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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1976
Page
9
Dudley Lehew of the Associated Press critiques Allen Drury’s historical novel about Akhenaten and Nefertiti. The reviewer notes the first person narrative style, lack of distinct character voices, excessive explanatory detail, and anachronistic phrases, while acknowledging research and hoping for a stronger sequel.
The number of amateur musicians in the United States has risen to nearly 38 million, an increase of 17 percent over the past five years, reflecting broader public engagement in music activities across communities and age groups.
Kurt Van Helms of Falmouth, a professional photographer, offered a set of photographs documenting last year’s Arnold Expedition to Quebec to State Museum officials. The images, exhibited with Governor Longley’s endorsement in the Salute to the States display at Philadelphia, were praised for future research value in showing how great grandparents observed the National Bicentennial for the people of 2076.
The list shows screenings across SACO PORTLAND MAINE MALL and suburban drive ins with titles including The Bad News Bears St Ives Treasure of Matecumbe The Apple Dumpling Gang All the President's Men Deliverance and more. Times range from early afternoon to late night with multiple showings per title across venues such as CINEMA I II III DRIVE INS and SANFORD CINEMA.
The schedule lists 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM programs across networks including NBC CBS and ABC with shows such as The Brady Bunch Hogan's Heroes I Love Lucy Dragnet and Dragnet style news updates plus mid evening news blocks and hour by hour slots.
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