10 years ago

From the Journal Tribune: “Wells Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) were disappointed to find out that they won’t be getting new ambulances any time soon. The Wells board of selectmen voted to delay the purchase of new ambulances during Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting, a decision which left WEMS representatives frustrated and disheartened. Wells Emergency Medical Services had approached the selectmen some time ago about acquiring new ambulances. However, the selectmen voted to table the ambulance purchase until the five members had more time to view the details of the purchase and examine written inventory specifications.”

50 years ago

From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “David McCallum, proprietor of tent and trailer parks on Smithwheel Road, Saco Avenue and Ocean Park Road, said today the denial of his permit for an entrance to the Saco Avenue sewer is ‘continuing harassment’ by town officials. He said his check for the $25 permit fee was returned to him earlier this week. No reason was given for the denial.”

100 years ago

From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Millard W. Baldwin, superintendent of the Maine Institute for the Blind, told the members of the Woodfords club Friday evening that indiscriminate pensions for the blind would work more harm than good. ‘There always has been too much sentiment in charitable work,’ he said, ‘and not enough common sense.’”

— Ryder Schumacher