Weather Outlook for Maine and New Hampshire
Today and tonight showers likely central and north Maine with coastal and southwest showers possible. Lows in the 40s, highs Friday in the 50s north to low 60s south. New Hampshire sees showers south tonight, showers likely north, lows in the 40s. Variable clouds with showers Friday, highs 50s north to 60s south. Southern New England fair Saturday through Monday, highs in the 60s and low 70s, lows mid 40s to low 50s.
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FCC suspends hike in leased line phone rates
The FCC has halted until Aug 20 a planned increase in private leased line telephone rates. An investigation will examine the lawfulness of AT&T rates set to take effect. Major customers, including AP, UPI, Dow Jones, Reuters, face higher costs, with net impact pending court orders and material accuracy concerns.
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CMP to reply to bombers demands after Maine office blasts
Central Maine Power Co says a detailed response to demands by the Fred Hampton Unit of the Peoples Forces will be ready next week. The group claimed the May 11 explosions at CMP offices and sought to halt part of a proposed rate hike, ban nuclear plant expansion, and reveal executive lobbying expenses. FBI seeks two white suspects observed near the building and has forwarded a handwritten note to its lab.
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Oil dealers urge CMP to redesign rate structure in Maine
A Maine fuel oil dealers witness told the Public Utilities Commission CMP must adopt a fairer rate design. He urged charging customers based on cost, studying class costs, and evaluating peak load pricing. A second expert supported identifying who drives peak demands as CMP relies on standby plants to meet peaks. The chair indicated a final hearing day may occur in Augusta next Monday with further sessions planned in June.
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Humphrey draft move rises after Carter loss in Maryland
Backers of Hubert Humphrey plan to form a committee to draft him for the Democratic presidential nomination, citing Michigan and Maryland results. Joseph Crangle and Rep. Paul Simon drive the effort without Humphrey's explicit consent, while Brown promotes a nonchallenging bid and seeks uncommitted delegates.
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Factories Seek Workers Amid Labor Shortage
Biddeford and Saco employers report near capacity but struggle to hire staff. Six of nine machines run at a local firm with 20 to 25 workers, potential to add five or six more. Pay includes profit sharing and overtime, but absenteeism and reliance on unemployment benefits hinder hiring. Other plants like Biddeford Textile and Shape report recruiting challenges, turnover, and training programs.
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Brown faces mixed reviews over policy approach and appointments
California governor Brown is favored to pursue legislative solutions over ballot initiatives, while his Energy Resources and Conservation Commission opposes the initiative. Critics allege liberals dominate his administration, with concerns about education funding, welfare reform, and public school funding, amid a $539 million surplus and ongoing labor-union tensions.
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Dexter Debates Timing for New Police Chief Selection
Dexter praised candidate Frank Amoroso as he nears confirmation to head Portland Police Department. Amoroso, a Marine veteran and longtime department leader, would bring crime prevention focus and community relations expertise. He has served six years as department head and holds advanced degrees in guidance and administration.
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School meals and custodian raises spark district debate
Maintenance director Joseph Starace cites a union contract holding custodians to 10 cent hourly raises for three years leaving wages low with an average of 2.68 per hour and one eight year veteran at 2.78. The district faces higher food service costs and deficit funding for meals. A suggestion to drop hot lunches to sandwiches risks losing subsidies, while a snack bar for younger students is deemed impractical. High school meals profit about 17 000 yearly and waste remains a persistent issue.
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Saco Planning Board Sets Meeting Agenda
The Saco planning board will open with a discussion of the community development program. In other business the board will review planning assistance from Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission, the Walker subdivision, the Saco Valley Shopping Center expansion, and Homeland Designs final plans. The meeting is at the former district courthouse on Main Street.
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