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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1976

Page

6

Weather update for New England and Maine regions

United Press International reports mixed conditions across Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire with sun on most days and milder temperatures in the south. North areas expect snow flurries and plains remain cold with highs generally in the 20s to 40s and overnight lows near or below freezing.

Bethany Upton Maine Park Street En Hampshire United Press International Massachusetts Boston Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford New Hampshire Concord Lebanon

Zoning argued to curb growth and protect residential areas

Chernack defends zoning as essential for orderly growth and land use conflicts, noting it prevents gas stations in neighborhoods and helps towns like Old Orchard Beach manage density. He predicts York County will stay suburban rather to a Boston metropolitan area, despite growth.

Chernack Old Orchard Beach York County Boston

Saco River Corridor Commission Empowers Rural Land Preservation

The Saco River Corridor Commission formed in 1973 to regulate lands along the river and tributaries amid environmental interest. Ms. Sheehan notes the commission’s objective to preserve land. about 800 of 3,000 copies sold since Nov. 10 fund association income. Sheehan, a former Louisville Times reporter, has freelanced since 1972 and worked with American Scholar.

Saco Valley Saco River Louisville Kentucky Exeter England Ms. Sheehan

FBI help sought to halt Maine burglaries

Representative William Cohen asks the FBI to aid Maine officials after alarming residential burglary increases. He notes federal help is limited to interstate/property over 5000 dollars and seeks any possible assistance to detect cross border organized crime in stolen goods.

Washington UPI William Cohen Maine FBI Cohen Altho Clarence Kelley

Workshop aids mentally challenged in labor integration

A center plans to contract with businesses to place clients in the community while the workshop nears full operation by year end. Advocates argue the training benefits taxpayers, noting returns of seven to ten dollars in taxes per one dollar spent. The leaders acknowledge prevailing prejudices and ongoing challenges.

Steuerwalt Hoehle Brazil

Right to die order seen helping other families

AFlorida husband gained a court order to turn off life support for Celia Cain 26 after she failed to resume brain activity following a hysterectomy. Doctors feared liability as Florida law defines death when the heart stops. Cain hopes the case guides future decisions and avoids court involvement. Dr. Green hopes guidelines follow to prevent similar cases.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Systems Celia Cain Gerald Cain Florida St. Vincent's Medical Center Cain

Public notices sweep through Old Orchard Beach and area

Planning boards and councils across Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport Saco Biddeford and surrounding towns hold Monday and Tuesday meetings at 7 30 p m 8 30 p m or 7 i 30 p m in schools town halls and public buildings Public hearings and notices cover zoning appeals town manager form changes Al Anon and Alateen meetings Kiwanis clubs Saco Val ley Squares and other groups meet weekly Numerous venues listed including Loranger School Consolidated School Odd Fellows Hall Union Street Saco Town Hall and Cape Porpoise across multiple dates and locations

Planning Board Old Orchard Beach Loranger School Saco NAH Council Pocahontas Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street Appeals Board Kennebunkport Board of Zoning Appeals Monda Mertin Kennebunkport Board of Roe Dames Rochambeau Club Dames Rochambeau Snowshoe Club Hy Way Steer House Alfred Road Biddeford Delta Alpha Club John Tarbox Kennebunk St. David Episcopal Church Saco Lodge Ioof Saco Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Valley Squares Saco Valley Young School Tasker Street Mike Hjort Sally Lennox Harold M. Sanborn Civil Defense Office Cutts Ave State of Maine Bureau of Veterans Services ODD Fellows IOOF Lyman Board of Assessors Hal Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Marsheview Scarborough York County Health Services, Inc Trinity Spee Church Hall Cleveland St PTA Saco Middle School Robert Moody Saco Parks and Recreation Saco Valley Association Trinity Episcopal Church Selectmen’s Meeting Board of Selectmen Police Department Biddeford Vfw Post Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Post Thornton St OOB Vfw Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Atlantic Avenue OOB VFW Saco Community Development Advisory Committee S.A.C.O YCCA Cape Porpoise Ommunity Club Arundel Mildred Day School B—S Rotary Club Biddeford-Lace Wonder Bar TOPS Canalank Shoppers Village B—S Eagles Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street

Community groups meet each Thursday in York County area

A compilation of weekly Thursday meetings across Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Alfred and surrounding towns lists the First Parish Church Knights of Columbus York County Elementary Principals Association St Margaret Sodality American Legion Auxiliary senior groups Saco Tops and other clubs with times at parish halls restaurants and town facilities including social dinners gift exchanges and a toy auction at Camp Waban.

Madisses First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Beach Street Saco Perth Knights OF Columbus Lake E. Hart Council Pool Street Biddeford York County Elementary Principals Association Leedy’s Alfred U.S William Hathaway Waban Toy Auction Sanford Camp Waban Route 4 ST. Margaret Sodality Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church AMERICAN LEGION _ Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Elm Street Iddeford Kennebunk Webhannet Club Fletcher Street Saco Tops Most Holy Trinity Church York County Health Services, Inc United Church of Christ Hall Crescent St

Speer Family Gospel Concert Set for Kennebunk Town Hall

The Speer Family gospel group performs Thursday night December 9 at 7 30 in Kennebunk Town HallTickets cost 3 for adults and 2 for children 12 and under Local ticket outlets include Rev Lance Bird 14 Douglas Ave Saco 282 3058 and The Joyful Sound Box 667 Biddeford Kennebunk residents may contact Larry Brackley at Ocean National Bank Kennebunk for details.

Speer Thursda Kennebun Town Hall Lance Bird Douglas Ave Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Larry Brackley Ocean National Bank

Christmas Toy Workshop and Local Club Gatherings

A December 10 schedule lists a Christmas Toy Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McArthur Library Biddeford hosted by York County Extension, Biddeford Vocational School, and library. Also on Dec 10 the York County Council and American Neons meet at 8 p.m. in Biddeford. Newcomers Club plans a holiday dinner-dance at 7:30 p.m. at Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach. York County Realtors attend a Sanford Christmas party with 6:30 p.m. social, followed by dinner and installation.

Public Safety Commission Old Orchard Beach United Methodist United Methodist Women Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Victoria Society Victoria Society of Maine Victoria Mansion Richard E. Curran Cumberland ST. Therese Union St. Jean Baptiste Wonder Bar McArthur Library Main Street York County Extension Biddeford Vocational School York County Council American Neon Post and Auxiliary Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post Elm Street Newcomers Club Kennebunk Beach Sea Spray Motor Inn York County Realtors Sanford York County Board of Realtors Sanford Town Club

Concerts at Camp Waban and Cape Porpoise Hall

A concert and dance at Camp Waban Route 4 Saturday Dec 11 7 30 p m features Johnny Utah and the Country Loners. A contra dance at Atlantic Hall Cape Porpoise sponsored by Tatnic Hill School starts 8 p m with Charlie Durfee of Bath. Admission 1 for children 1 75 for adults.

Al—Anon Old Orchard Beach Al-Anon Iy Ned Searcay St. John-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church St. John Street WABAN Sanford Camp Waban Route 4 Johnny Utah The Kennebunkport Tatnic Hill School Atlantic Hall Cape Porpoise Charlie Durfee

Antique fashion show at St Francis College Sunday

Mrs. Carl Deis presents an antique fashion show at St Francis College this Sunday. Tickets are 2 dollars, with an 7:30 p.m. start. Sunday Singles group meets at Eaton Hall River Road Sout Windham at 7:30 p.m. All single widowed and divorced people invited.

Carl Deis St. Francis College Sunda Eaton Hall River Road Sout Windham

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