Weather forecast for New England and Vermont
Rainy and chilly across New Hampshire with sunny spells in parts. Highs range from the teens to low 30s, with tonight’s clouds bringing light snow by morning in northern areas and single digits north to teens south. Snow flurries possible Thursday as cold snap continues. Vermont expected mostly sunny then cloudy with light snow late tonight or Thursday, highs in upper teens to 20s and lows in teens.
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Kennebunk Voters Approve Six Articles in Quick Town Meeting
In a rapid special town meeting 93 voters approved six articles. Transfers of funds totaled 2515 from excise tax to interest on tax anticipation loans and 1500 to highway equipment and garage maintenance. The selectmen can order town equipment to plow private roads when inaccessible by police and fire vehicles. An Effluent Ordinance bans septic tank effluent disposal except at Water Street facility, with fees set at 18 per 4000 liters. The town pool, costing 65000, remains open to residents and others, with penalties for violations. The Kennebunk Sewer District may rate the Water Street facility and collect fees. Edward C. Winston moderated the meeting.
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Kennebunk
Water Street
Kennebunk Sewer District
Edward C. Winston
Saco sewer project delays Elm Street closure
Saco plans to separate stormwater and sewage but Elm Street remains open as of now. City Planner Peter Cullinan says construction likely starts in two weeks with traffic rerouted along North Spring and Lincoln streets during the work.
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Peter Cullinan
Spring
Lincoln
Sunset colored by high jet stream overhead over Biddeford
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Portland report yesterday’s dramatic sunset was shaped by a jet stream at about 5,400 meters (18,000 feet). Winds near 150 knots stretched the high-altitude air, creating the view from land near Five Points in Biddeford.
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Biddeford
John Ewing
Liddy’s wife seeks clemency in Watergate case
Washington UPI Mrs Liddy and five Liddy children plus neighbor James Gavin delivered a 7000 name petition for executive clemency to Pardon Attorney Lawrence Traylor. She asserts Liddy would do the same again under the same circumstances while noting his 18 month sentence for refusing to testify and up to 20 years for the burglary. Gavin says Liddy will turn 46 and complete 43 months in Danbury soon.
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Old Orchard Beach council meets at Loranger School
The town council gathers tonight at 7 30 at Loranger School to hear public comments and consider amendments to the municipal personnel policy an improved street lighting on Fern Park Avenue and a park commission plan for a community center. The meeting also covers licensing zoning and a water company excavation approval for the West Grand Avenue plant and assurances that the proposed beachfront land will be deeded to the Beach.
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Loranger trustees reappoint forest warden for three years
Loranger school trustees approve the reappointment of the forest fire warden for a three year term. The meeting notes a centralized school stop location for mobile home park children and plans to set aside funds this year for elderly property and rent tax refunds for next year.
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Auto insurance firms seek 25 percent rate hike in Maine
An insurance industry expert told a public hearing in Augusta that auto premiums in Maine should rise 25.6 percent as costs of medical care and auto repairs drive claims up to $1.28 per dollar of premium. The proposed increases cover collision, comprehensive, and liability lines amid scrutiny from the Insurance Supt. and Bureau staff. Public comment criticized rates as high and unfair to drivers, while industry groups backed the hike.
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Biddeford Police Contract Drops Leave for Public Office
Biddeford city council scrapped a provision allowing a one year leave of absence for elected or appointive public office from the police contract after debate. The amended 1976 77 contract still grants raises and other leaves for illness maternity or police education and awaits final approval by the city and union.
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Biddeford
Norman Poirier
Roger Seecente
Lambert
Clarence Belanger
Kent resigns as Beach town manager citing administrative focus
Kent announced his resignation as Beach town manager effective February 1, 1977 or with the arrival of his successor. He said Plante supporters did not cause his departure and urged the next council to recruit a capable administrator who can commit time and distance from daily politics. He predicted turnover in the council before the Dec. 13 municipal election and urged a successor to be ready to sacrifice time and detach from day to day disputes.
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Journal
Tom Lee
Richard Marshall
Plante
John Litwinett
Kent
Volved
Biddeford P W garage project faces council vote
The Biddeford city council meets tonight to authorize a 133000 contract with E C Jordan Engineering for a proposed public works garage. The move aims to satisfy the Economic Development Administration to start a projected 1 million project, with full funding hoped through federal public works jobs bill. Local funding prospects remain competitive and should federal aid fall short the city may proceed as funds become available. The city has already spent 25000 for airport land and 38000 on architectural fees. One council session is set for 7 PM.
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Luengers
E.C. Jordan Engineering Company
Iddeford
Ore Ha
Plante weighs future town manager role at Old Orchard Beach
Former Town Manager Jerome Plante says he would have to think hard if offered the job again. He notes not knowing if he is being considered and recalls his 1975 to 1976 tenure when his family faced abuse amid council changes and high demands of the post.
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Old Orchard Beach
Jerome Plante
Plante
Belair cites burnout and staffing concerns in town hiring
Belair recalls making 40 to 50 phone calls daily and lacking a life of her own. She warns Kent may face the same issue and calls for an experienced professional. When asked about becoming town manager, she says she loves the job but jokes about having only small holes in her head.
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Kent
Town manager appointment unlikely to change duties say workers
Schlatterer says the next town manager will not affect his job. He notes the position is federally funded under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act and will require close collaboration with the new appointee, just as with Chris. Kent is described as great to work with.
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Schlatterer
Kent
Chris
Bomb threat at Kennebunk High prompts evacuation
At 7 47 this morning a male voice threatened a bomb at Kennebunk High School. Principal Trask reports an office secretary took the call and an evacuation was ordered. Police and fire searched the gym and building while staff and students were moved to the athletic field. The all clear came around 9 00 a m.
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Kennebunk High School
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