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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
2
Ogunquit Maine residents voted 49 to 12 to raise up to 3000 to appeal the dismissal of their suit against the federal Soil Conservation Service over a 6200 foot dune stabilization dike. The suit sought 50 million in damages and removal of the dike.
The Maine Marine Resources Commissioner announced reopening of most coastal areas in Washington County closed since July 14 due to red tide. Effective Friday, Lubec and Trescott shores from Leadurny Point to Moose Cove reopen to shellfish harvesting except as noted.
Maine Public Health Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Okey outlines a plan to begin swine flu inoculations in October. Free vaccines will be provided at clinics with doctors able to administer shots. program funding uses federal dollars and volunteers will assist.
Biddeford’s street committee plans sidewalk and curb reconstructions across multiple downtown streets and seeks $36 231 in federal CD funds this year to support the work. Projects include Bacon Street South Street Cleaves Gore Pool Foss Summer Alfred and Mason Streets with overlays on Acorn Pike Pool and Pine Streets.
The Beach Parks commission will run a two week Red Cross water safety course for town residents ages 4 to 14 at Biddeford Pool Company on Route 1 across from Santerre Animal Hospital. Instructor Nancy Dube and two assistants lead the program with testing and group assignments on day one.
Funeral homes in Maine listed with contact details. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main, Saco. Emond and Conroy Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street, Biddeford. Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home on Stone Street, Biddeford. Shumway and Grose at 35 Spring Street. Includes directors John P. Conroy Jr. and R. Martel.
Dayton York County Council American Legion and Auxiliary meet at Goodwin Labbe Taylor Post Home led by Cmdr Ernest Rogers and President Blanche Keithley. A donation was approved for the Sept 12 carnival at Togus VA Center. Next meeting set for Sept 10 in Eliot. Social hour followed. La Leche League Kennebunk holds 7:30 B live meeting at 16 Memorial Drive Biddeford. Marriage Encounter informational meeting Aug 22 at Trinity Episcopal Saco for all married couples.
Kennebunkport posts a 43 percent jump in total town valuation to 65.9 million while York County sees a 34 percent rise to 1.4717 billion. Officials note preliminary figures may change and discuss potential appeals after a Thursday meeting with Bureau of Taxation officials.
A group of Maine insurance firms may appeal a state ruling denying a premium increase. ISO suggested a 23.9 percent rise in physical damage premiums while opposing plans would cap coverage and shift costs to drivers. The Insurance Superintendent rejected a plan seen as limiting driver choice and protection.
A breeze and heat created what looked like snow in Lewiston downtown as foam from the polluted Androscoggin River drifted over several blocks for about four hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. James B. Longley says no final decision has been made on closing the Bangor Mental Health Institute. He plans to seek input before any state action and notes a legislative vote may be needed to close the hospital.
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