Schedule For Buses Announced For Old Orchard Beach Summer
Old Orchard Beach High School will host summer bus service for students from June 26 to August 4. The 8 to 10 a.m. route begins at Portland Avenue at 7:10 a.m. with stops every five minutes along Milliken Mills Cascade Road Walnut Street toward East Grand Avenue and Little River Road. Turnarounds occur at 7:30 a.m. and 7:43 a.m. The 10 a.m. to noon route follows the same path, starting on Portland Avenue at 9:10 a.m. and ending at 9:45 a.m. on Saco Avenue.
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Old Orchard Beach
Anthony Tsomides
Old Orchard Beach High School
Portland Avenue
Milliken Mills Cascade Road
Walnut Street
East Grand Avenue
Little River Road
East Grand
West Grand Avenue
Temple Avenue
Saco Avenue
Two Boys Rescued From Fog Shrouded Waters
Kennebunkport police rescued two unidentified boys from foggy waters on Wednesday afternoon after cries for help drew shore calls. The rubber raft deflated on rocks leaving them clinging to the shore and picked up by a small boat. Authorities do not know the boys identities.
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Goost Rocks Beach
Kennebunkport
Sewer Project Report Presented To Selectmen in Kennebunkport
At a Board of Selectmen meeting Bryan Lynch, sewer project superintendent, reported road patches and the need to rebuild several village roads with proper base. He estimated uncontracted work at about 50000 dollars and urged written valuation for study. He noted Fairfield Creek bridge near Port Lobster Co. is deteriorating and recommended a 10 ton posting with pass at your own risk.
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Kennebunkport
Board of Selectmen
Bryan Lynch
Lynch
David Walley
Fairfield Creek
Port Lobster Co
Democratic platform writers draft path to White House
After two weeks of sampling grass roots sentiment from coast to coast the Democratic platform workers begin building the program the party hopes will recapture the White House.
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Washington
White House
Card of Thanks for Kind Gifts and Care
I thank the priests friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during my illness. Grateful thanks to Dr Houle Dr Hickey and the Webber Hospital nurses for their care. Mrs Florence Fecteau
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Houle
Dr. Hickey
Webber Hospital
Florence Fecteau
Dennett and Craig Adress at 365 Main Street Maine
A brief listing shows Dennett and Craig operating at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine with a telephone contact ending in 282.
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Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Tel
Weather outlook for Portland with showers possible
Tonight and Saturday showery conditions prevail with considerable cloudiness. North areas face a higher chance of showers while other regions see a few brief showers. Lows drop into the 50s with Saturday highs in the 60s north and 70s elsewhere.
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Portland
Agnes Fades After Atlantic Hurricane Spares New England
Agnes, after devastating mid Atlantic areas, loses strength near New England and stalls in the Hudson Valley. Flood control measures, train delays, and potential crop damage are noted as the storm weakens and moves inland.
Auxiliary delegates named to York County Council meeting
The Auxiliary of Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion Biddeford appointed delegates and alternates to the York County Council for a July 14 meeting. Delegates include Mrs. Rose Soulard and others, with Mrs. Blanche Keithley as delegate-at-large. Committees and reports on welfare, community service, finances, publicity, and membership were announced, and the next auxiliary meeting is set for July 27 at the Post home.
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York County Council
Auxiliary
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post
American Legion
Biddeford
Rose Soulard
Violette, Gagne
Nancy Harlow
Belle Poirier
Alma Pelletier
Noella Jonens
Annette Collard
Alice Goulet
Georgette Belanger
Cora LeProhon
Lillian Fournier
Angeline Dion
Blanche Keithley
Webber-Lefebvre
Kennebunk
Soulard
Elm Street
Germaine Lariviere
Keithley
Local residents listed as patients in area hospitals
Mrs Leroy Kimball Jr of Pleasant Street Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Henry Wormwood 7 High Street Kennebunk is a surgical patient at York Hospital Wilfred Morin of Pine Street Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital
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Leroy Kimball Jr
Pleasant Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Henry Wormwood
High St
Kennebunk
York Hospital
Wilfred Morin
Pine Street
Donation Voted For AL Team By Biddeford Post
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post met at the post home on Elm Street Biddeford with Commander Poire presiding. A donation was approved for the Legion Baseball team and funds will be raised to cover travel and practice costs. Poire displayed a large Department Convention cap and noted other membership and VAVS citations. Royal Sheltra reported on the Auburn state convention. A flag desecration resolution was passed. Biddeford High School won first prize in a 1.5 mile parade contest with 48 units. a testimonial is planned tomorrow for Poire and Mrs Soulard. Next meeting July 27 at 8 p.m.
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Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
Post
Elm Street
Biddeford
Robert Poire
Legion
The
Commander Poire
Department
Auburn
V.A.V.S
Togus
Royal Sheltra
Vito LeFilipp
Rumford
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
Thomaston Post
Augusta
Biddeford High School
Cascade Lodge
Poire
Rose Soulard
Town Council Advances Sewer Upgrade and Employee Raise
Captain Richard Marshall led a city council vote approving a $645 bid from Mainline Fencing Co. to fence the sewage treatment plant along Walnut Street. The council also praised the fire department for a new tank truck, set Oct 1 as tax due date with 8 percent interest, and approved a 6.25 percent raise for permanent employees retroactive to Jan 1 after ratifying a union agreement for Public Works.
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Page One
Richard Marshall
Walnut Street
Grand Avenue
Mainline’ Fencing Co
Fire Department
Thomas Smith
The
Public Works
Department Employer Grants Similar Pay Raise Package
A department employer approved a pay raise package matching a colleague group. The move aims to harmonize salaries across divisions and retain staff. Details on percentage and effective date were not disclosed.
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Department
Braley Office Notifies Agencies of Paint Spill Drift
Braley's office sends details to the Saco River Corridor Association and the State Water Quality Commission in Augusta and to the contractor. The notice also informs Biddeford Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher that paint spillage drifted toward and clung to the Biddeford shoreline.
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Saco River Corridor Association
State Water Quality Commission
Augusta
Braley
Biddeford
Gilbert R. Boucher
Neon Sign Fire Escalates At Brunswick Motel
A Brunswick Motel neon sign ignited last night around 1 35 am. Firefighters used a booster line to control the blaze and no cause was reported. The incident occurred in Old Orchard Beach as responders investigated the scene.
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Old Orchard Beach
Brunswick Motel
Maine Turnpike Authority opposition to dissolution debated
A Maine Senate subcommittee heard testimony from a Turnpike official and supporters of keeping the MTA, with claims funds fund major projects and that a state takeover is preferable for traffic relief. Opponents urged by passes for a toll free by pass and a possible state acquisition.
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Maine Turnpike’ Authority
Marcotte
Stevens
MTA
Kellan
Kittery
York
Saco River
Kellam
Peter Danton
Dsaco
Biddeford-Saco
Senator Danton
Maine
Berry
Danton
Light availability governs survival of many tree species
Light availability is a key factor in the survival of numerous tree species. It influences photosynthesis, growth, and competitive dynamics within forest communities, shaping which species persist in given habitats.
Pursuit Across Maine Ends in Gunfire and Arrests
Police chased a gun battle across Portland Scarborough and South Portland as two gunmen fled after forcing a woman from her car. One suspect, Strode, was shot near Scarborough before roadblocks led to multiple arrests including two Massachusetts youths with marijuana and needles. FBI Agent Donald Stangle assisted at the scene amid the Portland murder trial.
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Dennis Rowell
Portland
Brighton Avenue
Rowell
South
Scarborough
Strode
FBI
Massachusetts
Gorham
Donald Stangle
Washington
Maine
Stangle
Vietnamese Front Faces Fresh North Attacks Amid Heavy U S Bombing
Saigon reports North Vietnamese forces renewed assaults on the northern defense lines as the United States dropped its heaviest bombing of the war with 100 B52 sorties totaling 2,500 tons.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Biddeford Planning Board weighs 84 acre zone change to R-3
The Biddeford Planning Board considered rezoning 84 acres off South Street from R-LA to R-3 for a possible 452 unit housing project. Public opposition cited river pollution and traffic as reasons against the plan while supporters noted out of state involvement and potential development. The board will decide within 10 days with final approval by the City Council.
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John Surran
Biddeford
George Garnache
Rochambeau Club
Peter Judge
Saco River
Environmental Improvement Commission
Jerry Nadeau
The
Thacher Brook
George E. Brickates
David C. Shaw
Brickates
South Street
Sheltra
Garnache
J.B.L. Construction, Co., Inc
Agnes Floods Northeast Causing Wide Evacuations
Western Pennsylvania and New York State faced heavy rains from Agnes as flood warnings spread. States reported dozens dead, many missing, and massive evacuations in Harrisburg Wilkes Barre Elmira and surrounding areas while James River and Chemung River rose sharply.
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New York
Pennsylvania
National Weather Service
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Virginia
Albany
N.Y
Agnes
James River
Richmond
Linwood Holton
Nixon
Allegheny
Lake Erie
Harrisburg
Wilkes- Barre
Clearfield County
Philadelphia
New York State
Elmira
Corning
Commerce
Peter G. Peterson
Joseph Sartori
Nelson A. Rockefeller
National Guard
Olean
Salamanca
Port Allegany
Maryland
Potomac
Susquehanna
Cubans Linked To Break In At Democratic National Committee
Police in Washington say Ameritas an anti Castro revolutionary group is a focus in the break in at the Democratic National Committee. Ameritas stationery was used for nine hotel reservations by men in custody or sought for questioning.
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Miami
Ameritas
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Town Council Dismisses Code Enforcement Officer at July 1
The town council voted to relieve McNally of duties as Code Enforcement Officer effective July 1 and set a public hearing for June 29 on his dismissal. It also discontinued funds for the code enforcement office after July 1 1972. A Coast Guard spokesman said the pier inspection is personal and the Coast Guard has no jurisdiction.
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McNally
U.S. Coast Guard
South Portland
Coast Guard
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Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Jacqueline Remillard
LOS Amchles Times
Hudson River Valley
Mid Atlantic States
New England
Connecticut
Berkshires
Vermont
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Weather Service
New
mid-Atlantic
Penn- Central
Massachusetts Agriculture Department
New Hampshire
Pelletier
Noella Joncas
Gagne
Goulet
Joncas
Notre Dame
Wentworth Institute
Boston
Gerard R. Allie
Raymond R. Allie
Fogg Ave
St. Louis High School
Allie
Oob
Webber Hospital Association
Pool Road
Doris Hennedy
Adeline Belanger
Claire Lacroix
Milaine Plante
Elsie Mento
Rita Cote
Joan Perry
Ethel Bedard
Roger C. Labbe
Guinea Road
Richard Ryan
Labbe
Rene’s Florist
Main St
Rochefoucauld
York County Savings Bank
F.d.1.c
Marcel Lizotte
fEdape
Butler’s Budget Dress Dept
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