Deaths of Robert W. O Leary at Biddeford Fire
Robert W. O Leary aged 58 resident of 6 Water Street Biddeford died June 15 in a fire that destroyed the Columbia Hotel He was born February 22 1915 in Biddeford and served in the US Navy during World War II He worked as a mechanic and was a Catholic and member of several local fraternal groups He is survived by his daughter Patricia Macara sisters Cecilia LePage brothers Joseph A O Leary and Paul O Leary four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services are to be announced by Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Biddeford.
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Robert W. O'Leary
Water St
Biddeford
Columbia
Dennis
Helen
Callman) O'Leary
St. Andre Church
Portland
Emond and Conroy Funeral Home
Hill St
Arthur H. Cluff dies at 79 in Biddeford hospital
Kennebunkport resident Arthur H. Cluff 79 died June 14 after a long illness in a Biddeford hospital. Born December 4, 1893 in Kennebunkport, he was a retired carpenter with long service in the area and wartime work at Newington Shipyard. He held active memberships in Arundel Lodge A.F. and A.M. and the Order of the Eastern Star, Wildwood Fire Company, Arundel Grange, and York Pomona, plus the Fifty Plus Club. Surviving are three nieces and a nephew. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Angel Funeral Home. Interment is Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday.
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Kennebunkport
Arthur H. Cluff
Wildes
Biddeford
Obed F
Mary E. (Wildes) Cluff
Kennebunk
Newington
New Hampshire
Arundel Lodge
A.F
A.M
Edna L. Cook
Obed Shuffleburg
Angel Funeral Home
Dane St
John Pooler
Village Baptist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
McDonald's Bus Service Sparks Local Debate in Maine
Old Orchard Beach officials and business leaders oppose a McDonald’s sponsored bus route citing potential harm to tourism and local profits. Saco officials say the bus would stop at signaled points and lacks clear PUC jurisdiction. The PUC chair has not formally reviewed the concerns as town attorneys study possible restrictions.
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McDonald's
Stride
Charles Silva
Saco McDonald's
PUC
Feehan
Savelas
Silva
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard
France covers most of ancient Gaul territory today
A brief note states that modern France occupies the majority of land once identified as ancient Gaul, reflecting long term historical changes in national borders and regional control.
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France
Gaul
Funeral Home Listings Include Emond Conroy Shumway Gross
Local funeral notices list Emond Conroy 284 5511 282 1818 Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main Saco Maine telephone numbers incomplete, but details show multiple firms serving the area.
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Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
Frank X. Emond
J.P. Conroy
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Maine
Tel
Portland Weekend Weather Outlook
Tonight offers a chance of a few showers in the northeast with clear conditions elsewhere. Lows hover in the 40s. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and seasonable warmth with highs ranging from the 60s in the north to the lower 70s in the south.
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Portland
St Francis Associates Elect Leaders For 1973 74 At College Dinner
St Francis Associates of Biddeford Maine held its annual meeting on the college campus with a dinner. Officers were elected for 1973 74 and a fund raising goal was set to support the college baseball program. President Peter Cioffi outlined goals to strengthen ties between college and community and to attract students through improved programs and visibility.
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St. Francis College Associates
Maine
Biddeford College
Robert L. Horn
Leo P. Taillon
Ralph Larochelle
Peter Cioffi
Maine Department of Commerce and Industry
Roger Johnson
Biddeard
St. Francis College
Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River
Eastport to Merrimack River forecast with northwest winds 10 to 20 knots diminishing tonight and becoming variable five to 15 knots Saturday. Fair weather through Saturday with a chance of a few showers in eastern sections this afternoon. Visibility over 5 miles.
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Eastport
Merrimack River
New England Temperatures for 24 Hours in Massachusetts
Weather data shows 24 hour temperatures across Massachusetts with forecasted highs and lows. Readings indicate regional variation and potential coastal cooling, with reports of cooler overnight temperatures and warmer afternoon highs in inland areas. Continuous updates expected.
Northeastern States Hit by Brief Strong Earthquake
A short lived quake rattled the northeastern United States and eastern Canada at 9 12 p m EDT causing windows to shake and furniture to slide with no injuries or serious damage reported Seismologists from Weston University Lamont Doherty and the National Earthquake Information Center estimated magnitudes around 4 5 on the Richter scale centered near the Montreal area affecting New York New England states and Maine residents described a wide area tremor with a notable impact on daily life.
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New England
Weston
Mass
Columbia University
Lamont
Doherty Geological Observatory
Carl Stover
National Earthquake Information Center
Boulder
Colo
Ithaca
N.Y
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Cen
Montreal
St. Lawrence River
Colebrook
Colby College
Waterville
Maine
Donaldson Koons
Schenectady
Plattsburgh
Roy L. Farnsworth
Bates College
Lewiston
Civil Defense
Augusta
Lebanon
N.H
School Board Tables Athletic Policy in Saco
The Saco School Committee again tabled plans for a formal policy on interscholastic athletics and intramurals as well as the physical education program after hearing Brad Leach of Thornton Academy and Robert Moody propose philosophies. Leach urged mixed emphasis by grade and favored school personnel running intramurals, while Moody preferred a dedicated intramural director linked to recreation and broader goals. The board will study both proposals and craft a written policy before the next school year, while also debating pool adequacy and potential fundraising for a larger community pool.
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Saco School Committee
Brad Leach
Thornton Academy
Saco _ citizen
Robert Moody
Leach
Moody
Sudan Hearing On Diplomats Killing Shelved Indefinitely
In Khartoum eight defendants in the Black September killing of the American ambassador to Sudan and two other diplomats saw their hearing postponed indefinitely. The delay allows time to select a team of defense attorneys, surprising diplomats and reporters alike after earlier plans for a Sunday start.
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Cairo
Khartoum
Two Accidents Reported in Kennebunk
Public Safety Beat notes two crashes. At 4:30 a.m. W Gordon Wells 35 of Cape Elizabeth lost control and struck a bridge abutment on Main Street Mousam River. vehicle demolished, Wells minor injuries. About 9 a.m. at Cooper's Corner Route 9 and 1 Sandra L Halton 23 of New York hit Elizabeth H Bartley 29 of Kennebunk after stopping, no injuries, minor damage, no arrests.
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Kennebunk
George Richards
W. Gordon Wells
Cape Elizabeth
Main Street
Mousam River
Wells
Richards
Cooper’s Corner
Sandra L. Halton
New York
Elizabeth H. Bartley
Gas Tax Hike Moves Forward in Maine Senate
AAA noted motorists cutting gas purchases while lawmakers debated a bill to raise Maine’s gas tax from nine to ten cents a gallon. The Senate gave initial approval with no debate and quick passage in the House looms. If enacted, Maine would join Connecticut with the highest state gas tax. The DOT supports the increase for highway projects. Critics warn two thirds House approval is needed for emergency status. Proponents seek immediate effect to fund summer tourism highways.
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New England
AAA
Maine
Senate
Connecticut
Department of Transportation
Calpurnia, Julius Caesar's Last Wife
Calpurnia was the name of Julius Caesar's last wife. The sentence notes Calpurnia as Caesar's spouse.
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Calpurnia
Julius Caesar
Hotel Fire On Main and Water Streets Rips Biddeford Block
Fire gutted the hotel on Main Street with flames also threatening a nearby wooden structure. Firefighters retreated from aerial ladders due to dense smoke, by dawn the Main Street side was under control though rear sections remained volatile. Eva Aranovitch aided residents as police arrested Ralph Lajeunesse for operating under the influence. State fire inspectors were expected to examine the gutted building.
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Main Street
Water Street
Biddeford
Eva Aranovitch
Red Cross
Ralph Lajeunesse
Columbia Hotel
Masonic Services for Arthur H. Cluff in Kennebunk
Arundel Lodge members of Kennebunk will hold masonic services Saturday at 7 30 pm at Angel Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk for Arthur H. Cluff a lodge member and local resident.
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Masonic
Arundel Lodge
A.F
A.M
Policemen Praised For Fire Hotel Rescue in Biddeford
Biddeford police chief Edgar Sevigny lauded officers for rescuing residents from the Columbia Hotel fire early today. Officer Richard Gagne described forcing doors and carrying occupants to safety as smoke filled the hallways and flames rose.
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Biddeford
Edgar Sevigny
Columbia Hotel
Richard Gagne
Gagne
Summit Talks Soviet Embassy Set for San Clemente Visit
Summit talks outline a visit by the Soviet ambassador to the president at the ocean side estate in San Clemente Friday. Brezhnev is to deliver a nationwide TV address probably Sunday night before returning to Washington Sunday and flying home to Moscow Monday. The week includes signing bilateral agreements on science exchanges oceanographic research and transportation reached by lower level officials prior to the summit.
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San Clemente
Brezhnev
Washington
Moscow
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