James Ward III Declared Democratic Mayor Candidate
James Ward III, the Democratic nominee for mayor, is escorted to the city hall auditorium to deliver his acceptance speech. State Sen. Peter Danton helps with the ceremony, while James Wilkinson stands in the background. Deputy sheriff Donald Chretien casts a vote at the ward ballot box as Mrs. Alice Roberge and Alderman Patricia Reay observe.
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James Ward III
City Hall
Peter Danton
James Wilkinson
Joan Cotsis
Donald Chretien
Alice Roberge
Patricia Reay
Dick Danforth
Ward wins Saco mayoral nomination in Democratic caucus
Democrat James Ward III swept the Saco mayoral nomination, taking 104 votes to 51 for James Wilkinson who will run as an Independent. Ward, a lifelong Saco resident and WIDE radio sales manager, urged unity and pledged to win. Gil Seaver declined, then backed Ward, while Wilkinson promised to pursue an independent path with a tax and jobs platform.
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Wilkinson
Saco
Gil Seaver
Seaver
Ward
WIDE
Biddeford
Two Incumbents Renominated in Saco Municipal Race
Saco Democrats renominated two incumbents for the November 4 municipal election. Van Psomiades and Robert Cassette won caucus votes amid new candidates with Cassette defeating Elroy Laskey 28 to 23 in Ward 1. Absent Laskey plans, while Republican Albert Abel Jr. will oppose Cassette. Psomiades won Ward 3 over J Richard Letendre as three candidates vie for the post with Foss and Gaines also in the race. One woman joined the ticket, leaving female candidates limited.
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Susan Morrison
Saco Democrats
van Piomiades
Robert Cassette
Cassette
Elroy Laskey
Laskey
Albert A.abel Jr
Psomiades
J. Richard Letendre
Letendre
Stephen Foss
Bernard Gaines Sr
Historic Hearing Seeks Donahue Removal Over Misconduct
Maine hearing room fills as Attorney General Brennan urges York County District Attorney William Donahue be removed for alleged abuse of office. Witnesses testify to dismissals, intimidations, and disputed case handling while Donahue defends his actions as justified and compassionate.
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Brennan
Donahue
Augusta
J Brennan
William Donahue
York County
Executive Council
Lloyd LaFountain
Biddeford
Raven
Dontine
Caron
Ronald G. Caron
Pauline Berry
Superior Court
Alfred
LaFountain
Scott
Miles
Hue
Ahue
Theophilus Fitanides
Bill Donahue
Dineen
Fitanides
Maine
Biddeford Mayoral Candidate Claire Malasnik Runs Democratic Nomination
Claire Malasnik announced her bid for the Democratic nomination for mayor in Biddeford's Nov 24 primary. The independent councilor-at-large vows to end backroom politics and cliques while pushing city planning, subsidized housing for seniors, and a parks and recreation department. She urged filing nomination papers by Nov 8 and emphasized selecting qualified, independent-minded officials.
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Claire Malasnik
Biddeford
Cordo Real Estate
Pool Road
Gunman Surrenders After Eight-Hour Hostage Standoff
A man who claimed bank robbery and police killing followed surrender after a former Marine comrade persuaded him to give up. Anneth James Meller released four hostages in a Kings Beach resort eight hours later and turned over his weapon. He faces state kidnapping and assault charges and federal bank robbery probes.
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Calif
Marine Corps
Placer County
MelcDougal
Anneth
James Meller
Clendinen
Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau
Meller
Vietnam
Larry
Lake Tahoe
Pat Lee
William Scott
Scott
Nevada
Nevada National Bank
Round Hill
Inside the Journal Today's Chuckle
A lighthearted note on the difficulty of starting after a long weekend. The piece humorously contrasts a three day workweek with the slower return to routine. It reflects common workplace fatigue and shared amusement.
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