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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1976
Page
2
Obituaries from Biddeford detail the deaths of Leo Eon 52 and Reina Boucher 65 with service plans at St. Joseph Church and Emond and Conroy Funeral Home. Also noted is a Mass for Joseph A. Thimble with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Elise Larochelle 82 of 15 Francis St Old Orchard Beach died Tuesday morning after a brief illness in a Biddeford hospital. She was born September 1 1893 in Biddeford daughter of Jean Baptiste and Zoe Nadeau. She and her late husband John Larochelle ran a coal wood and oil business then a motel and cottages here. She leaves son Leo F. Larochelle Old Orchard Beach daughter Jeanne Hooper Irvine California brothers Laurent and Maurice Nadeau sisters multiple and stepchildren and grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday 10 am at St Margaret Church with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours tonight and Wednesday at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.
York County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Anton ruled Tuesday that Biddeford resident Leo Eon 52 died by his own action. Fire department ambulance and police responded to the scene at 18 Westmore Ave according to department spokesmen.
The Maine House tentatively approves a plan allowing three University of Maine students limited participation in collective bargaining between the university and staff. They may express concerns to the board of trustees during talks but will not negotiate contracts.
In Kennebunk, SAD 71 school directors approved salary increases for five administrators after a five hour executive session. Effective July 1 1976 to June 30 1977, Park Street principal Leo Martin rises to 20500, Knnebunk High principal Spencer Trask to 19750, KHS assistant David Segee to 16000, Junior High principal Shirley Grover to 16600, Consolidated School principal David Potter to 17000.
Kennebunk Zoning Appeals Board approved a 80 by 102 foot one story Star Press facility on a 2.7 acre Water Street site. Brook and Brigham said the plant will house printing presses with no offices, replacing the present High Street operation. The board also addressed sludge removal facility location and kept Cove House condo conversion from review while denying a sign permit for James A. Gates on Route 35.
City council agenda includes updating the 1963 comprehensive plan by Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission. Plans cover population, economy, land use, and downtown inventory with recommendations. Also bids for demolishing the OSP Associates building at 1-3 Main St and for land purchases on Route 1 near CMP and near the city dump from Dave Hall.
Debbra A K Johnson of South Portland appointed chairperson of public information and coordinator of public relations at Webber. Richard McLaren of Cape Elizabeth named to the service committee. he is Webber’s director of social services.
The Saco planning board will discuss changes to the zoning ordinance and home occupation rules with the zoning appeals board. It will also review the comprehensive plan proposed by the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the former district courthouse on Main Street.
The Saco Business Association board will discuss the Sidewalk Art Festival scheduled for July 10. Plans for May's annual meeting and dinner plus proposed new by laws will also be on the agenda. The 4 15 p m meeting will be in the Mutual of Saco Insurance Co board room on Main Street in Saco.
Police report a collision Monday at 3 20 p m on Bradley Street involving vehicles driven by Patricia Dow 19 and Russell Bellerose 16 both of Biddeford. No injuries were reported though both cars were damaged.
Reports estimate about 2 million tons of hazardous materials move through the United States each day. Transport and safety officials monitor routes and compliance to prevent spills and accidents during this extensive movement.
Maine Senate votes 28 to 4 to indefinitely postpone Sen. Bruce M. Reeves’s bid to direct the Public Utilities Committee to cut installation charges for phones. He seeks a $17 fee from $32.50, citing low income needs while a PUC ruling and lawsuits unfold.
A South Portland man Kenneth Fox 45 and Gill's Leader Drug Store pleaded innocent in Portland federal court to 51 counts of illegally dispensing morphine and other drugs in 1973 and 1974. Arraignments set for March 26 for two wholesalers Bangor Drug Co. and J E Goold Co. with Bowdoin already serving related sentence.
The Saco Provident Association will hold an open meeting today at 3 p.m. in the G.A.R. Hall on Cutts Avenue to discuss current goals with local social agencies. Rev. Paul K. Weimer, group president, invites all Saco citizens and private service groups to attend. The meeting occurs in the Saco Police Youth Aid Bureau office.
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