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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1976
Page
8
The region expects mostly sunny skies in Portland with a south bias while snow flurries appear north and in the mountains. Lows range from near zero in the north to around 15 in the south, with continued variable clouds and chances of flurries. Further south New England faces showers Friday and a mix of sun and clouds for the weekend.
Kennebunkport townspeople face a potential ruling next week on a suit challenging state school funding laws LD 1994 arguing over-assessment claims against SAD 71 and the town. Justice Glassman weighs motions to dismiss with co-defendants SAD 71 the Town of Kennebunk and the state Department of Education.
Saco councilors debate adopting a housing code to guide repairs and landlord tenant duties while auditing town finances and reviewing bids for a warden elections and property reassessment. The ordinance committee will decide whether to pass revise or scrap the proposal as officials cite enforcement concerns and varied opinions.
Ford handily defeated Reagan 436,171 to 295,188 in Illinois as his fifth straight primary win. Carter led Democrats with 592,813 votes for 48 percent while Wallace trailed with 339,564 and Shriver 197,394 as Shriver ends campaigning. North Carolina nominated next on the presidential trail.
Saco detective Charles Labonte reports over 30 break ins since January including a Notre Dame School burglary on Jan 15 where 16 dollars in food was stolen. Two Biddeford men face charges in Biddeford District Court. Theft spanned mobile homes on Blue Haven Park with jewelry, a TV, and beer taken. police suspect a single perpetrator or group amid drug-seeking motives.
Biddeford officials consider bidding to manage the first stage of the Solar Energy Research Institute ERDA announces proposals as interested parties await guidelines. A site near Biddeford Pool is proposed with Guinea Road land considered. initial staff 49 to 76, first year budget 4 to 6 million dollars, target operation Jan 1 1977.
The Madisses of First Parish Congregational Church met at Beach Street for a covered dish supper and business meeting. They announced a food sale March 19 at Shaw's Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tentative plans for a rummage sale. The next workshop is set for April 16 at Mrs. Esther Black’s home. Guests included Rev. James W. Fletcher and Edward Parker.
Brownie Troop 81 members led by Gloria Stuart and Beverly Polakowich joined Dayton Junior Girl Scouts and Lyman Brownies to mark Girl Scout Week. They attended Sunday services at United Methodist Church, distributed cookies, met midweek, and took part in the Flames of Freedom ceremony celebrating the 64th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America.
Mrs. Caroline Tarbox R D leads Dial A Dietitian sponsored by Abber Hospital Association. The program uses an answering service to relay diet questions to Tarbox and return answers within about 24 hours. It runs through Saturday March 27 with calls to 284 6819 for a question, name, and phone number.
Members will meet Thursday at 290 Elm Street Biddeford. A Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 7 30 p.m.
A confirmed hog cholera case in Hopkinton Massachusetts marks a major expansion of the outbreak. USDA weighs a broader quarantine affecting Middlesex Worcester and Essex counties as inspectors assess spread and compensation totals reach 251740 dollars.
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