Residents debate liquor license for Fan Club Restaurant
Wells residents voiced pro and con views at a public hearing last night by the selectmen on renewing the Fan Club Restaurant liquor license. Paul Hagen urged approval while attorney Charles Nickerson, representing the owner, opposed the renewal.
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Littlefield Seeks Replacement of Perry Oliver Road Bridge
Wells report notes bridge at Perry Oliver Road is dangerous and in disrepair. Town Manager Robert Littlefield backs Boston division officials Gary Killips on replacing the bridge and has pressed for a prompt decision after a petition signed by 37 residents cites truck traffic and safety concerns.
Wells resident claims illegal liquor hearings by selectmen
Wells resident Roland Cole charged that Wells selectmen held illegal liquor license hearings with only two of five members present. John Trafton cited that hearings advertised for a specific date must occur that date, while Helen Colby Donald Butler and Richard Rouleau did not attend. An anonymous attorney noted a quorum is required to transact business under state law.
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Church complex eyed as junior high site in Kennebunk
The Kennebunk school board considers renting the Advent Christian Church complex on Sea Road for next year’s junior high. The eight acre site will house 14 classrooms a gym and kitchen and aims for September completion. Chairwoman Ellett would not name the specific building under review.
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New Calais area police officer joins PD beat
David A. Johnson has joined the police department replacing Roger Salls. He starts at 4.52 per hour with a three month evaluation before a possible raise to 4.88. Johnson has five years with Calais PD and holds multiple academy and FBI training credentials. Chief Hancock calls him better qualified than current officers.
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License hearing ends with court summons
Ogunquit officials heard arguments over renewing the Fan Club Restaurant liquor license on Shore Road. Owner Osvaldo Coolidge seeks to terminate the lease with operator Winship O Rudd citing hazardous conditions and break ins while residents request stricter rules and a local police presence.
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Park Street School appoints acting principal
Kennebunk Park Street School names Vicki LaBrie acting principal through June 1978 after board approval. The 30 year old Kennebunkport resident has taught learning disabilities courses at the school for five years and will not receive a raise. The board plans to advertise the position after June 1978.
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Toll plan potential toll plazas on Maine Turnpike York County
A Maine Senate House committee heard Maine Transportation Commissioner Roger Maller discuss a plan to add tolls on the Maine Turnpike in York County. Proposed locations include Kittery areas and the southern 35 miles of the highway, with fears tolls would push drivers onto Route 1.
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House blocks FDA saccharin ban and funds tests
The U S House voted to block a planned FDA ban on saccharin for at least a year and allocated 1 million dollars for further testing. The move follows pressure from saccharin supporters after a Canadian study linked the sweetener to bladder cancer.
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