Regional Weather Outlook for New England States
Maine Fair tonight with lows in the 40s and sunny Thursday with highs in the 70s. New Hampshire Clear tonight and sunny Thursday with highs in the 70s. Vermont Fair tonight with near 50 and Thursday mostly sunny near 80. Southern New England extended mostly fair Friday and Sunday with a chance of showers Saturday and highs in the 70s overnight in the 50s.
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Airport seeks state funds with Prudential land offer
Airport leaders propose applying for state and federal funds to build a new parking apron, offering in kind land value from Prudential Investment Co as part of the deal. City officials weigh negotiating terms while the mayor notes no written commitment exists. A separate eminent domain dispute over Pool Beach drags on.
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Edward Gaulin
Philip Gadboisrudential
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Richard Potvin
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Michael Bergeron
Richard Lambert
Victor Fleurant
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Poirier
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OSP Associates
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Moratorium Debate Shapes North Saco Subdivisions
Planning board and city council clash over Homeland subdivision plans in North Saco as a moratorium on development aims to protect prime agricultural lands. Officials cite groundwater and traffic risks while awaiting formal action, with several unrelated council approvals and several items tabled.
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Six Months Jail for Ten Seabrook Protesters
Ten people charged with contempt of court for occupying the Seabrook nuclear plant site were sentenced to six months in jail by Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Maurice Bois. Three months were suspended. all ten were jailed immediately.
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Biddeford Council Weighs Meet With Prudential Over Airport Land
Street Commissioner Theodore Drouin and City Engineer Neil Folsom listen as Biddeford city council debates meeting Prudential Investment Company about land offered near the city airport. Earlier plans discussed a new public works garage near the airfield.
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Neil Folsom
Biddeford
Prudential Investment Company
Kathleen O'Connell
Gov Longley neutral on bottle bill but questions value
Gov James B. Longley said he questions the worth of a referendum requiring returnable bottles for beer and soft drinks but remains neutral on how he will vote. He cited concerns about environmental cleanup and littering along Maine’s coast and urged a careful measure. A separate city meeting delayed sewer charges discussion as Bear Brook septic waste was studied.
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Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Navy
Total Environmental
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Kennebunkport Chief to Apologize in Brannen Complaint
Police Commission directed John Prescott to issue a written apology to Riverview owner Pat Brannen after an Aug. 7 telephone call in which an alleged unkind word was used. Brannen says apology insufficient and plans to pursue action at next meeting. She does not seek Prescott's resignation.
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Kennebunkport
John Prescott
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Riverview
Pat Brannen
Brannen
Prescott
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Longley denounces flu immunization scare tactics
Maine Governor Longley urged caution about mass swine flu immunization plans. He said individuals should decide after medical advice, stressing no government sell tactics and prioritizing aid for the elderly and chronically ill while ensuring doctors are available to counsel the public.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Lung Association
Ongley
Commissioner of Human Services
Maine school construction to be priority in coming legislature
Leroy Nisbett, director of the state education department division of school facilities, says moratoriums on funding will likely stay until the 108th legislature convenes next year. He notes an in depth study of Maine school buildings will be published this fall to guide lawmakers on needs now and in ten years, with statewide construction totaling 43 million dollars and decisions resting with the legislature.
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Leroy Nisbett
State Education Department
Nisbett
Maine
Educational Development Corp. of
Bath
Biddeford Teachers Vote On Representation After Panel
Labor panel backs a $200 base wage increase and 10 teacher aides with flexible allocation in Biddeford. Superintendent William O Neill says the board will meet after a union vote between the Biddeford Teachers Association and the Biddeford Federation of Teachers to approve a contract path following recommendations from a fact finding panel.
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William O’neill
O'Neill
Biddeford Teachers Association
Biddeford Federation of Teachers
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