Bottle bill opponents propose anti litter plans in Maine
A group funded by bottle bill opponents presented two privately funded anti litter programs in Portland outlining costs up to 400000 dollars annually. The Committee on Litter Control Options described a Clean Maine System to allocate industry funds to communities tackling solid waste issues ahead of the vote on a mandatory container deposit.
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Portland, Maine
Maine
Committee On Litter Control
Washington
Virginia
Bottle Bill Meson
Committee
Gordon Weil
Harpswell
Ford cleared of wrongdoing in campaign funds case
President Ford is cleared of allegations he converted campaign contributions for personal use as a Michigan congressman. The matter is closed, with a White House statement noting a 7:30 p.m. televised address. FBI findings referenced funds from unions routed to Ford’s campaigns for personal use.
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Washington
Ford
Watergate
Charles Ruff
Michigan
Ruff
White House
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Justice
Kent County
Mich
Nobody Runs for Congress as Crowd Stays Home
San Franciscans mock a campaign by spoofing the idea of a candidate named Nobody. David Emery finds no turnout at St Francis College in Biddeford as his press secretary and an aide wait with excuses in a quiet lounge.
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Congress
Rotary
Grange
Beose
David Emery
St. Francis College
Biddeford Eee
Emery
DeCary Hall
Phil Listoule
Page
Forecast: Fair Weather and Local Halts Ahead
A weather forecast dated October 14, 1976 predicts fair conditions with no precipitation. No notable events or advisories accompany this short regional update.
Maine job bill may spur at least 10 million in funding
The new public works jobs bill is expected to bring a minimum 10 million dollars to Maine as the Economic Development Administration outlines possible allocations. Officials await a funding deadline and note stringent criteria may limit applications from towns like Kennebunkport amid low unemployment.
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Linda Brickley
Maine
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Kennebunk
On This Date in History October Fourteenth
Highlights include the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William Penn's birth in 1644, Dwight Eisenhower's 1890 birth, Germany leaving the League of Nations in 1933, Athens liberation in 1944, Yeager's 1947 jet flight, and MLK Jr receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. President Ford received a swine flu vaccine shot as the campaign faced setbacks and vaccinations dipped in places including Maine.
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William the Conqueror
Battle of
Hastings
Pennsylvania
William Penn
London
United States
Dwight Eisenhower
Denison
Tex
Germany
League of Nations
Athens
U.S
Air Force
Charles Yeager
California
Martin Luther King
Ford
State of
Maine
Public Safety Group Seeks French Classes for OOB Responders
Due to language barriers with Quebec visitors, the Public Safety Commission approved French lessons for police and fire personnel. They seek a teacher and may open classes to the community to aid communication during the summer tourist season.
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Quebec
The
Public Safety Commission
Oob
Today inside the journal chuckle from the doctor visit
A light panel cartoon note shows a patient departing a doctor's office with a wink at the misaligned ailment. The caption quips that the ailment isn't what was expected but will have to do, sparking a small moment of humor.
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Biddeford
Saco
Ae Ge
By Larry Stains
John Spite
United Press International
Pam Babette
Ms. Babette
Wilmington (del
Associated Press
Journal
Abby
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