Investigation exposes Arizona crime links after Bolles murder
A team of 36 reporters from 23 outlets investigates organized crime and corrupt politics in Arizona in response to Don Bolles murder. The project, distributed by United Press International, highlights hoodlum influence and public official complicity while noting harassment during field work.
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United Press International
Arizona Republic
Don Bolles
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Floodwaters Cross Maine Turnpike At Biddeford Exit
Floodwaters crossed the Maine Turnpike at mile 29 near the Biddeford exit but traffic kept moving with care. Observers noted the road remained open this morning as vehicles passed through the southbound line photographed by John Ewing.
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John Ewing
Forecast Rain and Flooding Through Tonight
A weather forecast warns of rain and potential flooding into tonight. The report notes precipitation likely across the area with rising water levels and possible travel impacts.
Biddeford Loses Improvement Funds Over Rating Quirk
Biddeford city projects fail to qualify for federal Community Development money this year due to a rating system rule that requires projects to benefit only low and moderate income persons. City officials say downtown improvements may aid broader populations, causing the lower rating and loss of funds.
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Robert Dodge
Dodge
Winter flood chaos hits Biddeford-Saco area
The Biddeford Saco region faced widespread flooding with three inches of rain in southern Maine. Firefighters and street crews pumped out flooded cellars while two families were evacuated as water entered homes and shut Shaw's Supermarket and the Saconee Shopping Center. A fire department boat aided an ambulance call at 35 Mechanic Street. Flooding closed Mildred Day School in Arundel.
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Portland
Maine
Biddeford
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Leon Libby
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Mildred Day School
Ban on school construction near death
Legislative leaders plan a major meeting on school funding amid a looming April 1 deadline for setting the state uniform tax rate. House Speaker John Martin and Senate President Joseph Sewall said they aim to confer with Appropriations and Taxation committees midweek as debate centers on financing new school buildings under the pay as you go plan.
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Augusta
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Eagle Lake
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Old Town
March 14 in History Almanac Recap
Almanac notes for Monday March 14 1977 a Pisces birthday year 59. Albert Einstein born 1879 appears in history. Key events include 1743 Boston town meeting 1812 first War Bonds authorized 1964 Jack Ruby guilty of murder in Kennedy case later overturned and Ruby died before new trial.
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South Portland Girls Victory Clinches Western Maine Crown
South Portland defeats Thornton Academy 53 to 39 at Augusta Civic Center to win the Western Maine Class A championship. The Red Riots advance to the state final versus Bangor after building a 13 point halftime lead and fending off a Thornton rally.
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Thornton
Advice to bachelors marry a girl from Japan
Marry a girl from Japan. She'll be kind, obedient, courteous and faithful. And your mother in law will live in Yokohama.
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