West coast cries for more rain
Weather patterns shift bring ice jams and snow across regions. Ice jams forced partial evacuations in Saegartown and Oak Ridge in Pennsylvania while heavy snows hit Utah Colorado and New Mexico raising avalanche fears. Dust from the Midwest lingered over the Southeast reducing visibility in Monroe Louisiana and the South.
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Rain and ice flood New England roads amid storm
Heavy rain and melting snow flooded roadways across New England while Vermont and Maine faced ice caused travel disruptions. Icy Interstate routes 9 and 91 were nearly impassable as a brief northern Maine ice storm warning and a southern Maine advisory were issued.
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Weatherman's refrain Maine rain confounds forecasts
A Maine weather story notes the National Weather Service faces constant media calls when storms misalign with forecasts. An NWS spokesman blames winter, predicting end by May, with today’s storm moving out by afternoon. The piece compares this winter’s 67 inches of snow to 1771's record 142 inches and recaps Thursday’s local traffic incidents in Biddeford-Saco and Old Orchard Beach with limited injury details.
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Beach council debates overtime and holiday pay for dept heads
Old Orchard Beach leaders reviewed whether department heads should receive overtime or holiday pay. Town Manager Jerome Plante cited a 40 hour salary basis, while Councilor Mokarzel noted only three heads claim such pay. He urged a fixed salary with no overtime or holiday allowances, citing a Wage and Hour Division view and a 1976 Supreme Court ruling. The council seeks further explanations from department heads before deciding on any policy change.
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Saco council debates fundraiser tied to mayor's trip
Ward 1 councilor accuses charity basketball game for Mayor Zaitlin of violating the city charter. City Administrator Dexter confirms a possible charge while denying direction. Ward 5 councilor LeBlanc cites political tensions as the game, pitting Saco Police Apostles against Most Holy Trinity Saints, stirs controversy.
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Maine National Bank Wins Low Bid On State Bonds
The Maine National Bank bid 4.5669 percent on 15.4 million dollars in Maine bonds, the lowest rate in the five bids. State Treasurer Leighton Cooney praised the result as evidence of market confidence despite prior land suits and a canceled sale.
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Almanac note for Feb 25 1977 in Pisces tone
The Almanac marks February 25 1977 as the 56th day with a first quarter moon and stars Mercury Mars in the morning and Venus Jupiter Saturn at night. Notable births include painter Pierre Renoir born 1841. Historic items mention United States Steel Corp formed in 1901 and Oregon’s 1919 gasoline tax. President Ford’s 1975 warning on Cambodia links aid to containment.
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Thornton Girls Beat Biddeford In Western Maine Playoff Run
Thornton Academy girls basketball defeated Biddeford 54 to 45 at Linnell Gym to finish the season. The Trojans earned the No 2 seed for next week’s Western Maine Class A tournament and will face Sanford High in the opening round in Saco on Friday March 4.
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Tanker Explodes Off Honolulu After Oil Spill
A tanker 360 miles west of Honolulu exploded after a leak dumped millions of gallons of crude oil creating a 50 mile slick. One crewman was lost and 38 others were rescued by a freighter carrying flammable cargo and live ammunition. The crew abandoned the burning vessel.
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Maine Community Daily Page Highlights
A compact week’s end page featuring cartoons classifieds and community notices. Dear Abby advice column and editorial perspectives share space with a light horoscope and a crossword puzzle to engage readers.
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Inside the Journal: People and Privacy in Daily Life
A brief note reflects on how some individuals become curious only when events affect them, while others stay disengaged unless matters touch their own lives. The piece hints at public interest and personal boundaries without detailing specific incidents.
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