Youth services bureau aims to steer Kennebunk students
Robert Brown, hired through an LEAA funded program, works in Kennebunk schools to connect with students during study halls. He plans talks with town selectmen, police, clergy, business leaders, and parents to build trust and address social issues affecting education.
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John Young
Kennebunk
David Segee
Robert Brown
Brown
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Segee
New York
Westchester County
Kennebunkport
Prevention driven youth bureau aims to curb juvenile problems
Brown champions a fire prevention approach to juvenile issues, seeking community input to prevent problems before they arise. The plan centers on a youth services bureau outside schools to provide resources, referrals, and early intervention, funded initially for one year with possible extension if successful.
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Brown
Segee
Grand Zenith life jackets found at sea
The Coast Guard confirmed the discovery of two life jackets from the missing tanker Grand Zenith, found about 300 miles southeast of Cape Cod Massachusetts. Earlier search details are on page 8.
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Boston
UPI
Coast Guard
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Biddeford Library Showcases Exhibits and Programs for All
Marcel Bilodeau of South Street reads in the library's upstairs room while younger residents enjoy children's books downstairs. Librarian Robert Filgate notes the library's meaningful cultural role in Biddeford as it offers films, services, and books for adults and children.
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Biddeford
McArthur
Marcel Bilodeau
South Street
Robert Filgate
John Ewing
Biddeford Library Showcases Culture On Main Street
Kathleen O Connell profiles McArthur Library as a cultural hub with photography exhibits film classics and puppet shows. Librarian Robert Filgate envisions more concerts and expanded film series if funding allows, while a citizens committee weighs renovating the old city theater to boost arts and economy.
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Kathleen O’connell
Biddeford
Main Street
McArthur Library
Robert Filgate
Maine Ste Commission On the Arts and Humanities
Monsieur Vincent
Filgate
Old City
Constantine Karvonides
Karvonides
Lucien Dutremble
Maine Snowstorm Disrupts Boston Area Schools and Travel
A major snowstorm moved into southern New England, closing dozens of Boston metro and Connecticut towns and delaying flights at Logan Airport. Up to 12 inches expected in parts, with a deep freeze to follow. Western Massachusetts schools canceled while ski areas in northern New England welcomed the fresh snowfall.
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United Press International
New England
Canadian
Boston
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Logan International
VA recommends disciplinary action in Gaffney death
The Washington VA headquarters urged disciplinary action against a Togus hospital nurse over the May 17 death of William Gaffney of Biddeford Pool. Togus director Ron Wallace withheld the employee’s name and position until case closure, noting a 30 day appeal window. The action follows Togus board findings of improper professional judgment and cites a board inquiry report sent to Washington last July.
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Larry Stains
Washington, D.C
Veterans Administration
Togus VA
Biddeford Pool
William Gaffney
Togus
Ron Wallace
VA Central Office
Wallace
Washington
Togus Hospital
Board of Inquiry
Gaffney
On This Day January Seventh Through History
January 7 marks Millard Fillmore birth in 1800 and Washington’s 1789 election. Historical notes cover 1927 transatlantic calls New York London, 1972 Nixon re-election bid, 1973 New Orleans hotel sniper death, plus contemporary UPI photos on tax reform and prison death-row debate.
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Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Millard Fillmore
United States
George Washington
New York
London
Nixon
George McGovern
New Orleans
UPI
Jimmy Carter
South Carolina
Commissioner of Prisons
Inside the Ey Journal Front and Community Pages Review
A fragmented newspaper snippet lists sections such as editorial pages, community features, cartoons, classifieds, horoscopes, weddings, sports, weather, and puzzles. It hints at a daily print edition with page allocations and light advisory humor.
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