Obituaries May Craig Dead At 86
May Craig, former Washington correspondent for Maine papers, dies at 86 in Silver Spring. Renowned for sharp questions of presidents, she covered World War II battles, the Berlin Airlift, and Koreas truce talks. Her career spanned five administrations from FDR to LBJ.
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Discipline Code Revision Ok d By SAD 71 Board
The SAD 71 board approved changes to Kennebunk High School discipline rules including raising suspensions from two to three offenses, alerting parents by phone on absences, requiring after school makeup for late or missed classes, and tightening drug and alcohol controls. The revisions aim to curb inequities and address student problems earlier while aligning with recent Supreme Court guidance.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
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David Segee
U.S. Supreme Court
Jackie Ellett
Segee
Pinball Fire At Wolfe's Arcade Racks Old Orchard Beach
Fire department responded to a pinball machine blaze at Wolfe's Arcade on Old Orchard Street at 8 45 p m. Damage cost from wire fire not known. Also a gas wash down after a motorcycle collision at Goodwin and Saco avenues left two riders injured.
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Obituary Funeral Directors and Contact Listings
EMOND CONROY Funeral Home in Biddeford lists John P. Conroy Jr as Director at 72 Hill St with phones 284-5511 and 282-1818. SANSOUCY BLAIS Funeral Home on Stone St Biddeford lists R Martel as Director and phone 283 3653.
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Stone St
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Portland Weather Update Variable clouds and showers
Portland reports variable cloudiness with a chance of showers or thundershowers early. Clearing later tonight and Wednesday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Revaluation Review Promised In Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport selectmen vow a comprehensive review of all revaluations by Whipple agane and Darcy. They will publish final property valuations for owners to compare with neighbors, and notify changes after a full review of WMD data, owner input, and hearings. If dissatisfaction remains, abatements possible.
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Elmont Tyndale
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Pleasant Street
Biddeford Wins HUD Grant For Community Projects
Biddeford will receive 293,715 dollars from the federal Housing and Urban Development Act to fund four of five proposed civic projects. Projects include sewer work rehabilitation and demolition of blighted housing, air conditioning for the Senior Citizen Center, and a referral service coordinating direct aid agencies. Clifford Park improvement at 60,000 dollars was rejected.
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Biddeford School Board Agenda Meeting Details
The Biddeford School Board will meet Wednesday at 5 30 PM in the superintendent’s office on Maplewood Avenue. Agenda items include filling teacher vacancies and refining hiring procedures, reviewing the United Community Health Services contract, and a report on the search for a new superintendent.
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City Council Meets Tonight in Biddeford
Biddeford City Council meets at 7 30 p m in council chambers to open bids on Washington Street rehabilitation and discuss personnel zoning code and electrical code readings. Approved projects include a 160000 sewer modification near Westmore Avenue and South Street and a 100000 blighted property program with loans and grants. A 15000 social services ombudsman program to aid mobility and access, plus a 20000 air conditioning project for the Ross Center, will be overseen by Robert Dodge Jr. and Mayor Dutremble. Also noted: two dead seals at Cleaves Cove and a recovered 1968 Dodge four door stolen in Biddeford found wrecked near Cape Porpoise.
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East Cleansed by Storms Leave towns in distress
The Associated Press notes no relief from recent thunderstorms across the East and Northeast with three dead and two missing in New Jersey. Five inches of rain hits Princeton while Washington grapples flood warnings and disaster declarations. Maryland seeks federal aid as Baltimore faces up to 1.2 million in damages.
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Baltimore
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Waitress First Juror Picked In Little Trial
Cornelia Howell, 20, a health food restaurant waitress, was the first juror chosen in the Joan Little murder trial in Wake County. Four jurors were excused for health or other reasons. defense alleges racial bias in jury selection. Little, 21, faces the death penalty if convicted of first degree murder after claiming self defense in stabbing jailer Clarence Alligood during an alleged rape attempt.
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Jerry Paul
Wake County Superior Court
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Hamilton Hobgood
Clarence Alligood
Hobgood
John Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Beaufort
William Grifin
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