Weather outlook for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont
An extended forecast from United Press International shows windy, snowy, and cold conditions across northern areas with flurries in the mountains and snow possible late tonight through Sunday. Highs range from the teens to the 40s, with single digit lows in the north and teens to mid 30s in the south.
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Vermont
New England
United Press International
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Hathaway presses Maine issues with Carter in Biddeford Saco area
Senator William Hathaway met President-elect Carter after stops in Biddeford and Saco to press four Maine concerns. Top priorities included keeping Loring Air Base open, limiting crude oil prices, restricting shoe imports, and addressing municipal borrowing from Indian land claims. He noted no quick results, but aims to set staff contacts for follow ups.
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Recall Over Cotton-Fringed Ponchos Fire Hazard
Washington reports 16,000 cotton fringed acrylic ponchos recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission after a girl was burned leaning over a gas stove and fringe caught fire. The action aims to prevent fringe ignition and ensure consumer safety nationwide.
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UPI
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Carter and Hathaway Meet Amid Maine Problem Talks
UPI reports Senator William D. Hathaway of Maine met with President elect Jimmy Carter for over an hour on Friday. Hathaway said the discussion left him confident Carter would address Maine's difficulties and deal fairly with the state's concerns.
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UPI
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Maine
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Nudity Referendum Sparks Ballot Controversy at Bikini Tavern
Citizens debate a topless bar ordinance urged by the anti nudity coalition Kiwanis while Bikini Tavern owner Gabriele defends compliance with laws and civil rights. A separate advisory recycling question seeks views on waste separation to extend the town dump's life and potential revenue. Local officials note no organized opposition and emphasize advisory nature of both referenda.
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Old Orchard Beach Election Ballot Shows Multiple Races
Voters will choose two of six candidates for constable and two for the Beach school committee among several names. A six member charter commission, also on the ballot, will rewrite portions of the town charter with a second vote required to become law. Other contests include park and public safety seats and the unopposed town clerk race.
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Robert Quinn
Beach
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Michael Smith
DOB
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Dorothy Howe
Robert Maguire
Louis DeAngelis
Pease
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Town Park Commission
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King Weinstein
Stanley Weinstein
Parks Commission
New England forecast says Maine economy to surge ahead
The New England Economic Project forecasts Maine and New Hampshire leading regional growth while Massachusetts lags. In the last 18 months New Hampshire drew over 60 manufacturing firms, Massachusetts 39, and Maine consumers spend above the national average as the national economy nears a mid 1977 surge.
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Phone threats linger amid small town tensions
Quotes from Harvey and Plante reveal a local dispute linked to threats while an assistant attorney general describes a Class B harassment charge with up to six months in jail and a $250 fine. The piece also reports regional economic forecasts for New England tied to 1977 and 1978, including Maine job growth and Rhode Island manufacturing recovery.
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Charles Leadbetter
Massachusetts blue law before state Supreme Court
Massachusetts struggles over a 300 year old Sunday sales ban as the state Supreme Court weighs cases from Springfield retailers facing 52 counts. Zayre seeks to block enforcement while outlets plan Sunday openings. the broader dispute follows a voter advisory referendum and cross border competition, with a full bench review possible.
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UPI
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Supreme Court
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Springfield
Robert Meffen
Haverhill
Radioe’s
Wilkins
Zayre Corp
John J. Dwyer
Zayre
Halas
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Edward J. Barshake
Letter Delivered With No Address Reaches Utah Official’s Son
Salt Lake City UPI reports the Postal Service delivered a letter that bore no street address or city. The letter was destined for Enzo Casa Rosa of Livorno, Italy, sent to Harvard Hinton, Utah’s deputy lieutenant governor, with only the envelope having a lone identifier or local clue.
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UPI
Arvard Hinton
Utah
Enzo Casa Rosa
Livorno
Italy
Carl Hinton
Danger
USA
American Mail Service
Hinton
Rosa
Carl
Utah State University
Woman sets house ablaze to cast out devils in Torrance
Betty Ann Theodore, 39, was jailed on arson suspicion after admitting she torched her Torrance home to drive out devils and witches. Her two teen daughters, inside during the blaze, said she placed food throughout the house to lure the demons. the fire caused 12000 dollars in damage, and the family escaped unharmed.
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UPI
Betty Ann Theodore
Residents can register to vote at polls in Old Orchard Beach
Residents of Old Orchard Beach may register to vote for the December 13 election by signing up at the high school gym between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday.
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