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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

2

Rotary Club visits Camp Waban in York County

The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club met at Camp Waban in North Berwick for a luncheon and tour of the facility serving handicapped children and young adults up to age 20. President Earl A. Goodwin cited sizable donations and noted funding comes from contributions, a store, bean suppers, and camper fees when affordable. no camper is turned away.

North Berwick Waban Rotary Club Goodwin Camp Waban

Bangor Council Moves to Oust City Manager Merle Goff

Bangor city councilors plan to vote to remove City Manager Merle Goff unless he resigns. A councilor will introduce an order at the next meeting. The Bangor Daily News reports pursuit of leadership change.

Bangor, Maine Bangor Merle Goff Bangor Daily News

Card of Thanks and City Council Dismissal Debate

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Dr Andre For tier Fathers Joseph Carrier St Cyr and Jalbert good sisters nurses aides and candy stripers for care at Notre Dame Unit and to friends for visits cards and prayers The Bangor Daily News reports calls to dismiss Goff and Council Chairman John Mooney over travel expense questions with seven figures cited and receipts sparse depicting a divided council and a vacationing ninth member.

Andre Fortier Joseph Carrier St. Cyr and Jalbert Notre Dame Arthur J. Lambert Goff Council John Mooney Mooney National League of Cities Washington Bangor Daily News Europe

Funeral Home Directories and Contacts in Saco Biddeford Maine

Directory style listing shows multiple funeral homes and directors in Saco Biddeford Maine. Dennett Craig at 365 Main Saco Maine phone 282 EMOND Conroy Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr director 72 Hill Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel director Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611.

Dennett & Craig Saco Maine Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Tax and rent rebate forms available at Ross Center

Parks director Richard J. Saucier announced senior citizens tax and rent rebate forms are available at the Ross Community Center on Washington Street in Biddeford. Forms can be filled out at the center Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

Richard J. Saucier Parks and Recreation Ross Community Center Washington Street Biddeford Saucier

Beach Hall hosts 3 day art exhibit by 72 artists

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Beach Art Association’s 21st exhibit opens today and runs through Friday at Robinson Memorial Hall. Gertrude Eastman says 212 entries make it the largest show yet with prizes for oils, acrylics and watercolors. Judges awarded 100 for top oil, 50 and 35 for runner ups, and 10 for fourth. Winners include Chris Stavros, Carolyn Wilson, Albert Stuhlmueller, and Francis Scully among others. special awards go to Beach association members and a pastel prize to William Durland.

Old Orchard Beach New England Beach Art Association Gertrude Eastman Kennebunkport Roger Ellenberger Ron Goyette Gordon Robinson Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Ave Art Association Christopher Kent Carlisle Chris Stavros Chelmsford Mass Beach Chamber of Commerce Carolyn Wilson Springvale Evelyn V. Carlson Arlington John Wortman William Durland Sandbornville N.H Laura Delisle Biddeford Ruth Rowe Ocean Park Morning Light Art Hahn Cape Elizabeth Scarborough Marsh OOB Sylvia Orchard

Anti-nuke group backs referendum over Sears Island plant

Safe Power for Maine presses for a referendum on halting nuclear plant expansion even if a nuclear project on Sears Island is ditched for a coal fired facility. Cali Hollander says any option is better than nuclear while noting the group will still seek a seven year halt. CMP vice president Randazza cites rising nuclear hurdles and a 600 megawatt coal plant as an immediate alternative.

Searsport, Maine Safe Power For Maine Sears Island Cali Hollander Maine Citizens Group Central Maine Power Co Hollander Safe Power CMP John Randazza

Antiques Stolen From Saco Home In Weekend Breakin

Saco police report a break in at Bertha Russell’s North Street home during a weekend away. A large quantity of antiques valued around 12000 dollars was taken. Captain Richard Nason notes similarities to prior county ring operations and says suspects likely had antique knowledge. The theft is believed to have occurred Friday night. notification came Sunday afternoon.

Saco the Journal Bertha Russell North Street Richard Nason

Infamous black fly winner sparks Maine debate

In Falmouth Maine experts weigh coexistence against spraying as the Maine Audubon Society warns chemical control may harm fish, push black flies elsewhere, and threaten a 10 million dollar sea run salmon program. Researchers cite water quality, DDT ban, and uncertain outbreak patterns as key factors.

Falmouth Maine Maine Audubon News Maine Audubon Society New Hampshire Adirondacks Mountains Ozarks Minnesota Ivan McDaniel Etinggan University of Aine McDaniel Alfred Meister Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission Meister University of Maine At Robert Foye Fisheries Research and Management Division Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Donald Mairs Maine Board of Pesticide Control

Police officers and deputy indicted in Maine burglary case

A Penobscot County grand jury indicted two Old Town Police officers and a former deputy on more than 90 counts of burglary theft breaking and entering and larceny. Randolph Arthers 33 and Lawrence Chessa 28 face multiple counts while Richard Gaudet 44 is charged with three counts authorities say the trio stole from veterans halls and businesses in Old Town since last September.

Bangor, Maine Old Town Penobscot County Randolph Arthers Lawrence Chessa Milford Arthers Chessa Richard Gaudet Veterans

Webber Hospital launches Short-Stay Service program

Webber Hospital in Biddeford introduces a one day ambulatory surgery plan named Short-Stay Service. Under Dr J S Johnston the program aims to cut costs and keep patients home by afternoon after two hours recovery. Initially offered Wednesdays, it expects four to eight patients weekly and may expand with the new hospital due in 1978.

Webber Hospital Biddeford J.S. Johnston Johnston Greg Clifford Evelyn D. Nadeau Theospital Clifford Webber Bosnia

IRS Agent to Hold Walk-in Tax Help at Biddeford Office

An IRS representative will be in the Biddeford office at 56A Alfred Street daily from 8:00 to 13:00 and 13:45 to 16:45 to provide walk-in taxpayer service. Toll-free assistance is available Monday through Friday at 1-800-452-8750.

Internal Revenue Service IRS Alfred St Biddeford

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Rotary Biddeford-Saco Bangor Council Augusta Bureau of Taxation Angela Scarfarotti DDS Main St Francis R. Beaudoin Dr. Scarfarotti Suny At Albany N.Y Georgetown University School of Dentistry John Young Francis Scully Tne Biddeford Savings Bank Wilson Art Supply Atkinson Furniture Winter Woods Virginia Stacy Lawrence Zahares Iga Sherman Realty Percy's Pharmacy Stan Gawron Waterboro Casco Bank Shorey's TV Dickson and Simpson Nation Wide Vic's Appliance Center the Creek George Guzzi West Newton Raymond Noiseux Cory Staid Andover Saco and Biddeford Savings and the Art Gallery Linda Helen Kraus York County Savings Bank Pine Point Radley’s Market Paradise Park Marcy's The John Ewing SRE Kennebunk Maine Department of Transportation James Montell Frank Stevens Ptl Charles Desper Endum Saco Home Myrah. Petit Mary E. Johnson John Campbell Black Fly APOLA Notre Dame Church Cutts Avenue
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