Saco Caucus Turmoil Splits Delegates In 1896 Rally
The Saco Republican caucus devolved into chaos as voters shoved and two sets of delegates were elected for the County Convention. Dr. J. D. Cochrane opened the meeting at 2 PM with John M. Deering as chair, while Willis T. Emmons and J. O. Bradbury battled over permanent officers. The crowd, including many standees, debated whether the process was fair and partisan.
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Dick Charles
Saco
J. D. Cochrane
John M. Deering
Willis T. Emmons
J. O. Bradbury
Bradbury
Emmons
Deering
Archibald Houston
Biddeford
Kennebunk Voters Face 13 Candidate Field In Local Races
Kennebunk residents vote Monday on two selectmen seats two SAD 71 board seats and one Kennebunk Light and Power District trustee. Incumbent Edna Wentworth runs unopposed for town clerk. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Hall with special booths for stairs access. Reports highlight race dynamics among moderates incumbents dissidents and challengers for school board and selectmen roles.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
SAD 71
Kennebunk Light and Power District
Edna Wentworth
Olls
Ing
Robert Lewin
Earl F. Adams
Wilbur Adelhardt
Theodore Towne
Warren Astrowsky
Kenneth Bustin
Lewin
Saco Bicentennial Ball Promises Costumes and Charity
The Saco bicentennial committee invites locals to a March 27 costume ball featuring Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, frontier figures, and 20th century guests. Proceeds benefit bicentennial projects and the Elks as organizers push for a fun fundraiser.
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Betsy Ross
Ben Franklin
Minutemen
Abe Lincoln
Saco
Robert Moody
the Elks
Maine House rejects surcharge on low mileage new cars
The Maine House defeated 128 to 7 a plan for a new car surcharge targeting vehicles with low fuel efficiency. Sponsor Rep. Richard Davies said the bill aims to push energy conservation and admitted he might vote against it, while opponents urged not to single out auto owners.
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Augusta
Maine
Senate
Richard Davies
D-Orono
House
Davies
Educators to redefine moratorium in state education plans
The State Board of Education will meet with the education committee in the state house to craft a clearer definition of hazard to pupil health safety and welfare for school construction emergencies. Rep Arthur Lynch chairs the group as it studies what constitutes an emergency.
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Augusta
State Board of Education
State House
Arthur Lynch
Kent to Sign as Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Next Week
Christopher Kent is set to sign a standard contract and become Old Orchard Beach town manager in April. The term is indefinite with removal only for just cause by a town council vote, and salary is expected near 17 000 dollars plus expenses.
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Old Orchard Beach
Christopher Kent
OOB
John Litwinetz
Kent
Litwinetz
Jerome Plante
United Appraisal Co
Today in History March 20 1976 highlights notable events
On March 20 historical notes include Yugoslavia seeking peace with Germany in 1941 and the Dutch East India Company being formed in 1602. Also 1852 Uncle Tom’s Cabin published, 1942 MacArthur pledges I shall return, 1963 a Saudi jetliner crash, 1967 Nixon’s private Moscow visit, and Washington's retaking Boston entries after evacuation.
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Associated Press
Yugoslavia
Germany
Dutch East India Company
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Australia
Japan
King Saud
Saudi Arabia
Italy
U.S
Richard Nixon
Moscow
Boston
George Washington
Maine unemployment falls to 9.9 percent in latest update
The Department of Manpower Affairs reports Maine’s unemployment rate declined to 9.9 percent from 10.3 percent in January. Augusta notes the House will vote next week on a 1250 pay hike package for legislators amid criticism of the Yankee nuclear plant.
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Augusta
Department of Manpower Affairs
Maine
House of Representatives
Yankee
Patricia Hearst trial tolls on family mood in court
In San Francisco the Hearst family endures a stressful 39 day trial. Mrs Catherine Hearst cried and slipped from the courtroom as the judge prepared jury instructions. Randolph Hearst stood by her side with Vicki in attendance in a courtroom sketch by Bill Lignante for ABC TV.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
Catherine Hearst
Randolph
Vicki
Abc-Tv
Bill Lignante
Kennebunk Maine Campus Cartoon Classifieds Insight
Brief feature highlights a Maine town section with cartoons classifieds and a crossword puzzle. It notes Dear Abby editorials and horoscopes while greeting readers and listing local community items.
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Dear Abby
Kennebunk
Maine
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Sandy Brook
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Kennebunk Voters
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Elmer Hanks
Herman Cohen
Eleanor Dunham
Thomas Murphy
Cohen
Boy Scouts
Highway Department
Upper Town Hall
Selectmen
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