Weather outlook for New England states tonight into Monday
Showers likely tonight and tomorrow in Maine and New Hampshire with cooler highs in the 40s to 60s. Vermont experiences periods of rain tonight ending Friday with lows in the 30s to 40s. Southern New England clears Saturday with highs in the 50s, then fair and cooler Sunday and Monday with 60s on Monday and overnight lows in the 40s and interior valleys near 30.
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Tri city transport study moves forward in Maine towns
OLD ORCHARD BEACH BIDDEFORD AND SACO approve a joint transport study funded 80 percent by the Urban Mass Transit Administration to assess a private bus service future. The towns will cover the remaining costs with in kind services and review outdated codes. BOCA standards may be adopted. The Beach town council also authorized flood damage purchases.
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Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Saco
Federal Urban Mass Transit Administration
Beach Town
Evangeline Club banquet plans announced at Higgins Beach
Evangeline Rebekah Club members met at Mrs. Eleanor Shaffer’s Ferry Beach home for reports and a brief business session. Plans were finalized for the annual spring banquet on Tuesday June 8 at the Country Kitchen, Higgins Beach, Scarborough.
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Evangeline Rebekah Club
Eleanor Shaffer
Ferry Beach
Saco
Madeline Robie
Higgins Beach
Scarborough
Mary Jones
Fallout shelters lure few after nuclear scare
In Biddeford and Saco a fringe Civil Defense effort endures as shelters dot basements and signs mark where to go during a nuclear attack. Arthur Willey built a 10 by 14 foot underground shelter, yet public use wanes while officials stress warning systems and safety packets for emergencies.
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Saco
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Finis ho story of one duckling ends in tragedy
In Biddeford Kennedy School tale Fluffy and Quack-Quack are friends. Quack-Quack mourns as Fluffy is killed by a family dog. Jerry Lambert recalls the dog’s act, the litttle casket, and nine year old Rachel’s tears. Lambert hopes to find a new friend for the grieving duck.
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Jimmy Bouthiellette
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Public vote on dissolution of SAD 71 in Kennebunkport
A petition with 171 signatures seeks a public vote to dissolve SAD 71. Selectmen plan a referendum on June 2 with a two thirds margin to trigger a district-wide vote. If approved, town-wide and district votes will follow, potentially affecting a pending Maine Supreme Court school construction case.
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Kennebunkport
SAD 71
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Kennebunk
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Maine Supreme Court
Kennebunkport Board Hears Cost Impact Of New High School
SAD 7 officials discuss budget effects of a proposed new high school and renovations. Kennebunkport Selectman Stedman Seavey and Superintendent Arthur Hedberg note cost concerns and state law limits, estimating a 10 to 12 percent rise in plant maintenance. Board delays final review to May 10 after a lengthy roundtable.
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Stedman Seavey
Arthur Hedberg
Ding
Holmberg
Bar owners balance liquor laws and intoxicated patrons
Liquor enforcement chief says serving intoxicated customers can lead to license suspension. Local owners note difficulty spotting intoxication amid busyness and rely on staff to cut off drink intake. Owners also stress responsibility when patrons arrive sober but become drunk after several drinks.
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Department of Public Safety
Martin
Alfred Hubert
Alfred St
Biddeford
Hubert
Alexander Draggins
Droggitis
Wouter Bar Steak and Seafood House
Moore jurors call case not strong in extortion trial
Jurors in the federal extortion trial of Gov Arch A Moore Jr say they acquitted the Republican governor because the government did not present a strong case. Juror Edrie Ballard noted there was no clear proof of guilt. The verdict came on the 11th day of the trial in U S District Court amid charges Moore and aide William Loy conspired to extort 25000 from Charleston businessman Theodore Price in 1972 for a state bank charter approval.
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W. Va
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Edrie Ballard
Danville
U.S. District Court
Moore
William Loy
Theodore R. Price
Court upholds State decision to pull license
In Kennebunk a Superior Court Justice upheld the Maine Board of Pharmacy's revocation of Bowdoin's Pharmacy license. With Warren Bowdoin facing a 1 2 year sentence for illegal tranquilizer sales, the state argued the shop could not serve efficiently. Mrs Bowdoin plans an appeal and the store will operate with new licensed pharmacists while the impact is reviewed.
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Warren Bowdoin
Superior Court
Harry P. Glassman
State Board of Commissioners of the Profession of Pharmacy
Bowdoin
State Board
Maine Street Pharmacy
Unitarian Church Women to Host Food Sale Friday
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford sponsors a food sale at Shaw's Saco Valley Shopping on Friday May 7 from 10 a.m. to p.m. Proceeds support Ferry Beach Park Association summer programs for church school members. Committee members include Mrs Eleanor Shaffer Mrs Cathy White Mrs Phyllis Pettipas Miss Brenda White and Dr Josephine Chapin.
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Unitarian Universalist Church of
Saco and
Biddeford
Shaw’s
Saco Valley
Ferry Beach Park Association
Unitarian Universalist
Eleanor Shaffer
Cathy White
Phyllis Pettipas
Brenda White
Josephine Chapin
Installation planned by VFW auxiliary
Auxiliary members of Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the post home to elect officers for the coming year. Officers include Martha J. Ruel president Irene Sweeney senior vice president Lorraine Raymond junior vice president Florence Hooper treasurer Ita Morin ph rgd and trustee Leda Binette chaplain Lorette Simoneau conductress Pauline Neault guard Installation ceremonies with post officers set for Saturday May 8 social at 5:30 p.m. dinner and dancing to follow.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Thornton Street
Biddeford
Martha J. Ruel
Irene Sweeney
Lorraine Raymond
Florence Hooper
Ita Morin
Ph Rgd
Leda Binette
Lorette Simoneau
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