Roy F. Tounge 85 former Saco resident dies in Freeport
Roy F. Tounge died Friday in a Freeport nursing home after a brief illness. He lived at Park-Danforth Residence in Portland since 1972, formerly managed Woolworth stores, and operated restaurants in Portland and Saco until 1958. Survived by son Raymond L. Tounge and daughter Terry Park, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at First Parish Congregational Church Saco with calling hours Saturday 6–9 p.m. at Shumway-Gross Funeral Home.
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Roy F. Tounge
North St
Saco
Freeport
Park-Danforth
Portland
Charles R
Nellie A. Tounge
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
James Fletcher
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
South
Paris
Shumway- Gross Funeral Home
Spring St
108th passes bill to protect state and cities from suits
Maine lawmakers approved a bill to shield state and local governments from lawsuits after the common law sovereign immunity doctrine expires next Tuesday. The measure, passed 141-1 in the House and 22-3 in the Senate, reinstates immunity while allowing a narrowed liability window. Senator Samuel Collins said the bill is a useful stopgap. the Maine Supreme Court had struck down immunity previously, prompting the extension sought by the attorney general.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
House
Senate
Samuel Collins
Rockland
Collins
Maine Supreme Court
Joseph Brennan
Postmaster named to Biddeford office
Leo R. Cote of Biddeford becomes the first career employee named postmaster here with effective date Saturday. He notes his long service and explains the 1970 Postal Reorganization Act opened the post to career hires. Cote, 54, will replace Willie Laverriere and previously headed postal operations. He was named by Postmaster General Benjamin Baillair. Other finalists hailed from Portland and Springfield. The salary tops 24 557 dollars.
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Leo R. Cote
Biddeford
Cote
Iddeford
Benjamin Baillar
Willie Laverriere
New York
Portland
Springfield
Mass
Ote
Wildwood Drive
Saco
Prenatal Class at Webber Hospital for Parents
The Webber Hospital Association sponsors a free prenatal class on Tuesday Feb 1 at 7 30 p m in Conference Room B Elm Street Biddeford Guest speaker Caroline Tarbox R D will discuss nutrition during pregnancy Gertrude Benoit R N maternity supervisor will host A maternity tour prenatal gift packs and baby books will be issued Diaper-grams will be presented at the end Fathers welcome.
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Webber Hospital Association
Elm Street
Biddefor
Caroline Tarbox R.D
Gertrude Benoit R.N
Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Home Notice
Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home at 1 Stone Street Biddeford lists contact 283 3653 with R Martel as director providing funeral services and arrangements for inquiries and arrangements.
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Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
John P. Conroy Jr
Hill St
Biddeford
Commission Keeps Tally On Dead Trees
OLD ORCHARD BEACH residents are urged to report diseased or dead trees on town property to the park commission office in town hall so officials can maintain the green spaces and safety.
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Commission
Old Orchard Beach
Park Commission
Town Hall
All Quiet Reported Across Kennebunk Areas
Safety beat notes no significant police or fire activity in Kennebunk Kennebunkport Biddeford and Saco over the last 24 hours. Spokespersons for the DOB police and fire departments confirm quiet conditions with no notable incidents in the period.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
DOB
Biddeford
Saco
Public Breakfast Hosted by Biddeford VFW Life Members
A public breakfast will be held Sunday January 30 from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Post Home located at 15 Thornton Street in Biddeford. It is sponsored by the Life Member Club of Biddeford Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. A nearest of life members will be held at [1].
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VFW Post
Thornton St
Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Picariello trial unfolds with cop testimony in Maine
U.S. District Judge Gignoux weighs rest of case against Richard Picariello on interstate explosives charges tied to a string of bombings. FBI handwriting expert and Massachusetts bomb witnesses describe devices, car wrecks, and a high speed chase through Danvers. Aceto, Gullion and Carlson face trial or already sentenced. defense seeks efficiency as the trial nears end of its second week.
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Arthur Frederick
Portland, Maine
UPI
U.S. District Court
Edward T. Gignoux
Richard Picariello
Gignoux
U.S
Peter Mills
William D. Jones
FBI
Jones
Kevin O'Brien
Rhode Island
Picariello
Massachusetts
Joseph Sainato
Joseph Aceto
Danvers
Mass
Samato
Saiato
Ceto
Edward Gullion
Everett Carlson
National Guard
Boston
Eastern Airlines
Logan Internationa
Essex County
Newburyport
Carlson
Aceto
Gullion
Maine
Topsfield
Francis Gantley
Kariello
Fall River
Portland
Utility execs back core aim of General Order 42 in Maine
Maine utility leaders voiced support for the general principle of General Order 42 on accountability but criticized some drafting details. They warn the rules could bar legitimate expenses and raise costs, while PIRG backs stricter data for ratepayer accountability and potential savings. Chamber of Commerce officials and charities argued such payments aid customers and reflect social responsibility.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Public Utilities Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Greenquist
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co
Oon
PUC
Richard Berry
Cape Elizabeth
Berry
Greenquist
Obert Burgess
Maine Public Interest Research Group
PIRG
Burgess
Chamber O Commerce
YMCA
The
United Jay
Snow emergencies fall under police control in town
The town council transferred snow emergency authority to the police department. A on duty officer can declare emergencies, inform media, enforce one way streets, direct public works for parking areas, and post tow warnings. Towing rates stay 15 day 20 night with possible removal from tow list for overcharges. A snow censor workshop is set for February 10 to finalize program details.
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Old Orchard Beach
Christopher Kent
Public Safety Commission
Department of Public Works
Gordon Armstrong
Police Department
Beach plow zones listed for priority parking
Old Orchard Beach announces four top priority snow plow parking areas. Residents may park legally at the public safety complex lot, Memorial Park lot, the Ocean Park library square, and the high school lot to avoid towing and penalties during snow events.
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Old Orchard Beach
Public Safety Complex
Memorial Park
Ocean Park
Maine sheriffs clash with plan for resident state trooper
In Augusta, sheriffs and state police clashed over a bill allowing municipalities to contract a resident state trooper. Critics called it a step toward a police state, while supporters cited rural crime and staffing gaps. Officials noted roughly one third of Maine residents lack local police, with 67 troopers and 68 sheriffs' deputies available at any time.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Maine State Police
Evergy
Lawrence
Stonington
Donald Burns
D-Anson
Burns
Greenlaw
Timothy Moody
Richmond
Dent
Albert T. Jamison
Winthrop
Jamison
Mission program speaker listed for Zaire talk in Saco
The second in a four part School of Mission series will be at United Baptist Church in Saco on Sunday January 30 starting 4 45 p m with Mary Bartlett speaking at 4 45. Rev William F Bartlett and children who have served in Zaire and South India will share about their work as house parents to 30 missionary children. Meal and classes follow the 4 45 to 7 p m assembly period with detailed schedules and a worship service led by the Tarbox family.
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Bible Baptist Church of
Saco
Ferry Road
Carll J. Grathwohl
Bible Baptist Church
Grathwohl
John Ewing
Zaire
Africa
United Baptist Church
Main Street
Mary Bartlett
William F. Bartlett
South India
Kinshasa
Pamela Smith
Delbert George
Lyle Bristol
Albert R
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Roy Tounge
Houle
Good Shepherd Nursing Home
St. Joseph's Church
Theodore Goulet
Webber
Memoriam
Needham B. Brown, JR
Joan L. Brown
St. Mary’s Church
Dennett & Craig
Tel
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Biddeford-Saco Journal
United Press International
Mathews-Shannon- Cullen Inc
3Rd Ave
New York City
N.Y
State Police
Allen Weeks
Donald Nichols
Kenneth Curtis
Curtis
Nettie Haggerty
Woolwich
Resi
Raymond Smith
Sumner Grant
M. Stetson Lincoln
Harry LeGallee Jr
Albert R. Phillips
Marion Ferguson
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