Weather outlook for Maine and New Hampshire
Mostly cloudy with a possibility of drizzle or showers tonight and Thursday. Lows in the 40s to 50s tonight with highs in the 60s Thursday. In New Hampshire expect cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with possible drizzle or showers. Lows near 50 and highs 60s to 70s localizing to the south. Extended outlook shows overcast, then clearing and cooler patterns into Sunday with 60s daytime highs and 40s to mid 50s overnight.
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Guardrail plan for Buxton Road aims to calm schoolwalk risks
Buxton Road project proposes a highway type guardrail near the Turnpike bridge to protect children walking to the Middle School. Dexter urges $2,750 for installation by city crews as sidewalks reach the pedestrian bridge. snow must be allowed for by the barrier.
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Saco to seek 5101 thousand for two road projects
Saco city council to appropriate about 5101,000 for two road improvements totaling 490,000 funded by federal 343,000 and state local sources. Projects cover a downtown Main Street coordinated traffic system and Buxton Road widening from west of the Turnpike to the Middle School with a sidewalk. Traffic signals will be installed at Elm North Main Beach Elm Scammon Temple and Thornton intersections.
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Carter Reviews Notes Ahead of Second Ford Debate
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter studies his debate notes as he prepares for the second presidential debate with President Gerald Ford tonight.
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Muskie on Sunset Law and budget control effort discussed
Sen Muskie criticizes excessive spending and defends the Sunset Law plan to phase out agencies. He cites budget acts and urges ongoing oversight for six more years as budget committee chair. Also notes Lamontagne nomination for Ward 3 in Saco and Oct 14 independents deadline.
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City Hall Renovation Vote Heads To Group Design Contract
The Saco city council weighs hiring Group Design Inc for 2400 in schematic drawings costing 15 percent of project total. If approved, costs adjust with final estimates. Group Design also to inspect a non working steam boiler for temporary heating solution.
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Septic Waste Charge Discussed by Saco Council
At the Saco city council meeting the septage treatment proposal was tabled to study property values. Tax assessor Robert Atwood cites on and off sewer lot values while Thomas Weston urges a $2 per 100 gallons charge as the statewide norm with exceptions in Scarborough Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford.
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Biddeford Council Grips Main Street Dump Problem
Biddeford councilors denounced ongoing trash dumping on Main Street above the Boston and Maine tracks. Councilor Roger Frechette urged action, citing a hazardous 12 meter drop and signs that are easy to miss. The housing and health inspector was authorized to address the issue and the street department to level the site with proper permission.
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Topless ordinance debate in Old Orchard Beach council
Old Orchard Beach town leaders discuss a rough draft for a local law to limit topless entertainment after Kiwanis reaction to Bikini Tavern. Town Manager Kent and attorney George Shur emphasize legal foundations, free speech concerns, and tight adherence to a defined legal path as council weighs the proposal tonight.
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Longley Declines Ford Endorsement During Maine News Conference
Maine Governor James B. Longley said President Ford asked for an endorsement but he is not ready to back Ford. He plans to limit endorsements to state legislators and will not use the office to favor candidates. He criticized Democratic spending and hinted at future considerations.
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