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The cost of the commute: Maricopa’s catch-22

U. Frank Williams | Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2007 12:19 pm

A truck whizzes past a construction horse on State Route 347 just north of Maricopa. Repaving and signal work will continue on SR 347 until Thanksgiving.

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The cost of the commute: Maricopa’s catch-22

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Kerpen: Government can't be trusted with our health

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Brownie Points: Enigma of Upton on full display

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