St Patrick Day storm hits Camp Ellis and southern Maine
A severe storm battered Camp Ellis and southern Maine with high winds and heavy surf. Cottages at Camp Ellis Beach suffered major damage including a total loss and a damaged sea wall. Dozens of roadways flooded and schools closed as the storm spurred civil defense discussion and possible federal aid.
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Travel demand rises as winter eases and spring nears
Local travel agents report brisk bookings to Florida and Bermuda as a pale winter gives way to sun and warmth. Sharon Taylor of Saco Tour and Travel notes trip volume up about triple from last year, with two week Florida packages around 600 to 800 dollars and Bermuda round trips near 130. John Downing counts Caribbean bookings higher than Florida amid rising prices and scarce Easter space. Spring begins this Saturday.
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Saco housing code debated by builders and councilor
Susan Morrison reports on the Saco housing code proposal with mixed views. Builder and former councilor Van Psomiades argues no new code is needed, citing the long standing building code as sufficient and concerns over taxpayer costs. The article frames a debate over protection for landlords and tenants versus bureaucratic expansion.
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Beach town mulls housing and safety code clash
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH Maine the debate over a proposed housing and safety code heats up. Councilors argue over who should enforce it while building inspector Perham defends rules on foundations, ventilation, water, and occupancy. The code would empower the health officer to inspect dwellings, condemn unsafe units, and levy fines, with appeals to the city council.
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John) Dexter
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John Dexter
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Town audit flags bookkeeping gaps in Old Orchard Beach
Macdonald Page and Co of Portland completed a year long audit of Old Orchard Beach finances. The report urges the town hall to improve record keeping and fix several identified weaknesses to bring books into better shape.
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March 17 1976 in History Highlights
On this day significant events are noted from 1776 British evacuation of Boston to 1836 Texas adopting a constitution, 1959 Tibet Dalai Lama escape, 1970 My Lai charges, a 1966 submarine hydrogen bomb find, and the 1975 decision on South Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
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Tax talk in Augusta proposes income tax changes
In Augusta a bill before the legislature would raise the overall income tax while offering targeted relief. The sponsor says the measure cuts taxes for individuals with adjusted gross incomes between 15 000 and 50 000 annually, with a separate break for singles earning 15 000 to 25 000 and a special provision for retirees. Reactions in Augusta are reported on page five.
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Augusta
Leak Fairy blamed for leaks in Schorr case
Satirist Mark Russell jokes CBS newsman Daniel Schorr benefited from the Leak Fairy a government gremlin hidden in Xerox machines. The House Ethics Committee may spend $350 000 or more to locate who leaked the leak that Schorr leaked with details on page six.
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Washington
Mark Russell
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Cartoons and Puzzles Section Overview
A compact summary of page content featuring cartoons classified ads crossword puzzle Dear Abby editorials and daily horoscopes plus movie listings and a lighthearted Chuckle feature for readers.
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Texan Returns Birthday Gift After Exchange Upset
A Texas man gave his wife money for her birthday. She reportedly kept the money and exchanged it for a larger size, prompting questions about the gift's handling and intent.
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