Biddeford Airport Runway Talks Move Toward Agreement
Prudential Investment offers Biddeford an irrevocable two year option on 23 hectares for runway expansion. The deal envisions rezoning to airport industrial and access to city water and a future road, with FAA funding details to be reviewed by officials. Mayors and councilors weigh terms as questions about timing and credit arise.
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Kathleen O’connell
Prudential Investment Co
Prudential
Edward Gaulin
Gaulin
Hese
John Bell
FAA
Marcel Viger
Lucien Dutremble
Dutremble
Philip Gadbois
Kennebunk High School sees record enrollment and renewed spirit
Kennebunk High School reports a record 688 students as principal Spencer Trask touts a bright start to the year. He cites strong school spirit, high involvement in activities, a revived Parents Advisory Committee, and a positive shift in student and staff engagement. Upperclassmen mentor freshmen as a Big Brother Big Sister program debuts.
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Peter Kingsley
Kennebunk
Kennebunk High School
Spencer Trask
Trask
Biddeford Near Settlement in Pool Beach Beach Dispute
The Pool Beach Association drops challenges to the city takeover of Biddeford Pool land but contests the $250000 price and the easement issue. Maine courts previously upheld the taking, with the city seeking a higher valuation and a fall pre trial conference toward a March jury trial. The charter issues are abandoned and the city expects substantial savings on legal fees.
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Kathleen O’connell
Pool Beach
Biddeford
Marcel Viger
Pool Beach Association
Biddeford Pool Beach
Viger
Maine Supreme Court
Superior Court
Vig R
Balch
Alfred
Portland
Barnett Shur
Shur
Alan Casavant
William Zuke
Norman Poirier
Arundel
Ilegally
Neil Folsom
Forecast: Clear and Cold Tonight on Sept 22 1976
The weather bulletin notes clear skies and cold temperatures for tonight, with Wednesday night conditions expected to drop notably. Residents are advised to dress warmly and prepare for a chilly overnight period.
Grievance grants reshapes Biddeford police promotions
A grievance by 10 Biddeford officers led to standardized procedures for promotions in the department. A Sept. 9 exam now models the process with 40 percent from a written test, 40 percent from an oral panel, and 20 percent from supervisor evaluations. The board adopted the new policy after reviewing the August 27 promotions amid low morale and turnover.
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Larry Stains
Biddeford
Corp
Robert Devon
Mark Corriveau
Corriveau
Adelbert Morin
Jean Paul
J.P.) Morin
Lastee
Lastovember
Devon
Arthur Caron
Richard
Red) Gagne
Morin
American Federation of State, Ee and Municipal Employes
Afs-Cme
Jacques
Union
Biddeford creates new athletics coordinator position
Biddeford school board approved an interim one year athletics coordinator post. David Redmond proposed the role to supervise coaching and intramural staff. The stipend is 10 percent of the salary base or 780 dollars this year.
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Biddeford
David Redmond
Redmond
William O'Neill
O'Neill
Longley vows spending cuts and tax debate in Maine
Gov James B Longley said his administration cut state spending and that an income tax hike was not needed. He plans to oppose further tax hikes while weighing a possible tax cut next session. Fiscal year general fund spending fell 1.3 million from the prior year as inflation concerns linger.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Spen
Ding
Gov
Tiant improves to 20th win as Red Sox rout Brewers
Boston fans found reason to cheer as Luis Tiant earned his 20th win with a 7-1 victory over Milwaukee. Tiant tossed a three hitter and struck out 12, marking his fourth 20 win season and third in four years. The full story is on page 9.
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Boston Red Sox
Luis Tiant
Milwaukee Brewers
Tiant
Anchorage welder breaks 5800 bricks for charity
Billy Corbett of Anchorage says he smashed 5800 bricks in a karate demonstration for charity but cracked both wrists in the effort. The Journal notes his troubles and directs readers to page 6 for the full story, which also covers the slaying of former Chilean ambassador Orlando Letelier.
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Billy Corbett
Anchorage
Alaska
Billy
Orlando Letelier
Cartoons and Puzzles Feature Page Echoes
A shuffled page section highlights cartoons classifieds crossword Dear Abby editorials and a humorous line about the Rolls Royce being dethroned by supermarket carts. It hints at page elements like Maine community puzzle lane into today's chuckle and a referenced movie and sports content.
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Abby
Maine
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