Carter launches energy department push amid power concerns
In Washington President Carter proposed a sweeping government reorganization to create a department of energy and end energy bureaucracy fragmentation. He told Congress a $10 billion funding need and meetings with Congress members were part of the plan as he sought immediate action on energy policy.
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Maine professor urges small hydro as alternative to giant plants
University of Maine at Orono expert Russell Fries argues Maine can meet its energy needs with small hydroelectric plants along rivers and renovated existing facilities. Bangor Hydro-Electric President Robert Haskell says the firm would build such plants if they were the answer, though buying outside power is cheaper.
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Maine House backs 19 age limit with grandfather clause
The Maine House approved an amendment to raise the drinking age from 18 to 19 by an 84 to 65 vote. The measure passed to the Senate with a grandfather clause for those who were 18 when the bill took effect and a higher fine for fake IDs. Rep Michael Pearson said 19 has the best chance of passage, while Rep Wayne Gray questioned the move as revival of a previously killed bill.
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Maine bill would require diploma testing in basic skills
Tests may check basic reading writing and arithmetic before graduation. Sen. Bennet Katz proposes a statewide competency test to ensure Maine high school graduates meet agreed basic skill levels. The plan envisions public meetings to define skills and a test administered to all grads, potentially superseding local efforts.
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Two CDC workers die amid Legionnaire disease inquiry
ATLANTA UPI Two CDC employees have died from illnesses in the lab building housing Legionnaire's disease tests. Robert Dubingon 43 died at Ft McPherson Army hospital after influenza like illness. George Flowers 49 died at Georgia Baptist Hospital. Official notes say no confirmed link to Legionnaires disease with limited tests showing no connection. autopsy planned for Dubingon. A CDC official cautioned the illness may not be Legionnaire's disease while researchers study the microbe responsible.
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Beach councilors opt for day in court against tavern keeper
Old Orchard Beach town officials will defend an anti nudity ordinance challenged by Richard Gabriele who calls it null and unconstitutional. Town Chairman Richard Marshall says the town attorney will file an answer and the council chose to defend the ordinance, despite uncertain costs and possible appeals up to the Supreme Court.
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Saco police survey reveals neighborhood concerns and calls for better service
In Saco Maine 100 residents were surveyed door to door by Police Chief Francis Amoroso and Deputy Chief Alberick Martin to gauge attitudes toward the police. They hosted a public meeting at City Hall to discuss complaints noting mainly concerns over dogs speeding cars and parking rather than vandalism or theft. Twenty-one residents reported prior calls to police with three specific complaints about a case disposition and officer attitude. The survey aims to identify problems and improve community relations as part of a broader crime prevention effort.
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Biddeford Tigers inch toward state hockey title
The Biddeford High School hockey team defeated Gardiner 6-0 at the Maine Shore Ice Arena to move within one win of the Maine Schoolboy Hockey Association championship in their first season. Biddeford leads Gardiner 1-0 in the best of three series and can clinch tonight at the Kennebec Ice Arena in Augusta.
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City eyes charter change remove party labels
Saco residents consider amending the city charter to drop party labels in local races. State Sen. Peter Danton, a Democratic pillar, supported the idea during remarks last night alongside Councilor O'Neil LeBlanc and other politically active citizens.
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Chuckle: Graying Men Dye Hair to Look Bright
Today's joke notes many older men dye their hair darker to appear younger while still acting lightheaded.
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