Biddeford appoints William J. O'Neill as superintendent
William J. O'Neill, 53, a former Canterbury Connecticut superintendent and Boston University PhD holder, was named Biddeford's new superintendent after Mayor Dutremble broke a 2-2 school board tie. He succeeds Andrew Frechette and will start immediately with an anticipated salary around 21000 dollars. Redmond's nomination had been alternately supported.
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William J. O'Neill
Fortunes Rocks
Biddeford
Redmond
Dutremble
Anton
Pombriant
LaRoche
Nelson
Teachers’ Association
Fishing Limit Bill Explained by Maine Rep Emery
U S Rep David Emery explains H R 200 the 200 mile limit bill to about 30 local fishermen. The plan would create a resource protection zone up to 200 miles offshore and allow licensed foreign fishing with penalties for violations including confiscation and fines. Regional councils would monitor activity and provide a fishermen forum. Coast Guard says enforcement possible with shifted manpower and equipment.
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Kathleen Do’connell
United States
Coast Guard
U.S
David Emery
Maine Republican
Cen Ae
Emery
State and
Defense Departments
House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
State Department
U.N
Commerce Department
Busy wife pursues college degree while managing big family
Priscille Fecteau Gagnon 35, mother of five, starts a four year degree as a full time student at York County Community College Services. She balances studies with full household duties and a husband in a factory who is also taking classes. The family collaborates on chores and schoolwork with a rotating Saturday morning system. Gagnon plans to graduate in education in two years and continues part time at YCCCS as receptionist. Roland pursues culinary arts courses, aiming to own a Biddeford restaurant. The family highlights women’s evolving roles and cultural ties as they support each other.
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Priscille Fecteau Gagnon
York County
Community College Services
Portland-Gorham
Saco
Gagnon
Roland
The
Gagnon Py
Colege
Michael
YCCCS
Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute of South Portland
Biddeford
Judith Mellor
Mrs. Gagnon
Donahue Parley Date Set in Biddeford Case
Gov James Longley and the executive council set the week of Oct 13 to consider conflict of interest charges against York County ex district attorney William Donahue of Biddeford. Pre hearing date not announced. participants include Bert Prunty Gordon Scott and Lloyd LaFountain. The cross examination and evidence rules are to be determined. The hearing follows a July postponement pending constitutional questions about police removal hearings. The Maine Supreme Court ruled the statute constitutional.
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James Longley
Executive Council
York County
William Donahue
Biddeford
Bert Prunty
University of Maine Law School
Gordon Scott
Donahue
Lloyd LaFountain
Maine Supreme Court
Maine
FTC Probes Funeral Industry Abuse and Rules Initiated
The FTC charges the funeral home industry with widespread abuses including body snatching and bait and switch sales. It seeks rules to bar undertakers from exploiting the bereaved and overrides local laws on price advertising and casket requirements for cremations. Service Corporation International agreed to a consent order to refund cremation overcharges from 40 years.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
Commission
FTC
Service Corporation - International Sci
Houston
Tex
National Funeral Directors Association
Conference of State Regulatory Boards
Boards of Regulation
Bureau of Competition
Inside the Journal: Cartoons and Classifieds Highlight Pages
A snippet from the journal lists sections Canadian News Cartoons Classifieds Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby Editorials and Today's Chuckle. The quip about economists notes their busy schedule predicting outcomes and explaining misses.
Auger Demands Financial Data From County Agencies
York County Commissioners Chairman Clement Auger seeks a state led probe into five service agencies and the District Court system. The letter orders subpoenas for four years of detailed records, including income sources, expenditures, payrolls, and personnel. It requests investigative remarks and notes the HEW food stamp share dispute and budget constraints.
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York County
Clement Auger
William Donahue
Augusta
Boastace
Atto
Joseph Brennan
Auger
York County Board of Commissioners
York County Counselling Services, Inc
York County Cooperative Extension Service
Camp Waban
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
Board of Commissioners
Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
H.E.W
Teget
Lement B. Auger
Saco weighs water line to Cousens home amid nitrate fears
Saco City Council hears an ad hoc committee recommendation to extend a 4,500 foot water main to the Maynard Cousens property on Buxton Road at an estimated cost of 67 500 while delaying extensions to other nitrate polluted wells. Councilors debate who pays and whether to set precedent.
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Saco
Maynard Cousens
Buxton Road
Bruce Taylor
Michael Searles
Cousens
Old City
Taylor
Middle School
Searles
John Dexter
Dexter
Robert Cassette
Cassette
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Boston University
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Conn
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Biddeford-Saco
O’neill
New Hampshire
John Simpson
Boston
University of Maine At
Karen
David
Biddeford High
Janice
Susan
Biddeford Junior High
Gagnon Kitchen
Priscille Gagnon
Stephen Muskie
Inside the Journal
New England News
Rts
William J. O’neill
Dick Danforth
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