Augusta eyes seven Maine county commissioners changes
A Maine bill to expand county commissions from three to seven and grant full budget powers is discussed at a public hearing. Rep. Anne Bachrach notes current three member boards lack accountability and outlines a district, municipal, and general election mix plus a county finance committee to guide budgets. The proposal would let the commission levy taxes and appoint the county treasurer and register of deeds, with probate courts kept elected for now.
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Joan Deppa
Augusta
Maine
UPI
Anne Bachrach
Brunswick
Bachrach
Cumberland
Washington
York County
Commission
Register of Deeds
York County commissioners split on seven member governing panel
Two of York County's three commissioners backed reducing the board to five members while the third favored keeping three and adding a full time administrator. Chairman Reny and Commissioner Marcotte offered sharply divergent views on representation and efficiency amid budget scrutiny. Dennett declined to support Bachrach's related proposal without review.
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Larry Stains
York County
Commission
Paul Reny
Saco
Guy Marcotte
Biddeford
Marcotte
J. Peter Dennett Jr
Eliot
Rep. Bachrach
Suspended Kennebunk Cops to Speak at Hearing
Town Manager Kenneth Barrett will hold a public hearing today on the suspension of Lt. Robert Jude and Officer Robert Pelletier from the Kennebunk police force. Chief Frank Stevens and selectmen discussed the action after an inquiry into receipts and reimbursements from the court system. The hearing at 2 p.m. will be in Barrett's office and open to the public.
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Kennebunk
Kenneth Barrett
Robert Jude
Kennebunk Force
Robert Pelletier
Barrett
Frank Stevens
Stevens
Eek
Jude
Pelletier
Record Run Pays Off In Major Win For Keith Caron
Biddeford High sophomore Keith Caron won a record giveaway contest at DeOrsey's Record Shop in Falmouth Laura with a three minute sprint. He collected 831 records before returning two duplicates, beating sponsor expectations by about 700 records and prompting tweaks to the contest.
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John Ewing
Record- breaking album run nets Keith Caron top prize
Keith Caron, a Biddeford High sophomore, won 829 records in three minutes at DeOrsey's Record Shop in Falmouth on Saturday. The feat, worth nearly $5,000, exceeded sponsors' expectations by about 700 records. The store's one of a kind policy allowed the sweep of winnings.
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Falmouth
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Kathleen O'Connell
Coca
Don Caouette
Caouette
Carter Budgets Boost Energy Housing Health Over Defense
President Carter proposed a 19.4 billion increase to the 1978 budget with reduced defense emphasis and more funding for energy housing and health. He urged price controls on hospitals and called for halts to several water projects, noting the revisions improve on Ford's plan.
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UPI
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Congress
Carter asks Congress for 35 million to back abortion alternatives
President Carter seeks 35 million more than Ford's request to boost family planning, contraceptives, sex education, and counseling. HEW's current funding supports 250,000 to 300,000 abortions annually, mainly via Medicaid. Califano says no crusade to stop abortions and targets teens with centers and education, benefiting about 278,000 low income youths.
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UPI
Carter
Congress Today
Health, Education and Welfare
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HEW
Califano
Gerald Ford
Ford
Pentagon trims defense budget amid program reviews
Defense Secretary Harold Brown outlines a revised budget of 120.4 billion, cutting over 2.7 billion and delaying or canceling programs including the Navy nuclear strike cruiser and portions of the B1 bomber and MX missile. Immediate savings total 160 million with further reductions pending strategic talks.
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UPI
Defense
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Navy
Pentagon
Brown
Carter
Gerald Ford
Ford
U.S
Europe
Carter plan revises Ford budget with broad cuts and boosts
President Carter's outline adds 19.4 billion to Ford's fiscal 1978 budget bringing total to 459.4 billion. It trims defense by 2.7 billion to 120.4 billion and halts several programs including Navy nuclear ships, B1 and MX spending, and two frigates. Also freezes Medicare premiums at 7.20, adds EPA staff, extends unemployment benefits, increases Middle East aid, phases out Cuban refugee program, and shifts funds to housing energy and abortion alternatives research.
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UPI
Carter
Gerald Ford
Ford
Pentagon
Navy
Deletes
Georgia
Environmental Protection Agency
Middle East
Israel
Atomic Research
Biddeford Tigers tie Lewiston in hockey clash
Biddeford High School, led by captain Steve Fleurent, rallied to a 4 4 tie with Lewiston High School as time ran out. An overtime period failed to decide the game, leaving both teams deadlocked and the full report on page 11.
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Biddeford High School
Steve Fleurent
Fleurent
Tigers
Lewiston High School
Biddeford Nape
Blue Devil
Biddeford
White applicants challenge UC bias in reverse discrimination case
A California student alleges his medical school rejection due to white skin, noting black peers with lower scores were admitted. He sues the University of California, arguing racial discrimination. The debate over reverse discrimination reaches the Supreme Court.
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California
University of California
Ureme
Today's chuckle in Maine features light humor
A brief cartoon and humorous item appear among classifieds and puzzles in Maine papers. The page also carries community notices and crossword hints.
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Dear Abby
Horosco
Maine National
Brief Summer Styles Spark Cotton in Headlines
A witty journal note mocks the season as girls’ bathing suits expose minimal fabric. The line suggests fashion trends reveal unexpectedly scant coverage and a playful critique of summer attire.
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