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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1976

Page

3

Thornton Academy Class of 1976 Graduates 220 in Commencement

Thornton Academy held commencement in Linnell Gymnasium awarding 220 diplomas to graduates including Jane Blanche Adams and Mark David Albee. The ceremony honored the Class of 1976 with a long list of graduates from multiple families and local names.

Carol Ann Blanchette Charles R Blunt Kathleen Mes June Marie Boissonneault Kathleen Patricia Boisvert Karen Marie Bonang Roxane Lynn Boothby Peter Jay Boutet Barbara Jean Brackett James C. Brady June Marie Breton Chrysty-Lynn Brouillard Debra A. Bruner Thomas Blandin Burrows Douglas Scott Buzzell Beth A. Campbell Diane M. Cantara Nicholas Barbara Ann Fortier Debra Ann Foss Faith E. Fournier Paul David Francoeur Donald Conrad Gadbois Jr Samuel Gagnon Carol Ann Gerry George Arthur Giovanis Arthur Joseph Giroux II Kevin Gorham Hoyt William Gray Brenda Lee Gregoire Claudia Jeanne Grenier Shirley Lorraine Grenier Barbara Jean Grondin Rebecca Grondin Donna Raye Halcrow Sonya Louise Haley

Services set for jazzman Bobby Hackett in Chatham

Robert L. Hackett known as Bobby Hackett, famed jazz trumpet and cornet player, died at 61 from an apparent heart attack at home. Funeral mass set for Thursday noon at Holy Redeemer Church in Chatham with Hackett recently released from Cape Cod Hospital after a lung ailment.

Chatham Mass Holy Redeemer Church Robert L Bobby’’ Hackett Hackett Cape Cod Hospital

Local Funeral Homes and Directors List in Saco Biddeford Maine

Funeral directors Dennett and Craig 365 Main Ave Saco Maine tel 282 EMOND and CONROY John P Conroy Jr director 72 Hill St Biddeford tel 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford tel 283 3653 R Martel director Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco tel 284 5611

Dennett & Craig Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco

Old Town denturist opens office defying Maine law

A dental technician in Old Town Maine announces civic disobedience by opening an office to fit and provide false teeth without a licensed dentist. John Hussey claims his shop is first in the state and expects seven more to follow, as legislators consider denturist bills. He anticipates investigations from the attorney general while noting a national push for recognition of denturists.

Old Town Maine John Hussey Hussey Attorney General's Office

Kennebunk Utility Eyes Cable TV Plan Talked

Kennebunk Light and Power District may enter cable television to offer sports and entertainment. A proposal suggests $10 monthly rates and lower subscriber density in town. Residents exceeded 300 sign petitions. officials plan talks with KL&P trustees.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Light and Power KL and P Maine KL and

Connecticut Supreme Court weighs marijuana sales ban

New Haven lawyer John R. Williams argues before the state Supreme Court over whether Connecticut can ban the sale of marijuana. If Berdons ruling stands, selling marijuana could be legal, though possession for personal use remains unlawful. Gov. Ella Grasso vetoed a bill lowering penalties for possession and sale. A special session June 21 may address further action. A correction notes a license hearing at Loranger School rather than Monday.

Hartford Connecticut New Haven John R. Williams State Supreme Court Hamden Williams Robert Rae Superior Court Robert I. Berdon Berdon Rao High Bench Ella Grasso General Assembly Joseph Gormley Supreme Court Gormley

Energy policy quarrel stalls New England Canadian talks

At a Cape Cod energy session the six New England governors and five Eastern Canadian premiers failed to reach a common policy. Officials Zarb and Gillespie faced criticism while Longley Hatfield urged concrete action. Governors stressed national policy as bottleneck to cross border energy cooperation.

Frank Zarb Federal Energy Administration Alastair Gillespie Zarb Maine James B. Longley New England Canada Longley Richard Hatfield New Brunswick Washington Ottawa Gillespie Dukakis

Governors Conference at Cape Cod Poked as Junket

At the Cape Cod gathering of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers Richard Hatfield of New Brunswick derided the two day meeting as a junket. The event at Chatham Bars Inn featured dinner dance and a toast to outgoing governors Philip Noel and Thomas Salmon who were honored for past jobs.

Chatham Mass Oceanside Richard Hatfield New Brunswick New England Cape Cod United States Canada Dhegedes Chatham Bars Inn Vermont Thomas Salmon Rhode Island Philip Noel Massachusetts Michael S. Dukakis Noel Salmon The Inn Dukakis

Brewers return to work after Merrimack strike settlement

Union officials said Anheuser-Busch Merrimack workers will resume duties at midnight on seniority basis after local issues were settled. The 14 week strike began March 1 at seven breweries nationwide with about 400 at Merrimack. Violence led to 16 arrests and a temporary restraining order limiting pickets.

Merrimack N.H Anheuser-Busch Inc Socrates Makris Teamsters Local 633

Viking on lookout for new crew

Ryback leads a Michigan trio sailing a Viking route from Somes Sound Maine to New York. After an eight foot groundswell capsized their 18 foot dragonship the crew swam to shore. Eric is returning home Kris is ill Tim Ryback plans to recruit new crew and resume in a few weeks.

Rye N.H Michigan Somes Sound Maine New York Tim Bar Harbor Ryback Eric Kris Portsmouth Hospital Portland Viking Chris Tim Rybeck Coast Guard Station New Castle Mt. Desert Island New York City Rye Beach New York Harbor

Rochester School Board Votes to Ignore Bomb Threats

The Rochester School Board, by 10 to 1, decided to ignore bomb threats at city schools at an emergency meeting. Over three dozen threats have been reported since the school year began, with no bombs found. Parents may remove children from school on threat days, and teachers may leave if they choose. A juvenile was arrested last week in a threat at the junior high, and police pursue other suspects.

Rochester N.H John

Hotline proposed to aid high risk newborn care in Maine

Portland physician Dr. Donald J. McCrain Jr urged a statewide 24 hour hotline linking obstetricians and pediatricians to treat high risk newborns. He called for improved mother and fetus identification, better labor transport, and expanded neonatal ICU access at Maine Medical Center.

Rockport Maine Portland Donald J. McCrain Jr Maine Medical Association McCrain MMA Maine Medical Center

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