Biddeford Cable Franchise Battle Highlights Legal Clash
Biddeford faces a tense rival bid as LVO's injunction blocks new franchise awards while York Cable Co and Continental Cablevision vie to deliver service. A court decision looms after a city committee rated proposals on 29 factors, with controversy over potential bias and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelce
Y Ork Cable Corp
Continental Cablevision
N.H
Twomey
York Cable Co
Creative Advertising
Barnett Shur
Portland
LVO
Continental
York
York Cable
York Cavie
John Rikowski
Glassman
Rikowski
Saco
Biddeford
Lobstermen Clash With Five Inch Size Rule Debate
In Camp Ellis lobstermen voice strong opposition to a proposed five inch upper size limit. A Maine report on sea resources backs zone management but critics warn larger lobsters threaten tradition and invite imports. The discussion occurred during an informal session with Sen. Peter Danton and Rep. Barry Hobbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ellis
Augusta
Maine
Peter Danton
Marine Resources Committee
Barry Hobbins
Saco
Red and Gun Club
Canada
Football Coach Named At B H S
David T. Kerry 33 of Chelmsford Mass was named head football coach at Biddeford High School announced by Superintendent Andre C Frechette. Kerry will assume duties April 1. Kerry presently heads Chelmsford High School football with athletic director Tommy Eck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Kerry
Chelmsford
Mass
Biddeford High School
Andre C. Frechette
John Simpson
Frechette
Atlantic City
N.J
Kerry
Simpson
Tigers
Biddeford
Chelmsford High School
Tommy Eck
Shirley Chisholm urges women to act and lead
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm told a Maine audience that women must rise, be bold, and fight for equal rights, warning that passive roles will not suffice. She announced possible political institutes, discussed ERA opposition, and urged honest compromise to improve government and protect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crono
New York
Shirley Chisholm
America
University of Maine
Memorial Gymnasium
Chisholm
Shirley Chishlom
Kentucky
United States
Nixon Administration
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Commission
Public relations as art not treating the public as such
Editorial note on public relations defining its craft as presenting information with transparency rather than spin. Critics argue for accountability while practitioners emphasize clarity and trust. The piece weighs ethical standards, media frictions, and the role of newsroom independence.
Maine House Passes Equal Rights Amendment by 78 to 68 Vote
The Maine House approved the Equal Rights Amendment by a 78 to 68 vote after a two hour debate. Proponents Theodore Curtis Jr and Kathleen Goodwin led the effort to ratify, aiming for Maine to become the 29th state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
House of Representatives
Albert W. Hoffies
Camden
State Government Committee
Theodore S. Curtis Jr
R-Orono
Kathleen W. Goodwin
D-Bath
Congress
Curtis
EEA Jobs To End April 30
The Emergency Employment Act program faces termination by April 30 with potential extension to 1974. state director Steve Benette warns loss of 1,366 jobs statewide if funds are impounded. Biddeford and York County totals included. Braley notes former EEA workers moving to better paying jobs, and local departments face staffing gaps without city funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Steve Benette
Augusta
Benette
Nixon
York County
EEA
Parks and Recreation Department
School Department
John Braley
Braley
New Firm May Come To Area Shape Symmetry and Sun
Shape, Symmetry and Sun, a Biddeford plastic products maker, plans a new building in Biddeford Industrial Park and 10 new jobs. MDCI report cites loan approval pending from SBA in Washington. City Council approved sale of four acres to Sixth Business Development Corp. of Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shape
Symmetry
Sun
Biddeford
Elm Street
Five Points
Maine Department of Commerce and Industry
Augusta
Roger R. Johnson
Johnson
Small Business Administration
Washington D.C
Sixth Business Development Corporation of
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Michael Spath
Gencoe Inc
FCC
Superior
Justice Harry Glassman
David P. Twomey
B.H.S
Dick Charles
David T. Kerr
Dearborn
Ferry Road
Lyn
Steve
Rabbit
Jenifer
Daniel Dearborn
Art Nadeau
Inside the Journal
Abby
John Surran
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!