Biddeford Adult Education to Offer Freshman College Courses
John Simpson announced at the Rotary Club that Biddeford Adult Education, with St. Francis College, will launch a freshman level college program in the fall. The plan aims to provide affordable, local access to college credit courses for adults with diplomas, easing costs and travel time.
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Biddeford
John Simpson
Rotary Club
St. Francis College
Maine
Simpson
St. Francis
Peter Sampo
Department of Education
Raymond Kenneally
Andrew Frechette
Biddeford Adult Education
Portland
Allo
Court Reverses Ruling in Delegates Case
The U S Circuit Court reversed a district ruling upholding Democratic Credentials Committee decisions on California and Illinois delegates to the party convention. It ordered further proceedings while the court files opinions. The case involved stripping McGovern of California delegates and ousting Daley allies in Illinois.
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Washington
U.S
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
Illinois
District Court
Federal
George S.S. McGovern
Richard J. Daley
Chicago
Joseph A. Cali
Fano
eGovern
Daley
McGovern
Reform Commission
Califano
Joseph L. Rauh Jr
Jerome Torshen
Fireworks curtailed as truck malfunctions from Maine to New Jersey
Major Independence Day events were disrupted as a truck carrying fireworks from Bridgeport Mass to Maine broke down, delaying displays in Bath Boothbay Harbor and several towns. Officials reported seven accidental deaths over the long weekend and an eighth person missing presumed dead. heavy traffic flows tied to out of state visitors began at the York Turnpike terminus.
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Associated
Portsmouth
R.J. Boothbay Harbor
Robert Clifford
L Chard Beach
Wiston
Maine
Taffic
York
Study Warns Some Detergents Can Harm Eyes
An unpublished government study warns nonphosphate detergents may cause irreversible eye damage if rubbed in. Researchers tested nine products, including Tide Ajax and Cascade, on rabbits, finding irritation and conjunctivitis with varying recovery timelines, while phosphate and soap powders showed faster improvement.
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Washington
al Institute of Environmental ‘Health Sciences
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Bureau of Product Safety
David v. Kall
NIH
Donald B. Feldman
John A.moore
Triangle Park
Sears
New Zealand
Painchaud's Band Reaches Century Mark In Biddeford
Pierre Painchaud founded the Franco American band in 1872, the first in the United States. Under Joe Martin and later directors including Ludger Picher and James Gendron, it became a community staple in Biddeford, touring New England and Quebec. Freddie Cloutier, longtime leader, guides the group now with about 30 musicians.
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Roger Berthiaume
Pierre Painchaud
Pain- Alfred
Freddie” Cloutier
Biddeford
Joseph
Joe’ Marin
Ludger Picher
James
Jimmy’ Gendron
John P. Jariz
Marion Gordon
South
United States
the Times
Painchaud
Banks
Saco
Dane Yorke
New
New England
l'Union Musicale
Rudy Vallee
Martin
Pier
Pier Casino Ballroom
Old Orchard Beach
Jaziz
Joe Martin
Jimmy” Gendron
Freddie Cloutier
Pete Painchaud
Guy Morrissette
Portland Symphony Orchestra
Maine National Guard
Bradford Commandery
Knights Templar
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Jariz
Uare
Ifford Park
Memorial Field
Rotary Park
City Hall
Biddeford High School
Morrissette
Painchand
Ford
Fischer Apologizes as World Chess Match Delays Continue
Bobby Fischer apologized for delaying the world championship match with Boris Spassky amid a dispute over prize money. Officials announced a 48 hour postponement while Spassky demanded Fischer accept penalties. Spassky indicated play may start Thursday with a Russian delegation to announce decisions. Fischer arrived in Reykjavik after a London banker boosted the purse to share the prize.
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Reykjavik
Leeland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Russia
Spassky
Fischer
Max Euwe
International Chess Federation
FIDE
Associated Press
Icelandic Chess Federation
London
Spessky
No place like home for cost overrun by half
A local project exceeded its original estimate by at least 50 percent, underscoring budget overruns and triggering scrutiny of planning and procurement practices. The overage highlights financial pressures on municipal construction and may prompt policy review.
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Deanna DiFa
Florida Club
Beverly Mcintyre
Heather Mcintyre
Dick Danforth
Maryline White
Rhea
Ingiana
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