Compromise in Kennebunk School Board Over Salt Magazine
SAD 71 school board met with Salt Inc trustees to discuss transfer of incorporation papers for Salt, Kennebunk High School's student magazine. Trustees refused control, arguing the magazine should remain under private ownership while the board seeks influence over production and copyright protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lafavore
Kennebunk
Salt’’ Magazine
Salt
Kennebunk High School
Maine Pee
Pam Ood
Wood
Salt” Inc
Pam Wood
McMahon
Ms. Wood
MacMahon
PUC seeks 2 million rate cut for Maine phone firm
Maine Public Utilities Commission plans a reduction on New England Telephone Co rates by about 1.9 million dollars in a 2-1 vote. Commissioner Bradford dissents on the size of the cut, warning the result may be inconsistent with the record. The company may appeal within 30 days after the signed order.
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Dennis C. Brown
Augusta
Maine
UPI
Maine Public Utilities Commission Today
New England Telephone Co
PUC
Ralph H. Gelder
PAC
Gelder
Commission
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Peter A. Bradford
New England Telephone
Lincoln Smith
Selectmen clash over packing of planning board
North Berwick selectmen deny appointing Karen Wood at the May 31 meeting while planning board chair William Riviere and member Steve Gaudette insist Wood was promoted to full member. The board unanimously approved Ted Fields as a fill in, though rivals argue he lacks land use expertise and should be an alternate.
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Mark McCain
North Berwick
Selectmen
Planning Board
Karen Wood
Ted Fields
William Riviere
Steve Gaudette
Fields
Wood
Riviere
K. Wood
Mem. Planning Board
Fred Fiel
Sic
Daniel Goodwin
Riviere and Gaudette
Selectman
Ward Allen
Bill on county jail heads for 108th vote
York County lawmakers move toward approving a bill ratifying land purchase for a new jail and authorizing use of federal funds. The measure would validate the land deal and construction costs, confirm jail ballot results, and permit gifts or grants for the project. County commissioners, meeting in Alfred, reported progress with legal review and architectural planning as the current jail is closed and in need of replacement.
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Kathleen O'Connell
Alfred
Marcotte
Frederick Ayer
Biddeford
Lloyd LaFountain
York County
William Donahue
Superior Court
Donahue
County Commission
Handcuffing policy at North Berwick under debate
North Berwick selectmen and Police Chief Donald Mott clash over arresting and handcuffing for minor motor vehicle violations. Allen says ticketing is now preferred, while Mott defends discretion based on each case. Two recent incidents involving unregistered vehicles prompted the directive.
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Donald Mott
Department
BP Selectman
Wward Allen
Mott
Allen
Selectmen
North Berwick
Springvale
Alfred
York County
On This Date June 7 1778 Beau Brummel Births
Almanac notes June 7 1778 birth of British fashion expert George Beau Brummel. Other historic facts cover Lincoln Johnson ticket 1864 and 1939 royal visit. Supreme Court vetoes death penalty statute as cruel and unusual punishment. 31 states have capital punishment laws. 370 convicts on death row.
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George ‘‘Beau’’ Brummel
Baltimore
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
United Siates
United States Supreme Court
Louisiana
Amin to Crash Commonwealth Conference Uninvited
Ugandan President Idi Amin flew from an undisclosed airbase in the early hours aboard a craft from a friendly country. He reportedly plans to attend the Commonwealth Conference in England uninvited, despite official radio saying little about his destination.
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Idi Amin
Arts
England
Amin
Radio
Uganda
Remember the days when you found a quarter in an old coat
A lighthearted look at a simple pleasures memory, recalling the surprise of pocket coins from past wardrobes and the small nostalgia of penny and quarter finds tucked away in coats and jackets over the years.
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Magazine
John Hanlon
Ard
Jacqueline Keller
Robert Lewin
Mark Emerson
Earle Adams
Keller
Packing’ Board
Jase
Kathleen O’connell
O.K. Corral
Police Academy
the Almanacky
United Press International
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Journal & Tribune
Abby
New England
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