Teachers Strikes Shut NYC Schools Amid Pay and Conditions
The United Federation of Teachers walkout disrupts classes for about 1.1 million students as 150 of 950 NYC schools close. Union leader Albert Shanker cites working conditions as key, while district officials seek a court order to bar public employee strikes. Nationwide, other districts report varied impacts and responses.
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Walmar Plans Are Approved
Kennebunk planning board approves Walmar Inc preliminary plans for a four-lot subdivision on seven acres off Fletcher Street by 3 to 1 vote. Part of the plan donates about 3.5 acres to the Conservation Commission. access will be a private road with covenants restricting certain uses.
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Obituary of William F. Curtis of Biddeford
William F. Curtis 69 of 16 Orchard St Biddeford died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. He was born April 29 1906 in Biddeford son of William and Catherine Curtis. He owned Curtis News Store on Main Street and earlier worked at the South Portland water plant during World War II. Active in Democratic circles he served as state secretary of the party and sat on the Biddeford School Board. He was a communicant at St Mary Church and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Mary Church with burial in St Mary Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7–9 and Wednesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at Cosgrove Funeral Home.
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Ford names N. Dakotan to Cabinet
President Ford nominated Thomas S. Kleppe administrator of the Small Business Administration to be secretary of the interior. Kleppe, 56, a North Dakota Republican former congressman from 1966 to 1970, would be the first North Dakotan in a presidential Cabinet, replacing Stanley Hathaway who resigned July 25.
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Togus Carnival Draws Legion Auxiliary Members
Members of the Auxiliary of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion attend the 25th annual patient carnival at Veterans Administration Center Togus. The article lists other local social events including a Sanford singles dance and a foliage trip funded by the Victoria Society of Maine Women to support the Victoria Mansion restoration.
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Local Funeral Homes Directory for Saco Biddeford Maine
Directory of funeral homes in Saco and Biddeford Maine with addresses and contact numbers. SHUMWAY AND GROSS at 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611. DENNETT CRAIG at 365 Main St Saco 282 0562. EMOND CONROY at 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818. SANSOUCY BLAIS at 1 Stone St Biddeford 283 3653. R Martel Director.
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Hill St
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Stone St
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Kennebunk High School Sewer Plan Hinges on EPA Action
Kennebunk Sewer District Chair Reagan says sewer service for a proposed Sea Road high school depends on a written EPA guarantee of $90,000 reimbursement and access rights to a 2000 foot right of way. District delays cite lack of federal funds, moratorium on spending, and legal challenges delaying bond issuance.
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Kennebunk
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Kennebunk Sewer District
Sea Road
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Reagan
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Rodney Ross
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Wesley, Leach
John Walker
Ennebunk
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Weather update for Maine from National Weather Service
National Weather Service forecast for Maine through 7 AM EST lists temperatures around 70s with high 70s and overnight lows near 60s. Short-term outlook shows mild conditions with light winds and no significant precipitation indicated.
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Weather forecast Eastport to Merrimack River
Marine forecast shows high pressure building tonight with northwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming 10 to 20 knots as they diminish. Seas 2 to 3 feet tonight. Fair weather and visibility over 5 miles through Wednesday.
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Quiet Louisville I team with National Guards on alert
Jefferson County remains on high alert as hundreds of police and nearly 1,000 National Guardsmen guard against renewed violence after four days of antibusing protests. Attendance at Jefferson County schools rises modestly as drivers and monitors stay home amid threats and desegregation orders shape bus routes.
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Welfare rolls dip in May signaling slow in aid growth
Washington AP reports welfare rolls fell slightly in May for the first time in almost a year and cash payments declined, suggesting a potential easing in aid distribution. The data points to a cooling trend in government welfare outlays and recipient counts.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
School Board Meets Tonight in Saco For Policy Review
The Saco school committee meets at 7 30 tonight at the superintendent's office on Spring Street to discuss student suspension policy and coach and athletic director job descriptions. The meeting also notes economic data from HEW showing AFDC caseloads down for May and statewide trends toward recovery. Dexter A Hill of 25 Roebuck Ave is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.
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Roebuck Ave
Webber Hospital
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