Maine BEP rejects Pittston refinery delivery plan
After 18 months of hearings the Maine Board of Environmental Protection voted 4 to 2 to reject Pittston Co. Core's plan to deliver crude oil by tanker to the Eastport refinery, while approving the refinery and product pier. The decision shifts to a formal order with a March 12 vote pending.
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Jean Braucher
Associated Press
Augusta
Maine Board of Environmental Protection
Pittston Co
Eastport
Pittston
BEP
Head Harbour
Maine
Environmental Board
Euwe
Head Harbour Passage
Webber Hospital Plans Expand Services and Future Site
Planning committee reports expanding emergency care rehabilitation substance abuse obstetrics surgery pediatrics intensive care and skilled nursing at Webber Hospital. Financing and proof of need to SMCHA will determine if a new facility is built with support from consultants including Herman Smith Associates Henningson Durham Richardson Eastdil Health Care Funding and McBro Planning.
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Webber Hospital
Kenneth Omundsen
Webber Hospital Association
Association
Webber
Southern Maine Comprehensive Health Association
Mundsen
Herman Smith Associates
Hinsdale, Ill
Henningson, Durham and Richardson
Omaha
Neb
Eastdil Health Care Funding
New York City
McBro Planning and Development
St. Louis, Mo
Saco Council tables planning board appointment over occupation rule
The Saco Council voted four to two to table the planning board appointment after Ward argued the amendment limits board members by occupation. if it restricts contractors, civil rights concerns may arise. The meeting also postponed a budget hearing, noting May 1 budget timing, and took no action on Continental Cablevision rates. The city plans to seek 367500 from the EDA for an industrial park and will use city crews for part of the Stockman Avenue sewer project, increasing costs by about 21000 if Seawall Construction handles all work.
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Ward
Paula Armstrong
Psomiades
Michael Searles
Dexter
Continental Cablevision
Economic Development Administration
Stockman Avenue
Seawall Construction Co
Police log details Biddeford weekend break ins and vandalism
Biddeford police reported six break ins three vandalism incidents and five false alarms over the weekend. Break ins occurred at the Biddeford Saco Coal and Oil on Water Street Beaupres Gas and Electric on Alfred Street Alex Pizza on Alfred Street homes on Granite and Water streets and in For tunes Rocks. vandalism mainly broken windows found at Samson Supply Ralph Pill Electrical Supply and a Biddeford Pool residence. Five false alarms were reported early Sunday between midnight and 2am from boxes at Pool and Manual Prospect and Heering Elm and Wakefield and Clifford and George. Police said the alarms are under investigation. A 1975 Dodge truck recovered on First Street was stolen last week from MacDonalds Motors in Bridgton with no damage. A Buxton Road collision occurred when Michael Gagnon struck Ronald Compagnas parked car causing 500 and 300 in damages respectively. Saco police also investigated a break in at Cousins Store Saturday morning.
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Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco Coal and Oil
Water Street
Beaupre’s Gas and Electric
Alfred Street
Alex Pizza
Granite and
Water Streets
Fortunes Rocks
Samson Supply
Ralph Pill
Biddeford Pool
Pool
Manual
Prospect
Heering
Elm
Wakefield
Clifford
George
Old Orchard Beach
First
MacDonald
Bridgton
Buxton Road
Michael Gagnon
Ronald Compagna
Saco
Gagnon
Compagna
Cousins
Election results shape police commission and road board
A candidate won a police commission seat with 377 votes and will bring police training to deliberations. Two new members join the commission Wednesday night as it anticipates electing a chairman. Road Commission post goes to Harold J. Smith with 397 votes, replacing retired Bob Leach, while other hopefuls trailed.
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Don’t
Pageother
Police Commission
Richard H. Jackson Sr
Armand D. Blake
Ernest Julien
Harold J. Smith
Road Commission
International Union of Operating Engineers
Massachusetts
Nicholas S. Innis
Wayne F. Leach
Carl Brooks
Angus Dow
Richard E. Brooks
Shoreland Zoning Wins in Town Election Amid Close Margin
In a tight vote 598 to 348 Shoreland Zoning and Flood Hazard ordinance passed. Planning Board Chairman Wallace Reid welcomed the decision noting it reduces future work. Incumbents Daniel Beard and Jacqueline Kellett won nonopposed races, with town clerk Fred Severance, town treasurer Mary Euler, and tax collector Joseph Burrows securing votes. Beryl Bilderback elected town meeting moderator 34 to 16, with tonight’s meeting at 7 p.m. at the Consolidated School gym.
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Daniel Beard
Jacqueline Kellett
Fred Severance
Mary E. Euler
Joseph Burrows
Planning Board
Wallace Reid
Shoresand
Beryl Bilderback
Val Hollingsworth
Consolidated School
Commissioners Question Budget Age As Meeting Fails
Alfred residents report deep split among three county commissioners over budget timing. Chairman Clement Auger says no plan to meet with York County delegation after four hearings and a closed period from December to February. Rep. James McMahon had urged a meeting, but Auger stated the window has passed.
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Alfred
Clement Auger
Biddeford
York County
Augusta
Auger
James McMahon
Kennebunk
McMahon
Redmond Votes Against Smith for Maine Health Post
David Redmond of the governor's council is the sole vote against confirming David E Smith as Maine Health and Welfare Commissioner. Redmond cites lack of health or welfare qualifications and proposes salary adjustments and a broader search. Other officials discuss budget issues, legislative meetings, and a potential loan to cover county bills amid murder-case juror fees.
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David Redmond
David E Smith
Maine
Department of Health and Welfare
Department of Finance and Administration
Smith
Redmond
Titcomb Farm Proposal Sparks Council Critique
Councilor Marshall criticizes the commission report as biased and rushed after only three members attended a meeting without council invitation. Bird cites short notice from SMAPC and zero funding for notices, saying he disagrees with parts of the report. Marshall asks if Bird will write another report or alter the commission opinion and probes Bird for potential personal interests in the property. Bird notes past real estate involvement with Caldwell’s sale as a broker for N P Scontras.
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Marshall
Commission
Bird
Caldwell
N.P. Scontras
New Hair Growth Claim Promises Stop to Baldness
An Houston based firm of laboratory consultants touts a 32 day trial of a treatment that allegedly stops hair loss and grows hair for both men and women. They claim most cases are due to various causes and offer confidential mail responses with no obligation.
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Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc
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