Cold months prompt highway spending in Augusta Maine
The Maine State Highway Commission approved transfers totaling 596,294 to snow removal and ice control, plus 90,000 for heavier trucks and 16,500 to buy property at 99 Capitol Street. Gov. Curtis and the Executive Council authorized the moves as storms extend into April and May, with costs higher than the prior year. The SHC also began eminent domain actions to acquire land at 6 Scott Street for a Cultural Building site.
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Classified Notice Promotes Tavanae Sale Of Children’s Items
Readers urged to place children’s articles in Tavanae’s classifieds rather than discard. The appeal emphasizes selling usable clothing toys and gear through the local ad section to reach buyers quickly.
Higher Purses Sought at Maine Harness Fairs
Officials from the Harness Racing Commission and Maine agricultural fairs plan to meet to decide on higher purse payments at fairs. Michael J. Labun said the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association seeks purses equal to commercial meets and wants racing held on every racing day weather permitting. The fair season runs July 29 to Oct. 14 across several towns including Bangor and Fryeburg, with opposition to a pending bill allowing concurrent commercial harness racing.
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Past Presidents Parley Banquet In Saco
Scarborough Maine The annual banquet of the Past Presidents Parley of Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary Saco was held at Marshview Restaurant Last night. Attendees included Mrs Gilberte Lavoie Mrs Eva Sherman Miss Alice Milliken Mrs Martha Beaudoin Mrs Florence Lewis Mrs Helen Blanchette Miss Charlene Farnham Mrs Esther Cobb Mrs Esther Booth and Mrs Irene Parker A June 20 meeting was announced at the home of Mrs Booth on Mechanic Street.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Saco
Marshview
Gilberte Lavoie
Eva Sherman
Alice Milliken
Martha Beaudoin
Florence Lewis
Helen Blanchette
Charlene Farnham
Esther Cobb
Esther Booth
Irene Parker
Saco Brownie Troop Conducts Fly-Up Rites
Saco Brownie Troop 33 of Girl Scouts held a fly-up ceremony yesterday at Saco United Baptist Church vestry. The program featured a flag ritual, a presentation titled Our Year as Brownies, baton routines by Gina Petit Janice Lane and Margaret Morrison and by Mari Warner Lisa Mailman, and distribution of membership pins. Mary Cote Janet Whelan and Rebecca Grondin crossed to Junior Scouting, receiving pins from Mrs J Edward Whelan as Troop 795 members welcomed them. Refreshments followed. many Brownies and parents attended including local leaders and officials listed among the guests.
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Janice Lane
Margaret Morrison
Mari Warner
Lisa Mailman
Mary Cote
Janet Whelan
Rebecca Grondin
J. Edward Whelan
Brownies
Edgar Cote
Richard Dupuis
Brussels Store Fire Toll Updates From AP
Brussels police report 38 dead 64 injured and 222 missing after a major store fire. Officials list casualties and ongoing search efforts as investigators probe the blaze. World news desk notes this tragic incident in Belgium.
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Milford dam fishway authorized for Bangor Hydro project
Gov Curtis and the Executive Council authorize construction of a powerhouse fishway at the Milford dam owned by Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. Ronald T Speers Fish & Game Commissioner to award to Cheanette Brothers Inc Pittsfield bid 119735 lowest of three bids opened May 17. The project aims to reopen the Penobscot River to Atlantic salmon migrations by 1970 following a federal grant.
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Fire At Innovation Department Store Leaves Shoppers Missing
Store officials say 290 Miccinea Avenue housed most missing shoppers during a rush hour blaze at the Innovation Department Store on Monday.
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River barriers halt runs as fishways restore access
Obstructions and water pollution in the Northeast stop traditional river runs. Fishways already in use provide access for fish from the Penobscot into the Piscataquis River watershed, restoring passage through the region.
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Sunday Liquor Bill Rejected By The Senate
Augusta AP The Senate rejected a Sunday liquor sale bill 17 to 13, aligning with the House and ending the measure for the year. Opponents cited a earlier statewide referendum killing a previous bill, while supporters argued this version was narrower and allowed local options. Switzerland's Matterhorn was first climbed in 1865.
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