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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
8
The University of Maine trustees vote to raise resident room and board fees next fall from 1270 to 1395 dollars at campuses including Presque Isle Farmington Fort Kent Machias Portland Gorham and Orono and by 120 dollars at Bangor Community College. The move is described as necessary to break even.
Ruth Mullens 63, former aide supervisor at the Augusta Mental Health Institute, faced a reduced charge of simple assault after a seven hour deliberation. The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict, ending the trial with a mistrial. A witness testified Mullens grabbed a patient by the throat, causing visible distress.
In Augusta, Maine, the House gave initial approval to repeal the Maine Milk Commission s power to set retail milk prices after a 54 70 vote against a reconstitution plan. Critics cited high Maine prices and costs, while supporters argued removal protects farmers and consumer interests amid a surplus and cross state pricing differences.
Portland firemen approved a wage agreement ending a lengthy contract dispute. The package, pending city council ratification, would raise a top-scale fireman’s pay to 176 by next October, includes a $12 weekly retroactive to Feb. 1 and an $8 hike on Oct. 1.
Augusta Maine AP reports Maine lawmakers drop a bill to join a regional veterinary school project. Senator Bennett D Katz R Augusta says this year lacks funding. he plans to re introduce the measure.
Citizens Who Care says it will seek a court order to compel an environmental study on storing idle supertankers in Portland Maine bay. They argue federal law requires an impact statement for actions with potential environmental effects, challenging the Coast Guard ruling that storage does not need such study.
The Professional Growth Days Committee plans 11 half days next year all on Tuesdays with three contingent on high reputation speakers. A structured format requires teachers to sign up for workshops, plus benefits noted include reading development at the Junior High and science program growth for fourth grade, Right to Read at the high school, and broader idea sharing. The board accepted the resignation of Truman Libby to become assistant principal in Brunswick, five new teachers were hired, a leave of absence granted to Anne W. Miller, June 12 approved as the last school day, while the July 1 start budget schedule awaits formal board signing.
Kennebunkport becomes eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program effective Tuesday. HUD says property owners can buy flood insurance at subsidized rates with expanded coverage under the 1973 act. Insurance limits include 35 000 for single family homes and 100 000 for other buildings, with contents up to 100 000 per unit in residential and higher rates for nonresidential properties. Policies start immediately in the first 30 days, then a 15 day waiting period. The Commercial Union Insurance Co is the local servicing agent.
A twin-engine Lockheed Lodestar carrying at least one ton of marijuana crashed on takeoff near Rockwood Municipal Airport in the early hours, killing two people aboard. Authorities reported about 800 pounds of marijuana recovered, some in bags and some wrapped in Mexican newspapers, with fire lasting hours after impact. The wreckage spanned about a half-mile on the Morgan Roane County line.
The Biddeford school board votes to raise pay steps by .15 per hour for janitorial secretarial and transportation staff effective July 1 1975. Starting wage rises from 2.15 to 2.30 per hour. The panel also adjusts grades for the 1975 76 year to meet safety rules and ease overcrowding at Wentworth Birch Street and Emery elementary schools.
New clinical tests at a major university hospital show the ODRINEX Plan helps you lose weight quickly. The hunger taming tablet suppresses appetite while you eat three meals a day. With fewer calories you slim down and feel better. Sat isfaction guaranteed or money back. Super Drug Stores
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