Maine is the best of both worlds in winter life
A reflective piece recalls Maine life and contrasts city winters with rural charm. It notes cultural venues near Bowdoin, Rockland Farnsworths, and state politics in Augusta. It highlights a weekly Great Decisions foreign policy group with diverse locals and summarizes Maine as the best of all worlds.
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Maine
Boondocks
Bowdoin
Rockland
Farnsworth
Wyeth
Augusta
State University
ETV
Portland
State Department
Detroit
New York
Maine town churns up winter fun with snow safari
In Dam ariscotta Maine Jake Day the Ranger leads a snowy expedition from Main Street with Bentley Jack Eddie and Mac joining families for a snow safari. Seniors head to Saddleback Sugarloaf and Lost Valley while Neil clears ponds for skaters and ice boats. Vestrymen trade robes for parkas in playful scene.
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Jake
Jake Day
Maine
Bentley
Jack
Eddie
Yellowfront
Mac
Main Street
Saddleback
Sugarloaf
Lost Valley
Sky-Hi
Neil
Former Local Man Honored By Fraternity
Bath Lincoln Abbott longtime metal shop instructor at Morse High School and Bailey Evening School was initiated as Beta Xi Chapter member by Epsilon Pi Tau Inc. He organized metal shop programs at Thorn ton Academy and Morse High School and started the first print shop program at Thornton Academy. Abbott served 33 years in Maine and held multiple education and professional roles, including wartime War Production School director in Biddeford.
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Bath
Linwood A. Abbott
Biddeford
Saco
Morse High School
Bailey Evening School
Epsilon Pi Tau Inc
Abbott
Beta Xi
Gorham State Colege
Thornton Academy
Maine
Maine Teachers Association
Gorham State College
Bath Board of Education
Bath Teachers
Maine Teacher Magazine
National Education Association
Gorham State College Alumni Association
American
Maine Vocational Associations
American Industrial Arts Association
Maine Association For Industrial Education
Bath Teachers Association
New England Industrial Arts Teachers Association
Open Rehearsal by Biddeford Junior High Band
A Biddeford Junior High School Band open rehearsal welcomed parents and interested residents. Band director Julius Kostic outlined progress and functions, with notes on an exchange concert with Sanford Junior High on March 2 at Sanford and a return April 27 in Biddeford. Principal Robert Hodge and booster president Mrs. Albert Brown spoke, detailing a membership drive for the Music Boosters.
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Biddeford
Julius Kostic
Sanford
Robert Hodge
Albert Brown
Biddeford Music Boosters
Music Boosters
Past Chiefs Club of My Temple Pythian Sisters
A note mentions the Past Chiefs Club of the temple associated Pythian Sisters. The text is brief with no dates or additional details provided.
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Chiefs Club of
My Temple
Pythian Sisters
Town Meeting Set and Students Home for Break
A Wednesday February 7 meeting at 7 30 p m hosts Mrs Gladys Leech on High Street. Lasell Junior College student Pam Condon of Auburndale Mass spends semester break with her parents in Kennebunk Beach with guest Donna Bull from Cambridge. Sherry Dresser and roommate Nancy Davenport from Denville N J vacation with Sherry’s parents in Mechanic Street. Town meeting eligibility rises as many new voters register ahead of March 18. Carol Taute returns to Husson College Bangor and begins ten weeks of teaching practice at Bangor High School. Robert Perry, Kennebunk High School and Aroostook State College graduate, starts as P E instructor at Camden Rockport High. Girl Scout cookie sale announced for February 3–10.
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Gladys Leech
High Street
Pam Condon
Lasell Junior College
Auburndale
Mass
Francis Condon
Kennebunk Beach
Donna Bull
Floyd Bull
Leslie College
Cambridge
Sherry Dresser
University of Maine
Nancy Davenport
Denville
N.J
Sherry’s Arents
John Jesser
Mechanic Street
Carol Taute
Husson College
Bangor
Howard Taute
Hovey Street
Miss Taute
Bangor High School
Robert Perry
Lester Perry
Lyman
Kennebunk High School
Aroostook State College
Camden - Rockport High School
Old Orchard Beach notices and Alaska trip story
Old Orchard Beach notices list Miss Maxine Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Paul of West Surf Street leaving for a week in Alaska. Also district chapter events at Annette and Nee Nah Council Pocahontas meetings with installation planned. In Los Angeles Pacific Southwest Airlines graduates its first male steward Donald Hom among six new men on the 727 jet line.
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Maxine Paul
Airlines
New York City
Alaska
Alfred Paul
West Surf Street
David Mooers
Miniwanca
Annette
Saco
Jean Mooers
Howard Slaney
Lucille Mooers
Nee Nah Council
Pocahontas
American Legion Hall
Minivanca Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Robinson Memorial Hall
West Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Donald Hom
Hom
St Fotini Members Plan Pre Lent Buffet Supper
St. Fotini Society at St. Demetrios Church Biddeford organized a pre-Lenten buffet for 8 p.m. Feb 25 in the church hall open to the public. Mary Throumoulos led the session with committee members listed and notes on donations from St. Francis College. Dr Richard Spath will speak Feb 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the hall. Mrs Shoureas won the mystery prize.
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St. Fotini Society
St. Demetrios
Biddeford
Mary Throumoulos
Kanely Throumouios
James Truman
Rosella Dragoumanos
Charles Gregory
Peter Mantis
Peter Shoureas
Fred Hadiaris
Hadiaris
Peter Shourens
St. Francis College
Richard Spath
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St. Andre’s
John Paquette
Paquette
St. Andre's High School
Joanne Landry
Fresh
Cecile Gagne
Therese Landry
Jeanne Provencher
Pauline Dube
Beaupre
Gas and Electric Service
Alfred St
Department of Economy Development
Armstrong
Algapistrong
Dover
Brunswick
Conestoga
Madras
Brunswick & Dover
Highland
Deering
Elm Street
Cape Town
South Africa
United Nations
South-West Africa
J. F. Naude
South- West Africa
Naude
Old Orchard Beach
Clement P. Wight
Dial
St. Fotini
F.D.L.C
Biddeford, Maine
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