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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1977
Page
6
Northern and mountain Maine and New Hampshire expect flurries today with partly sunny elsewhere and highs near 10 to 20. Tonight and Tuesday bring additional light snow chances, very cold lows around 5 below to 10 above, and teens to near 20s highs with windy, cold conditions.
In a Barry Workshop winter program, students practice painting styles on sketch paper before applying them to a tin tray. Ms. Lee aims to please the Society of Early American Decorators jury with a high quality finished tray while Delvin explores non painting aspects of the craft. The instructor notes Maine painters as an independent lineage, citing Moses Eaton and wall paintings in New England homes. The course also offers drawing, silver work, pottery, weaving, clay sculpture, embroidery, and children's art.
Officials from Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach will celebrate the first day of a new Mercedes Benz mini bus service with a ceremony at 10 in front of Saco City Hall. The bus will run briefly off schedule for a ceremonial ride as part of a temporary three month rental from February to April to study public transit needs. Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach share the rental cost and Biddeford and Saco Bus Lines Inc. will operate the vehicle. The service is funded under an agreement to subsidize the transit portion of the local bus company from December 1 1976 to April 30 1977.
Spokespersons report no significant activity since noon Saturday in Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Police log details vandalism incidents at Biddeford locations and several fires, ranging from a garage fire at 97 Pool St to a rag on a lightbulb ignition at 5 York Court, with investigations ongoing and brief responses by Biddeford fire units.
A hospital spokesman says Murphy met with Webber Hospital physicians to discuss a doctors office building at the new facility. The City of Biddeford fears the hospital complex could become a tax free umbrella for medical offices. The official notes no decision has been made and only a preliminary meeting has occurred.
Donahue states his lawsuit could be moot if county voters approve a bond up to 1.2 million for a new jail on county land. The ballot measure, approved in November, undercuts ongoing legal action tied to renovating the 103 year old Route 111 jail in Alfred, which the state condemned and closed in September 1975.
Washington lawmakers urged rapid action on President Carter's emergency natural gas bill with a bipartisan plea to finish by Tuesday or speed up work. Senate leaders warned that America's energy supply situation has reached a critical point and press for swift passage.
A UPI survey across 15 eastern states estimates energy shortages could cost 1.6 to 2 million in unemployment as plants delay openings. Pennsylvania officials report improving but ongoing gas difficulties while Carter calls for national sacrifice. New Jersey imposes wartime style 40 hour work week and strict thermostat limits amid warnings of possible evacuations.
Richard Gabriele, owner of Bikini Tavern in Old Orchard Beach, asks York County Superior Court for a declaratory judgment and injunction to challenge the town's antinudity ordinance passed December 13. The complaint aims to halt enforcement and determine legality while locals report mixed compliance and other bars discuss topless staffing prospects.
York lawmakers including Rep Goodwin and four colleagues met with the County Commission at Alfred to review the proposed budget. The county says inmate housing at Cumberland County jail costs $20 per prisoner daily, with nearly $150,000 projected for 1977. Budget increases reflect 10 percent raises for 60 employees and reduced non tax revenue. Chairman Reny blames earlier budget underestimations for depleting reserves. Goodwin calls the current plan better and aims to consult department heads and funding agencies while potentially trimming more, though progress is cautious. The state legislature must approve all 16 county budgets. In Portland, Senate Minority Leader Conley proposes a bill to allow advertising of eyeglasses and other medical items and services.
A long list of recurring Monday and Wednesday meetings is given for Kennebunk, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Saco, Arundel, Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, and other Maine locales. Groups include Al Anon, chair caning classes, SPEBSQSA, food stamp outreach, senior citizens clubs, Kiwanis, Odd Fellows, Daughters of Isabella, veterans services, and planning boards with times, locations, and occasional contact notes.
Local boards and clubs in Saco Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach hold Thursday evening sessions. Planning boards municipal meetings La Leche League Webhannet Club Women’s Fellowship and various clubs invite public attendance with schedules and locations across city halls churches and clubs including Saco Open Door Jordan School Most Holy Trinity Church Glen Mor Restaurant and Webhannet Club venues.
Sunday singles group meets at Eaton Hall 56 River Road Lou Windham at 7:30 p.m. All single widowed and divorced persons invited. Pine Tree Emergency Two Way Communications Club meets Sunday Feb 6 at 9:30 a.m. at LeFoyer Biddeford. Contradance at Atlantic Hall Cape Porpoise Feb 5 8 p.m. for Tatnic Hill School Wells with beginner workshop 4 p.m. Music by Dudly Laufman.
Maternal Child Health conferences occur on the first, second and third Thursday each month at United Church of Christ Hall Crescent Street Biddeford. By appointment. Phone 282 6128.
A free blood pressure screening will be held Friday February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elm Street sponsored by the Kennebunkport Health Council. In Saco the Women's Educational and Industrial Union meets at 1 30 p.m. at Beach Street hall with Mary Thompson of WCSH speaking on 50 years of broadcasting.
A Valentine Dance is set for Saturday February 5 at the Steve White Gymnasium Biddeford High School sponsored by St. Andre Home Auxiliary Music by the Mystic Four from 8 30 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. A public bean and casserole supper follows from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cousins Memorial School Route 35 sponsored by the Senior AMYF. An AMYF meeting is held every Saturday at 8 p.m. at St John By The Sea Episcopal Church St John Street.
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