Showers forecast across New England and mid-Atlantic states
Weather outlook shows showers tonight in New Hampshire Maine Vermont and central areas with cooler north conditions. Wednesday brings lingering showers in the north and south with milder highs in the 60s across southern areas and cooler mid 30s to 40s in the north. Winds shift from west to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts. precipitation chances around 20 to 49 percent. Overnight lows range from the upper 40s to mid 40s in inland regions and mid 40s to 50 along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Maine
Hostan
Tonrebh
Mats
Conn
Ril
Central Mass
Ino
Maine House Keeps Tenant Repair Bill Alive
In Augusta Maine the Maine House initially rejected a measure 71 to 64 then, after reconsideration by 74 to 47, revived a bill allowing tenants to seek court orders forcing landlords to repair their apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Representatives Alirst
House
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Seeks bids for two small business set aside contracts
Sealed bids due July 15 at 2 pm for two Portsmouth Naval Shipyard projects each with a 100 percent small business set aside. One contract covers roof parapet repairs at Building No 1, the other funds the heating system in Building 48. Inquiries to Contract Division Building 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Four Maine plants charged with air pollution by EPA
Four Maine lumber and paper plants face EPA charges for releasing excessive carbon monoxide and other pollutants from wood waste incinerators. Pinkburn Lumber and Portage Chip Plant in Ashland and Portage, both owned by Great Northern Paper, are named along with Diamond International Corp and Minivay Inc of Houston. Milmac has 30 days to discuss compliance or face further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auauusta
Maine
APL
Maine Lumber and Paper
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
John McGlennon
Great Northern Paper Company
Pinkburn Lumber Company
Ashland
Portage
McGlennon
Great Northern
Wreekpankce
Diamond International Corp
Minivay, Inc
Houston
Diamond
Ice
Milmac
FPA
Energy plan advances housing efficiency requirement
A congressional panel approved a plan requiring homeowners to install energy efficient measures and meet federal guidelines before selling their homes. Republicans argued it intrudes on private property, but the Haus energy and power subcommittee backed the proposal Monday with administration support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Haus Energy and Power Subcommittee
Carter
Energy Subcommittee
Forest land add to White Mountain National Forest advances
AP reports a five year plan to add 20000 acres of wilderness to White Mountain National Forest. House Appropriations Committee approved nearly 4 million dollars to purchase 7000 acres in Sandwich Notahy 8000 in Bretton Woods and 4000 in dollersan. Cambridge report details Mahoney family killings case in New Hampshire and defense motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White Mountain National Forest
House
Sandwich Notahy
Bretton Woods
Dollersan
Cambridge
Mass
Flampstore
Mahoney
Robert. Wilson
Robert . Stith
Hold
Keene
Smith
Robert Wilson
Hugh Mahoney
Hulk
John
Thee ‘Tewksbury Hamp
Hanover TV station construction permit granted
The FCC announced action on a Taft Broadcasting Corp construction permit for a new Hanover television station operating on channel H. In Concord New Hampshire the manpower affairs office is ordered to investigate charges that a county coalition misused federal funds to lobby for the release of a labor program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commssion
Hanover
Taft Broadcasting Corp
Concord
Hamphire Manpower Affairs Office
North County
Uvlion Group
U.S. Labor Department
Tri-County
Council
Graham, Carrol
Cons
Keyes Fibre Calls In Mediator To Avert Strike
Keyes Fibre in Waterville Maine has brought in a federal mediator to aid contract talks in an effort to avert a strike this week by an estimated union workforce. Robert Brown, director of industrial relations, said the company chose this approach after a meeting Monday with company and union representatives. Julian Veilleux, president of Local 441101 of the International Paperworkers Union, declined comment on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Maine
Keyes Fibre
Hxi
Robert Brown
Julian Veilleux
Limited Paperworkers International Union
Maine House blocks milk pricing referenda in Augusta Maine
The Maine House rejected a bill to allow community referenda on ending the Maine Milk Commission power to set retail milk prices in towns. The Senate may reopen the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Maine House
Maine Alk Commission
House
Maine Milk Couussion
Senate
Police reports of weekend incidents in Islington area
Carlton superintends a report of vandalism at Islington Street with two tires taken from an employee Ballard J Mattingly of 196 Concord Way. Other crimes include a broken rear door at Chase's Market on Maplewood Avenue and stolen cigarettes and beer. An overnight windshield smash at Atherton's Furniture on Istington Street is noted. Car windows broken and a wallet with cash and card missing are listed among several minor thefts and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Carlton Superintendently
Islington Street
Ballard J. Mattingly
Concord Way
Robert Thompson
Chase's Market
Maplewood Ave
Dale Smth
Atherton
Istington Street
Linda Pawloski
Durhatt
Bratskellar
Steve Robbins
Boyd Road
Tax rebate plan clears first hurdle in Maine senate
A proposed tax rebate plan backed by Senator Merrill advanced past a first vote in the Maine Senate. The bill, modeled on Vermont and tied to a statewide referendum, would grant rebates to homeowners with modest incomes whose property taxes exceed a set percentage of income. The measure, funded from the general fund, faces further debate and a potential July 1978 implementation date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Makte
Phill Morrill
Portland
Hk Woposal
Waward M Tratzky
Bangor
Towels
Merrill
Vermont
Thomas P. Salmon
Kersans
A. Com
Meerill
Ieaid
Frotzky
Senate
Samuel W. Collipts
Rockland
Collins
Gerard P. Conley
Fuse
Jahat Marlin
Eagle Lake
Martin
House
Maine
Public Service Co
New Hampshire
Cammission
State budget worth 830 million for two year plan
Augusta Maine officials prepare to debate a 830 million two year state budget allocation. The plan includes funding for existing programs and is backed by Gov. John Baldacci’s administration and Senate President-elect Elizabeth H. S. The debate focuses on how funds from various state sources will be allocated and how outcomes affect public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Gow
Janes B.longley
Energy bill labeled as minibus in Maine plan
In Augusta Maine a comprehensive energy bill described by sponsor Rep Richard Davies as butchered moves through the House with tentative approval. The measure now focuses on a study of energy alternatives and compiling existing laws while several high profile taxes and mandates were dropped. The bill may gain support in separate measures or next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
APY
Richard Davies
D-Oreno
Davies
House
Senate
Ies
Lengislature
Pamel
Maine Senate
Longley
Finance Department
Tnexisiative Research Office
Appropriations Committee
Statu
Langley
Langtey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atures
National Weather Service
NOAA
Northrast
Havin
Kauchwest
the Almanac
Shipyard
Bida
Haven
Alton W. Whittemore
R-Skowhegan
Barry J. Hobbins
Duuen
Hobbins
Hep Fich
A. Spencer
D Standish
Whittemore
Eupolemn
Roland A. Gauthier
D. Sanford
Gauthier
Judy C. Kang
U-Waterville
Old Post Road Inn
Kittary
Haddock
Kittery
National Forest
N.H
W.H
James Cleveland
Farmers Home Administration
Cleveland
Willan Holly
Whipple Road
Rittery
Stark Street
Edward A. Maloof
McKinley Road
Hugh O'Brien
Deneell St
Bill Chinnock
Newington
PSC
Central Maine Power Co
Central Maine Power
Gov. Hasler
Ordead
Montgomery Wards
Newington Mall
Goating Rd
Spaulding Fook
Peniecad
CAL
Peter Fonda
Preebe and the Bean
James Caan
Alan Arkin
SUN
THURS
Antode
Woody Idea
Annie Hall
Woody ‘Ala
PTA
Bantasee
ALT Alive
Jerry Lewis
Pall Rodert Iwhaan Redtord
Robert AW
Sensorround
Ioka Theatre
Sophea Oren
Hichard Harris Lionel Stan Ann Turkel
Martinsitmen
Cee Ony By
Amvanly
Melina
Tioe Td
CS Kon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!