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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1976

Page

8

Extended Southern New England Outlook Midweek

A partial Wednesday with possible showers, followed by clearing Thursday and fair Friday. Temperatures reach 70s in many areas with lows in the 40s to 60s. Readouts cover Massachusetts Boston 84 and Worcester 79, Rhode Island Providence 82, Connecticut Hartford 87, New Hampshire Mt. Washington 54, Maine towns with highs in the 60s, 70s and frost in northern mountains.

New England Assachusetts Boston Chatham Pittsfield Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford New Hampshire Cancer Mt. Washington Ormont

Dogcatchers in Kennebunkport Face Harsh Realities of Shelter

Larry and Kathy Innisses work as dog catchers despite dangers and limited pay. Distemper cases required five men to subdue a German shepherd, raising fears of rabies. The West Kennebunk Shelter, run by Eldora Boston, is crowded with neglected animals as residents urge shared dog ordinances and a regional dog run. The couple advocates better adoption efforts and stricter pet disposal after summer, noting threats against them and the emotionally draining work of rescuing dogs while earning little pay.

Page 1 Kennebunkport Larry Distemper Kathy West Kennebunk Animal Shelter Eldora Boston Jine Hay Innisses Guinea Road Poe Kennebunk Iry

Port fire at Banana's Boutique causes minor damage

A brief fire at Banana's Boutique in Kennebunkport caused by a ceiling fixture damaged a rug and clothing. No injuries. The 8:52 p.m. Saturday blaze left minor smoke and water damage. loss estimates unavailable. Kennebunkport Village Fire Department volunteers responded.

Kennebunkport Banana’s Arundel Court Kennebunkport Village

McDonald’s Drive-In Expansion Planned in Saco

The Saco zoning board approved McDonald’s plan to add a drive-in window and a second parking lot on Route 1 near Woodlawn Avenue, with an exit to the 15 foot wide residential street. A Deering Ice Cream Shop will relocate and build a 2400 square foot shop after tearing down a house, expected to finish next spring.

McDonald's Saco Golden Arches Saco Zoning Appeals Board McDonald’s Donald's Ers Richard Hawes The Space Appeals Board Woodlawn Avenue Hawes Charles Stickney Deering Rte. 1

Maine towns tighten handgun purchase rules in seven communities

Local officials in Cape Elizabeth Fal mouth Portland South Portland Lewiston Presque Isle and Westbrook act to restrict handgun purchases. Barton cites minimal national standards from federal legislation while Emery opposes federal gun controls despite a poll showing 80.3 percent favor licensing. Federal law lacks waiting periods or handgun registration.

Cape Elizabeth Falmouth Portland South Portland Lewiston Presque Isle Westbrook Barton Maine Emery First District Ford

Community bulletin board of clubs and meetings

Local notices list weekly gatherings in Kennebunk Saco Biddeford and nearby towns. Al Anon groups meet Mondays and Thursdays. Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs hold regular meetings. public luncheons and planning board sessions noted. churches host events and fellowship activities.

Al-Anon Group Kennebunk Al-Anon Canal National Bank Route 1 Alfred York County Council On Aging Learns Center Carl Bohlin Saco Stanley B. Hyde Biddeford Pool Lions Club Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach ODD Fellows Kennebunk Order of Odd Fellows IOOF YCCA Cape Porpoise Ommunity Club Arundel Mildred Day School B—S Rotary Club Biddeford-Lace Wonder Bar Biddeford TOPS Canalank Shoppers Village B—S Eagles Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Kennebunkport

Beach property agreement talks with city face deadlines

The city and the beach association near Biddeford discuss a tentative plan where control of the beach would pass to the city while the association manages bathhouse and development approvals. Key terms include 60 day decision windows, 5 year cancellation rights with $300,000 payment, and arbitration options.

Association Dutremble Biddeford Peter Lindsay Septrch

Possibilities Explored for Biddeford Firehouse

City engineer Neil Folsom reports a letter from architect Johnng outlines structural problems at the old Washington Street station and three options: renovate for sole use, build a new central station, or repair as a substation with a second station planned. He cautions urgency varies and will discuss details with Mayor Lucien Dutremble.

Biddeford Neil Folsom Folsom Johnng Washington Street Lucien Dutremble Central Station

Pease AFB conducts Redcoat operation with KC-135 tankers

Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire launched 22 KC-135 tankers starting at 3 45 am as part of Redcoat a large air refueling mission for a fighter squadron. Officials say no B 52 bombers were involved and another mission could be flown tomorrow.

Page 1 Air Force Base Pease N.H Redcoat Ankee Strategic Air Command

Saco Youth Hurt in Fall From Building

Jeffery Waycott, about 14, fell from a second floor into a cellar at Woodside Acres off Tasker Street. Rescued by Saco Ambulance and firefighters, he was treated for back injuries and neck stabilized before transport to Webber Hospital.

Jeffery Waycott Leroy Waycott Wendy Way Saco Woodside Acres Tasker Street Fire Department Webber Hospital

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