Budget System Of Maine Is Old Says Sen Katz
State Senator Anett Katz told the Kennebunk Rotary Club that Maine's budget is antiquated and no comprehensive review of existing programs has occurred. She warned that rising spending is likely unless the state adopts a modern evaluation system and reduces unnecessary programs to avoid heavier taxes.
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Kennebunk
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Anett Katz
Augusta
Kennebunk Rotary Club
Katz
Blood bank feud rocks Portland donor flow
A Maine dispute between the Regional Blood Bank program and Donoreal Inc stalls donations and raises risk for patients needing blood. Linwood Wade told a legislative committee that clarified negotiations are essential to avoid tragic consequences. The panel seeks Red Cross help after failed merger efforts.
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Blue Shield
Portland
Linwood F. Wade
Donoreal, Inc
Wade
Donoreal
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Bangor
Onoreaul
Donoreaul
George Brown
Brown
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Inmate Found Hanging at Cumberland County Jail
Edward Nally, 24, of Cumberland Corners, was found hanging in his Cumberland County Jail cell early Wednesday. Officials say the death appears to be self-inflicted while he awaited trial on aggravated assault and battery charges. authorities report no indications of foul play.
Toll Footbridge May Be Closed, Believed Unsafe
Water ville reports the Two Penny Bridge may be condemned after City Engineer Larry Seymour said it is unsafe. Tolltaker Leon Crowell, 64, died of a heart attack while repairing vandal damage to the span. The 10 year old bridge is owned by the Ticonic Foot Bridge Co. of Waterville.
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Waterville
Winslow
Larry Seymour
Seymour
Leon H.C Crowell
Ticonic Footbridge Co
Cambodian Troops Recapture Three Forward Positions Near Kompong Speu
Cambodian military reports recapture of three positions five to seven miles west of Kompong Speu securing the highway to Phnom Penh and the sea. Forces reinforced southern defense with US supplied howitzers and linked to a cut off platoon southeast of the capital. In Vietnam, Saigon says fighting eased with 59 enemy dead and seven government troops killed in the 24 hours.
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Mekong
Kissinger Named Secretary of State in Nixon Era Move
Henry A. Kissinger is nominated to replace William P. Rogers as secretary of state while remaining national security adviser. The appointment is expected to boost U S foreign policy, increase White House influence in Congress, and change the State Department’s morale and policy leadership amid Watergate turmoil. Diplomats anticipate stronger executive contact and improved administration of major policy decisions.
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Lucy Peckham Dead at Mrs Widow of Charlies Peckham
Large crowd attends visiting hours at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home for Mrs. Lucy Peckham widow of Charlies Peckham. A Past Matron of Miniwanea Chapter she was active in the Order in Pine Point Scarborough and later Ocean Park, with funeral services held Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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