Saco Charter Sparks Political Debate and Support
Local officials clash over the new charter's vulnerability to political pressure. Mayor Braley warns the post could become a football, while Dexter defends his professional role and calls for steady council collaboration. Rep Hobbins and residents weigh in on truancy and enforcement.
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Saco
Two Men Charged In Rental Scam In Biddeford
James Hamilton 31 of Wytopitlock and Nelson Spearin 33 of Lincoln Maine were charged in Biddeford with obtaining rental equipment under false pretenses. Hamilton allegedly rented a steam cleaner a gas compressor and two gas generators posing as a Callahan Brothers Construction employee. Police later apprehended the pair in Portland.
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James Hamilton
Wytopitlock
Saco District Court
Biddeford
Taylor Rental
Nelson Spearin
Lincoln
Hamilton
Main Street
Callahan Brothers Construction
Portland
SAD 71 Faces Fourth Suit Over School Bond Warrant
Kennebunk facing a fourth legal challenge to the SAD 71 bond referendum on a $5.2 million school construction warrant. Plaintiffs claim malapportioned board and improper warrant language while seeking a temporary restraining order. A hearing set for tomorrow before Judge Glassman. three selectmen appeal to the state Supreme Court while two others have already signed the warrant.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
SAD
Herman Cohen
Cohen
SAD 71
State Board of Education
Superior Court
Harry P. Glassman
Sumner Goffin
Heber Smith
Robert Slowik
Peter L. Murray
Portland
State Supreme Court
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