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Third suspect in 2012 Skowhegan robbery free on bail

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understand ...

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