Superbus to reshape mass transit eyed by Maine firm
H Theodore Hawkes, president of Transportation Equipment Development Co. and U S agent for Neoplan, outlines a 60 foot double decker jumbo cruiser with 120 seats and airline style amenities. He envisions Boston to Bangor routes via Maine Turnpike testing ground to entice riders from cars and Amtrak trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Harkavy
Associated Press
Portland, Maine
Europe
America
Maine
H. Theodore Hawkes
Ameri
Hawkes
Transportation Equipment Development Co
U.S
Neoplan
Stuttgart
Germany
Aes
Suoases
Southern California
Ates
Globus Tours
Boston
Maine figures reveal big spending on special units under governor
Augusta reports that the Office of Economic Opportunity under Tim Wilson employs 84 staff for 1.45 million dollars in federal funds, plus 59 staff paid under CETA, plus 24 payroll workers. Agencies like Criminal Justice Planning and the Energy Office justify high costs with crime fighting, training, and information gathering, while warning about duplications and questions of necessity.
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Augusta
Tim Wilson
Office of Economic Opportunity
Maine
Wilson
OEO
Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance Agency
John Leet
James B. Longley
Leet
Washington
Boston
Gardiner
Kennebunk to pay Morningstar 3000 in gas line dispute
Four of five selectmen vote to reimburse Morningstar Corp 3000 of 6000 advanced for a gas line at the old Twine Mill in West Kennebunk. Morningstar argued the town promised gas heaters. Herman Cohen abstained saying town may owe all six thousand. Discussion continues with Morningstar rep Larry Grundy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
Selectmen
Morningstar Corp
Twine
West Kennebunk
Morningstar
Herman Cohen
Larry Grundy
Cohen
Maine Gov Longley says state faces serious revenue shortfall
Governor James B. Longley announced that Maine is $3.7 million below revenue estimates after five months of the fiscal year with November general fund revenues $2.8 million under projections. He warned the shortfall could require bold steps and potentially tax increases if the budget cannot be balanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Connolly
Associated Press
Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Saco School Board approves six month budget estimate
Saco officials estimate a 1.49 million dollar six month education budget for January to June next year with 822210 dollars in local tax funds. Superintendent Cushman says the 1.49 million must be reviewed and likely revised before council submission and notes changing state aid rates may raise local costs by about 150000 dollars if the 14 percent mil rate is used. The board also appointed Elizabeth Shaw as chairman and set finance committee members, with further details on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longley
Saco
Howard Cushman
Cushman
Elizabeth Shaw
Albert Carignan
Roderick Potter
Helen
Reckless Homicide Charged In Maine Car Crash Weekend
A Biddeford man, Joseph P. Cote, 18, is charged with operating under the influence and reckless homicide after a Route 1 crash near Roll-A-Way Lanes killed a 16 year old passenger Judy Genimatas. Cote released on $1,000 bond. four other juveniles injured and treated at Webber Hospital.
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Biddeford
Joseph P. Cote
Proctor Rd
Cote
Judy Genimatas
Portsmouth
N.H
Webber Hospital
Webber
Joseph Perrin
Alfred
Leona Sanborn
Kennebunkport
Karen Goodrich
Paul Lovejoy
Knnebunk Area
Compromise OK'd On Airport Zoning In Biddeford
Biddeford economic improvement and airport commissions reach a zoning compromise near the airport and proposed industrial park. The plan shifts two triangle parcels from heavy to light industry and extends I-1 into a rural farm zone west of the turnpike while avoiding heavy industry near the runway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Airport Commissions
Roger Johnson
Economic Improvement Commission
Planning Board
Airport Commission
John Bell
Eldred Doyon
Johnson
Prudential Investment Company
Man Blames Fate for Accidents Yet Feels Personal Blame for Hole in One
A journal entry notes a man who attributes misfortunes to fate but takes personal responsibility when he achieves a hole in one. He reflects on luck, skill, and control in golf while contrasting everyday accidents with a rare, celebrated shot.
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Amtrak
Energy Office
Abbie Page
State
Timothy Wilson
Stephen Muskie
Criminal Justice
Saco School Board
Susan Morrison
Rudential
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Jas
Dear Abby
New England
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