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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1975

Page

2

Zoning Variances Approved for Credit Union Site

The Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals granted variances for Laconia Federal Credit Union to build a two story office at Alfred and Washington streets. Conditions require drainage work, a protective wall, and shrubbery screening on adjacent property, with the credit union bearing costs.

Biddeford Main Street Conrad Roberge Washington Avenue Roberge Robert Cyr Roberue Credit Union Cyr Richard Valentino Joseph Underwood

Obituaries and zoning notes from Biddeford area

Obituary notices for Clarence J. Otis of Biddeford aged 66 and Marie H. Valliere aged 71 outline survivors and funeral plans. A local zoning board case discusses a Credit Union building setback variances and shrubbery placement with neighbors opposing a garage extension near Walker Street.

Funeral for guard Paul Gosselin draws 1000 mourners in Quebec

More than 1,000 mourners attend the funeral of slain prison guard Paul Gosselin at Ste Therese Quebec. Thousands of federal prison employees take the day off as RCMP guard posts and soldiers patrol prison walls while work resumes in prisons. The union urged strict enforcement of death penalty cases involving guard murders.

Ottawa Paul Gosselin Ste. Therese Que Canada Royal Canadian Mounties Paul Gascon Public Service of Canada Gosselin

Funeral Home Directory Listings in Saco Biddeford Maine

Local funeral homes include Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco with phone 284-5611 Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco 282 562 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home directed by John P Conroy Jr at 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Bl a is Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283 3653 with R Martel as Director.

Old Orchard Beach Marie H. Valliere Goodwin Ave Mesa Ariz Robert Kerstetter Valliere Biddeford Arthur Georgianna Quellette) Baillargeon Pepperell Manufacturing Co Valea Martel Laurier Annette) Paquette Medora Caouette Quebec St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel Saco Journal Associated Press AP News Mathews-Shannon ‘Ullen Inc 3Rd Ave New York City Philip. H. Gross Gary Gross

Arbitration panel rules in favor of Kennebunk school board

The three member panel ruled against Lee Astrowsky in her bid to overturn a firing from Kennebunk Junior High. It would require a hearing but not necessarily public, with a private session set for July 14 and a possible public hearing only if both sides agree.

Kennebunk Arthur Hedberg Lee Astrowsky SAD Astrowsky Diane Hudson John Alfano Maine Teachers Association Andrew Frechette Roger Hedberg SAD 71 Frechette Lee

Longest Maine Legislature Ends with Constitutional Amendment

After 109 days the 107th Maine Legislature concludes the longest session in state history. Lawmakers approve a constitutional amendment for annual sessions to be voted in November, with reforms toward single member House districts and abolition of the Executive Council.

Augusta Maine James B. Longley Executive Council House Senate

Autopsy Inconclusive In Child Death Case In Maine

Kenne bunk authorities report an autopsy on Ralph Edward Lawrence Jr. could not determine time of death due to the body’s condition. State police pursue leads to locate the mother and the mobile home owner Ted Littlefield while awaiting further results expected soon. The father Ralph Lawrence was questioned and cleared of custody involvement. The Parenteau family thanks doctors at Good Shepherd Villa for care.

Kennebunk West Kennebunk Webber Hospital Badi Haq Upa Ralph Edward Lawrence Jr Ted Littlefield Ralph Lawrence Lawrence

Festival Planned At Monastery In Kennebunk

In Kennebunk Lower Village the annual monastery festival will take place all day Saturday. The Lithuanian festival on monastery grounds will include songs and folk dances an outdoor mass native foods and activities for children and adults. Guests may bring their own picnics.

Kennebunk

Southwest Interior Weather Tonight and Friday Outlook

Fair conditions across the Southwest Interior and West Coast with lows in the 50s. Partly sunny Friday with highs in the 70s. Northerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight and Friday carry a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

Portland

Developer seeks waiver for street to preserve Little League outfield

George Garnache asked the Biddeford Planning Board for a subdivision street waiver to place a one-way road off May Street, keeping the West Biddeford Little League outfield fence intact. The panel weighed precedent and asked for a formal request while considering a 50-foot right of way and 25-foot paved segment. The 1967 Mayflower Drive subdivision plan and related developments were reviewed as the board also eyed creeping subdivisions and future legal guidance.

George Garnache Biddeford Planning Board May Street Biddeford Garnache Mayflower Drive Colonial Drive Little League Field Little League Roland Morissette Symouth Drive Alden Drive Granite Street Bolen John Bradford

Auction Planned For Friday In Kennebunkport

Highlight of Fourth of July events is an auction on River Green led by Col. George Martin. It starts at 10 a.m. Friday with proceeds funding new stage curtains at Consolidated School. The Bicentennial Committee sponsors the sale. Contact Sue Albrick at 967-2121 for details. Memorial Day observance noted as first held May 30 1901.

Kennebunkport Col George Martin Consolidated School Bicentennial Committee Port Recreation Committee Sue Albrick

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