Sewage Treatment in Biddeford and Saco Faces Trouble
In a three month study editor Maryline White examines Biddeford and Saco sewage facilities, outlining design flaws, operator inexperience and energy constraints affecting treatment performance. The first of a six part series, it notes Maine towns reliance on antiquated methods and calls for rigorous planning and multi professional operation.
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Maryline White
Biddeford and
Saco
Biddeford
Portland
Maine
Millard Hall
University of Maine
Biddeford Faces 1.1 Million Loan Default and Debt Limit
Mayor Lucien Dutremble said Biddeford did not repay 1.1 million borrowed last year for anticipated taxes and may seek a 20 year bond in spring to cover deficits. The city nears the debt ceiling of 7 percent of valuation, risking operating funds and prompting a possible city audit.
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Lucien Dutremble
The
Journal Today
Biddeford
Dutremble
Edward Gaulin
Boucher
Archie Maxwell
First National
Maxwell
Education Board Rules In Biddeford Head Coach Tie
An independent arbitrator ruled the Biddeford School Board acted within rights when naming Dave Kerry as head football coach over Dave Redmond. The decision says internal preference clauses do not bind the board to promote from within when a vacancy exists and Redmond’s recent absence from high school coaching weakens his case.
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Biddeford
Dave Kerry
Dave Redmond
Redmond
Stanley M. Jacks
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Andrew Frechette
Chelmsford
Mass
Kerry
BTA
Webber Hospital appoints Kenneth Omundson administrator
Kenneth E. Omundson, 42, becomes administrator of the Webber Hospital Association Biddeford succeeding Carleton Davis who led for 14 years. The unit includes Elm Street Webber and Notre Dame Pool Road units serving about 50 000 in York County.
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Kenneth E. Omundson
Webber Hospital Association
Biddeford
Omundson
Union Hospital
Lynn
Mass
Webber
Carleton Davis
Davis
Elm Street
Notre Dame
Pool Road
Webber Hospital
Notre Dame Hospital
York County
Union
Housing Authority Under Fire Again in Maine
Augusta Maine reports the House majority leader plans to attack the State Housing Authority amid a special session. Rep Larry E Simpson says an investigation of SHA records reveals areas needing study while Democrats face Republican scrutiny. Ethics and committee seat shakeups also top Capitol agenda.
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Augusta
Maine
House
State Housing Authority
Larry E. Simpson
Standish
SHA
Simpson
Legislative
Israel Poised to Propose 18 Mile Suez Pullback Plan
Geneva talks between Israel and Egypt resumed with reports that Israel may offer to withdraw 18 miles from the Suez Canal coupled with a demand for reduced Egyptian troops and arms on the east bank. UN presides as negotiators, Gur and Sion for Israel, and el Maqcoob and Howardi for Egypt, meet again Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Israel
Suez Canal
United States
Egypt
Mordechai Gur
Dov Sion
Taha el-Maqcoob
Ahmed Fouad Howardi
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Cairo
Ensio Siilasouo
Beirut
Newsa An Nahar
Fahmy
Mrs. Meir
Laborites
Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A wry quip on small town life notes that even familiar places can feel limiting when there is nowhere left to explore. The piece reflects a folksy, humorous view of rural living.
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Christopher Coach
Gaulin
Christopher
New Webber
Peg Welch
Maine Medical Center
Kenneth Omundson
Housing Authority
Stanley E. Sproul
Appropriations Committee
Sproul
Joseph Sewall
Old Town
Inside the Journal
Dear Abby
Bath
Spring Street
Brian Thayer
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