Group to push Maine to adopt seven year nuclear moratorium
Safe Power for Maine reports about 30,000 signatures toward a seven year ban on new atomic plant construction, with a 36,306 signature goal by February to force legislative or voter action. Maine Yankee and Central Maine Power oppose the measure, which could raise rates if enacted.
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Daniel Beggan
Associated Press
Augusta, Maine
Maine
Cali Hollander
Hollander
Safe Power
Maine Yankee Atiscasset
Peter Thompson
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Corp
Central Maine Power Co
Maine Yankee
Thompson
Central Maine Power
California
Radiation spill at Vermont Yankee raises permit violation questions
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp faced scrutiny over an 84 000 gallon water discharge into the Connecticut River that likely violated its state permit. Investigators noted tritium levels exceeded limits as leakage from a broken seal released untreated water, while NRC review and legal battles cloud potential reopening plans.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Studens
Vermont Yankee
University of Massachusetts
Jay Stryker
John Froines
Occupational Health and Safety
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Vernon
U.S. Court of Appeals
Yankee
New England Coalition On Nuclear Pollution
Central Vement Public Service Corp
CVPS
Five Dollar Funeral Sparks Town Billing dispute
Alonzo Buzzell challenged Dayton officials over a five dollar bill for burial of a carcass believed to be his cow. The town could not locate any grave and suspected misidentification, while Buzzell offered to lead them to the site and deliver a funeral oration for additional fees.
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Dick Charles
Alonzo Buzzell
Dayton
Buzzell
Old Orchard Beach Police Clash Over Apple Newspaper Allegations
Old Orchard Beach officials defend the police force against unsubstantiated claims published by The Apple. Police Chief Richard Lamb and Public Safety Commission members rebut accusations of excessive force and overbudget spending, while criticizing ordinance enforcement and training focus.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old
Apple
OOB
Old Orchard
DeRepentigny
Lamb
Paul Fontaine
Gordon Armstrong
Public Safety Commission
Beach
Public Safety
Fontaine
Lumb
Manduca
The
On This Date in History July 24 1976 Highlights
AP recounts key events on this date including the 1870 Pacific Coast railroad car reaching New York City the 1929 Kellogg Briand Pact renouncing war the 1946 underwater atomic test at Bikini Atoll the 1959 Nixon Khrushchev kitchen debate and a note on John Hancock urging unity among the early American states.
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Associated Press
Pacific Coast
New York City
Herbert Hoover
United States
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Richard Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
Moscow
John Hancock
Continental Congress
Eaade
Howe Conviction Crowds Out Reelection Plans in Utah
Utah congressman Allan T. Howe was found guilty of soliciting sex from two police decoy prostitutes. He received a 150 dollar fine and a 30 day jail term with suspension upon payment. Howe maintains innocence and vows to fight.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Allan T. Howe
Marlene
Rep. Howe
Howe
The Trouble With Doing It Right The First Time
A humorous saying highlights the challenge of achieving perfection on first effort. The note reflects a common newsroom wit about quality work and appreciation.
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