10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “Seeking to further increase efficient energy use, School Administrative District 71 will begin the process of overhauling various electrical systems in many of its facilities this summer. District Facilities Manager Tom Maines said the plan, approved last week by the School Board, will save taxpayers in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport approximately $52,000 annually. ”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “East German soldiers started tearing down the Berlin Wall today where it runs behind the Reichstag building, apparently as a first step toward replacing it with a fence.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “At the adjourned meeting of the board of education Wednesday evening, Miss Augusta Burbank, teacher of languages at the high school, was unanimously re-elected to her old position, her salary to be the same as last year.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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