Deaths OLD ORCHARD BEACH Fred B. Sands 88
Fred B. Sands 88 a longtime resident of Old Orchard Beach died Thursday in a Biddeford hospital. Born October 23 1885 in Brownfield he farmed a local grocery business for years and belonged to multiple fraternal and civic groups. Survived by two daughters a sister two grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a niece. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9.
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Old Orchard Beach
Fred B. Sands
Washington Ave
Biddeford
Brownfield
John D
Hattie (Thompson) Sands
Brownfield High School
Woodman of the World
Shepard River Lodge
Kennebunk Widow Lelia Smirk Dies at 88
Lelia A Ackley Smirk age 88 of 48 Fletcher St Kennebunk dies Thursday night in Biddeford hospital born Eastport April 27 1885 daughter of Curtis and Rosa Hatt Ackley a former co owner of Spiller Electric Co Kennebunk and 50 year Pythian Sisters member survived by husband Hugh C Smirk sister Mrs Charles Clark Lewiston funeral Sunday 2 30 p m Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with interment Maple Grove Cemetery Mechanic Falls details note home visits Saturday 7 to 9 p m
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Kennebunk
Lelia A. Smirk
Fletcher St
Biddeford
Eastport
Curtis
Rosa
Hatt) Ackley
Smirk
Spiller Electric Co
Pythian Sisters of
Hugh C. Smirh
Charles (Myer) Clark
Lewiston
Angell
Dane St
Maple Grove Cemetery
Mechanic Falls
Maine approves crawfish sales and tourism funding
Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis signed a law permitting sale of crawfish including South African and Australian rock lobster in Maine restaurants and markets. He also approved an emergency measure allocating $180,000 to promote Maine tourism. Obituary notes Shirley May Blaisdell of Old Orchard Beach died after a long illness at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Arrangements by Sid Orchard Beach Funeral Home. Augusta AP.
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Old Orchard Beach
Shirley May Blaisdell
Cascade Road
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Sid Orchard Beach
Portland Ave
Augusta
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
House
Senate
Card of Thanks to Maine Medical Center visitors
Mrs. Blanche Dauphin expresses gratitude to relatives and friends who visited sent cards and gifts during a recent stay at Maine Medical Center.
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Maine Medical Center
Blanche Dauphin
Chester E. Minston, 80, funeral announced for Saturday
Chester E. Minston of Simpson Road Saco dies aged 80. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2:00 PM at Shumway Gross Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with interment in Buxton Cemetery. Friends may call this evening 7 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements by Philip H. Gross Sr. director.
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Minston
Chester E
Simpson Road
Saco
Shumway Gross
Spring St
Buxton
Philip H. Gross Sr
Weather forecast for Portland area
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows in the teens to low 20s. Saturday brings a mix of snow changing to rain or freezing rain north and continued snow likely south. Highs Saturday near the upper 20s north to the 30s elsewhere. Eastport to Merrimack River and East to southeast winds tonight, Saturday winds 15 to 30 knots. Rain or snow likely Saturday with visibility dropping from more than five miles to less than one mile in precipitation.
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Portland
Captain's Landing Deal Ends Lengthy Kennebunkport Dispute
At a selectmen meeting Kennebunkport signed a binding agreement with Captain's Landing co-owners Bruce Robertson-Dick and Nicholas Poli. The plan requires removal of seven pilings, decking trimming, parking lighting and drainage rules, and removal of the quonset hut if the property changes hands. The agreement settles all lawsuits including a state Supreme Court appeal and terminates a wharfing dispute.
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Bruce Robertson-Dick
Nicholas Poli
Selectmen
Planning ‘Board
Registry of
S Brook
Village Vehicles
Charles Sullivan
State Supreme Court
Farley seeks reelection to Maine House district 15
Maine state Rep. Robert M. Farley of Biddeford announces he will run for a second term in House District 15. He backs severance pay, higher minimum wages, and workers compensation, and supports southern York County community college funding.
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Robert M. Farley
Biddeford
Maine
House of Representatives
Farley
York County
Boston
Chatham
Nantucket
Pittsfield
New Bedford
Worcester
Rhode Island
Providence
Connecticut
Hartford
New Hampshire
Concord
Lebanon
Mt. Washington
Rita
Myrtle St
Reelection bid from Maine Rep. Hobbins announced
Maine State Representative Barry J. Hobbins of Saco pledges re election to a newly drawn District 119 seat. He notes his youth on the Maine Legislature and vows door to door campaigning while touting past measures on min wage unemployment benefits and funding for York County drug rehabilitation.
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Barry J. Hobbins
Maine
House of Representatives
Rep
Hobbins
Saco
Labor Committee
Viger Seeks Probate Judge Nomination in June Democratic Primary
Marcel R. Viger of Biddeford announces his candidacy for nomination as Judge of Probate in the June Democratic Primary. He is a lawyer at 174 Elm Street and has served as Biddeford city solicitor and York County attorney. Viger is a Korean War veteran and active in St. Joseph's Church, local bar associations, and community groups.
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Marcel R. Viger
Paquin Ave
Biddeford
Herese Loranger
Joanne
Patricia
Jacqueline
Arthur J. Viger
Leona J. Viger
St. Joseph's Church
St. Louis ‘High School
St. Anselm's ‘College
St. Louis Alumni Association
Union St. En Baptiste
St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph's Federa Credit Union
Dutremble Seeks Reelection for Sheriff in June Primary
Sheriff Richard D. Dutremble announces his bid for reelection in the June 1 primary. He cites patrol improvements, more radios and uniforms funded by deputies or federal funds, and ongoing jail enhancements with federal support. He lists party and professional affiliations, community service roles, and family details as part of his profile.
Biddeford Tax Collector Announces Saturday Tax Hours
Tax Collector Urbain A. Bisson says the Biddeford tax office will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to collect excise taxes. The office will be the only city hall office open on Saturday.
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Biddeford
Urbain A. Bisson
Hewes Breaks Tie to Enact Maine Ethics Bill
House Speaker Richard D Hewes cast the deciding vote to enact an ethics reform measure in Augusta The bill requires lawmakers to disclose income over 300 dollars and authorizes advisory opinions on conflicts of interest by the Legislative Ethics Committee The Senate backed the bill 18 to 7 after initial House defeat and reversal
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Senate
Islative Ethics Committee
Saco Introduces Bicycle Licensing With 25 Cent Plates
Saco Police Chief Alfred Cote announced bicycle licensing with 25 cent plates. Registration begins Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the police station where bikes are inspected. Three officers Capt. Earl Jamieson Jr. Thomas Leclair and Ronald Rochefort handle licensing and inspection.
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Saco
Alfred Cote
Earl Jamieson Jr
Thomas Leclair
Ronald Rochefort
Gasoline Supply Shaky As Summer Nears In Local Area
Report notes ongoing gas shortages with no clear summer outlook. Bob's Tulsa posts a 54 cent regular price and a Friday Saturday $3 limit, hours cut to 9 am to 6 pm. Roy's Sunoco in Biddeford reports March good, expecting a price drop and improved summer supply, urging customers to check pumps for current conditions.
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Bob
Tulsa
Old Orchard
George Roy
Roy
Sunoco
Biddeford
McCallum Plan Promptly Heads for Court Review
McCallum’s plan faces legal challenge as officials debate zoning compliance. Attorneys for McCallum expect final plans ready for court review within two weeks, signaling a potential end to the cases once signed. Town officials note additional contested points may extend litigation.
New Navy Chief Picked for Reform Era End
President Nixon chooses Admiral James L. Holloway III to become the Navy's chief of naval operations, replacing Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. in three months. Holloway is seen as likely to slow reform and strengthen command authority while maintaining the changes Zumwalt pushed for modernization and minority recognition.
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Washington
Nixon
Adm
James L. Holloway III
Navy
Navy Officer Corps
Holloway
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Naval Oper
Ations
CNO
Zumwalt
Secret Bangor vote backs Pittston Eastport refinery plan
The Bangor Daily News reports a secret Protection Board vote favored Pittston's proposed 350 million dollar Eastport oil refinery. Four to three in favor, with Kirk Wyman Standish Thomas Gleason and Lionel Ferland supporting. Koons Delogue and Evelyn Jepson opposed. Lund's ruling halted approval and reopened hearings.
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Eastport
Jon A. Lund
Pittston
Donaldson Koons
State
Charles Wyman
Wiscasset
Edgar Thomas
Standish
Thomas Gleason
Ft. Fairfield
Lionel Ferland
Poland
Dr. Koons
Orlando Delogue
University of Maine
Evelyn Jepson
Kennebunkport
Lund
Daily News
Pittston Co
Britain May Drop Concorde
The British government appears ready to abandon the Concorde supersonic airliner as a costly flop. Paris and London discuss its future with French officials pressing ahead despite British hesitation and public disaffection. A 1960s enthusiasm waned, with a poll showing 45 percent favor abandoning the plane to cut government spending.
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Paris
Anthony Wedgwood Benn
Aymar Achille-Fould
Two Towns Discuss Zoning Of Shorelands
Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach officials met to discuss shoreland zoning under a state law requiring regulation by July 1. Conservation Commission Chairman John Bird said both towns are basically in agreement and future meetings with a picture presentation may follow.
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Scarborough
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Zoning Board Grants 3 Appeals
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board unanimously approved three appeals on Thursday night. Russell Gilman won a variance to add an extension to a nonconforming Eagle Avenue dwelling. Joseph D. Lavoie gained approval to build a fireplace and chimney at 7 East Labonte Ave. Frank Newell secured a variance to add an extension to a duplex at 12 Therrien Ave.
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Russell Gilman
Eagle Avenue
Saco Zoning Appeals Board
Joseph D. Lavoie
East Labonte Ave
Frank Newell
Therrien Ave
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Main Street
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Frank X. Emond
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Maine Cancer Society
Brunswick
Merrimack Riv
Captain’s Landing
Selectmen’s
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Rene
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Montpelier
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Halifax
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Robertson- Dick
Ken-nebunk River
David Walley
Sullivan
Goose Rocks Beach
Walley
Fairfield
Ocean Avenue
Te Selectmen
Dock Square
Abbott Pendergast
Sea Explorers
Marcel Viger
Marcel RK. Viger
Dutremble
Richard D. Dutremble
Sheriff
Democratic Committee
St. Louis High School
Anne Seymour
St. Mary’s Church
Hewes
Saco Police
McCallum
Avis Airmap
Fices
Carter Radley, Cma
BEP
Bangor Daily News
Maine Board of Environmentall
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Pittston Company
Britain
Saco Zoning Board
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