Weather and cold snap expand across Dixie
Portland forecast calls for a cold night with teens and 20s. Saturday brings variable clouds and a chance of flurries with highs in the upper 30s and low 40s. A subfreezing air mass moved south over Dixie after a front sparked violent weather leaving seven dead and many injured as temperatures stay below normal through Friday. NWS says cold will ease by Saturday.
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Vehicle Rolls Over Into Ditch on Icy Pool Road
Biddeford police report a Volkswagen skidded on icy Pool Road Thursday, rolled over, and landed in a ditch. Driver Peter A. Dusseault, 16, of 19 Guinea Road, Biddeford, was not injured. Road conditions were icy.
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Slippery bridge crash causes truck car collision on Maine turnpike
A trailer hitched to Velma Legere's car fishtailed on the Saco River Bridge of the Maine turnpike and was struck by Ralph Ames's truck. The truck jackknifed, damages ran from four to five thousand dollars to the truck and extensive damage to the car and trailer. Minor injuries were reported for the 7:07 p.m. incident.
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Ralph Ames
Comstock Park
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Break-in Attempt Reported at Martin's Food Store
Saco police said an early morning break in at Martin's Food Store on Storer Street involved two windows being broken. The case remains under investigation.
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Martin’s
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Firefighters tackling blaze on Storer Street at 12:45 a.m.
Saco Fire Engine 1 and two firefighters extinguished a fire at the Town Oasis on Storer Street Friday at 12 45 a.m. according to a department spokesman.
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Fire units respond to electrical issue at Elm Street
Laco Fire Department reports Engine 1 and three firefighters answered a Thursday 8:27 p.m. alarm for electrical difficulties at 130 Elm St. No injuries noted and situation was contained by on scene crew.
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Oven Fire at Home in Old Orchard Beach
Fire Unit 13 and two firefighters extinguished an oven fire at the home of Mary Tinkam on Washington Ave Thursday at 4 45 p m, according to a department spokesman.
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Mary Tinkam
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Federal Policies Said To Raise Heating Costs
In Boston AP report New England homeowners face much higher heating costs due to federal natural gas policies. Robert H. Willis of the New England Gas Association warns Washington’s drilling restrictions keep the region disadvantaged and could block an economic rebound. He cites potential regional supplies from offshore drilling and figures from Mobil executive Jack Earnest estimating 20 to 110 trillion cubic feet on the continental shelf.
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New England
Robert H. Willis
New England Gas Association
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Willis
Jack E Earnest
Mobil
We Don't Holler But Fellar Want Ads Story
A compact notice highlights a small classified theme about local want ads. It notes a community mindset and practical approaches to listings, reflecting ordinary town life without sensational detail. The piece emphasizes everyday transactions and the quiet rhythms of neighborhood commerce.
Ski Conditions Report From New England Areas
Ski report from Boston via AP lists New England areas with new snow in inches, surface type, base depth, and condition evaluation. Noting Pleasant Mountain, Squaw Mountain, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and others with varying inches of powder and packed powder, base depths from 3 to 65 inches and condition ratings from excellent to fair.
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New England
Spring Roars Into Area After Blustery Nor'easter
Storms brought snow sleet and rain with high winds but caused no power interruptions. Utility crews reported no outages and road crews cleared a few catch basins while Kennebunk and Kennebunkport reported similar conditions. A homeowner quipped about the month’s craziness.
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Ten Million Birds Roost Near Graceham Start Noise Show
In Graceham Maryland a 60 acre pine grove hosts millions of blackbirds grackles and starlings creating a dramatic roost. Officials plan measures to scare the birds away as the spectacle rivals Civil War era battles in Western Maryland.
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N H Begins Mosquito Control Program
New Hampshire moves to curb the eastern equine encephalitis threat after a summer outbreak that killed 75 horses and destroyed 12 000 pheasants at the Fish and Game breeding farm. University of New Hampshire officials plan surveys from June onward, targeting 43 mosquito species with five known carriers, while urging cautious, selective control methods and public cooperation.
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Firefighters and Town Clash Over Pay and Benefits
Old Orchard Beach dispute leaves five salaried firefighters and town council at an impasse over starting salary 56 hour week vacations and insurance. Mediator appointed. union says negotiations stalled amid budgeting worries and a potential two to three month settlement window.
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Embassy Siege Ends After 14 Hour Stockholm Standoff
A 30 year old French gunman surrendered after holding the Belgian ambassador's secretary hostage for 14 hours at the Swedish embassy. He demanded custody of his nine year old son Claude from a Belgium home and sought air time for his case. Police reported no injuries to him or his hostage, Martin Sundberg, as the man wrecked parts of the embassy before surrendering following talks with an interpreter. He was taken to hospital for examination.
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New York Prisoners End Breakout After Surrender
Three accused bank robbers in the Federal House of Detention surrendered after an all-night standoff in lower Manhattan. They freed four guards but injuries were avoided as a amnesty promise was discussed. U.S. Attorney Curran said bank robbery charges would stand. The trio Ernes t Moore John Boston and Stephen Chin were identified by federal officials. No shots fired or property damage reported. The facility, built for 225, held 376 inmates at the time.
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John Boston
Stephen Chin
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Gengler
Gay Leader Denounces Opponents of Maine Symposium
Monty Manford president of the National Gay Alliance denounces a small group of hate mongers in Maine while praising the University of Maine for permitting a homosexual symposium on April 19-20. He notes the Wilde Stein Club at Orono has aided public understanding and expects to speak at the event.
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Bill Threatened To Reduce Fund For University
State Rep. Harold Bragdon says he will move to tax the University of Maine at Orono if a planned homosexual symposium is allowed next month. He plans to introduce an amendment to cut $1 million from the university's $35 million appropriation amid trustee approval of the April 19-20 Wilde-Stein Club symposium. Clergymen and supporters of the event defend the conference, while lawmakers push funding controls.
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Couple Loses Everything In Cottage Fire
Pat and Richard Strout lost their four room rented cottage and all possessions in a late Thursday fire on Route 9 near Copper's Corner Lower Village. Firefighters estimated the blaze, aided by 15 Washington Hose Co volunteers, was beyond saving upon arrival and was controlled about 15 minutes later. The couple, celebrating an anniversary, spent the night with Jackie Somers as neighbors offered support.
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Meserve's Lane
New Director Named for State GOP Organization
James Nesbitt of Bath was named executive director of the State Republican Committee by state Chairman Harold L. Jones. Nesbitt, a Brunswick High School and University of Maine at Orono graduate, previously led Penobscot County Republicans and served as the party’s fieldman in Northern Maine during the 1972 election. He is a full time lobster fisherman from Harpswell and will put lobstering aside to focus on the party’s Regain the Blaine House campaign for 1974.
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Penobscot County
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Orono
Harpswell
Oil-Liquor Inventory Controls Mentioned in Article
The piece notes lock and key controls on premises to prevent illicit liquor removal for tax purposes. Customs records track domestically produced and imported beverages, with about 800 Treasury watchers performing spot inspections and audits. The article questions applying oil industry inventories but asserts a potential real liquor shortage if it occurred.
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Hair Care Emphasis At Houde Barbershop
The Houde family stresses scalp care and simple styling for men aged 20 to 30, noting many professional men seek permanents. They offer hair and scalp analysis, with success in treating scalp disease particularly in children, and plan to lecture on hair care.
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Nixon Popularity at All-Time Low
New York AP reports President Nixon's public support hits record lows in polls from Gallup Harris and related surveys. Approval ranges from 25 to 29 percent across polls with strong regional variance, while most respondents oppose resignation and view impeachment proceedings as pivotal. Watergate indictments cited as key factor in decline.
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Trust Fund Provided For Fire Companies
Frederick Kittredge of Cape Porpoise left a 110000 trust to Kennebunkport's four volunteer fire stations for new equipment rescue vehicles and upgrades. Village Fire Company 33 percent, Goose Rocks Beach 24 percent, Cape Porpoise 24 percent, Wildes District 16 percent. Trustees are town citizens. income drawn by the town treasurer annually. The will notes updating gear reduces property loss from fire. Frederick Kittredge survived by brothers Russell and Prentice, both active in fire operations. sister Alma died earlier.
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Prentice
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A.G. Charges Exxon With Unfair Trade
Maine AG sues Exxon Corp in Kennebec Superior Court over alleged unfair trade practices. suit accuses misrepresentation of supply levels while inventories rose, with claims of Gulf and East Coast shortages used to push minimum purchase agreements.
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Attorney General
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Kennebec County
Maine
Cording
Jon A. Lund
Gulf
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