Nova Scotia Seen as New Phoenicia in Energy Driven Rise
Premier Gerald Regan says Nova Scotia, at the crossroads of international trade, could become a new Phoenicia within a decade driven by offshore oil and gas, deepwater ports, and growing energy projects. He notes Shaheen refinery and Cape Breton work as signs, while tidal and nuclear power plans await clearer economics.
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Phoenicia
Gerald Regan
Nova
Nately
Shaheen
Strait of Canso
Bay of Fundy
New England
New Brunswick
North American
Mexico Quake Ravaged Quecholac Village Remains Vacant
Quecholac, about 250 miles east of Mexico City, saw a 400 year old village largely wiped out by a Aug 28 earthquake that killed more than 700 people in a 70 community area. Government debris clearing continues while reconstruction plans offer homes to victims at low cost with up to 15 year terms.
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Quecholac
Mexico
Luis Tenorio
Little Re
Jose An
Alfonso Fuentes
Riolanco
Ciudad Serdan
Democrats Present 10 Point Platform for Saco Election
The Saco Democrats released position papers detailing a 10 point platform for the November 6 municipal elections. Proposals include housing for the elderly a city owned industrial park emergency number and a full time economic development director plus engineering services and modern purchasing procedures.
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Saco Democrats
Fatima Circle Installs New Officers at St Johns Hall
Fatima Circle of Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella held installation ceremonies Thursday night at St. Johns hall Adams Street Biddeford. State regent Mrs Mary Gaudreau served as installing officer. New officers include regent Berangere Millette vice regent Laurencia Legros past regent Isabelle Boucher and others with a Mass by Rev. Richard St Cyr preceding the event.
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Our Lady of Fatima
St. John's Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Mary Gaudreau
Eva Moreau
Marshall
Berangere Millette
Laurencia Legros
Isabelle Boucher
Doris Bell
Francoise Gendron
Blanche Neault
Helen Powell
Portland
Arlene Kalagian
Agnew Daly
Sanford
Bernadette Pelletier
Annette Nadeau
Bay View
Irene Dubuc
Richard St. Cyr
The
Circle
Fremont Club Plans Bean Supper and Nominating Committees
Fremont Club and Auxiliary members met at Alfred Street hall Biddeford for a business session to plan activities and announce a public bean supper for November. Committees named include C Lamothe Petrin Rapitaille Morin Beaulieu Gagnon and others with awards to Roland Bergeron and Mrs F C Perry.
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Fremont Club and Auxiliary
Alfred Street
Biddeford
C. Lamothe
A. Petrin
G. Rapitaille
Raoul Morin
L. P. Beaulieu
George Gagnon
Club
Innes
J. C. Peloquin
L. P. Aetone
Robert Guay
Albert Mondville
Berard Belanger
Gerard
C. M. Pepa
Dubai
Emilia Pepin
Roland Bergeron
F C. Perry
Saco Church Plans Communion Rites
The United Baptist Church on Main Street Saco hosts a Sunday service led by Rev. Theodore Euson with The Lord's Supper. The Senior Choir directed by Lawrence C. Davis performs Draw Nigh to God. Church School runs from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Nursery Kindergarten and primary classes are held. Child care is provided during worship. Youth Fellowships meet at 5 and 6 p.m. led by Bill and Marilyn Fisher.
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United Baptist Church
Main Street
Saco
Theodore Euson
Euson
Christ
Lawrence C. Davis
Blakely
Cobb
Bill
Marilyn Fisher
Conservation Panel Backs Park Bonds
The Maine Association of Conservation Commissions endorsed a $3,000,000 park bond for land acquisition to create and preserve state parks. MACC President Sheila Seymour noted voters will decide soon and stressed public access and rising real estate costs. Sterling Dow III confirmed the endorsement before 62 represented commissions.
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Maine Association of Conservation Commissions
Sterling Dow III
MACC
Sheila Seymour
Waterville
Maine
Association
Dear Abby Advice Column Carves Up Family Morals
A reader argues about having a son through fertility and adoption, prompting a sharp debate on population, sacrifice, and responsibility. Dear Abby counters with moral cautions about growth, resources, and family example, urging adoption as a humane option. Another letter asks how to win back a husband facing divorce, and Abby advises self‑reliance, three children as a reason to live, and building a new life.
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Helen
Bill
Abe
United States
Rick
Sue
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