Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls debate in Saco Meet the Candidates Night
Four Democratic contenders Joseph Brennan Lloyd LaFountain Aaron Levine and George Mitchell spoke to an 80 member Saco audience. Brennan touted his record on social services open government and juvenile policy while LaFountain stressed party work and honesty. Levine urged tax relief and business incentive proposals including a lieutenant governor role to speed state approvals. Mitchell, Maine's Democratic National Committeeman, outlined his platform in a multi page summary and moved the discussion toward broader campaign questions.
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Saco
City Democratic Committee
Peter Danton
Joseph Brennan
Lloyd LaFountain
George Mitchell
Aaron Levine
Joseph E. Brennan
Portland
House of Representatives
Senate
Brennan
Boys Training Center
Democratic Party
Biddeford
U.S
State of Maine
LaFountain
Waterville
Levine
Watergate
Maine
George J. Mitchell
Captain's Landing issue resolved in Kennebunkport clash
Planning board signed off on Captain's Landing plans for a bar restaurant and nine shops overlooking the Kennebunk River. The move ends a lengthy dispute with owner Bruce Robertson-Dick and selectmen, paving the way for a building permit after seven pilings are removed from S Brook. Nestler's Point subdivision hearing set for March 27 with revised plans including a 6-lot project and a portion donated to the Rachel Carson Preserve.
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Kennebunkport
Planning Board
Captain’s Landing
Kennebunk River
S Brook
Bruce Robertson-Dick
Selectmen
Robertson-Dick
Nicholas Poi
Alan Nelson
Poli
Supreme Court
Army Corps
Kennebunk
Royal Smith
Alice Wheeler
Nicholas
Wallace Reid
Reid
Nestler’s Point
William Leonardi
John Downing
Rachel] Carson
Viola Kneeland
Chester Cramm
Miss Viola Kneeland
Miss Kneeland
Marshall Point
Rachel Carson
Philip Boston
Wholesale Prices Jump in February but Slow March to Records
Washington AP reports February wholesale prices rose 1.2 percent, the smallest gain in four months, lifting the index to 152.7 as fuel, metals, farm products and processed foods drove much of the increase. The year over year rise reached 20.3 percent, with expectations of related retail price hikes.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inside The Journal Cartoons Classifieds Crossword Puzzle Dear Abby
A note indicates content inside pages 14 to 15 includes cartoons classifieds and Dear Abby column material from the Journal. The brief listing signals feature pages with light fare and guidance content for readers.
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Abby
Merchants Defeat One Way Street Plan in Biddeford
At a downtown revival dinner 63 merchants debated a city ordinance to make Main South Jefferson and Adams one way. 39 opposed, arguing off street parking and existing flow suffice.
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Wonderbar
Main
South
Jefferson
Adams
Walter Lamb
Lamb
Elm
Lincoln
Washington and
Main Street
Abe Zimmerman
Butler’s
Zimmerman
Downtown Biddeford eyes revival amid neglect and rising costs
A gathering of about 100 at Wonderbar Steak House heard Constantine Karvanides urge residents and officials to focus on the cost of not revitalizing Biddeford’s downtown. Bankers warned of falling property values and lost tax revenue, while planners outlined short and long term projects and tools to spur renewal.
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Biddeford
Constantine Karvanides
Wonderbar Steak House
Nasson College Streakers Draw Campus Crowd
Three nude male students streaked across Nasson College campus amid applause drawing at least 56 witnesses. Paul Bilsky 21 Teaneck N J said the act was “in the thing to do,” comparing it to swallowing goldfish in exhibition. Fellow streakers Jack Rich and Steve Moore were not available for comment.
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Springvale
Nasson College
Paul Bilsky
Teaneck
N.J
Jack Rich
Irvington
N.Y
Steve Moore
Providence
R.I
Nassau
Nassan
Rebellion Notoriety Motives For Streaking
The Associated Press examines why today’s students streak across campuses and public spaces. Psychologists say thrills and self-assertion drive the act, with some urging schools to offer open, nonconformist environments. The report notes campus contexts and calls for discussion on norms and alternatives.
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Associated Press
Shelly
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Kennebunk Port
Gordon Ayer
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Ayer
New England North Properties Inc
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Christopher Couch
Karronides
Short Range Planning
Nasson
Duval
University of Southern California Psychology Department
Zev Wanderer
Center For Behavior Therapy
Beverly Hills
Calif
Wanderer
Robert Ardrey
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