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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1976
Page
12
Fair tonight with lows near 40. Partly cloudy with a few sunny stretches on Wednesday and a chance of scattered showers in the mountains. Wednesday highs near 60. Extended outlook shows cloudy Thursday then fair Friday and Saturday with highs in the 60s to low 70s and lows around 50.
City council confirms Amoroso as police chief with a $14 000 annual salary after debate about outside promotion. Five votes were needed due to salary raise. Ayotte to research matter. Chief Alfred Cote retires amid family illness. Adah Chapter OES honors past officers at Biddeford hall with readings and upcoming events.
Alfred residents learn the Board of Environmental Protection suit against the city of Saco is moved to Wednesday at 1 p.m. in York County Superior Court. BEP seeks excavation of the old dump to stop groundwater contamination. Saco seeks dismissal.
Members of St Joseph Guild at St Joseph Church Biddeford elected Mrs Lillian Tardif Mother of the Year. Rev Herve G Carrier celebrated Mass before a business meeting led by Mrs Jeannette Boutin. Gifts and awards were given to several members, with entertainment by St Joseph School fourth graders and Dot Ruel's dance students.
Kennebun The zoning board of Seaside House at Goochs Beach approved a 22 unit addition valued at about 220000 as a major subdivision. The plan advances to the planning board with preliminary plans set for June 14 as owners Michael and Sandra Severance aim to start this fall pending permits. Eldredge Baker withdrew an application for a radiator repair shop exception at Old Port Road and was advised to apply for a variance later.
Rochester School Board votes 10 to 1 to close any school receiving a bomb threat for the rest of the day. Makeups will occur at year end. Earlier, Mayor Shaw ordered police and fire to stop responding to threats at schools. A bomb was found at Rochester Junior High, police say placed by an adult.
The Webber Hospital Auxiliary Twig Group met at Mrs. Madeline Belliveau's Saco home to plan events including a tennis tournament and Christmas ball. Officers were elected Catherine Petit president Corleen Garland secretary Ellen Dutton treasurer. A June 1 meeting at Mrs. Garland's Meadow Lane home was announced. In Maine, Boucher campaigns for the 1st District nomination, touting factory closings in 1970, 13 new industries and 1,400 jobs. He portrays himself as a conservative, pro abort. He argues for 10 percent federal spending cuts and local welfare, with limited staff and small campaign funds. He campaigns door to door ahead of the June 8 primary and remains critical of big political ad campaigns. He is married to Angela with two daughters, Linda and Judy. Economic data showing disposable income growth and housing cost raises are noted.
The Bangor Daily News alleges Ruell Patrick Mentall and his wife Martha, claiming a $50 000 annual family income, worked 18 months in a $10 000 CETA funded job aiding the severely disadvantaged while co owning 17 Augusta and Gardiner rental units valued over 100000 for tax purposes.
Town officials expect at least five CETA jobs in Old Orchard Beach pending York County Commissioners approval. Positions include engineering aide, secretary for Public Works, clerk typist, a community relations specialist, and a building maintenance worker. Funding around $40,000 is allocated, with priority to veterans and households with dependents. Mentall, administrative assistant to the town manager, is under review by state officials for eligibility and hiring guidelines.
The district weighs a proposed 2.54 million dollar school budget and a $15,000 Grover plan as the Building Committee evaluates adding to the junior high. Proponents cite no staff increases and after school activities, while opponents raise concerns over lawsuits and disruption to programs.
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