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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1977

Page

2

Scarborough Andre Painchaud 83 obituary with Portand death

Andre Painchaud 83 of 60 Pine Point Road former Biddeford resident died Monday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born January 7 1894 in Brunswick he served in World War I and was active in local organizations. Survived by two sons two daughters a brother and four sisters with services set at St Joseph Church Biddeford and burial at St Joseph Cemetery. Viewing hours at Cote Funeral Home. Also obituary for Emma Lamb Bedard 91 of Saco who died suddenly at home with services scheduled at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home. Burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Viewing hours listed.

Scarborough Andre Painchaud Pine Point Road Biddeford Portland Brunswick Charles and Marie Painchaud St. Joseph Church Painchand Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion of St. Joseph Cemetery Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco Emma Lamb Bedard Ferry Road Thomas and Mary Etta Patterson Lamb Foss Street

McMahon outlines 108th Legislature actions and local issues

Kennebunk officials anticipate Rep. James McMahon detailing concealed weapon permits and proposed repeal of local property tax exemptions for Maine Turnpike firms. He will discuss the Supreme Court ruling on sovereign immunity and city liability, plus town business includes street standards, bids on an industrial building, Alewife fishing rights, and liquor license hearings for two restaurants.

Kennebunk Selectmen James McMahon Maine McMahon State Supreme Court The West Kennebunk Mousam Mary S. McConnell Marie's Main St Barbara C Lucey Dockside Western Avenue

Oil tank explodes at Beach Oceanfront motel

An oil tank ruptured at the Sea Drift Motel located at 126 East Grand Ave Beach, spilling 275 gallons of oil into the basement. Fire officials say there was no fire and the cause is under investigation as Town Councilor Joseph Mokarzel, owner, figures to file with the oil company.

Old Orchard Beach Sea Drift East Grand Ave Joseph Mokarzel Mokarzel Thomas Smith Oil Company

Local Funeral Homes List With Directors and Contacts

Funeral directors listed with addresses and telephone numbers in Saco and Biddeford Maine. Dennett Craig Emond Conroy Sansoucy Blais Shumway Gross provide contact points for arrangements. Directors named include John P Conroy Jr and R Martel. Reference shows funeral service options in the area.

Puppet show promotes dental health for early childhood

During National Children's Dental Health Week the Women's Auxiliary of the Maine Dental Association presents a puppet show at McArthur Library Biddeford on Friday Feb 11 at 10 a.m. The event targets children aged three to five. Local radio stations WIDE and WSME air dental health PSAs while Maine Mall operates booths and exhibits.

The Maine Dental Association McArthur Library Main Street Biddeford WIDE WSME

Quiet 24 hours for Police and Fire in Biddeford Saco

Spokesmen report a quiet 24 hour period for Biddeford police and fire, with Kennebunk and Kennebunkport centers also silent. In Old Orchard Beach a stove left pot burned, Townsend returns to smoke but no fire or damage.

Biddeford Kennebunk Kennebunkport Saco Fire Departments

Demolition Starts on Adjacent Building to Colonial Hut

Demolition began Monday on the building beside the Colonial Hut Restaurant on Alfred Street. The owner Christo Antonakos was unreachable for comment, but an employee says he bought the adjacent building some time ago and is demolishing it to create parking. The former No Name Tavern, an empty store space, and two apartments occupied the site.

Colonial Hut Alfred Street Biddeford Christo Antonakos Antonakos No Name

Maine Governor seeks probe of KKK activity in state

Governor James B. Longley called on top Maine law enforcement and human rights officials to investigate reported Ku Klux Klan activity in Maine after interviews with Porter Bodine alias Karl Baxter. He warned violence or threats against equality will not be tolerated and asked Atty. Gen. Joseph Brennan Public Safety Commissioner Allen Weeks and Maine Human Rights Commission chair Timothy Wilson to monitor any actions denying equal rights.

Augusta Maine UPI James B. Longley Longley Longle Tring Klan Maine Human Rights Commission Timothy Wilson Joseph Brennan Public Safety Allen Weeks Porter Bodine Lowell Karl Baxter Portland Evening Express Bodine Maine Press America Wilson Brennan Weeks

MCLU leader warns against probe of Klan activity

Maine Civil Liberties Union President Richard Maiman urges no investigation without concrete criminal evidence. Governor Longley calls for vigilance as a TV interview claims Klan leadership sparks heightened concerns. Maiman defends First Amendment rights while warning publicity may test public principles.

Portland Maine UPI Maine Civil Liberties Union

Hathaway proposes tariffs on foreign shoe imports

Senator William D. Hathaway urged the Council of Economic Advisers to consider tariffs and quotas on shoe imports. He spoke after meeting Carter and as the ITC nears a decision on remedies for the domestic shoe industry. He rejected adjustment aid as substitute for a tariff quota system.

Augusta Maine UPI William D. Hathaway Dmaine Council of Economic Advisers Hathaway Washington Charles Schultze Carter Council International Trade Commission Schultze State Department ITC Democrat Ford Administration

Maine consumer chief accuses Longley of packing credit council

John Quinn head of the Bureau of Consumer Protection charges Gov. Longley stacked the twelve member Council of Advisers on Consumer Credit to favor the industry. He questions the council’s legality and plans to seek a restructuring to meet statutory guidelines.

Delano Augusta Maine UPI John Quinn Bureau of Consumer Protection James B. Longley Council On Consumer Credit Consumer Credit Longley Council of Advisers On Consumer Credit Code Quinn

Mime troupe to appear in Saco this Sunday afternoon

Celebra tion Mime Theater a five member troupe from South Paris will perform at Fairfield School Saco starting at 3 p.m. The program features skits such as Grab Bag The Legend of Tilliston Twitchell Camp Wahoo An American Collage the Lost Soul and Mother Goose Suite Tickets cost 1 for adults 50 cents for children and proceeds support the Saco Provident Fund.

Celebration Paris Saco Legend of Tilliston Twitchell Fairfield School Wahoo Tony Montanaro U.S Canada South East Coast Christian Science Monitor Toronto Globe and Mail Dyer Library Sweetser Series Fairfield Parents and Educators Group Maine State Commission On the Arts and Humanities Saco Provident Fund Sweetser Cornelius Sweetser

Leak free Tina Multina cleared for Providence port

The tanker Tina Multina, held from the Port of Providence with 2.3 million gallons of liquefied propane after a suspected leak, was cleared by the Coast Guard. Inspectors found no leak and the vessel was expected to dock Wednesday or Thursday after corrections to deficiencies.

Providence R.I UPI Coast Guard Port of Providence

Waterville to defend state tax at Fairfield School

Waterville Mayor Richard Carey and State Rep. defend the uniform property tax at Fairfield School in Saco. Gov. Longley backs repeal moves while Carey supports the current system that reallocates excess revenues from wealthy towns to lower valuation communities. Meeting starts 7:30 with public urged to attend.

Waterville Richard Carey Fairfield School Saco James Longley Carey

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Emma Bedard Annette Order of the Eastern Star of Clinton Milliken Elm St Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Dennett & Craig Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St. Saco Biddeford-Saco Journal United Press International Mathews-Shannon- Cullen Inc 38Rd Ave New York City N.Y OOB Fire Department J. Gerald Townsend Milliken Mills Road OOB Townsend KKK Bulldog Michael D’agostino Sheba Melrose Mass James Greelish D'Agostino Melrose High School MCLU MCLA Richard Maiman Maiman Packed’ Council Commission On Women Robie Liscomb Jr Maine Merchants Association Liscomb Nathan Cohen Cohen Executive Council Celebration Mime Theater
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