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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
8
Fair in Maine tonight with a few showers possible tomorrow in New Hampshire. Lows around 60 to 65. Wednesday will bring more showers on the coast with highs in the 70s to 80s, mid 80s inland. Extended outlook shows showers Thursday and Saturday with partly cloudy Friday and highs in the 80s and lows around 60s.
Pepperell Trust Co of Biddeford faces investigation by Maine Bureau of Consumer Protection into whether Truth in Lending disclosures were adequate when recalling and rewriting mortgages to 9 percent. Officials say disclosures were in order and note prior similar recall actions occurred a decade ago.
The PUC approved a agreement that Maine Yankee and Central Maine Power will distribute evacuation summaries and provide annual reminders. The state police will work with towns Wiscasset Lane Boothbay Edgecomb and Woolwich on resident emergency information. PIRG withdraws its complaint about evacuation plan distribution.
A Trust informs customers that after holding rates during the recent recession, it will raise the rate on all long-term demand notes to 9 percent, effective June 1, 1976, inviting questions and thanking customers for their business.
SAD 71 voters approved a 57000 reduction in the 1976-77 budget as part of cuts after a 36000 earmark. The board eliminated the environmental education program for elementary grades and reduced staff at Kennebunk High and elementary levels. A new 14000 bus was not purchased, and others faced cuts. A follow up meeting is planned to consider centralized kitchen options and further savings.
Biddeford police arrested two persons and sought a third after a late Monday break at Bi-Wise Market, 169 Pool Street. A back window and display case were damaged, owner Frank Grover said. An on-site vehicle is held at Roy's Garage as police continue the investigation.
Saco dog officer Kenneth Carter obtained a court summons against Wilfred Gilbert for allegedly allowing three dogs to roam at large. The dogs attacked 16 year old Scott Hanson. Hanson and an officer were treated at Webber Hospital for injuries. Gilbert to appear in Maine District Court Biddeford to plead.
The City of Saco reports a 385-foot well at the North Saco fire station yields water for domestic use. Officials expect increased flow over time and chose the first well after dowser identified two other spots.
York County officials sought to expand use of a 1973 bond for a new jail or renovations on Route 111 in Alfred. Representative Farley opposed admitting the revision and the House refused to suspend rules and then to consider the measure.
The release claims 370 votes to dissolve SAD 71 deserve consideration and that 900 nonvoters felt disenfranchised. It says the town will continue the suit challenging state school funding laws while York County Superior Court had dismissed for lack of standing. A hearing is not likely before September, delaying a $5.2 million project including a new high school and middle school renovations.
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