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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

Page

2

Auburn official Dwight Willard found dead in car

Dwight B. Willard a 50 year old widely known basketball and football official in western Maine was found dead in his car in a parking lot Monday night Police Capt Lawrence P Marczak said the death was due to heart disease Also included are Portland weather notes with sun and cold conditions and coastal small craft warnings for today through Wednesday with temperatures in the low 20s to below zero.

Auburn Dwight B. Willard Maine Lawrence P. Marczak Willard Portland

Personal notices of local hospital patients

Mrs. Rita Nadeau of 58 High Street Saco is a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital. William Eastman of Bay Avenue Camp Ellis is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Ralph C. LaMarre of 66 Adams Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Walter Butland of 44 Clark Street Saco is recovering from an appendectomy at Webber hospital Biddeford.

Rita Nadeau High Street Saco Notre Dame Hospital William Eastman Bay Avenue Camp Ellis Webber Hospital Ralph C. LaMarre Adams Street Biddeford Walter Butland Clark Street

Biddeford St Patrick Event and Hibernian Meetings Schedule

The Biddeford and Saco Community Service club sponsors a St Patrick's coffee and hat show on March 13 at 10 a.m. at Universalist church in Biddeford. Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St Joseph parish hall. Division Two Ancient Order of Hibernians meets tonight at 8 at club rooms on Mason Street. The St Patrick's Day party committee is urged to attend, with a special membership meeting after the regular meeting.

Biddeford and Saco Boy Scout St. Joseph Parish Hall Ancient Order of Hibernians Mason Street Biddeford

Saco Republican City Committee to Meet at GAR Hall

Members of the Saco Republican City committee will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 at the GAR hall in Saco. Refreshments will be served.

Saco Republican City Committee GAR Hall

Unity club Auxiliary to meet at Mrs Garside home

Members of the Unity club Auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. Emma Garside on Buxton Road in Saco. A dinner at 5 30 will precede the business meeting.

Unity Club Emma Garside Buxton Road Saco

Special meeting of Saco Taxpayers Protective Assn

A special meeting of the Saco Taxpayers Protective Association will convene at 7 p m Wednesday in the courtroom at City Hall Saco.

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Saco

Blue Feather Council will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m

Members of Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas gather Thursday evening at 7 30 at the hall Elm Street Biddeford for a local meeting.

Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas the Hall Elm Street Biddeford

Hibernian auxiliary to meet for Irish Night plans

The Hibernian auxiliary will gather at Hibernian hall at 8 15 PM in Biddeford to plan Irish Night events. Members meet at the corner of Main and Elm streets for the evening.

Hibernian Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford

Rummage Sale Planned at North Saco Hall Buxton Road

A rummage sale will be held Saturday at the North Saco hall on Buxton Road in North Co. Proceeds benefit community projects and include assorted household items, clothing, and books. Volunteers help organize and run the event throughout the day.

North Sacoa Buxton Road North Co

Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus Meeting

The Bishop Fenwick council of Knights of Columbus will meet tonight at 3 in the GAR hall.

Bishop Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Saco

Lady of Fatima Masquerade Party In Biddeford

The Lady of Fatima circle of Daughters of Isabella schedules a masquerade tonight at 8 p m in St John hall on Adams street Biddeford. Members may bring guests.

Lady of Fatima Circle Isabela St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Christian Science Society to Hold Midweek Service and Open Reading Room

The Christian Science Society at 19 Winter Street Saco will host a service Wednesday at 7 45 PM and a prayer meeting at 7 30 PM with choir rehearsal 8 30 PM at Lyman First Baptist in Goodwins Mills The Advent Christian church on Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village will host a prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 PM

Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco the Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village

Prayer Meeting at Advent Christian Church

A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian Church located on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Community Bible Study Session Set for Wednesday Evening

A Community Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Ogunquit Baptist Church located on Shore Road inviting participants to join in the scheduled religious gathering.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road

Mid-week Service at Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Full Gospel church Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

Village Baptist Church to hold midweek prayer hour

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 p m.

Kennebunkport

Biddeford Second Congregational Choir Rehearsal Set

The junior choir of the Biddeford Second Congregational White church will rehearse Wednesday evening at 6 15.

Biddeford Second Congregational White Church

Biddeford Second Congregational Choir Rehearsal Planned

Members of the Senior Choir of the Biddeford Second Congregational White Church will meet at the church for rehearsal Wednesday evening at seven.

Biddeford Second Congregational

Woman Drowns Rescuing Dog on Icy Lake in Italy

In Varese Italy a 34 year old woman Ivette Nuzzi drowned after jumping into icy Lake Varese to rescue her ten year old daughter’s dog that had run onto the frozen surface. The ice broke twice and the dog swam to shore while a skindiver recovered the mother's body.

Varese Italy Gabriella Nuzzi Lake Varese Ivette Nuzzi

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Help

Mrs Vitaline Pepin expresses gratitude to all who sent cards during her recent illness at Webber Hospital, extending thanks and appreciation for the support received.

The Webber Hospital

Family thanks for kindness after bereavement Landry

The family of the late George A. Landry expresses appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness floral tributes and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.

George A. Landry

Funeral Services Held for James McSweeney

Funeral services for James McSweeney were held at St. Mary church Biddeford with a solemn requiem high mass. Rev. Cornelius J. Enright and Rev. Armand St. Pierre served as presiding clergy assisted by Rev. Coleman O'Toole. Vocalist William Cleary and organist Miss Lou Welch performed as bearers listed. Burial followed in the family lot at St. Mary cemetery with grave side prayers by Rev. Fr. Enright.

James McSweeney St. Mary Church Biddeford Cornelius J. Enright Armand St. Pierre Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Deadcon Coleman O'Toole Maurice Boland William Cleary Lou Welch William McSweeney Terrance McSweeney John McSweeney Walter Grace, Jr Walter Nelson George Nelson St. Mary Cemetery Fr. Enright

Funeral services held for Mrs. Jennie F. Gough

Funeral services for 91 year old Mrs. Jennie F. Gough of West Medford Mass were conducted yesterday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev. Robert Clark officiating. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers included Paul Woodman King Woodman George Rooman and Harry Gowen. She died in a Boston hospital born October 15 1871 in Harmony daughter of James L and Ellen Perkins. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Margaret Blake two sisters and two grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday at the funeral home by Adah Chapter OFS and Amaranth King Court of Saco.

Jennie F. Gough West Medford Mass Joseph B. Gough Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Robert Clark Hadlyne

Funeral services for Dennis O'Leary held at St Mary Biddeford

Funeral services for Dennis O Leary were held from St Mary church in Biddeford yesterday. A requiem high mass was sung by Rev Coleman O Toole with William Cleary on vocal and Miss Louw Welch on organ. Bearers were St Francis college students from Pool Road Biddeford including Michael Bailargeon Paul Bartlewski Charles Barrett Mark Duchame Philip Bianco and Joseph J Amrose. Prayers at the grave were said by Rev Cornelius J Enright at St Mary cemetery.

Dennis O'Leary Dennis O’leary St. Mary Church Biddeford Coleman O'Toole William Cleary Louw Welch St Francis College Pool Road Michael Baililargeon Paul Bartlewski Charles Barrett Mark Duchame Philip Bianco Joseph J. Amrose St. Mary Cemetery Cornelius J. Enright

Funeral services for Aime Labarre of Biddeford

Funeral services were held at St. Andre church Biddeford for Aime Labarre of 27 Water Street. The high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Edmond Hache with deacon Rev. Bernand Nicknair and sub deacon Rev. Norman Carrier. Choir under Mrs. Laura Proulx sang. bearers were Robert Martin Raymond Dubois John Paul Jr. John Reidy George Whitten and Joseph Lefebvre. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev. Fr. Hache. Out of town attendees included Amirs-Reidy Holyoke MA and Raymond Dubois Harrisburg PA.

Aime Labarre Water Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Edmond Hache Bernand Nicknair Norman Carrier Laura Proulx Robert Martin Raymond Dubois John Paul Jr John Reidy George Whitten Joseph Lefebvre St. Joseph Cemetery Hache Labarre Amirs - Reidy Holyoke Mass Harrisburg Penn

Market Ends Mixed As Dow Rises Slightly On Quiet Trading

Stock market moved lower in quiet afternoon trading with fractional declines across key groups. Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.50 to 675.11 as utilities and rails slipped and IBM rebounded while Consolidated Edison issued stock to fund new facilities.

New York S AP Associated Press Consolidated Edison U.S IBM Merck Martin Marietta United Aircraft Chrysler Detroit American Motors General Motors Ford Studebaker Consolidated Natural Gas American Stock Exchange

Feb tides list with times and phases

A historical note records February tides with high and low marks in the morning and afternoon. It lists specific times such as 12:16 and 6:20 for high and low tides, with subsequent phases and markers indicating fluctuations.

Thornton students aid woman in fire emergency

Unidentified Thornton academy students helped Mrs. Edgar Beaulieu of Saco when a waste basket fire broke in her front hall. One student sounded the alarm, others doused flames with snow, and several carried her four children ages four months to five years to safety. Fire department arrived soon after.

Thornton Academy Edgar. Beaulieu Union Street Saco Thornton Beaulieu

Two Accidents Reported On Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Two traffic crashes were reported to Old Orchard Beach Police. The first at Union and Washington involved Richard A. McKinney and Mary M. Gourdouros. no damage estimates and no injuries to eight occupants. The second on Union between James R. Myers and Robert Smith ended with no injuries and no damage estimates.

Old Orchard Beach Union Washington Avenues Richard A. McKinney Hilltop Drive Mary M. Gourdouros Bay Avenue McKinney Union Avenue Washington Avenue Gourdouros Smith Mivers

Mardi Gras Masked Revelers Parade Through City Fun

Mardi Gras costumes transform diverse crowds from bankers to clowns and sailors as parades run from day to night. Zulu opens with zany antics, followed by Rex and Comus in a champagne toast at St. Louis Cathedral marking the Lenten start after midnight.

St. Louis Cathedral Rex Comus

Kennedy urged to win support for tax cut plan

JFK told that budget balance pace will speed tax plan, but Ways and Means may reject major changes in 1963. He should win over anti tax letters and select careful public advocates. Chairman Mills favors tax cut only with broader tax revision, and commented reluctantly on Kennedy's bankers meeting.

Ness House Ways and Means Committee Kennedy Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Mills

Oil Burner Floods Home on Pleasant Street in Saco

Saco firemen were called to a flooded oil burner at the home of William Lonsdale 72 on Pleasant Street last night. No one was harmed and the property sustained water damage reported by local authorities.

Pleasant Street Saco William Lonsdale

Purim St Patrick Queen Applicants Scored Too Young or Old

New York AP report says Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin rejects all queen applicants for their March 15 festival because candidates are outside the required age range of 17 to 23. The latest entrant, 12 year old Myla Erin Danis of Salem Massachusetts, born in County Cork, Ireland, seeks the title. The group plans to name her honorary junior colleen and extend invitations to her and her grandmother.

New York League of Yiddish Sons of Erin Massachusetts Salem Mass Myla Erin Danis Associated Press Boston County Cork Ireland United States Myla University College of Cork University’s America Rhoda Zubick Lowell

School Bus Contract Bids To Be Opened

Bids on the school bus contract for the next school year will be opened and read at the regular Biddeford Board of Education meeting in Supt. Raymond Kenneally's office at 7 30 p m Wednesday. The meeting is open to the public and carries a lengthy agenda.

Biddeford

Parish group forms nominating committee for PTA duties

St Andre Parents Friends and Teachers association appointed a nominating committee at a parish hall meeting. Joseph Plamondon named chair with Theresa Petrin Laurette Cantara Suzanne Gabiel Ralph Fecteau Alcide Boucher and Raymond Cote as assistants. Paul Houde led the session Rev Fr Hache led devotions.

St. Andre Hache Sister Annunciata Notre Dame Hospital St. Andrew Sis Jarie Joseph Saint Ourele

Girl Scout Troop 27 Planning Party in Biddeford

Girl Scout Troop 27 held a planning party for an upcoming event at the Scout hall on Pool Street. The meeting opened with the Scout promise and flag ceremony as Mrs. Norman J. Reilly distributed Florida shells as souvenirs to attending members Suzanne Gosselin Marie Dumont Audrey Jariz Diane Masse Diane Giguere Beverly Grebin Cheryl Michaud Karen Sparkowich Jeannette Morrison Diane Baiguy Joan Richards Sandra Spill Pearl Cote and Diane Ledoux.

Biddeford Pool Street Norman J. Reilly Florida Suzanne Gosselin Marie Dumont Audrey Jariz Diane Masse Diane Giguere Beverly Grebin Cheryl Michaud Karen Sparkowich Jeannette Morrison Diane Baiguy Joan Richards Sandra Spill Pearl Cote Diane Ledoux

Frolicking Pups Set To Start Massachusetts State Police Training

Two bloodhound pups sent from Vermont will join the Massachusetts State Police canine corps as trainees after nine to ten months. Trooper Paul Conway will oversee training, with the young dogs then housed in kennels as weather warms. The lineage traces to Big Sid and Sadie, pioneering trackers whose retirements and deaths shaped the current squad.

Andover Mass Massachusetts State Police Vermont William Baumann Big Sid Sadie Bay State Kine Princess Northampton Bunny Rehoboth Paul Conway Snooper State Police Academy Framingham Andover Barracks

Prehistoric Frozen Lizard Revived by Scientists

Two prehistoric tritons revived from 5,000 year frozen states in Siberia. Soviet geologists found lizardlike amphibians that woke, behaved Wildly, ate berries and insects, then died after weeks. Scientists see implications for long space travel.

London Siberia Moscow Radio

Is the frying kettle ready for the fritter batter task

A brief note asks if the frying kettle is ready as dip parboiled snap beans are prepared in fritter batter for deep fat frying. The line ends abruptly with a casual remark.

Firemen Quell Chimney Fire at John Danis Home

Biddeford firefighters responded to a 12 Maple Street chimney blaze at 12:30 a.m. Engine 4 used CO2 to suppress the flames, with recall at 8:45 a.m. No injuries reported.

Biddeford John Danis Maple Street

Crunchy Japanese-Style Beans Prep and Dipping Tips

This adaptation uses whole snap beans rather than parboiled beans. Rinse in cold water and trim the tips before dipping to maintain a crisp, fresh texture and clean finish for the dish.

Saco Church Scene Of Cole Hill Nuptials

The Saco Unite Baptist church hosted the Saturday marriage of Cynthia Cole and Frederick Garfield Hill. Attendants included maid of honor Penelope Warren and bridesmaid Katherine Hill. The couple plans a Connecticut wedding trip and will reside in Biddeford after returning.

Saco Unite Baptist Church Cynthia Cole Raymond C. Cole Lafayette Street Saco Frederick Garfield Hill Frederick G. Hill South Street Biddeford Stanley Bennett Penelope Warren Katherine Hill Daniel Howard Thomas Ogden William Soucy Connecticut Mayfair May Street Hill Thornton Academy Sweetser Children’s Home Moody Street Portland Copper & Tank E. W. Bliss Company South Portland

Sneaky Thief Makes Off With Cash Register

A bold thief carried off the cash register from a York restaurant on Alfred Street last night. Police say the register was rifled of the bills and approximately $8 in change left behind. The theft occurred around 7 p.m. and the register weighed about 65 pounds. Kenneth Pike reported seeing the register on the road about 9 p.m. Chief Edgar Sevigny led the biddeford police investigation.

York Alfred Street Biddeford Edgar Sevigny Kenneth Pike Pool Road

Auto Firm Pays $10 Fine In Court

In Biddeford Municipal Court this morning only one case was listed. Trooper Hollis G Dixon charged Ed and Frank Chevrolet Inc of Biddeford with an unregistered vehicle on Janelle Street. Reynald Gonneville assistant manager pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine to Associate Judge Gerald C Nason.

Biddeford Hollis G. Dixon Ed and Frank Chevrolet, Inc Janelle Street Reynald Gonneville Gerald C Nason

Pine Tree Society Workers Meet Tonight in Kennebunkport

A York county meeting of Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc workers is scheduled at the Olympia club in Kennebunkport at 8. Dr John J Lorentz medical director of Hyde Rehabilitation center will speak and show a Pine Tree camp film. Promotion plans for the town meeting tag day and campaign details will be discussed with society field representative William Sperr in attendance.

York County Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Olympian Club Kennebunkport John J. Lorentz Hyde Rehabilitation Center Pine Tree Camp William Sperr

Sodal ity Whist Draws Large St Joseph Parish Crowd

St Joseph church St Anne Sodality hosted its annual whist party in the parish hall. Special prizes went to Mrs Madeline Cabana Norman Paul and P A Jacques with many additional winners listed including Mrs J A Pombriant Mrs Celina Tremblay Roland Vaillancourt Mrs Honore Drapeau Mrs Paul Leblond Mrs Madeline Kelly Brother Gilbert Miss Muriel Lemieux Mrs Ludi vine Heroux Mrs Rita Belair Mrs Rita Vaillancourt Mrs Rose Gondreau Mrs Luciana Lemay Robert Ladderbush and Alphonse Theberge.

Sodality St. Joseph St. Anne Ludivine Heroux Rita Belair Rita Vaillancourt Rose Gondreau Luciana Lemay Robert Ladderbush Alphonse Theberge

Premonition Letter Linked to Local Fatality in Italy

VALENZA PO Italy Agatino Lo Re 34 died after losing balance on a high rise worksite on Monday A letter found in his pocket notes a message from his wife in Sicily urging him to come home warning of a terrifying dream and possible harm if he did not return immediately The sighting of the letter centers on a personal omen rather than official causation in the accident

Valenza PO Italy

World Day Of Prayer Service Plans Ready

Final plans completed for the World Day of Prayer service sponsored by Biddeford Saco Council of Churches to be held Friday at 2 p m in the Universalist church Biddeford The event is under the United Church Women with Mrs Clayton W Cartmill as chairman Local participants include Mrs David E Wigley chair Second Congregational church Biddeford Mrs Shirley E Parks organist Second Congregational church Biddeford Mrs Joseph Ingra tham Foss street Methodist Church Biddeford Mrs Gilbert Harrison First Parish Congregational church Saco and other church representatives Readers and ushers from multiple congregations The principal speaker will be Rev William B Davis pastor First Parish Congregational church Brunswick Refreshments will follow served by women of the Universalist Unitarian churches co chaired by Mrs John Dickerson and Miss Lillian Chapin with Pourers named.

Biddeford-Sace Biddeford Saco David E. Wigley Second Congregational Church Shirley E. Parks Joseph Ingratham Foss Street Gil‘bert Harrison First Parish Congregational Charlies Gregory St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Walter Lamb, Jr Seventh Day Adventist Church Cornelius Darcy Christian Science Society Everett Ladd United Baptist Church William Searle Foss Street Methodist Albert Gardella Baptist Church Stephen Johnston North Saco Katharine Deering John Tarbox Leonard Emmons Edmund Beal

Students Escape Harm In Car Bus Collision

At least 16 Thornton academy students escaped injury when a school bus and car collided on Boom road in Saco yesterday afternoon. Police said some students walked home after the crash. six teens remained on the bus during the investigation.

Thornton Academy Boom Road Saco Charles C. Hanson Stockman Avenue Thomas B. Curiale Berry Road Curiale James Merry Gorham Guy Jamieson Thornton Russell Philbrick Smutty Lane Road Dennis DeRocco Ralph DeRocco Shirley Gaumont New County Road Rita Blais Lincoln Street Debbie Freeman Bradley Street Linda Lamarre Pine Street Raymond Bouthillette Irving Street Edward Grant Robert Cabana Ronald Forest Market Street Darrell Zalenski Roger Cyr James Tarbox Linda Pratt Nancy Lennox

Maremont Film Reports Jump In Earnings

Maremont Corp reports 1962 earnings of 4,299,385 or 2.93 a share, up from 1961's 3,755,598 and 2.68. Sales rose to 112,246,000 from 69,274,000 as Gabriel and Saco Lowell subsidiaries and five rebuilt auto parts firms joined. The figures include income-less minority interests in Gabriel, Cleveland, and Saco-Lowell, with Maremont owning 50.8 and 91.7 percent of those units respectively.

Maremont Corporation Maremont Gabriel and Saco Lowell Gabriel Company Cleveland Saco-Lowell Textile Machinery and Ordnance

Saco Posts Heaviest Excise Tax Day of the Year

Saco city clerk reports excise tax payments totaling 4 012 667 dollars in a single day the heaviest of the year. Clerk Clifford A Purvis notes motorists must register by Friday and bring a copy of poll tax payment when paying the excise tax. The 4 012 67 figure marks the year’s peak for collections.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Purvis

Four men named by Dirksen referenced by Post clipping

The Washington Post identified four men Dirksen cited, noting a Birmingham News clipping was sent to Dirksen about six weeks earlier by a friend of one of the missing fliers.

Cushman Promoted to Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sergeant

Howard L. Cushman, supervising principal of Saco Gov John Fairfield Elementary, is named one of Maine’s three Air Force Reserve senior master sergeants. Promotion orders, issued at a Portland unit training assembly, lift him from master sergeant since 1959 to a new super-grade. He received the orders in a brief ceremony led by Lt. Col. W Dwight Barrell. Cushman, active in the Maine Air Force Reserve since 1955, is a Gorham State Teachers alum and UMaine 1962 education masters. He has taught and administered in Saco since 1959, and is a member of Saco Lodge F and AM and First Parish Congregational Church. He and wife Rebecca M Hooper reside with daughters at 1 Norman Ave.

Howard L. Cushman Saco Gov. John Fairfield Maine Air Force Reserve Sd. Cushman 8314Th Air Force Reserve Recovery Group Portland Air Force W. Dwight Barrell Lewiston Poe Cushman Maine Air Force Reserve Gorham State Teachers College University of Maine

Troop 28 Earns Badge At Meeting

Girl Scouts of Troop 28 met at the Girl Scout hall with leaders Mrs Laurette Gauvin Mrs Therese Hardy and Mrs Mary Jane Cookson The meeting opened with flag ceremony led by Diane Houde and Oh Beautiful Banner was sung The troop completed My Troop badge requirements reviewed flac ceremony procedures and turned in cookie sale order sheets The Friendship circle closed the meeting with Taps and Peace sung Participants included The Astronauts Charlotte Baysay Dianne Boucher Diane Houde Louise Letellier Aldean Simard Gloria Warner The Busy Bees Susan Angers Suzanne Beaulieu Denise Dubois Germaine Dumont Joan Gaugin Ann St Pierre The Proners Diane Cookson Diane Dubois Colette Lapierre Paula Martel Linda Ouellette Elaine Remillard Ann Tousignant

Girl Scouts Troop 28 Laurette Gauvin Therese Hardy Mary Jane Cookson Diane Houde Friendship Circle Presett

Taxpayers Flood Biddeford Office

Tax Collector John Boissoneault called yesterday the biggest day in Biddeford history as 503 tax payments were processed. A long line stretched through the municipal building as last minute excise tax payers rushed to beat the March 1 deadline for automobile taxes.

Biddeford John Boissoneault

Runnery Sets Up New Boat Yard Business

Runnery is establishing a new boat yard with Marshall praising the move as a credit to the community. The statement underscores local support for the venture.

Marshall

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