FBI aids local police in Maine car theft ring probe
In Kennebunk the FBI state and local police probe a Boston based car theft ring using Maine towns as registration sites. Suspects identified and arrests expected as Massachusetts authorities join the investigation. Police say a 73 Mercedes was stolen in Massachusetts and had its serial number altered. Frank Stevens notes the case involves state and federal charges.
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Kennebunk
FBI
Maine
Frank Stevens
Massachusetts
Edna Wentworth
Stevens
District attorney to finish Fern Park inquiry this week
Assistant district attorney Arthur Stilphen will complete the Fern Park case this week. John Bird, a town councilor, accuses Jerome Plante of misappropriating town funds and ordering street work in a subdivision Plante owns. Stilphen aims to decide by midweek after delays in district court.
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Alfred
Arthur Stilphen
Vary
Jerome Plante
John Bird
Bird
Plante
Streets Commission
Fern Park
Stitphen
Maine senator predicts funds for alcohol education program
Maine state Senator Bennett Katz says the Legislature will provide funds this year for an experimental alcohol education and prevention program. He spoke at the Education Commission of the States task force meeting in Atlanta and chairs the panel on responsible decisions about alcohol. The bill proposes a demonstration project in select Maine communities to address alcohol abuse education. The task force, including officials and liquor industry representatives, aims to finish its three year study later this year.
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Atlanta
Maine
Bennett Katz
Augusta
Katz
Education Commission of the States
Maine Legislature Eyes Emergency Bill to Legalize Dance Marathons
The Maine Legislature aims to approve an emergency bill legalizing dance marathons and walkathons to aid a charity. The measure was rushed to the floor of both houses with rules suspended for initial backing.
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Augusta
Maine
Backers Optimistic Potter Will Be Re-hired Monday
In Kennebunkport the SAD 71 board, after a five hour session, announced Potter and Hedberg will meet to resolve disagreements with a possible Potter re-nomination next Monday. If resolved Hedberg will re-nominate Potter at the next meeting.
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Potter
Peter Kingsley
Kennebunkport
Consolidated School
David Potter
Arthur Hedberg
Jack Libby
Hedberg
Friends of Consolidated School
Michale D'Alonzo
Leo Martin
Spencer Trask
Shirley Grover
David Segee
Albert Merserve
Libby
Special Services
Moral Dont Think Spring Snow Storm Returns
Winter returns as a storm from the Great Lakes delivers four to six inches in southern and southwestern Maine with up to eight inches along coastal New Hampshire. The National Weather Service warns of icy roads and public works crews begin salting and plowing the affected area.
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Susan Morrison
Great Lakes
Maine
New Hampshire
Portland
Greenfield Lane subdivision dispute slows city action
City inspectors study two engineers reports on the West Street development after building permits were suspended for nonconformance to plans. Developer Holly Homes says monolithic eight inch slab footing is economical and superior, while engineers contend the method may prevent settlement issues and cracks.
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Biddeford
Greenfield Lane
Ben Poirier
West Street
E. Allen Berube
Holly Homes Inc
Sukalas
Gus Laverriere
Laverriere
Laurence Kraynik
P.E.M. Engineering Inc
Scarborough
Kraynik
George DesRoberts
Edward Gaulin
Incineration Plan Considered for Saco Factory Island Waste
A pilot incineration and material recovery project proposed by Coffin and Richardson could help Saco reduce sewage by treating excess waste at the Factory Island plant. The plan, costing 16 000 to 25 000 dollars, aims to meet federal standards with DEP deadline April 1 for report, seeking funds from EPA grants and others.
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Saco
Factory Island
Coffin and Richardson
DEP
Augusta
John Dexter
Samuel Zaitlin
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Charles Day defeats Port selectman Sullivan in close race
In Kennebunkport Charles Day wins the post over incumbent Charles Sullivan after a recount ordered by Town Clerk Fred Severance. Sullivan graciously congratulates Day and pledges to assist during the transition while Day vows to familiarize himself with town offices and begin his three year term. Road Commissioner-elect Harold Smith also appears in the election notes.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunkport
Charles Day
Selectman
Charles Sullivan
Fred Severance
Sullivan
Day
David Pate
Harold Smith
Old Orchard Beach High School Faces Facilities Woes
Greg Holland reflects on four years at OOBHS amid vandalism, unsafe bathrooms, warped gym floor, and heat issues from an old coal boiler. He graduates in June recalling a building he calls inadequate and a district struggling with school conditions and discipline.
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Greg Holland
Old Orchard Beach High School
Greg
OOBHS
Old Orchard Beach
Local Kennebunkport Election Winners Named
Results show Charles D. Day with 359 votes leading selectman and Harold Smith 604 top road commissioner. Richard H. Jackson wins police commissioner three year with 527, Donald Bryant reappointed 441 for one year. Unopposed offices include SAD 71 director Richard Pickering Fred Severance town clerk Alice Crowell Joseph Burrows water district trustee Philip Hussey and total ballots 881 plus 32 absentee 33 percent turnout.
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Kennebunkport
Selectman
Charles D. Day
Charles Sullivan
Lloyd Pember
J. David Pate
Harold Smith
Wayne Leach
Larry Inniss
Richard H. Jackson
John M. Miller
Donald Bryant
Fred T. Merrill
Richard Pickering
Fred Severance
Alice Crowell
Joseph Burrows
Water District
Philip Hussey
Sales Manager Tests New Recruits with Trombone Search
A sales manager sends prospects to find an apartment while carrying a trombone. The unusual assignment appears in a light feature within a New England newspaper section.
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FBI Aids
P.d
Stephen Muskie
City
Kathleen O'Connell
By Susan Morrison
Port Selectman
Inside the Journal
Abby
New England
OOB HS
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