BC Penitentiary replaces solitary confinement unit
New Westminster British Columbia officials say the provincial pen has scrapped its solitary confinement wing after a Federal Court of Canada ruling. Six inmates were moved to a new administrative segregation unit as judges ruled solitary confinement violates public standards of decency and propriety and that adequate alternatives exist.
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New Westminster
B.C
British Columbia Penitentiary
Federal Court of Canada
Waterville Mayor Carey weighs run for Congress
Waterville Maine mayor Richard J Carey says he is considering a bid for the Democratic nomination in Maine's 1st Congressional District. Five Democrats compete for the seat held by Republican David Emery. Carey, 47, recently began his fourth term as mayor and is known for sharp fiscal commentary and bold political action.
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Waterville
Maine
Richard J. Carey
Carey
Thurday
David Emery
Biddeford Seeks Solar Energy Lab Site in Biddeford Pool
Biddeford aims to host a proposed 300 million dollar solar energy research lab and a 50 million dollar annual national institute. Roger Johnson touts Biddeford Pool academy as ideal, citing a 21 acre oceanfront site with access to Boston and Portland. Public, private groups discuss ERDA criteria and a five year plan, with confirmation expected January 30.
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United States
Biddeford
John McGlennon
Environmental Protection Agency
Boston
New England
National Solar Energy Research Institute
Economic Improvement Commission
Roger Johnson
McGlennon
Marie Joseph Academy
Johnson
Biddeford Pool Academy
Atlantic Ocean
Portland
EPA
New England Council
James McLaughlin
Council
National Institute For Solar Energy Research
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
McLaughlin
Solar Institute
Jane Muskie profile reveals her calm campaign wisdom
In a candid interview Jane Muskie discusses her relief at Cohen not challenging her husband for the Maine senate seat, the weariness of campaigns, and her view that future contenders will arise. She notes GOP candidates Monks Truman Hicks and an Independent will oppose Muskie as she doubts a presidential draft by Democrats at their summer convention.
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Peg Welch
Jane Muskie
William) Cohen
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Plato Truman
Biddeford
Jack Hicks
Canaan
Muskie
Husband
Ousted Agencies See Struggle Ahead in York County
York County commissioners ordered CAP and the York County Regional Planning Commission to vacate courthouse annex quarters by month’s end. CAP director Carrol Hussey called the move a relief yet warned of loss of a countywide in kind support and a vital WATS line system. The plan risks eliminating elderly transportation and impairing civil defense radio access, with SMRPC seeking possible extensions and May 1 relocation.
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Alfred
York County
Carrol Hussey
York County Community Action Program
CAP
Auger
Clement Auger
Husse
Donald Cote
Regional Planning Commission
Hussey
WATS
Civil Defense
York County Regional Planning Commission
SMRPC
Plann
Commission
Sanford
SMAPC
Board of Commissioners
MCLU to Consider Public School Prayer Stance in Maine
The Maine Civil Liberties Union plans a Saturday meeting in Augusta to discuss whether prayers should return to Maine public schools. Gov Longley supported school prayers last month, while the MCLU and its national affiliate oppose school sponsored worship. Allison Anspach leads the MCLU.
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Portland
Maine
Maine Civil Liberties Union
Augusta
James B. Longley
MCLU
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Allison Anspach
Chou En-lai dies as succession rumors swirl in China
China announces Premier Chou En-lai has died at 78 after a May heart attack and cancer diagnosis. Teng Hsiao-ping is seen as likely successor for premier, while Wang Hung-wen may take top Communist party post. Funeral set for Jan. 15 in Beijing with national mourning observed.
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John Roderick
Associated Press
Tokyo
China
Chou
Peking
Hsinhua
Mao Tse-tung
Chinese Communist Party
Chou En-lai
Tienanmen Square
People’s Daily
MTI
Communist Party
Great Hall of the People
Party
Central Committee
National People’s Congress
Teng
Chou En Lai Praised As China's Jefferson by Snow
Helen Foster Snow recalls Chou En Lai from 1937 travels with her husband Edgar Snow as a charismatic leader and political mentor in early Communist China. She compares him to Thomas Jefferson, notes his French schooling, and recounts his army’s early movements toward power.
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Associated Press
Madison
Courteous and Efficient Self Service Sign in Cafeteria
Sign in the cafeteria promotes a courteous and efficient self service approach. It emphasizes orderly lines, self checkout where available, and respectful behavior toward staff and fellow diners. The message aims to simplify operations and improve speed during peak meal periods.
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Bangor
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Kathleen O'Connell
Bill Cohen
Robert Monks
Palm Beach
Stephen Muskie
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