Dry Lake Unhinging Californians Across Owens Valley
A New York Times report notes Owens Lake in California has dried to a bone desert 200 miles of dust. Ecologists say human activity accelerated its decline by up to two centuries, with irrigation and mining history shaping the valley’s climate impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
LOS Angeles
Owens Lake
California
Las Vegas
Nev
Sierra Nevada Mountains
U.S. 395
Lone Pine
Owens River
Keeler
Cartago
Owens Valley
Roger Reinking
Larry Mathews
Pierre St. Amand
Naval Center
China E
Bruce Chandler
Indian Wells
Charter Night Marks New Scout Leadership at Biddeford Troop
Troop 364 sponsored by United Methodist Church in Biddeford held a charter presentation and guest night opening led by senior patrol leader Michael Richard. Reginald Cain accepted the charter on behalf of the sponsoring institution, with Beety outlining expectations. New senior patrol leader Michael Richard received warrant and badge. two-year service pins awarded to Daniel and Robert Poissant. Upcoming events include a recruiting drive, Red Feather Parade, and fall camporee in Waterboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Foss Street
Biddeford
Michael Richard
Reginald Cain
Albert Beety
York
Pine Tree Council
Terry Bastarache
Cain
Clifton Wood
Beety
Daniel
Robert Poissant
David Boucher
William Sheltra
Rene Bastarache
Ronald Cain
Gary Brown
Roger Bastarache
Rita Cain
Jack White
Daniel Bastarache
Gerard Boisvert
Claude Boucher
Joseph Bastarache
Waterboro
Court Decary Elects Officers in Biddeford Meeting
Court Decary Canada American Society met at the Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford and elected officers for the coming year led by Wilfred Patenaude as president and Rosaire Laliberte as secretary treasurer. A Federation host event is planned for Oct 5 with a Mass at St Joseph Church and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella V. Roberge
Laura Guay
Aurore Vachon
Robert Roy
Wilfred Patenaude
Arthur Brunelle
Rosaire Laliberte
Paquin
Ernest Theroux
Herve Carrier
Federation of the Canada Society of the
Maine
Waterville
Augusta
Lewiston
Westbrook
Sanford
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Azilda Paquin
Saco Seeks Bids for 40 by 40 Fire Station Build
City of Saco Maine issues sealed bids for a 40 x 40 fire station at North Saco. Plans and bid instructions available at City Hall 300 Main St. Bids due by 1 PM October 13 1975 with public opening and reading of bids.
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North
Saco
Main St
Saco City
Saco City Hall
Main Street
Dan M
Saco River
Camp Ellis
Ferry Beach
Bay View
Kinney Shores
Seaside Avenue
Goosefare Brook
B & M Railroad
City of
Saco Heath
Monda
City Hall
Maine
Senior Citizens Honor Local Nun in Biddeford Meeting
Biddeford seniors gathered Tuesday at the Ross Community Center for a brief meeting and social. President Mrs. Adelina Plante led prayers, Sister Beatrice Duhamel announced retirement plans to Metheun, Mass, and a foliage trip to the White Mountains was set for Oct 8. A whist game was hosted with multiple winners and many members listed.
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Biddeford
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Adelina Plante
Beatrice Duhamel
Lodge of Allegiance
Atrice
Marie Joseph Convent
Biddeford Pool
Presentation of Mary
Metheun
Mass
Alden Racine
Alden Racine, Pianist, Accompanied the Community Sing. President Mrs. Plante
White Mountains
John Petit
Josephat Grenier
Alderic Soucy
Plante
Marie Anna Dorais
Anna Forcier
Aurore Pinard
Artillary Company Descendants Meet Mrs Ward in Portland
The National Society of Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillary Company held a luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Portland with Mrs Walter E Ward of Chevy Chase Maryland as guest and speaker. State President Mrs Harry M Grover presided and area members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Ward
Chevy Chase
Maryland
Aine Court of Assistants
Holiday Inn
Portland
Harry M. Grover
Gardiner
Margaret Strout
Kezar
Who financed the early U S Navy in 1798
Congress issued government securities and citizens bought 711 700 dollars in bonds to fund ten new ships. The piece then urges readers to invest in U S Savings Bonds or payroll plans for a safe return and patriotic support.
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Congress
U.S
Local notices and car listings at area shops
Large hall space available for weddings anniversaries and social events free of charge. Beauty salon specials and driver wanted to Florida. Hundreds of used cars trucks and vans listed with prices and contact numbers from Saco Biddeford and Portland area dealers including Coastal Volkswagen Bobcat dealership and Weir's Motor Sales.
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Albertine Chretien
Camilla Simard
Louise Gagne
Aurore Dube
Alma Huot
Annie Inkel
Amanda Cordeau
Juliette Poulin
Emilia Pepin
Alma Morin
Ernestine Berube
Wilfred Morin
Reynald Laverriere
Donat Labonte
Artillary Company
Joan M. Lamontagne
York County Civil Emergency Preparedness
Court House
Alfred
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Classified Advertising
Dial
Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin St
CIO Hall
Trinital Church
Cleve Me M
Helene
D.J.) Jarry
Rachel and
Rene
Florida
Andre
Thornton Academy
Airport Auto
Elm St
Marcotte Motors
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Bill McNally
Norman Lincoln-Mercury
Forest Ave
Cadillac
Call
DODGE
FORD
Ford, Ltd
Air Conaries
Mercedes Benz
Colony Park
Oldsmobile
Volkswagen
Ziebart
A-1
Atlantic Motors
Pontiac
Coastal Volkswagen
Portland Road
Studebaker
Falcon
Belair
Ed & Frank
Chevrolet
Airport Auto Parts, Inc
F.M
R. Pike
Beach St
METRO
Airport Auto Parts Inc
Truck Country
Weir's
GMC
Southern Maine
Arundel
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