Teachers Debate Half Day Release in Kennebunkport
At a board meeting in Kennebunkport concerns rose over teachers extended half days as release days. Critics say wasted learning time and little student benefit while defenders note steady instruction and high absentee rates are being addressed. Parents use release time for family activities and appointments. some favor changing to full days or moving releases to Fridays or Mondays.
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Kennebunkport
John Bradford
Arthur Hedberg
Cotes Denied Tenting Appeal In Old Orchard Beach
The zoning board denied Robert and Huguette Cotes permission to run a tenting and trailer park on Walnut Street known as Guay's Village. In a 3 to 2 vote the board ruled insufficient evidence showed the park existed before the 1965 zoning ordinance. Attorney Francis Caughan said he would appeal in Superior Court.
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Old Orchard Beach
Zoning Board of Appeals
Robert
Huguette Cote
Walnut Street
Guay’s Village
Cotes
John
Menard
Patrick Caporino
Francis Caughan
Wells
Guay’s
Planning Board
Appeals Board
Clarence Roberts
Edward Gaulin
Norman Winch
Cotes’ Park
Gaulin
Sumner Johnson
Johnson
Srey
Cote
Daughan
Caughan
The
Journal
Harry Glassman
Sanford Puts Hat In Ring For 1976 Democratic Nomination
Terry Sanford, president of Duke University and former North Carolina governor, announced his bid for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination. At 57, he aims to campaign in 17 to 20 primaries, targeting Alabama Gov. George Wallace first, and pledges sweeping economic reforms including standby jobs and a national economic council.
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Sanford
Alabama
George C Wallace
Wallace
George Wallace
South
North Carolina
Democratic Commission
National Economic Council
U.S
Federal Reserve System
Representative of the People
Five-Cent Coffee Quarter Pleases Nation
A lighthearted note observes the nation’s coffee affordability, noting the appeal of a five-cent quarter for a simple cup. The quip suggests value remains in the small daily pleasures.
State Investigating Villa Complaints at Biddeford Nursing Home
The Good Shepherd Villa nursing home in Biddeford is under state investigation after a walkout by a dozen second shift aides and ongoing complaints. Health services supervisor Elaine Fuller said a Tuesday night inspection and Wednesday follow up were prompted by an aide’s call about understaffing and low pay. State licensing standards, wage issues, and training conflicts are being reviewed as aides demand higher pay and improved staffing while some staff have returned and others plan to resume work.
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Shephard Villa
Department O Health and Welfare
Biddeford
Health Services
Elaine Fuller
Department
Biddeford Schools Chief Frechette resigns effective Aug. 1 1975
Superintendent Andrew Frechette resigns from the Biddeford School Department after a two hour board meeting citing a desire to spend more time with family and health concerns. He notes five rewarding years in Biddeford and offers to assist in the search for a successor. The move comes as the city approves a 3.8 million dollar school budget within a 6.6 million municipal plan, with councilors calling it high.
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Kathleen 0O’connell
Andrew Frechette
Biddeford
Frechette
Lucien Dutremble
Capers Gear Up Talent Search at Linnell Gym
Capers returns in October for a two night charity revue at Linnell Gymnasium Thornton Academy Saco produced by Jerome Cargill Productions Inc New York City with local chairmen leading a 75 person team to cast recruit and stage manage the event Proceeds benefit Webber Hospital Auxiliary hospital equipment and scholarship fund Tickets remain at 1973 prices while operators seek patrons and ads from area businesses.
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Peg Welch
Webber Hospital Auxiliary
Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy
Saco
Jerome Cargill Productions Inc
New York City
Cargill
Jon Nathanson
Michael Festino
Festino
Nathanee
Ellen Dutton
Jane Burns
Ace
Ralph Larochelle
Dyke Hendrickson
Fortunes Rocks
Biddeford
Robert Center
Peter Shourens
Carleton Davis
Maurice Ross
Carl Haas
Robert LaFond
Norman Reilly
William O'Sullivan
Chester Cram
Kennebunk
Michael Magaudda
Old Orchard Beach
Arthur Simensky
Charlotte Plaisted
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Jack Libby
Leo Martin
Kennebunk High
Kennebunk Port School
David Sutter
Good Shepherd
Stephen Muskie
Inside the Journal
Maine Ronbais
New England
Rts
Villa
Ralph Bolinder
Bolinder
Department of Health and Welfare
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