Maine and New Hampshire Weather Outlook
Light snow will end in southern Maine this morning with clearing by afternoon. Highs from near 20 in the north to the low 30s in the south. Lows from near 5 to the teens. Flurries possible north, clearing south tonight. Wednesday highs in the 20s to low 30s. New Hampshire similar with clearing tonight after possible light morning flurries in the south.
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CB radio sales loom as ADL predicts big 1980 rise
Cambridge New UPI report says citizen band radio equipment sales in the United States could climb 30 percent by 1980, from about 1 billion to as much as 1.8 billion. Factors include lower licensing costs and broader retail access. growth may be limited by available frequencies per ADL director Clifford Bean.
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Boy calls CB with tragic news of father dead
In Sterling Virginia Allan Cain heard Roger Washington on a citizen band radio cry My father's dead as his friend William Washington, 38, died of a heart attack at home near Bluemont. Roger, aged 10, spoke from the family residence while Cain was en route to help plant a Christmas tree.
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Saing
Maine dog tag delay leaves towns flooded with requests
More than 100 000 dog tags were mailed to Maine municipal clerks after a Connecticut factory delay. Town clerk Barbara E Lord of Old Orchard Beach says licenses will arrive soon and brokers will allow grace periods. Tags cost 2 dollars for males or unspayed females and 6 dollars for unspayed females.
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UPI
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Saco man innocent in Beach commotion
Jay Nathanson and three Cape Elizabeth men faced charges after an August disturbance in Old Orchard Beach. Nathanson was found not guilty on assault and obstructing officers. Stockwell and Michaud were convicted on obstructing government administration and criminal mischief respectively. LaFrance and Brann were acquitted of obstruction. Potent civil suit against Cameron Scarpelli Brann and others may proceed.
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Hannaford Cove Road
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Ocean St
South Portland
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George Skinsacos
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Public Works Bill Filed To Add 4 Billion In Jobs
Washington House opens with a bill to provide state and local governments an extra 4 billion for public works projects aimed at job creation. The measure would supplement a 2 billion program approved by the last Congress despite a presidential veto.
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Saco Approves Housing Code Despite Council Split
The Saco City Council approved the Housing Code by a mayoral break vote to require 30 day implementation. It aims to raise standards for 1,200 rental units, targeting structural, fire and sanitary safety while excluding owner occupied homes.
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Charles Pendleton
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Fire leaves Kennebunk family homeless on Ross Road
Early morning blaze at 19 Ross Road in a log cabin style home displaced a family of three. Mrs Dickson escaped with injuries after breaking a window to flee as flames blocked the doorway. Fire under control by 1 30 a m with units from Kennebunk and Lower Village assisting.
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Thornton Academy Senior Wins VFW Scholarship
A Thornton Academy senior Elaine Regina 17 of Saco won a 200 VFW scholarship after a county wide competition at Nassau College Springvale. Her speech What America Means To Me advances to state judging with winner chosen by Jan 17.
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Saco councilrs clash over treatment plant probe and raises
Three Saco councilors who missed the Dec 23 meeting pressed to reopen a treatment plant inquiry. Only one yes vote followed, while four attending councilors defeated the motion after 22 hours of testimony. Weston was cleared on charges. mayor accused absentees of obstruction. Debates over housing codes and early police fire raises continued with mixed votes and legal questions from City Solicitor Ayotte.
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Claudine Longet Faces Jury in Sabich Shooting Case
In Aspen Colorado Claudine Longet sits for jury selection in the felony manslaughter trial over the death of pro skier Vladimir Sabich. Prosecutors say Longet shot Sabich with a .22 pistol. Longet alleges an accidental discharge. About 50 of 300 potential jurors attended the first day.
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Birds and birdsong counts published in American Birds edition
A list from a local survey records hundreds of birds across species. Notable tallies include Common Eider 384, White-winged Scoter 164, Blue Jay 782, House Sparrow 355, Starling 518, Cardinal 21, and American Robins 54, with many others such as Horned Lark 112 and Purple Sandpiper 366.
TV Executions Coverage Brought Into Court
Dallas journalist Tony Garrett and the ACLU challenge a Texas Department of Corrections ban on death row interviews. They argue state law allows media access and pool coverage could represent both print and electronic outlets. TDC Director W J Estelle counters that filming executions creates a circus and harms condemned inmates and their families.
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Pay hikes in Biddeford target salary anxiety and openness
City officials discuss a secret salary decision, with claims of a hush hush process contrasted by boasts of open finance committee meetings. The debate centers on how raises up to 800 dollars were set, using MMA guides and cross city checks, while some warn a professional survey may be needed.
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