Saco votes on city administrator charter change and new personnel board
Voters will decide November 6 whether to create a full time city administrator as chief executive, replacing the current structure with a five member personnel board for police and fire, new personnel rules, and charter reforms. The administrator would oversee department heads, prepare budgets, attend council meetings, report finances, and be appointed by the council on qualifications. The charter also covers removal procedures and required public hearings.
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Southern Maine Dismissed in $3 Million State Park Bond Plan
The Journal learns southern Maine would receive little benefit from the $3 million bond tied to federal funds for state park lands. Priorities favor Bangor, Presque Isle, Lewiston-Auburn, and Waterville-Augusta. southern Maine has zero priority despite rapid population growth. Local figures defend existing parks and private facilities as meeting near-term demand.
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Peace Plan Calls For Palestine State
Beirut reports the United States and the Soviet Union propose a Palestinian state along the Jordan River with international supervision of the Golan Heights and the water route to southern Israel. Israel would withdraw from Sinai, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights while Gaza and the Arab sector of Jerusalem form the Palestinian state. Negotiations would address demilitarized zones via U N intermediaries.
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Cox Sought More Than Tapes Before Senate Hearings
Archibald Cox the fired special Watergate prosecutor told the Senate Judiciary Committee he sought more than tapes and aimed to obtain broad White House evidence. Senators argued over how a new prosecutor should be chosen and access to sensitive materials as acting AG Robert Bork weighs nominees. Time magazine notes Nixon rejected a candidate while Congress leans toward selection by U.S. District Judge John Sirica.
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Saco Ward 4 Candidates Back Mayor Braley and Ward Needs
Saco Ward 4 contenders A Raymond Gannon James Ward II and Muriel Perreault clash over priorities. Gannon backs Berton Braley while highlighting sewer work and beach pollution concerns at Goosefare Brook. Perreault pledges independence and focus on federal funds for beach erosion sewer lines to Camp Ellis and Ferry Road, campaigning door to door for Ward 4 needs.
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Saco Ward 4
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