Obituary James H. Linihan 62 Biddeford
James H. Linihan 62 of Main Street Biddeford died Friday after a brief illness. Born in Lynn Massachusetts he lived in Biddeford 22 years and was a World War II veteran and manager of the Dearborn News Company. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Mass of Christian Burial set for Monday 10 a m at Pius V Church Lynn. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m at Rhodes Funeral Home West Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Linihan
Main Street
Biddeford
Lynn
Mass
Dearborn News Company
Pius V Catholic Church
Rhodes Funeral Home
Western Ave
West Lynn
Lobster fraud case appeal draws federal prosecutors
Four federal prosecutors join U S Attorney Peter Mills in urging the First Circuit to reconsider a ruling overturning Jonathan Singer's 1975 mail fraud conviction for a Portland lobster deal. They call the decision a gag rule infringing on prosecutorial speech and argue it may chill cases district wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Atty
Peter Mills
First Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
US Justice Department
Jonathan M. Singer
Mills
Singer
United States
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Puerto Rico
Masssachusetts
First Circuit
Flag Day urged statewide observance by Maine Legion
Maine American Legion calls for Monday Flag Day displays across communities and urges adoption of a modern federal Flag Code to standardize usage and penalties. State adjutant Daniel E. Lambert presses business and civic groups to display the flag and support a national code. Biddeford High Tiger Band meets Sunday at noon to rehearse for graduation. uniforms not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Maine American Legion
Aine American Legion State
Daniel E. Lambert
Congress
Legion State Adjutant
Biddeford High School
Tiger Band
Tiger Gymnasium
Paul Phelan
Biddeford
Biddeford Regional Vocational High School
Maplewood Avenue
Roger Raymond
Saco School Board Sets Workshop
The Saco school committee will meet for a workshop Monday night at 7 30 p m in Superintendent Howard Cushman's office. No agenda has been posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Howard Cushman
Portland Police Seek Identity of Woman Found in Backyard
Portland authorities seek the identity of a middle aged woman whose decomposed body was found in a backyard at 67 High Street by two men working in the area. The body was discovered at about 8 pm Thursday near a fence in a residential section of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Maine
High St
Portland
Longley vetoes raises for state workers and teachers
Maine Governor James B. Longley halted a 6.4 percent pension boost for retirees including teachers, saying it breaks the timing of hikes with employee pay raises and risks $840,000 from the retirement fund. He vetoed multiple bills over spending, agency store issues, and procedural changes, while signaling study and review in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Maine Teachers Association
Longley
House
Senate
Liquor Commission
Camle
Schoodie
Sabattus
Belfast
Martin-Marietta Co
Thomaston
Parolee to Lead Police to Connecticut Murder Grave
Connecticut state police expect Robert Carr III to point to the grave of a reportedly 20 year old black woman in New London County. Carr claims this is his fourth murder victim after already guiding authorities to shallow graves of three youths in Louisiana and Mississippi. His wife says he claimed no body in Connecticut and hinted the body is in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Robert Frederick Carr III
Carr
Norwich
Ouisiana
Mississippi
New London County
Harry Boardsen
Miami
Fla
Michael von Zamft
Dade County
St. Louis
Bustin backs Barton after Democratic primary loss
David W. Bustin says all defeated candidates should unite behind Frederick D. Barton who won the seven way contest in Maine's 1st District. The state legislator plans to meet Barton to discuss shore up support in the Augusta area and rally volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
David W. Bustin
Bustin
Frederick D. Barton
Rick Barton
Barton
Rick
Maine Teachers’ Assocation
BIW walkout over wages hints strike
About 400 Bath Iron Works union members from Local 6 walked off at lunch signaling possible strike action. Negotiations rejected by the union accuse BIW of lagging behind other IUMSWA yards on pay and benefits. A vote on the final offer is set for Sunday amid past 1973 walkouts and concerns over costs, transport, and market competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath, Maine
Bath Iron Works
International Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers
Iumswa
BIW
John F. Sullivan Friday
Southern
Bath
Maine grants fund 94 students to study medicine out of state
Governor Longley announced that 94 Maine students will receive state aid to study medicine at the University of Vermont and Tufts University this year. He notes the aid supports alternate solutions after vetoing a Maine medical college and cites a four year Maine practice requirement. Additional Mainers will attend veterinary college next year under agreements with Penn and Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
University of Vermont
Tufts University
James B. Longley
Longley
Cm Mainers
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell University
Ithaca
New York
Mass man drowns in Presumpscot River near Babb's Bridge
James Allen 35 of Mattapan Massachusetts drowned while swimming with friends in the Presumpscot River near Babb's Bridge in Windham Maine. Several rescuers unsuccessfully attempted to save him as a cold water current dragged him under. his body was recovered near shore. Authorities could not confirm local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windham
Maine
Massachusetts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Biddeford-Saco
New England
Independence
Boothbay Harbor
New
Graham St
Robert Ruel
Inlaws
Raymond LaFortune
Harvard St
Paul Bellefeuille
T'S
Ruel
Dot
Dot Ruel
Saco School Board
Memoriam
Theresa Gonneville
Dennett & Craig
Tel
Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
John P. Conroy Jr
Hill St
Sansoucy — Blais
Stone St
R. Martel
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Kerry M. Anton
St. Mary’s Church
Brownie Troop 196
Old Orchard Beach
Memorial Park
Elizabeth Smith
Tracey
Britton
Audrey Jackman
Amy Rotthoff
Patricia Rotthoff
Dick Danforth
Industrial Park
Shoppers Village
Kennebunk
Tobies
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!