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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1973

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250 Unit Condominium Proposal Heard by Kennebunk Board

Kennebunk planning board heard plans for a 250 unit condominium complex by Levitt and Sons of New England. The site covers 91 acres with access from Plummer Street and Summer Street. Developers propose empty nesters ages 45 to 60, a park area on seven acres, and activity facilities for residents.

Kennebunk Heard Levitt and Sons of New England Summer Street Plummer Street Howard Watts Levitt and Son Russell Bodwell Levitt and Sons Bodwell Maine Edward C. Jordan Co., Inc Portland Watts Planning Board

Basel air crash kills 106 on Basel bound flight

A Vickers Vanguard charter plane carrying 139 tourists crashed near Basel in a blizzard. Police report 106 dead, 40 survivors with 15 unharmed, crew of seven. Rescuers reached the crash site on foot as snow and lines hampered effort. passengers were from Bristol England.

Basel Vickers Vanguard Invicta

Inside The Journal Todays Chuckle

A humorous note asks where the auto industry locates the many empty roads used for commercial filming. It hints at a playful curiosity about film locations and the industry’s search for pristine highway set pieces.

Biddeford EDA Expires In June

Biddeford EDA will expire in June and return the local Economic Improvement Commission applications for funds. The EDA previously funded roughly half of the Biddeford Industrial Park project on airport land, with loans and grants aiding sewage, zoning, and jobs. A substitute program or revenue sharing may replace the EDA support, prompting city officials to compete for funds.

Biddeford Roger Johnson the Journal Federal Economic Development Association Phil Bartram EDA Johnson EIC Association Bartram

Saco approves housing units and waste ordinance at special meeting

The Saco City Council okayed a second reading of a new weekly waste collection limit and authorized 25 housing units with Maine State Housing Authority funding. The plan calls for 10 one bedrooms, 11 three bedrooms, three four bedrooms and one two bedroom. Construction could start this summer with occupancy by year end. The council also re bid a sewer truck and approved spending for radios and police equipment through the York County LEAA.

Saco Maine State Housing Authority Robert Ducharme Everett Forrester P. Antonio Jacques Patricia Reny Robert Cassette Fred Clark Harold Waight Housing Authority

Saco Wins Higher Federal Revenue Sharing Funds

Saco will receive more federal revenue sharing funds totaling over 500000 over five years. The city will now get 240000 per year retroactive to 1972 after a challenge led by city officials with state support. A 56000 check arrived and Mayor Braley praised Sen. Danton and the governor for cooperation.

Saco Eben Elwell Peter Danton Governor's Office Elwell Gover Braley

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