Oceanside, Lincolnville, St. George and Appleton middle school student-athletes lace 'em up to make long-awaited 2.2-mile trek.
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Scramble play winds down, women crown winners at Country View

Three weeks remain in two-person team scramble, as Susan Hart, Donna Short and Fran White collect women's scramble honors.

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Totally in the dark

Charles Lagerbom teaches AP US History at Belfast Area High School and lives in Northport. He is author of "Whaling in Maine" and "Maine to Cape Horn."
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Grim milestone reached with 1,007 COVID-related deaths in Maine

In a press briefing Sept. 22, Gov. Mills pleaded with Maine residents who have yet to be vaccinated to get the shots "because it's the right thing to do."
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Thorndike Harvest Day draws crowds for celebration of fall

The event, begun for the town's bicentennial, returns after a break last year because of the pandemic.
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ATV trail permit creates concern among Jackson residents

After ATV trail signs began appearing in town, some people questioned the process under which a trail permit was issued.
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State Police seek public’s help in locating Waldo County man

A 22-year-old Waldo County man is being sought on several charges after eluding police Tuesday, Sept. 21.
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No Maine mountain too high for 75-year-old

Alan Wood and his hiking partner, a marathoner, are tackling Maine's highest peaks.
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With help from community, CASS Adventure School thrives

After Capt. Albert Stevens School sustained extensive water damage following a storm, many in the community joined forces to fill in the gaps for students and teachers while the school was being repaired.
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Attempt to start truck causes fire on wooded property

No one was injured in the vehicle fire, which started at the property that was owned by Richard and Tina Bowden.