Funeral Price Variations Highlight Need for Disclosure
Maine PIRG reports average funeral cost about 1050 dollars with statewide yearly deaths near 10 000. Survey of 116 of 316 Maine funeral homes shows prices vary up to 1000 dollars by region and creminition options range 205 to 821 dollars. A federal rule would require price disclosure by telephone and more transparent listings.
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Augusta
Maine
PIRG
Ralph Nader
Federal Trade Commission
New Phone Charge Pondered By NET Official
Perry M. Hudson of New England Telephone notes a state survey in March to gauge directory assistance use and draft a tariff. He cites $30 million annual DA calls in five states, with 20 percent of customers making 80 percent of calls and 40 percent using none.
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Portland, Maine
New England Telephone Co
Perry M. Hudson
NET
Maine
Telephone Association of Maine
Hudson
Zaitlin Proposes Youth Run Park Peace Plan
Saco Mayor Samuel Zaitlin backs a gentler approach to Pepperell Park trouble. A Thorn ton Academy youth committee will meet weekly and visit city hall monthly to air grievances and craft programs. The plan includes expanding high school recreation hours and hiring space, plus first aid and police training.
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Susan Morrison
Saco
Samuel Zaitlin
Pepperell Park
Zaitlin
Thornton Academy
Ilin
City Hall
Common Street
Rogram
National Guard Army
Franklin Street
Fire Department
John Dexter
David Corbett
A Young Alcoholic Explores Teen Drinking Myths
The Journal completes a twelve part AP series on teen drinking and its alleged epidemic. Local professionals warn of dangerous misconceptions about teenage alcohol use and addiction.
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Associated Press
Sanctions hearing set for former Maine Bar chief Holman
In Farmington Maine former Maine Bar Association president Joseph H Holman faces possible disbarment suspension or c ensure after convictions on 14 counts of professional misconduct He is to appear before Franklin County Superior Court and Maine Supreme Court Chief Justice Armand Dufresne Dufresne last week convicted Holman for overcharging wage earner bankruptcy clients and advising silence on fees. Maine railroads seek 7 percent freight rate increase similar to national moves with some exemptions and filings with both the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
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Farmington, Maine
Joseph H. Holman
Maine Bar Association
Franklin County
Holman
Maine Supreme Court
Armand Dufresne
Dufresne
Farmington
Inside the Journal Today's Chuckle
A lighthearted note on how snacks can stretch slacks, capturing a playful daily cartoon vibe. The piece leans into everyday humor and relatable mishaps with a casual, cheeky tone.
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