Lumberjacks to testify at Senate hearing in Presque Isle
Maine lumberjacks prepare for a Senate Small Business Committee hearing on Sept 13 in Presque Isle to discuss disputes with Canadian wood producers and the new child labor provisions affecting Aroostook County potato growers. Wayne Birmingham of Maine Woodsmen’s Association to testify. ties to Aug 26 camp takeover involving Irving Pulp and Paper Co.
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Kidnapping Of Tot Seen Possibility In Maine
State police examine the 4 year old Kurt Newton disappearance as a potential kidnapping. Col. Donald Nichols said leads are being pursued and the large search would be scaled down by Wednesday. Gov Langley and Fish and Game officials visited the site as 1,100 searchers on Saturday and 750 on Sunday combed 1500 to 2000 acres of heavy timber.
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County leaders defend county government role in Maine
Cumberland County Sheriff Richard Thayer says county government remains essential, arguing sheriffs serve as the only elected criminal justice officials with courts, corrections, and police duties. He calls for a county helicopter funded for operation after possible surplus from the federal government. The Maine Lung Association and Maine Thoracic Society will hold their annual meeting next month at Civic Center.
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