Officials release chronology of the Saco bomb threat
The Saco School Committee and the Saco Teachers Association publish an official chronology of events from the November 18 1976 bomb hoax at Saco Middle School. The timeline details calls to the secretary assistant principal the superintendent and emergency services and the gym evacuation.
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Saco
Howard Cushman
William Bogas
Leonard van Gaasbeek
Saco Middle School
Saco School Committee
Saco Teacher's Association
Surly Young Man Lands Cider Maker and Himself in Jail
The first case of 1892 before Judge Cram in Biddeford Municipal Court involved Cyrus Hill of Lyman charged with maintaining a cider nuisance by selling cider to Charles Boston. Witnesses including Jonathan Goodwin and his daughter faced summons issues. Goodwin claimed ignorance of court power and was released after testifying. Newall’s comic testimony enlivened the proceedings as the court heard where he resided, with remarks hinting at the quirky early year confrontation.
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Dick Charles
Judge Cram
Biddeford
Cyrus Hill
Charles Boston
Jonathan Goodwin
Cram
Saco
Goodwin
Hill
Newall
Charles W. Newall
Ulster
Charles E. Newall
B. F. Hamilton
Lyman
Hamilton
Cullinan
Cider, Witness Wit, and Courtroom Echoes in Hill Trial
Testimony describes cider at Cyrus Hills home with neighbors recounting drinking scenes. Goodwin denies ever drinking cider while others recall paying for cider or involvement. Mrs Tarbox appears honest, Judge and audience react to light moments as testimony continues amid disruptions.
Salvation Army Band Leads Biddeford Kettle Drive
Bandmaster Arthur Anderson leads the Salvation Army outside Nichols and Co. in Biddeford as the group aims to raise 5000 this season. Kettle-watchers can apply starting Dec 6 at the Church Street office in Old Orchard Beach and the Ross Center in Biddeford from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The band performs evenings and weekends by area kettles until Christmas.
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Arthur Anderson
Salvation Army
Nichols & Co
Biddeford
Church Street
Old Orchard Beach
Ross Center
John Ewing
The Artful Framer Opens on Biddeford Main Street
Tom Moutsatsos unveils The Artful Framer at 157 Main St offering classic and decorative framing, plus decorating, graphics and photography services. He chose the name after a thesaurus search and notes the shop fills a local need for a frame shop gallery.
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Main Street
Biddeford
Wisconsin Avenue
Georgetown
Moutsatsos
Studio 161
Main St
Linda
Professional
Whimsical Creations Fill Biddeford Ceramic Center Shelves
In Biddeford Creative Ceramic Center shelves overflow with clay pots Christmas tree decorations and statues of round whimsical creatures awaiting painting firing or sale. Owner Jack Williams runs 13 Ceramics and guides customers through the seasonal craft rush.
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Biddeford
Creative Ceramic Center
Jack Williams
Almanac notes and historical events for November 27
The item lists notable births and events tied to November 27 including Charles Beard's birth in 1874 and historical milestones from 1901 to 1962. It also reports a Boston brain wave test on 22 year old Harvard football player Andrew Puopolo after a stabbing, noting the brain death criteria and his family's resolve, with further details on page 6.
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Boston
Harvard Univ
Andrew Puopolo
UPI
Harvard
Puopolo
Longtime Ogun Orchard Beach councilor E Emerson Cummings to step down
Veteran councilor E Emerson Cummings of Old Orchard Beach will not seek re election in the upcoming ember municipal election. In a Journal interview Amy Levy asks why and records his views on the race and his plans for the future both private and public.
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Old Orchard Beach
OOB
E. Emerson Cummings
Cummings
Ember
Journal
Amy Levy
Ore
Inside the Journal Section Remains Busy Today
The newspaper highlights 16 pages plus supplements with cartoons, classifieds, a crossword, Dear Abby, editorials, Food For Thought, horoscopes, movies, sports, weather, and a light chuckle about inadequate drivers deserving season tickets.
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Abby
Food For Thought
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Westbrook
Larson
Gerry
Carmello Lo Stimolo
Hat
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Lo’Stimolo
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York
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West Coast
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High Times
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Playboy
Playgirl
the Almanacky
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Opie
Charles Beard
War Department
Army War College
Harry Truman
George Marshall
China
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Suez Canal
Western Alliance
United States
Peru
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