Maine lawmaker favors nuclear power despite coal plant tour
Senator Howard Trotzky of Maine says a tour of the Merrimack coal plant in Bow New Hampshire did not alter his view on nuclear power. He cites higher costs per kilowatt hour for coal, land and pollution concerns, and notes the need for a scrubber to reduce emissions.
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Biddeford
Norman Poirier
Webber Hospital
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Webber Hospital Association
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Alfred Road
Athough
Alan Casavant
Richard Murphy
Webber
Anti nuclear group cancels Maine signature drive
Safe Power for Maine says it ends its Nuclear Postponement Act referendum after gathering enough signatures, citing Central Maine Power Company’s Sears Island plant cancellation and CMP plans for a Richmond facility in the mid 1990s. The group notes a safety margin but suspends further action due to obsolescence.
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Augusta
Cali Hollander
Safe Power
Central Maine Power Company
Sears Island
CMP
Inichmond
Biddeford Moves To Restrict Adult Material In Businesses
Biddeford City Council approves an ordinance restricting sale and display of adult material to designated areas within businesses. The rule targets magazines and publications exposing genitals or female breasts and carries a $1000 penalty for violations. The measure takes effect in 30 days and broad language may cover photography and art magazines.
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Kathleen O’connell
Playboy
Biddeford
Marcel Viger
Viger
Grief for landlord and tenants over ruined Saco flat
A Saco landlord surveys a damaged 100 year old building after the Smith family was evicted. Residents describe a history of neglect and odor complaints. After eviction the Smiths left, tenants report a heated-up apartment and a plugged toilet raising fire concerns.
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Fire Department
Almanac highlights and key history events for February 16
The entry notes February 16 as the 47th day of 1977 with moon phase change and visible planets Mercury Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn. It lists births under Aquarius and recalls historical events: Henry Wilson born February 16 1812. Floyd Collins found dead in 1925 Cave City Kentucky. Kenny Hubbs death in 1964. 1969 offshore seizure near Hong Kong. 1970 Joe Frazier defeats Jimmy Ellis to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
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Jimmy Ellis
Charter Tours and African Vacations Rise in Popularity
Executive Editor Brian Thayer previews a Journal page on charter vacations with stories pictures and a chart that explain the business of trips. African vacations grow as prices drop while village fishermen in Victoria Cameroon and a Dominican market hawker illustrate travel life.
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Today
Brian Thayer
Victoria
Cameroon
Vacation Savings Trends Report
A short note shows readers saving strategies with emphasis on planning for future trips. It contrasts those aiming for next summer with others seeking to reclaim last summer’s memories, illustrating divergent saving priorities among readers.
Tenants and landlords rights and eviction rules
Landlords may refuse tenants or evict with notice. race sex age religion or income source cannot trigger discrimination. A 30 day notice is required for eviction, or 7 days if 30 days behind rent or serious damage. District court hearing usually 14 days after notice expiration. Pine Tree Legal Assistance explains these points.
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance
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