Gypsy King Death Sparks West Coast Burial Dispute
Steve Marks death at 64 spurs a contested Portland burial after a racial discrimination complaint against four local funeral homes. Gypsy families clash over access to services as a three day wake and rites proceed at a private hall and Orthodox church.
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Safety Devices Inventor Phipps Dies at 78
Ray mond W Phipps a Milton Mass native and pioneer in safety devices died in a Portland hospital after a long career that earned him an Army commendation for a quick parachute release and safety reel inertia lock His patent helped spur an automobile seat belt design He directed Harvard Medical School machine shop and held posts at Cornell and Woods Hole Survivors include his widow Leila two sons and a daughter.
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Biddeford College Cancelled Aerosmith Concert
St Francis College Student Senate cancelled a March 13 rock concert in Biddeford High School Tiger Gym featuring Aerosmith amid local safety and crowd concerns. Officials cited parking traffic flow and potential vandalism, with refunds available at the point of sale.
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Mourkas Sr. Dies Promoter Behind Scarborough Downs
Thomas D. Mourkas Sr., 76, a Bangor resident and Greek-born horse racing promoter, died in West Palm Beach Florida. He helped found Scarborough Downs and ran the Bangor Fair for years. Survived by Alma his wife a daughter and a son. Funeral services Friday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
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Funeral Directors and Homes Listed in Saco Biddeford
Funeral service services and funeral homes are listed with addresses and phone numbers in Saco and Biddeford. Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco. Emond and Conroy at 72 Hill St Biddeford. Sansoucy Blais at 1 Stone St Biddeford.
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Main Street
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Biddeford
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Stone St
R. Martel
Charlie Chaplin To Be Knighted by Queen at Buckingham Palace
London AP reports Charlie Chaplin, age 85, will be dubbed Sir Charles by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The film master, who has used a wheelchair recently, aims to walk to the queen to receive the knighthood and has not decided what he will say.
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Cumberland Farms sues Maine Milk Commission over milk prices
Cumberland Farms Northern Inc seeks repeal of the Maine Milk Commission price levels, calling them arbitrary and discriminatory. The suit in Cumberland County Superior Court alleges the commission uses illegal methods and too high prices, basing minimums on the least efficient producers and failing to account for plastic gallon containers.
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Cumberland County
Planning Board OKs horse keeping amendments in Kennebunk
The Kennebunk planning board approved amendments to the zoning ordinance for selectmen to consider. The rules would allow keeping horses and ponies in Village Residential Zones under conditions including minimum open areas, acreage per animal, setbacks from water and dwellings, fencing, and rodent-proof feed storage.
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Planning Board
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Pollution topics dominate Saco conservation meeting agenda
The Saco Conservation Commission will review pollution problems on Buxton Road tonight at 7 30 PM in City Hall and discuss a plan to survey public attitudes on city development. It will also consider budget requests, the new city dump, and two new board appointments, with a Cove House condo case and appeals board representation deferred after town meeting.
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Coleman Confirmed By Senate as Transportation Secretary
William T. Coleman a Philadelphia lawyer and the second black American named to a cabinet post was confirmed by the Senate to be transportation secretary. He succeeds Claude Brinegar who resigned and was approved Monday on a voice vote without dissent.
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Saco Awaits Approval for 12 CETA City Positions
The Manpower Affairs Office nearly guarantees Saco federal funding for 12 CETA positions. City Administrator Dexter says four school maintenance workers plus three public works, three parks and recreation workers and two occupations would start, if approved, at $2.50 an hour for 17 to 20 weeks with possible extension if needed.
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NEECO Wins OK On Pipeline Across Fore River
New England Energy Co. wins city approval 3-2 to lay a 48 inch crude oil pipeline and a wastewater discharge line under Fore River as part of a Sanford refinery plan linked to a Portland oil pier. State Wetlands Board must still approve.
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Weather Report For New England Regions
Fair skies and cool temperatures reported across New Hampshire Concord Lebanon and Mt. Washington area with temperatures around 35 in Concord 29 on Mt. Washington and 23 elsewhere. Brisk breeze and dry conditions noted.
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Aid Approval Expected From Fact Finders
A congressional fact finding delegation to Indochina weighs approving more U S military aid to Cambodia. Seven House members and one senator report to the House Appropriations subcommittee on Ford's request for 222 million dollars, with four in favor two undecided and two opposed. They agree medical and food aid should rise to Phnom Penh while armed assistance policy remains contested.
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Saco Dog Officer Warns About Loose Dogs And Licenses
The Saco Animal Control officer warns that loose dogs annoy neighbors by trash and litter and urges using a secure chain, not a rope. He notes many dogs lack 1975 license tags and reminds owners six months old or older must be licensed by Jan 1 with a $25 penalty for an unlicensed or roaming dog.
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Saco Animal Control Officer
Maine open government support seen in 107th Legislature
Maine chapter of Common Cause reports backing for open government in the 107th Legislature. The Citizens lobby notes broader access proposals and ethics reforms gaining traction among lawmakers and advocates.
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Maine
Citizens Lobby Common Cause
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