Weather Summary for New England and Vermont
Maine shows showers likely in the north with increasing cloudiness in the south tonight. Lows in the 40s, highs 60s to 70s. New Hampshire sees increasing clouds tonight with showers possible in the north and highs 60s to 70s. Southern New England stays fair Thursday to Saturday with mid 60s to low 70s and overnight lows upper 40s to mid 50s. Vermont has increasing clouds in the north tonight with possible morning showers, fair in the south, and Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
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Blast heats up debate over nuclear safety
An explosion at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Richland Washington exposed eight workers to radiation inside a glove box. Six were decontaminated and sent home while two remained isolated for washings. The blast did not involve a reactor and prompted calls for stricter safeguards across nuclear facilities as the industry eyes growth to 26 percent of electricity by 1985.
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Biddeford plans simple public park from Marie-Joseph property
A Biddeford study panel proposes turning the Marie-Joseph Academy parcel into a city park with a 12 week summer operation. The plan envisions 150 cars daily, 100 percent state funding for acquisition, and federal support for development. It calls for toll gates, parking lots, traffic control, and beach access with strict rules.
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Biddeford weighs options for aging Washington Street fire station
Architect John Kittredge reports the 69 year old Washington Street central station has limited space and structural issues. He suggests replacing the building or renovating it with a new substation as a long term plan, noting that funding and strategic location must justify action. The report follows a housing inspector’s July notice of code violations.
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Bank and bureau clash over gag order in consumer protection case
Attorneys for Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution sought and then lost a gag order after the Bureau of Consumer Protection mailed findings to 347 customers accusing the bank of failing to disclose interest charges. The bank appeals, arguing letters were just notices of a review and revisions, while the bureau defends the release as lawful and necessary for customers to pursue civil penalties.
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Thompson reassures Maine on nuclear safety after Washington explosion
A Maine Yankee spokesman says there is no danger in Maine from the Washington state's nuclear fuel reprocessing accident. He notes Maine Yankee does not reprocess nuclear materials and is not tied to weapons programs, and that radiation remains contained at the facility.
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Moratorium discussed for Comprehensive Plan revision
The council weighs a moratorium of nine to twelve months to time input into the Comprehensive Plan. The planning board is two members short and council may appoint two more. Other ideas include doubling minimum lot sizes and studying sewerage, with the moratorium on the Thursday board meeting agenda. Mayor Zaitlin calls it a pause that refreshes.
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Bell to Ring Again at Pool from Wood Island Light
Edward Wolfertz of Biddeford Archives reports Coast Guard will return the Wood Island lighthouse bell to the Pool on Wednesday. The bell, housed in Portland, was seized last Thursday for shipment to a Delaware historical society but Biddeford residents and their congressmen saved it for Maine. The Biddeford group plans to loan the bell to Union Church at the Pool.
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Truman seeks zoning fix for auto school in Saco area
Truman contends the zoning board erred granting a building permit in an A-4 zone. He suggests replaning acreage and moving to B-1, while planners offered no clear solution. He notes his land was swamp six years ago and claims 30 000 ards of gravel and two buildings now make his auto school the best.
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