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🌱 Which new probate filings now involve estates from Starks, Maine?
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- Which new probate filings now involve estates from Starks, Maine?
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📰 News we're reading
• PUBLIC NOTICES for Thursday, October 1, 2026 (townline.org) — Several new probate notices directly involve Starks residents, including estates of people who lived in town and a personal representative listing a Starks address, which may matter if you're a creditor or family member. The broader notice package also covers upcoming public hearings, elections, and name-change petitions across nearby central Maine communities, with key October deadlines for comments and court appearances. 
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