Defense Begins In Portland Murder Trial
The defense opened its case in the Schwartz Dongo murder trial as Judge Glassman denied acquittal motions. Prosecution rested after eight days and 20 witnesses. A Planet 3 Films witness testified about a tense pre slay contract meeting with director Jon R. Pownall. Richard Spencer of Portland testified that Herbert Schwartz abused Pownall and resisted discussing contract issues amid alleged life insurance fraud.
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Portland
Schwartz-Dongo
Harry Glassman
Jon R. Pownall
Planet 3 Films Ltd
Richard A Spencer
Herbert R. Schwartz
Pownall
Schwartz
Truman H. Dongo
Spencer
Senate Votes On Abortion And Sterilization Bills In Maine
The Maine Senate held roll calls on abortion and sterilization measures. One vote failed a repeal of abortion bans by 12 to 20 while another 15 to 16 vote moved to kill a sterilization bill removing spousal consent. Registered supporters and opponents span multiple cities including Lewiston Portland Saco and Mexico.
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Augusta
Senate
Graham
Freeport
Reeves
Pittston
Berry E
Auburn
Carbonneau
Lewiston
Clanchette
Pittsfield
Clifford
Conley
Portland
Cyr
Madawaska
Danton
Saco
Johnston
Fort Fairfield
Marcotte
Biddeford
Merrill
O'Leary
Mexico
Pray
Millinocket
Berry R
Cape Elizabeth
Collins
Rockland
Carson
Madison
Cummings
Newport
Curtis
Orono
Huber
Falmouth
Jackson
Harrison
Roberts
Sanford
Trotzky
Bangor
Wyman
Milbridge
Gahagan
Caribou
Graffam
Gorham
Greeley
Morrill
Hichens
Eliot
Katz
McNally
Ellsworth
Speers
Winthrop
Thomas
Waterville
Cheaper Milk Offered In June In Maine
The Maine Milk Commission allows price cuts starting June 1 with a new differential for half gallons by container material. Paper half gallons set at 78 cents, plastic at 80 cents. a gallon at 1.56 dollars. Cumberland Farms plans further legal action to lower overall milk prices and to equalize plastic and paper pricing.
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Augusta
Maine Milk Commission
Cumberland Farms Northern Inc
Cumberland Farms
Ballot review trims Kyros Emery contest in Maine district
In Portland the Kyros Emery ballot dispute proceeds with 1,054 of 11,000 ballots left to screen and 4,262 disputed ballots removed by agreement. Attorneys for both candidates and the House Administration Committee discuss next steps as ballots head to the committee for action. In Augusta the Department of Forestry plans spruce budworm spraying in Baxter State Park despite NRC opposition, while South Waterboro police recaptured three escapees from York County jail. In Washington the Senate approves nearly 4 million for budworm control and Sen. Muskie is named National Father of the Year, with remarks on forest health and a family legacy.
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Portland
Kyros-Emery
Peter Kyros
David Emery
Kyros
Emery
House Administration Committee
Fred Holt
Forestry Department
Baxter Park
NRC
Maynard F. Marsh
Baxter State Park Authority
Northern
Maine
Wayne Cobb
Marsh
Park Authority
Holt
Washington
Senate
Aine
House
Edmund S. Muskie
William D. Hathaway
Muskie
Hathaway
D-Maine
New York City
National
Fathers Day Committee
Stephen
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Ellen Allen
Melinda
University of Maine At Portland-Gorham
Martha
Ed Jr
Maryland
Enrollment Bill Vetoed by Governor in Maine Primary Rules
Gov. James B. Longley vetoed a bill banning party enrollment changes within three months of the April 1 primary, citing constitutional concerns. He called the measure an obstacle to participation and noted a potential serious constitutional question if enacted. This is Longley’s fourth veto this year and the legislature has overridden one veto so far.
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Augusta
James B. Longley
Longley
Seven youths to work in Kennebunkport under CETA program
Kennebunkport plans seven summer CETA jobs with $2.30 hourly pay for a 30 hour week from June 23 to August 2. Suzanne Albrecht and Selectman Charles Sullivan will draft job descriptions and oversee applications. Possible work includes office help road crew and general maintenance. Sullivan noted last year's request for funds for a town administrator an engineer planner and a recreation director is unlikely due to lack of funds.
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Kennebunkport
Suzanne Albrecht
Charles Sullivan
Ees
Unding
Sullivan
Overtime Pay on Council Agenda in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach officials may revisit overtime pay for police after Councilor John Bird placed the issue on the agenda. The budget includes 1000 for overtime, with Chief Lamb and Acting Town Manager Plante discussing procedures and potential reallocations if costs exceed the line item. The meeting also covers Continental Cablevision rate hike, a secondary treatment plant report, CETA, and a public hearing on condemned buildings at Loranger School.
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Old Orchard Beach
John Bird
Richard Lamb
Jerome Plante
Plante
Continental Cablevision
E.C. Jordan
Ervin Jalbert
Loranger School
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Leonard
Main
Baxter
South Waterboro
York County
Dennis Fairweather
James Wilson
Gerald Morse
CETA
Ani
Gao
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