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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1976
Page
11
Maine and New Hampshire show partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of showers tonight and Thursday. Lows mainly in the 40s, highs in the 60s to low 70s. Extended outlook for southern New England calls for Friday rain chance, Saturday clearing, with highs in the 70s Friday and 60s to near 70 over the weekend.
City officials reported that the recent public hearing on the budget amendment allowed only certain questions, with calls for broader inquiry. The council agreed to dismiss a Moreau condemnation case while noting repairs to his 99 Summer St. property, and joined Saco in studying regional public transportation needs funded partly by an Urban Mass Transit Administration grant. Other actions included demolishing the OSP Associates building at Main St. and blacktopping a handball court, plus concert funding for Painchand's Band and initial approval of police radio equipment expenditure.
Dawn Madore and classmates document caring for classroom ducklings in a creative language arts project. Teachers note lessons in science responsibility and social studies, as the group chronicles growth from eight inch ducklings to fledglings and prepares a mimeographed book illustrated by students.
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport selectmen join the SAD 71 board for a 7:30 p.m. work session at the Consolidated School gym to discuss mutual problems including clearing the way for new school construction amid lawsuits, followed by public review of the 1976-77 budget with per pupil expenditure details.
Planning board members meet at 7 30 in the mayor's office at City Hall. The sole item is Waco Drive subdivision off Route 1 by Ray Wakefield. A zone change for Webber Hospital to create a medical zone aiding a 12.5 million Alfred Road facility is set for May 19.
Kennebunk Naragansett Hotel owner Owen Wentworth disputes a Journal report suggesting opposition to higher wages. He warns that new federal rules could cut overtime hours below 46 and remove tip credits, placing financial strain on operators of seven day resort hotels. He adds he does not oppose Democrats or the article’s broader points.
Members met Monday afternoon at the Open Door, Jordan School, Saco, for a business meeting. Guests included Donald Sharland of the Cumberland York Senior Citizens Council, Gordon Kennedy from the Social Security Administration, and James McMahon, aide to Congressman David Emery. Ernest Valliere led the meeting.
A Superior Court judge refused a defense bid to drop the manslaughter charge against Peter Reilly, 21, in the 1970s death of his mother Barbara Gibbons. The defense argued pre-trial publicity and jury-pool concerns, while prosecutor John Bianchi defended his comments as non guilty-reflective and contingent on probable cause.
Ruger voted to cut five human service agencies but funds were ordered reinstated. The Maine Supreme Court now reviews the dispute as the county seeks a LEAA extension to sign a $200,000 federal grant, with an April 24 deadline. A June 8 bond referendum seeks $1.2 million to build a jail in Alfred, aided by $200,000 LEAA and $112,500 state aid to lessen taxpayer borrowing.
Firefighters responded to a false alarm at Garland Manufacturing Co in Water Street at 2 11 p m. A cellar fire at Lower Beach Street Camp Ellis damaged the home and prompted investigation. Saco firefighters extinguished a car fire at Bob's Exxon on Elm Street at 3 34 p m. A car driven by Dennis Desjar dins Old Orchard Beach struck a CMP pole on Old Orchard Road at 11 59 p m Tuesday, with passenger Lester Murphy treated at Webber Hospital and released.
AIM leader Russell Means and another AIM member were shot early today at a housing area near Wagner South Dakota. Janklow said Means was shot in the chest with no condition given and John Thomas was hospitalized in Yankton in critical condition. Wagner lies on the Yankton Sioux Reservation near the Nebraska border. Local officials prepared a statement for later disclosure.
Kennebunkport police plan to hire four summer officers to bolster the permanent six man force. Two will serve in Dock Square and two at Goose Rocks Beach. The extra positions are funded by waiving regular officer Vernwell’s pay while he attends the Maine Police Academy. Bodwell is slated to graduate July 2.
Biddeford developer George Garnache asks the Saco River Corridor Commission to rezone land along the Saco River from Proctor's Creek to Ferry Lane from limited residential to general development to allow all 38 lots under the Corridor Act. He notes opposition, insists Biddeford zoning remains stricter, and says his plan is for single family homes only. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday at Biddeford City Hall at 7:45 p.m.
The Thursday Club of Biddeford winds up its season with a spring luncheon on May 6 at 12 30 p.m. at Cascade Inn on Portland Road in Saco. The May Friendly Service is led by Mrs John Dickerson Mrs Albert Gardella Mrs Thomas Paraday and Mrs Maurice Roux Sr.
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary elected officers at a meeting at the post home on Atlantic Avenue. Elected were Pamela L'Heureux president Sandra Corriveau senior vice president Nancy Barbano junior vice president Jody Hogan secretary Dorothy Lenkowski treasurer Ruth McLeod chaplain Cecile McNeil guard Florence Romeo conductress Pamela Brennan trustee Rita Lambert patriotic advisor. Installation dates to be announced.
Beach town manager Christopher Kent moves to send a new DPW contract to the council retroactive to Jan 1 after negotiations with union stewards wrap up. In Biddeford, 11 students win regional math awards at the University of Maine Gorham campus. Kent also proposes hiring a full time DPW superintendent to oversee the department due to its high budget and current part time leadership.
Kennebunkport acting administrative assistant Kenneth Campbell has reapplied for the permanent assistant to the selectmen post. He ranks among five finalists chosen from 62 applications after his resignation eight months ago. Campbell, who stayed on pending a replacement, is among those interviewed by the selectmen. The other four candidates come from Lisbon Falls Auburn Sanford and Lebanon NH. Final decision expected next week.
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