Founding Mothers debate stirs historians in Boston
Historians disagree on Abigail Adams role in feminism. Linda De Paul argues the remark was playful and not feminist, while Selma Williams sees Adams as a living bridge to abolition and women’s rights. The piece links Revolutionary ideals to later rights movements and notes New Jersey briefly granted women the vote after the Revolution.
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Boston
Abigail Adams
John
Linda de Paul
George Washington University
America
DePaul
Selma Williams
Lexington
John Quincy
John Quincy Adams
Dr. DePaul
Ropean
John Adams
New Jersey
de Paul
Zoning Appeals Scheduled Hearings In Saco
Saco Zoning Appeals Board will hold a public hearing Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the District Courthouse to hear appeals from Stephen Strong for a second floor dormer, Donald Brochu for a breezeway and garage, Carlton Pendleton for closer dwelling to lot lines, and Leo Riley for a nonconforming building basement expansion.
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Saco Zoning Appeals Board
Saco
Stephen G. Strong
Surf and E Streets
Donald Brochu
Colonial Drive
Carlton Pendleton
Seaside
Sunset Avenues
Leo F. Riley
Sunset Avenue
Thorn ton Academy Class of 1950 Plans Reunion
A planning meeting at Thomas Haley's home sets July 19 for Thorn ton Academy Class of 1950 reunion at Elks Lodge in Saco. A mailed notice will go to members, excluding seven missing classmates. organizers request help locating them. ARUNDEL school dismisses at 12 30 for conferences with open house and project showcases. spelling bee winners introduced at 7 p.m.
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Thornton Academy
Thomas Haley
Saco
Elks Lodge
Portland Road
Mary Martin
Tom Hanrahan
Ruth Curtis McDonough
Robert Sinclair
George B. Shaw
Margaret Long
John Atwood
Haley
Ronald Brown
Pauline Kennedy
Mary Booth
Lucille Cunningham
Lucille Maloy
Arundel
Mildred L. Day Memorial School
Thomas St. Amand
Lori Holbrook
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