Maine official deeming car insurance hike reasonable
Maine Insurance Superintendent Frank Hogarty backed ISO rate increases while preserving option to keep current coverage at higher cost. An actuary said the hike is reasonable and would offset inflation with higher deductibles, though some would pay more for reduced coverage. Hogarty has 30 days to decide.
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Augusta
Maine
Frank M. Hogarty Jr
Hogarty
Maine Insurance Services Office
ISO
Philip Presley
Londonderry
N.H
Presley
Old Orchard Beach Debates Repairs for Aging Schools
The Old Orchard Beach school committee met with trustees to discuss repairs at the two aging schools. Plans include repaving, a four foot fence, stair tread replacements, bathroom floor coverings, insulation, and a larger hot water heater, with potential class relocations to alternate sites.
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Old Orchard Beach
Beach
Lawrence Bernard
Urbain Goulet
Michael Smith
Goulet
Kathleen Lee
OOB
Environment program saved by SAD 71 budget plan
Kennebunkport residents learn SAD 71 will not cut the elementary environment course next year as budget changes avoid eliminating the program. Superintendent Hedberg says savings total about 51 675 after staff reductions and rerouting funds to renovations at Kennebunk High School.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunkport
Arthur Hedberg
Administraa
Kennebunk
Ennebunk High School
Saco council ok s water line extension to Louden end
After 14 months of debate the Saco City Council approved a water line extension from Buxton Road to Louden end by a 5 to 1 vote Ward 2 Councilor Richard Hjort opposed citing possible conflicts of interest involving a relative of another council member The city solicitor said a conflict could be ruled on if needed.
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Linda Brickley
Saco
Buxton Road
Louden Ond
Richard Hjort
Hjort
Robert Cassette
Ronald Ayotte
Massachusetts strike escalates as judge sets end deadline
A Boston Superior Court judge said he will consider penalties against 20,000 striking Massachusetts state workers if they do not meet his deadline to end their illegal work stoppage. Judge Thomas E. Morse ordered another hearing at 4 p.m. and urged public interests to be upheld.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Thomas E. Morse
Italy's Christian Democrats Beat Back Communist Vote
Rome reports the Christian Democrats held off the Communist bid for power in national elections. Yet they failed to secure a parliamentary majority needed to address Italy's political and economic crises. Markets rallied on the Communist setback despite ongoing instability.
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Rome
Italy
Christian Democrats
Pover
Lira
Obituary: Louis R. Wharff Sr. Old Orchard Beach Fire Chief Dies
Retired Old Orchard Beach fire chief Louis R. Wharff Sr. died at 74 after a lengthy illness. He joined the OOB Fire Dept in 1938 as a call man, became assistant chief in 1964, and chief in 1957. He also served on the town police force.
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Old Orchard Beach
Louis R. Wharff Sr
Arff
OOB Fire Dept
Doctor cites mothers as major illness of children
The physician bluntly states that mothers are the chief ailment in children, a provocative remark reflecting concern over parental influence on health and behavior. The quote underscores debates about child care and societal roles.
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London
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