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Local dentist drowns while hunting in Maine
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KITTERY, Maine — The body of a local dentist was discovered in the Piscataqua River on Saturday after a short search. Dr. David Sporcic, 65, of Conway, apparently
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CONWAY — Conway Police Department is looking for three more officers, but the going may be tough in this era of contracting budgets. Police offi cials and commissioners brought their request to selectmen on Thursday when they met to discuss the budget. “There is no good time to increase the budget,” said commissioner Theresa Kennett, but the department is in a “crisis situation.” see POLICE page 10
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Pete Ostroski, of Intervale, stays with the leading pack during the Story Land segment of the Porky Gulch bicycle race Saturday. Ostroski finished second overall after three events starting with a two-mile climb up the Mount Washington Auto Road Saturday morning then the course through Story Land, and Sunday featured an obstacle course through Great Glen Trails. See Sports, page 19. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) WWW.LUCYHARDWARE.COM
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CONCORD — Northern Carroll County could find itself heavily represented among the state legislature leadership, if Rep. Gene Chandler is able to parallel the success of Sen. Jeb Bradley. see BRADLEY page 10
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