Osteopathic Medicine Gains Ground in York County Survey
A two year health study in York County shows osteopathic medicine rising with osteopathic physicians accounting for about one quarter of the 95 county doctors. Hospital admissions shifted toward osteopathic facilities, while traditional county hospitals saw declines. The report recommends fewer new acute beds but more long term care beds, especially in northern and western York County.
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York County
Osteopathic Hospital of
Maine
Portland
Webber Hospital
B *Ard
Gooda! Hospital
Sanford
York
Southern Maine Comprehensive Health Association
John Cummings
Kennebunk
York County Health Study Committee
Tradeoff Seen in Spill Pact for Sanford Pier Deal
Former Maine Transportation Commissioner David Stevens testifies at the N E E C refinery hearing that oil spills will occur but says the state secured a $12 million dry cargo pier as a tradeoff. Stevens spoke during cross-examination before the Board of Environmental Protection in Springvale.
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Springvale
Maine
David Stevens
Stevens
Wayne Cobb
The
Natural Resources Council
Board of Environmental Protection
New England Energy Co
Sanford
Cobb
Portland
NEECO
Neeco Atty
Harold Pachios
Burmah Oil Co
Bertrand de Frondeville
Bahamas
Nassau College Recreation Hall
Sprague Electric
Michael Healy
Sprague
Sovyet Peters
Healy
BEP
Peters
Diet Soda Prices Edge Down as Sugar Costs Rise
The article notes diet sodas may grow in share as sugar costs push up regular soda prices. Cott Bottling in Portland cut diet soda to 79 cents from 99 cents for two quarts, while regular soda stays higher. Seltzer and Rydholm plans to hold diet six packs at 1.39 while raising regulars, boosting diet’s sales to about 25 percent.
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Cott* Bottling Company
Portland
Seltzer and Rydholm Distributors Inc
Pepsi- Cola
7 Up
Dr. Pepper
Journal
Associated Press
Farmer Jack Supermarkets
Detroit
Midwest
Borman’s Inc
Cohen Sues SAD 71 Over Bond Vote Allegations
Herman Cohen sues SAD 71 and the Maine Department of Education in York County Superior Court alleging misleading information about a $4.8 million bond for a new high school and renovations. The suit cites improper statements on state backing, site suitability, and land title, naming school board members and state officials as co defendants.
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Kennebunk
Cohen
State Department of Education
York County
SAD 71
Sea Road
State Soil and Water Conservation Bureau
Arthur K. Medberg
Carroll McGary
Asa Gordon
Leroy Nisbet
Preserving Portsmouth’s Old Amid New High Pressure
In Portsmouth New Hampshire the fight between preserving 19th century buildings and new parking and banking needs intensifies. Banks have bought several structures with plans to tear them down while planners seek a downtown historic district to protect the city’s distinctive character amid economic pressures.
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Portsmouth
N.H
New England
Strawbery Banke
Portsmouth Harbor
John Paul Jones
Arthur F. Brady Jr
Brady
A. Robert Thoresen
New Hampshire
Thoresen
Tanaka resigns in shame amid political turmoil
Former Japanese minister Tanaka steps down in a scandal marked by disgrace. U Thant, ex U N secretary general, dies, prompting international reactions. The page also includes a lighthearted humor item about boat rockers and a note on sports television.
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Tanaka
U Thant
U. N
Winter Storm Delivers Snow Across Maine Cities
Maine towns faced two to four inches of snow as Old Man Winter surprised forecasts from the Farmer's Almanac. Saco and Biddeford plow crews reported smooth operations with sand and salt ready, while Old Orchard Beach prepared for full road sanding. No injuries were reported though several skid incidents occurred on the Maine Turnpike.
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Farmer’s Almanac
New England
Almanac
Saco
Richard Murray
Journal
Biddeford Public Works Department
Old Orchard Beach
Highway Department
Saco Police
Crase
Maine Turnpike
Augusta
Auburn
Lewiston
Portland
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Ocean
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
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Maryline White
By Brian Thayer
Christopher Couch
Ross Osborne
Seltzer and Rydholm Distributors
Biddeford
Stephen Muskie
Paul Borman
SAD
H. Cohen
Herman
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