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Maine New Hampshire see rain tonight with showers likely highs Saturday 50s north 60s south. Tonight lows 40s north near 50 south. Vermont cloudy with rain tonight and Saturday highs 50 55, Lows 45 50. Southern New England showers Sunday fair Monday showers Tuesday with highs near 60 Monday upper 50s Tuesday upper 60s. Overnight lows Sunday 40s Monday 30s Tuesday 40s.
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St Francis college radio seeks sponsors for service station
A small 91.7 FM college radio station at St Francis College in Biddeford operates as a service station with student volunteers. It faces a $1,500 budget cut, cannot take ads, and seeks grants and program sponsorships while expanding community offerings such as public service announcements and interviews. The station broadcasts classical music, sports shows, soul programs, and a mystery hour, with a 20 mile range and plans to grow to 100 watts if funding and FCC approval arrive.
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Lewiston
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Federal Communications Commission
Planning board eyeing North Saco data within moratorium
David Joy of the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission says he is reshifting review to have North Saco data ready by month’s end while the two month moratorium winds down. The council must decide on extending the emergency ordinance.
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Returnable bottle referendum foes and supporters face Maine voters
Old Orchard Beach voters weigh a statewide bottle bill with backing from the Beach conservation commission and opposition from the Beach Chamber of Commerce. State Chamber also opposes the plan. Debates center on costs to stores and consumer impact, with questions about where bottles would be stored. The November ballot asks residents to decide on returnable bottles and cans despite cluttered local referenda.
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Planning board weighs growth and water access in North Saco
The planning board hears updates on jobs, housing, schools, fire protection, roads, and septic suitability as it weighs growth. Harry Wooster of Biddeford Saco Water Co. cites 20 pounds pressure as minimum for hydrants and home use and notes a large expansion would require PUC justification and current population to pay for itself.
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Tragedy in Morrisania as elderly couple die by suicide
In Morrisania a 78 year old man Kabel and his 76 year old wife Emma Kabel reportedly killed themselves after intruder incidents. Police note the area is the busiest 24 hour sector in the precinct with high crime among elderly residents. Otto Jens, German immigrant neighbor, recalls their long history and expresses heartbreak.
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Ford Debacle Triggers Protests Over Eastern Europe Comments
Ford drew protests from allied and Eastern European groups after remarks on Eastern Europe. Dole said Ford’s remarks showed problems but defended the stance at fundraisers in Detroit and Chicago. Carter toured Los Angeles and Salt Lake City calling the comments shocking and noting Soviet domination with army divisions in Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and Hungary. Pentagon counts 31 Soviet army divisions in those nations.
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Saco Biddeford area notes mix of local mischief and art
Stanley Kozloff's brief mayoral chair debut clashed with hecklers. Kennebunk police cop Kent Berdeen faced a deer hit in a cruiser crash, deer kept, driver insured. Bijou the 133 year old toy poodle celebrated with brandy laden cake. NRC wavered on Seabrook nuclear plant citing waste handling. later urged continuation. Beach town proposes new bank account for daily compounding interest. Biddeford pool debate over park returns. Old Orchard Beach bottle referendum ties 2 2. Madeline Plourde wins $1000 in auto-themed lottery bonus. Community Orchestra of the Portland Symphony performs at Linnell Gym, to praise from local talents Jephan Schwanauer and Goodwins Mills Bell Ringers.
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