Wells OKs 2.1 Million in School Funds
About 175 residents backed the school committee at a special town meeting approving roughly 2.1 million dollars. Budget committee had recommended trimming the request by 10 percent and debated reducing library staffing and traffic planning costs. The committee cited higher operating costs tied to the new high school building and energy expenses as driving the increase.
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Wells
M. Brent Marriner
Marriner
Clarence L. Moulton
Moulton
Wells Ogunquit Property Taxes Rise In Maine Towns
Wells and Ogunquit residents face higher property taxes this year. Tax Assessor James Wentworth projects Wells taxes up about 2.25 per thousand and Ogunquit about 2.20. Average Wells home valued at 35 000 may pay 582. Ogunquit average 40 000 may pay 832 with a school budget of 2.1 million costing about 1.35 per thousand for both towns.
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Wells
James Wentworth
Ogunquit
Pasentworth
Wentworth
Wells and
Selectman to ignore letter criticizing Kennebunk police
Kennebunk selectman Robert Slowik vows to ignore a 28 signatory protest from the Kennebunk Coastal Property Owners Association alleging police leniency. He demands specifics and documentation before acting. No comment from association president Cordis Sargent. Accused kidnappers Charles Emery and Patrick Alexandre are shown after arraignment, held in Thomaston prison pending probable cause.
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Michael Lafavore
Kennebunk
Robert Slowik
Kennebunk Beach
Kennebunk Coastal Property Owners Association
Slowik
Cordis Sargent
Property Owners Association
Maine
Thomaston
Kidnapping Suspects Held at State Prison
Bail set at 60000 each for Sanford men Charles Emery 27 and Patrick Alexandre 21 accused of kidnapping armed robbery and firearm possession. They appeared to hear next Wednesday at 1 p.m. and were held at Maine State Prison Thomaston after a high speed chase and 12 hour search in West Kennebunk. Palmer 18 reported abduction at Cumberland Farms Sanford Monday night.
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Springvale
Sanford
Charles Emery
Brook St
Patrick Alexandre
Route 4
Emery
Alexandre
Kennebunk
John Palmer
Bennett St. Sanford
Cumberland Farms
Main Street
Ronald Bourque
Maine State
Thomaston
Portland City
June 30 Almanac Highlights From 1870 to 1950
On this date Walter Hampden and Susan Hayward were born. Ada Kepley became the first woman to graduate from an accredited law school in 1870. In 1950 US troops moved from Japan to Korea to aid in the war against North Korean invaders.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Walter Hampden
Susan Hayward
Ada Kepley
Union Ollege of Law
Chicago
Japan
South Korea
Maine Turnpike Could End Toll for Incoming Outbound Drivers
A bill by Rep. Laurier Biron of Lewiston, backed by the York County delegation, would remove the 75 cent toll charged to entering and leaving Maine on the Turnpike. Opponents warn drivers would avoid the single toll plaza for free rides, and a full report is on page 8.
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Augusta
Maine
Laurier
Biron
D-Lewiston
York County
Carter Delays Decision on Controversial B 1 Bomber
President Jimmy Carter faced a no win situation at a news conference as he announced his decision on the B 1 bomber. He had campaigned to call the plane wasteful and unnecessary yet after taking office he softened his stance and delayed action. The United States has already spent more than 4 billion dollars on research.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
United States
Today's chuckle: straight path lacks four lanes
A light joke notes the straight and narrow road has not yet built up enough traffic to justify a four lane highway. The quip playfully contrasts progress with infrastructure needs.
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John Hanlon
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