Hay harvest surge boosts York County crop outlook
Teresa Libby, 7, of Steep Falls lifts her brother Kerry, 5, to the top of a bale on William Tieder man’s farm. Tiederman’s new baleer rolls hay into a 1,500 pound bale in one operation. Fine weather aids farmers in what could be a record hay yield for York County.
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William Tiederman
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York County
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Work Incentive Program value questioned in Maine audit
Maine Audit Department questions savings from the Work Incentive Program WIN saying true savings rely on sustained employment and avoided welfare, while noting federal requirement and recommending cutting state cash support to 10 percent. The 1974-75 state share was 13.1 percent or 315000 dollars. All AFDC recipients must register unless exempt for health or caregiving reasons.
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Augusta
Maine
State Audit Department
Maine passes dozens of laws from special session
Dozens of new laws took effect in Maine after the first 107th Legislature special session. Emergency measures including school funding, state employee pay raises, and a coastal area ban on green crabs become law upon passage, with others delaying until January or a statewide referendum in November.
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Maine
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
House
Senate
Jhe Oo
James Bagley
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Up With People cast endures 16 hour days and public scrutiny
The 450 cast members of Up With People endure round the clock public life and a grueling 16 hour day. They sacrifice personal freedom to lift spirits and broaden perspectives while facing restricted social lives and limited privacy during their final tour.
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Associated Press
Portland, Maine
International Song and Dance Troupe
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Puerto Rico
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Mass
Buddy Dement
Yarmouth
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Commerce Dept Shuns Mideast Business Conference
The U S Commerce Department pulled two representatives from the Mideast American Business Conference at the University of Maine citing legal obligations to discourage participation in sanctions like boycotts. The event begins Monday with about 200 Arab and Iranian delegates meeting American officials to discuss trade. State Treasury and Justice Departments also withdrew speakers.
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Maine Maritime Academy
Orono
Maine
Israel
U.S. Commerce Department
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Washington
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