Wells Hearing Debates Zoning Changes in Wells
About 100 residents attended a Wells zoning hearing at James J. Ward Gym. The planning board, conservation committee, and selectmen will seek voter approval at a special town meeting via secret ballot. Discussed were floodplain rules, a 400 foot resource protection zone, beach zoning, Route 1 area rezone, and Wells Harbor designation.
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Robert Saunders Journal
Wells
Planning Board
James J. Ward
Board of Selectmen
Combined
Planning Board and Conservation Committee
Marshall Boston
Wells Corner
Wells Harbor
Ing
E.R. Jellison
Jellison
Maple Street
Drakes Island Road
Planning Board On the Conservation Committee
Boston
Conservation Committee
Port OKs Sewer Rate Hike In Kennebunkport
Selectmen approve a $15 per unit increase to $70 for sewer rates, effective June 1 1975 to June 1 1976, with a 0.5% monthly penalty for late bills. About 750 units affected. auditors estimate the hike cuts projected 1975 net loss from $39,000 to roughly $27,750. Town auditor Lawrence Cable recommends options including higher debt service appropriations for a $430,000 sewer facility bond. Extension of a $72,000 short term debt payment has been requested.
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Kennebunkport
Selectmen
New Town
Lawrence Cable
Sewer Department
Cable
Budget Board
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Selectman
Abbott Pendergast
Saco Council Votes 4 to 3 on Abolishing Commission
Saco officials debated disbanding the conservation commission after critics warned the move would silence public input. Mayor Braley urged rework and return to committee while councilors Psomiades Taylor and Cassette opposed the original abolition. Zaitlin warned the vote limits public oversight and a watchdog group may form.
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Zaitlin
Berton Braley
Braley
Bruce Taylor
Robert Cassette
Searles
Conservation Commission
van Piomiades
John Dexter
Psomiades
Taylor
Cassette
Ronald Ayotte
Commission
Frechette to shift from Biddeford superintendent post
Dan't Frechette, a 52-year-old Biddeford educator with more than 30 years in schooling, plans to move from his role as superintendent to a research-focused position, saying it will bring him closer to students and more time for his family after recent heart issues. He has led in Winthrop and Fort Kent and held multiple educational and civic roles in Maine.
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Frechette
Jortberg
Biddeford
Aid
Plato Truman
Sen. Muskie
The
Journal
Truman
Margaret Chase Smith
Washington
Maine
Portland Law School
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of
Tent City in Guam Strains to Curb Crime and Prostitution
Officials at Guam's Tent City struggle with crime and prostitution among refugees. A stabbing occurred after a dispute between residents while refugees report thefts. The operation New Life coordinator notes isolated prostitution incidents amid efforts to restore order.
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Agana
Guam
New Life
Jobless At 10.6 In Manchester
Manchester, Mass, reports unemployment at 10.6 percent, placing the city among the nation’s major labor areas per Department of Labor data. The page also lists a set of unrelated numbers and items from a different section, including references to Charlie Chan creator Biggers and various terms.
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Boston
Mass
Manchester
Department of Labor
Biggers
Charlie Chan
Grass growth dispute at Parson's Field prompt mower debate
In Kennebunkport a town dispute over mowing Parson's Recreation Field at Consolidated School centers on whose duty it is. Selectman Charles Sullivan backs buying a $1500 riding mower for the highway department, while sewer chief Dennis Thayer prefers fixing the current mower at about $200. Recreation Commissioner Clifford Higgins urges a gang-mower to save man hours. After reviewing options, officials temporarily repair the sewer mower and delay a new purchase, blaming highway department management for the mess.
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Kennebunkport
Parson
Consolidated School
Charles Sullivan
Highway Department
Ge Ee
Dennis Thayer
Recreation Commission
Clifford Higgins
Parson’s
Commission
Parson's
Selectmen
Sewer Department
Selectman
Sullivan
York One Life Member Club Luncheon Plans
Members of the York One Life Member Club of the Telephone Pioneers of America met for a Thursday luncheon at Sea Spray Motor Inn. President Alphonse Brunelle chaired and discussed future activities including a June 20 luncheon at Black Point Inn Scarborough.
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Kennebunk
York One Life
Telephone Pioneers of America
State Library
Augusta
Setember
Atage
Graham Street
Iddeford
Wells Selectmen Vote on Signs and Projects
Wells selectmen authorize the town manager to study moving a Route 1 beach sign to the Eldridge Road south side and set up a chamber booth, consider digging up buried seaweed at Moody Beach, bid for a guar drail on Dixon Bridge, extend Cheney Woods Road by about one fifteenth of a mile, borrow 100000 for tax anticipation, and grant liquor licenses to Lookout Hotel and Two Village Square in Ogunquit.
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Wells
Town Hall
Wells Board of Selectmen
Robert Littlefield
Eldridge Road
Chamber of Commerce
Littlefield
Moody Beach
Dixon Bridge
North Village Road
Cheney Woods
Lookout Hotel
Village Square
Ogunquit
Oil Rig Disaster Surges From Ocean Depths to Surface
Bellard recounts the sinking as the legs driven into mud held the rig and the top was submerged until water rose above the ventilator shaft stopping the flooding. Crewman Dove survived 22 hours in a cramped compartment, later rescued after awakening to a rush of fresh air from above.
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Bellard
Dove
Free checking offer from Pepperell Trust claims no charges
Pepperell Trust advertises a truly free checking account for business or personal use with no service charges, no monthly maintenance fees, and no minimum balance, available to noncustomers as well.
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Pepperell Trust
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