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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

11

Insurance OK'd for Kennebunk recreation programs

Kennebunk selectmen approved an interim $62 insurance program for current summer recreation participants and authorized the recreation commission to seek a low-cost policy for next year. The meeting featured sharp exchanges between James McMahon and Sandy MacKinnon over data and program expansion while manager Eugene Berky seeks federal funding renewal.

Munson Kennebunk — Selectmen James McMahon Recreation Commission Sandy MacKinnon MacKinnon Kennebunk McMahon Commission Charles Cole State Recreation Committee Recreation Commissions Eugene Berky Steven Austin Betsy Hunt Carol Holmberg Collec

Kennebunk Selectmen Clarify Their View On S Brook Plans

Kennebunk selectmen issued a statement clarifying their position on S Brook after a May 23 hearing. James McMahon and Chairman Vincent Mason said they discussed Robertson-Dicks plans with officials but gave no approval or disapproval before the hearing, deeming any premature public indications a disservice to residents.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Selectmen James McMahon Vincent Mason Fred Trumbull S. Brook Robertson - Dicks McMahon

This Day In History and Birthdays August 10

This day features historic events from 1792 the French monarchy overthrown to 1967 Gibraltar vote and 1971 draft deferment debates. Notable birthdays include India’s President Giri and singer Eddie Fisher with Aristotle quotes for thought.

Paris Louis Vv. Vz. Giri India Eddie Fisher Norma Shearer

Soviet Union says Russia leads cancer research

Dr Boris Petrovsky led an eight member Soviet health delegation to the National Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. He said Russia leads the United States in cancer research while the U S dominates treatment of heart disease and both nations are shoulder to shoulder on leukemia treatment.

Atlanta Nixon Moscow Petrovsky

Live Lobsters Looted From Cape Cod Firm

A Cape Cod wholesale firm, Lobster Mart, reported the theft of about 1600 pounds of live lobsters valued at roughly 2000 dollars. Entry was gained via an unused chute with an old lock replaced by a new one. Police noted uncertainty on how the lobsters were loaded or removed.

Sandwich Mass Lobster Mart Cape Cod Canal

Escaped Inmate Hunted Then Found by Police

Maine inmate Ro ger Perkins, 23, who disappeared from a work release program last Saturday, was located by police at his brother’s Bridge Street home in Belfast. He hid in the attic and claimed his brother did not know of his presence. Acting warden Robert Kennedy said Perkins was enrolled in the program.

Belfast Maine Waldo County Roger Perkins Bridge Street Perkins Robert Kennedy

Prisoner on work release flees before term ends

A inmate from a local prison who was on a work release program disappeared after finishing a shift last Saturday at a Rockland area garage. He was serving a 1% to 5 year sentence and would have been eligible for parole within three months.

Neaby Rockland Kennedy Perkins

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