Sea-Going House Nearing Final Move to Nova Scotia
Merit W. Beans six room house towed from Maine to Yarmouth Nova Scotia rests on ground after beached amid protest from a neighbor who tried to block crane access. The dispute follows prior damage, permit delays and a Massachusetts environmental issue. Bean, a logger and real estate agent from Errol New Hampshire, moves the home for an unobstructed sea view despite mounting costs.
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Yarmouth
N.S
Maine
Nova Scotia
Merit W. Bean
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Gordon Pitman
Cundy’s Harbor
Bean
Bay of Fundy
Merit Bean
Errol
N.H
Maine towns win Bicentennial grants four communities and PBS
The Maine delegation announced grants from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Skowhegan Bicentennial Committee gets 2500, Old Town 3200, Pittsfield 3350, Readfield 600, and Maine Public Broadcasting System in Orono receives 22000 for heritage program series. Funds distributed through the Maine State Commission.
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Washington
Maine
Skowhegan
Maine Public Broadcasting System
Orono
School Funds: Spend Now, Save Later
Maine lawmakers debate funding for school construction amid rising costs. Senator David G. Huber argues $25 million now prevents $50 million later, while Gov. Longley critiques education lobby spending. The piece also notes a youth death in South Portland and the death of attorney Charles A. Bartlett of Yarmouth, a former legislator and Maine Savings and Loan official.
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Portland
Maine
David G. Huber
Wgan-Tv
Huber
James B. Longley
Falmouth
Legislative Ee
Yarmouth
Charles A. Bartlett
Bartlett
Maine Savings and Loan Association
Tree trimming reenactment by Andrews family in Yarmouth
A 200 year old style tree trimming reenactment is staged by Mr and Mrs Richard Andrews of Yarmouth with children Kristen five Kimberly nine and another participant.
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Richard Andrews
Yarmouth
Kristen
Kimberly
Camp Ellis Firemen Wives Plan Holiday Parties
Members meet at the fire station to plan Christmas and New Year events. A Christmas party for children is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Card showers are planned for Mrs. Aline Gregoire and Ralph Allen. A senior fireman will receive a Christmas basket. New officers are proposed with installation on Jan. 8 after a 6:30 p.m. covered dish social.
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Camp Ellis
Ruth Stackpole
Aline Gregoire
Notre Dame
Biddeford
Ralph Allen
Evergreen Manor
Saco
Jean Raley
Dorothy Abbott
Rose Danis
Deborah Godbout
Helen Picard
Cynthia Emerson
Bernice Coulombe
Priscilla Gregoire
Susan Gagnon
Attendance totals for major American racing sports in 1974
The year 1974 saw horse racing draw 48,824,000 attendees in the United States, with auto racing close behind at 47,500,000 spectators. The figures reflect a strong public interest in motorsports and equestrian events across the nation.
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U.S
Longley Eyes 7 Percent Cut Across Maine State Departments
Gov. James B. Longley declared himself delighted after an early review of department plans to trim operating costs by seven percent over six months. He noted many proposed cuts exceed the target, but pledged minimal personnel reductions and warned against harming human services while aiming to free 60 million dollars amid a budget shortfall from weak tax revenue.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
IRS Urges Early Filing to Speed Tax Refunds
IRS district director for Maine J J Jennings urges taxpayers to file in January or February to receive refunds in four to five weeks, or about half the time for late filers. Filing early helps avoid errors from last minute rushes and delays. Gather records now for itemized deductions and other credits so returns can be completed when packages arrive.
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Augusta
J.J. Jennings
IRS
Maine
Jennings
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