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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1976

Page

7

Weather forecast for New England region and New Hampshire

A mixed forecast notes clearing tonight with flurries possible in the north and fair conditions in the south, lows in the teens to low 20s. Sunday brings sun, with 15 to 25 in the north and highs mainly in the 30s, 20s in the north for some areas, and 30s to 40s elsewhere. New Hampshire sees light snow tonight turning to rain except far north, with showers Saturday and a return to cooler days Monday through Wednesday in the 30s to 40s. News on tides and standard time references appear but no specific changes issued.

Maine New England New Hampshire

Odd Fellows River Cruise Ends With Dinner and Games

A river outing aboard the Diavola included clams and a full cabin meal as the Odd Fellows group, led by members like H. C. Pierson and Charles M. Hoyt, enjoyed fishing, quoits, and a 10 cent foot race before voting on presidential candidates and returning to White's Wharf.

Richmond H. Ingersoll Small al Dearborn O’brien Basket Island H.C. Pierson Charles M. Hoyt Pierson William Nason William O. Turk Haverhill Salvation White’s Wharf James G. Blaine Maine Grover Cleveland

State police take over New Hampshire mental hospital in shakeup

The New Hampshire state mental hospital faced a major upheaval as five employees were fired amid a police investigation sparked by alleged hospital property misuses. Deputy Security Chief William J Stoney and Security Chief Arnold H Paradis were among those dismissed, while others were suspended or reassigned.

N.H. Mental Hospital Concord N.H New Hampshire State Mental Hospital Concord Monitor Todo William J Stoney Arnold H. Paradis Attorney General's Office Paul Doyon Pace W. Wheelock David H. Souter Paradis Stoney

Solicitors Face Licensing Questions Across Maine Districts

Town officials report mixed views on door to door solicitors with no uniform rules. Police urge checks, while some towns note complaints mainly about nuisance, not safety. A 1955 Maine law requires renewal licenses for professional fundraisers, though questions remain who qualifies. The Unification Church case lacks enough data to claim state law violations.

Angers Kennebunkport John Prescott Kennebunk Kenneth Barrett Old Orchard Beach Barbara Lord Maine Umane Services Dept Asst Atty James Smith Brennan Unification Church Gordon Scott Attorney General's Office

S A C O Finalizes Plans for Trips and Meetings

S A C O members met at Trinity Church in Saco for a business and social gathering with 55 attendees. President Walter Peterson announced Rev. Paul K Weimer as a guest next week. Secretary Tina Bell and treasurer Glen Jamison gave reports. An initial Michigan trip payment is due next week and the Quebec trip final payment is due March 15 to the bus company. Forty five people attended Tuesday’s Portsmouth New Hampshire trip. Hospitality committee for next week named Emily Guay chair, with Laura Lamirande Rose Shevenelle and Albertine Roberge. High scorers in bowling were Myrtle Belanger and Elmer Andrews.

S.A.C.O Saco Adult Citizens Organization Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Walter Peterson Paul K. Weimer Tina Bell Glen Jamison Hesteree Michigan Quebec Portsmouth N.H Emily Guay Laura Lamirande Rose Shevenelle Albertine Roberge

Not a lamb yet March dumps snow in Maine

A March storm dumped several inches of snow across Maine with hazardous road conditions reported by state police. The National Weather Service logged five inches in Augusta, one inch in Houston, three inches in Bangor, and about three and a half inches in Portland before the precipitation changed to rain in Portland and southern areas.

Augusta Maine He Weather Service Houston Bangor Portland

Biddeford board prepares for coach resignation and pay review

The Biddeford school board will meet Monday at 11 a.m. to consider Art Descoteaux’s resignation as varsity basketball coach without a stated reason. Also on the agenda is a salary increase for Adult Education Director David Redmond and a request to require a mathematics course for graduation from the evening program.

Biddeford Art Descoteaux William O'Neill Descoteaux David Redmond Redmond York County Counseling Services

Migratory birds return to Scarborough Scarborough Marsh Nature Center

Migratory birds are back at Scarborough Marsh Nature Center on Pine Point Road with Canada geese ibises and egrets visible in spring. The center opens Sundays from noon to 5 PM starting April 5 and daily 9 AM to 5 PM June 12 through Labor Day, with school visits and a planned summer day camp. Volunteers are needed for half days in the gift shop. contact Donna Zaitlin at 282-5089.

Scarborough Marsh Nature Center Pine Point Road Donna Zaitlin

Weicker Accuses Westport Woman of Spying for Dems

Connecticut Senator Lowell Weicker charged Brenda Brody a Democrat Central Committee member posed as a reporter to probe his personal life and campaign finances. Brody, claiming to write for the Westport News, denied any party affiliation and said she did not misrepresent herself.

Hartford Brenda Brody Democratic State Central Committee U.S Lowell Weicker Weicker Westport Westport News Democratic Panel Democratic Party Brody Washington Connecticut William O'Neill O'Neill Senate Watergate Committee Sen George McGovern

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