Tucker reverses resignation from Old Orchard Beach council
Timothy Tucker announced he will stay on the town council after saying he resigned last Thursday. He cited introspection and said residents urged him to remain. He plans a meeting with Town Manager Jerome Plante to discuss any areas of grey.
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Old Orchard Beach
Timothy Tucker
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Beach
Jerome Plante
Plante
Snowstorm delivers two inch surprise before clearing
The National Weather Service reports about two inches of snow from today's storm with a late afternoon end. A spokesman notes a small low off the southern New England coast caused the surprise and moved less east than expected, striking the coast further north than forecast. Tonight should bring gradual clearing and tomorrow's mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 20s.
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National Weather Service
Weather Service
New England
Biddeford Sees 500 Jobs From Massachusetts Home Product Firm
An unnamed Massachusetts firm eyeing Biddeford Industrial Park could hire 100 in year one, 300 in year two, and 500 in year three for modular home products. Negotiations are cool and details scarce says Roger Johnson of the Economic Improvement Commission.
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WEE Orebee
Biddeford
Roger Johnson
Economic Improvement Commission
Johnson
New England Homes
Keyloc
Modular Homes
Massachusetts
Longley proposes 268.6 million for Maine schools with local option
Gov James B Longley recommends a 2686 million education budget, 22 million below Millett's request, shifting decision making to local voters while funding can be drawn from tax options already proposed. The plan aligns with a 15 February requirement and sets a 268.6 million baseline for next year.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
James B. Longley
H. Lawin Millett Jr
Longley
Millett
Richard Carey
D-Waterville House
Kerry-Mitchell bill to end ban on Maine school construction
Maine lawmakers introduce emergency legislation to end a year long ban on school construction and require local communities to cover part of the cost. Reps Elizabeth Mitchell and John Kerry propose state funding of all construction costs with towns paying 5 percent or one unit of local property tax, whichever is less, plus allowance for long term bonds and noneducational emergency projects without State Board approval.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Elizabeth Mitchell
Chassalboro
John Kerry
D.old Orchard Beach
Mitchell
State Board of Ducation
Dallas rapist tied to string of assaults is arrested
Guy William Marble Jr., a 29 year old public relations executive, faces five rape charges with bonds of 250000 each. Police say fingerprints from Marble matched at least 20 crime scenes and that he targeted apartment complexes including The Seasons. Marble, once a reporter, worked briefly for a Lubbock newspaper and was an adviser on statewide media for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
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Guy William Marble Jr
Ce Eee
Public Elations Advisors, Inc
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Marble
Charg
Lubbock
On This Date February 15 1977 Almanac Note
Almanac entry notes February 15 1977 the 46th day of the year with 319 to follow. Highlights include Susan B Anthony born 1820 and historic events such as the Maine explosion 1898 and F D Roosevelt assassination attempt in 1933. It mentions John Mitchell resignation 1972 and Cuba hijacking crackdown 1973.
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Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Susan B. Anthony
U.S
Maine
Havana Harbor
Spain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miami
Fla
Chicago
Anton Cermak
John Mitchell
Richard Nixon
United States
Cuba
Lawers ad makes debut in Maine newspapers
The Bucksport law firm placed ads in four Hancock and Waldo County papers marking what is believed to be the first lawyers advertisement in the nation. Until Feb 5 no state bar allowed price advertising but the Maine Bar Assn voted to permit it, making this firm likely the first to use the rule. Other states may follow.
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Hancock
Waldo County
Bucksport Law
State Bar Association
Maine Bar Assn
Bucksport
Biddeford Woman Survives Gas Explosion In Dwelling
Adelina Plante, 74, of 20 Washington St in Biddeford, was rescued from rubble after a gas explosion leveled her building. She endured bruises and abrasions and said she was sore but grateful to be alive, noting she did not panic.
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Kathleen O'Connell
Adelina Plante
Biddeford
Washington St
Webber Hospital
Government awards 2 million for rape prevention study
The government announced more than 2 million dollars in research grants to fund 21 studies on rape prevention and control. The NIMH will oversee projects examining reporting to police cultural attitudes and victim responses as part of a new rape study center.
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Washington
UPI
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH
Tax repeal signals shift in property levy
The notice outlines repeal of property tax or related levy with reference to Texas state actions and consequences for property owners. It mentions dates and general effects without detailed numbers.
Two Boy Scouts on hike share creed and hunger
A pair of Boy Scouts on a hiking trip recite their values in a humorous moment as one admits being loyal obedient true courteous kind and hungry and lost. The other jokes about the hunger while they navigate their route together.
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