Obituary for John Cowgill of Arundel at 66
John Cowgill 66 of Arundel died Friday in a Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. Born December 16, 1909 in Saco he was a Pepperell Biddeford worker and longtime Biddeford Saco Journal makeup man. Survived by widow Annie, children Paul Albert Temm brother Henry sisters Martha and Mary and eight grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery with a funeral at Christ Episcopal Biddeford Monday. Calling hours in Saco Saturday and Sunday.
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Arundel
John Cowgill
Limerick Road
Scarborough
Saco
Thomas
Alice
Norton) Cowgill
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Dunlap Masonic Lodge
Murray
Kennebunk
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Edward R. Greene
Cocae
Woodlawn
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Biddeford Debate Team Wins Trophies at Rivier College
Biddeford High School sent debaters to Rivier College New Hampshire facing teams from Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and New York. In varsity Chris Karronides placed fourth as speaker while Pam Small and Inda Guay earned a quarter finals team trophy. Karvonides narrowly trailed first place by three speaker points with 102. Pam Small and Linda Guay in championship rounds posted four wins two losses advancing to octo finals and defeating a Barrington team before losing to Bronx Science.
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Biddeford
Rivier College
N.H
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Chris Karronides
Pam Small
Inda Guay
Karvonides
Liz Whitney
St. John Preparatory School
Keene
Nashua
Cheverus
St. Thomas Aquin
Moranicook
Malden Catholic
Mass
Winthrop
Barrington
R.L
Bronx School of Science
N.Y
Bill Zafirson
Mark Lebrun
Xaverian High
Methodist women set Autumn fair spirit of 76
The United Methodist Women at Foss Street United Methodist, Biddeford, plan a fall fair themed Spirit of 76 for November 6 at 2 p.m. at the church vestry. A bean supper will run 5 to 7 p.m. Booth chairs include Ida Michie candy Goodwin Inez Johnson bakery Bernice Wheeler aprons Esther Marr gifts Eliada Ray plants Doris Burleigh novelties Bernice Nadeau white elephant Sylvia Searle dining room Marion Hutchins ies Beatrice Kaleel president Ada Howard led the meeting.
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United Methodist Women
Seth Parker
Foss Street
Goodwin
Inez Johnson
Bernice Wheeler
Esther Marr
Eliada Ray
Doris Burleigh
Bernice Nadeau
Sylvia Searle
Marion Hutchins
Beatrice Kaleel
Ada Howard
Museum hosts women’s exhibit opening night at state museum
The Maine State Museum launches a six part open house series beginning October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. to unveil A Woman's Place A Maine Point of View. Susan Ostroff will discuss women's historical contributions with emphasis on notable figures. The exhibit runs through spring with hours 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays.
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Maine
Maine Senate race field tightens as independents loom
Twenty incumbents seek to hold Senate seats and nine House members aim for the chamber with 27 Republicans and 28 Democrats on the ballot. Independents threaten party balance in the 33 member Senate, with key contests in Districts 7 8 9 12 13 18 20 21 23 24 27 28 31 and more. Notable figures include Senate President Joseph Sewall and others such as Harvey DeVane James McCaffrey Richard Needham and John Thomas among several candidates across Lewiston Ellsworth Old Town and Waterville districts.
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Maureen Connolly
Associated Press
Augusta
Maine
Senate
House
Fy Chamber
Joseph Sewall
Old Town
Earl A. White
Richard A. Needham
Sewall
James A. McCaffrey
Castine
Harvey E. DeVane
Ellsworth
DeVane
McCaffrey
Cecil H. McNally
Constance L
Levine
Matthew C. Levine
Winslow
Nancy J. Mosser
Winthrop
Alton C. Cianchette
D-Pittsfield
Cianchette
Samuel W. Collins Jr
Rockland
Eee
Donald F. Collins
Caribou
Thomas C. Pooler
Hayes E. Gahagan
Ronald E. Usher
Westbrook
Linwood E. Graffam
Gorham
Richard D. Hewes
Cape Elizabeth
Ricard N. Berry
Ewes
Marietta
Whitefield
Bruce M. Reeves
U.S. House
Bell
Woolwich Insurance
John D. Chapman
Walkine G. Tanous
East Millinocket
Philip L. Merrill
Portland
Merrill
U.S
Edmund Suskie
Carroll E. Minkowsky
Roland J. Carbonneau
Lewiston
Bennett D. Katz
Ronald D. Martin
Michael E. Carpenter
Houston
Martin
Edward P. Cyr
Madawaska
Carpenter
Peter W. Johnston
Fort Fairfield
Minnette Cummings
Newport
David R. Downing
Orland
Saco school rejects gospel concert request
The Saco School Committee denied a minister's request to use Saco Middle School gym on December 9 for a Singing a Family gospel concert. The decision follows a Maine ruling that using school buildings for religious instruction violates the separation of church and state, despite minister claims of tradition.
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Saco, Maine
Saco
Schoo
Singing
Howard Cushman
Saco Middle School
Cushman
Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services
Lance G. Bird
South
Bird
State Asst
Walley Buschmann
Maine
Attorney General's Office
Singing Oe
Portland City Hall
Maine Supreme Court ends governmental immunity doctrine
The Maine Supreme Court rules governmental immunity is no longer a valid defense for municipalities. The decision could raise insurance costs and risk for cities like Bath, as legislators ignored warnings to address liability rules. Local officials caution against alarm while noting existing blanket coverage.
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Portland
Maine
Maine Municipal Association
State Supreme Court
Geoffrey Hole
Association
James P. Archibald
Edith Davies
Bath
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Archibald
Samuel Collins
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Freeport
Carl O. Bradford
United Fund selects 1976 leaders for Biddeford area drive
United Fund's 1976 campaign quotas and chairmen for Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach were announced from Biddeford campaign headquarters. William E. Nickerson is general chairman with John F. McDonough as vice chairman. The goal is 71510 with division quotas outlined in a totals report including McDonough Handel Scribner Boote Dunham Morissette Thompson Winch Watson and others. Campaign runs Oct 4 to Nov 5 with payroll lodge and cash donations invited.
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United Fund
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Canpeles
William E. Nickerson
John F. McDonough
Nickerson
Casco Bank
Biddeford-Saco
Portland
New England
Donald J. Handel
Norman Winch
James R. Watson
Salvation Army
Bomb Threats and Minor Bike Accident in Biddeford
Biddeford fire department reports a bomb threat at the Employment Security Commission office on Alfred Street. The threat caller warned of a bomb at 8 p.m. No incident occurred. Frank Barone, 20, of 141 Cleaves Street, injured in a morning motorcycle fall near Rumerys Boatyard after swerving to avoid a car. treated and released from Webber Hospital. Police have no accident report yet. Overall, area police and fire departments report a quiet night with little to report across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Kennebunk and Kennebunkport.
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Biddeford
Frank Barone
Cleaves St
Rumery
Barone
Webber Hospital
Biddeford-Saco
Saco
Fire Departments
Old Orchard
Fire Department
Kennebunk
Communications Department
Kennebunkport
Republicans hold covered dish supper in Old Orchard Beach
The Saco and Beach Republicans plan a Saturday covered dish event at Salvation Army Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Beach GOP Chairman John Bird says state, county and local candidates will attend. tickets are $2 with half price for children. A 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. dance at Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Saco follows with $6 per couple admission.
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Old Orchard Beach
Saco and Beach
Republican Committees
Salvation Army
Beach
GOP
John Bird
Bird
Holy Trinity Parish Hall
Saco
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