Gasoline Shortage Feared as Allocations Hit Local Stations
Maine fuel officials say no shortage, but local managers report new monthly quotas. Sunoco and Amoco dealers in Maine face cuts, with some stations 10 percent under recent sales. The shift follows reduced refinery output and stricter environmental rules, prompting fears of shortages and industry squeeze.
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Maine Petroleum Association
Maine
Amoco
Sunoco
Otis Randall
Elm Street
Saco
S.J. Powers Jr
Portland
Randall
Sun Oil
Bob Croteau
Exxon
Croteau
Ken Richards
Mobil
John Roberts Inc Plans Expansion in Biddeford Park
John Roberts Inc, a Biddeford clothing maker, plans to buy a 20 000 square foot speculative building and four acres in Biddeford Industrial Park. Picaretto says expansion to 56 000 square feet and up to 250 employees is expected, with a single story plant boosting production 60 percent. Groundbreaking for the facility was set for 2 p.m. today.
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John Roberts, Inc
Biddeford
Saco- Lower
Saco Development Corporation
Carmen D'Amico
John Roberts
Biddeford Corporation
Economic Improvement Commission
First National Bank of
Canal National Bank
Biddeford Savings Bank
Pepperell Trust Company
York County Savings Bank
Casco Bank and Trust
Roger Johnson
Local Economic Improvement Commission
Prison doctor at York County jail under fire over treatment
Dr. Carl Richards, longtime jail physician, faced claims of overreliance on aspirin and minimal examinations after five minute visits. Inmates say medical care is limited by access, heavy tranquilizer use, and a callous approach to emergencies. Richards defends his methods citing correctional limits and urges a new jail for taxpayers.
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Alfred
Carl Richards
Goodallospital
Sanford
Daniel Millett
Worcester
Millett
Richards
York County
Richard Dutremble
Saco 20 Acre Sub Division Gets Initial Approval
The Saco Planning Board approved a preliminary plan for 19.42 acres of Nicholas P. Scontras Wildwood subdivision enabling up to eight house sites with final approval needed for more. DEP site selection law approval required for more than eight lots. A 20-acre proposal may allow about 30 homes with conditions limiting to 20 houses per year and possible further stipulations.
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Saco Planning Board
Nicholas P. Scontras
Wildwood
Scontras
State Department of Environmental Protection
Leontras
Planning Board
Lanning Board
DEP
Local Planning Board
Krogh Resigns As Undersecretary Of Transportation
Egil Bud Krogh leader of the White House plumbing team resigns as undersecretary of transportation amid pressure after his role in the Ellsberg psychiatrist burglary becomes public. Brinegar sought his exit claiming the affair casts a cloud over the department.
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Washington (Ap
Egil
Bud"’ Krogh
White House
Daniel Elisberg
Krogh
Claude Brinegar
Bringar
Ellsberg
Transportation Department
Legislators Push County Government Reforms
Legislators debate sweeping county government reform led by Rep. Lowell Henley as he proposes eliminating elective offices, creating five district councils, a county administrator, and state-run district attorney system. He argues changes would be more responsive and cheaper, with annual budget cycles and shorter council terms to boost accountability.
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Augusta
Lowell Henley
Norway
Henley
Now
James McMahon
R-Kennebunk
Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A light column joke notes a housewife who admits feeling repelled by four letter words like cook wash iron dust and work and finds humor in domestic chores. The piece playfully contrasts everyday tasks with the absurdity of short insults.
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