Potholes Roil Boston Area After Severe Winter
Six disabled cars bogged in a Boston Route one breakdown lane as potholes wreck tires springs axles and shock absorbers. Officials cite frost heaves from unusual winter weather fueling costly repairs and legal claims. Boston mayor funds a 6.6 million drive to refurbish streets, acknowledging patchwork will be temporary until removable highway segments are found.
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Miss Betty Grant Enlists With WAC
Betty Grant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Grant of 71 Oak Street Biddeford, enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps under the Choose Your Job Training option, according to local recruiter Sergeant Blanche E Kelley.
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Tax Committee Opposes Bills At Legislature
Augusta AP The Taxation Committee opposed bills taxing real estate deed transfers and restricting tax relief for industry while backing a higher property tax exemption for disabled veterans and seniors. It approved a measure to exempt non-business property of fraternal lodges and considered changes to industry incentives, including machinery tax reductions.
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VFW Auxiliary To Elect New Officers In Biddeford
The Biddeford VFW auxiliary met in the City building to plan officer elections for April 8. Sunshine chair Almeria Proulx reported sending cards to shut ins. charity card parties were noted with Jeannette Curro chairing a Sunday event. prizes went to Mary Gagne and Almeria Proulx.
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