10 years ago
From the Journal Tribune: “The Land Use Regulation Commission wants more details from Plum Creek Timber Co. on its proposed development in the Moosehead Lake region. The agency also requested an additional $141,395 to help pay for the review. Agency officials asked for additional information on the proposed resorts, utilities, affordable housing and other aspects of the massive development, the largest subdivision ever planned for Maine.”
50 years ago
From the Biddeford-Saco Journal: “By a (5-2) vote, the Old Orchard Beach Town Council voted last night to restore Chief of Police John Clark’s salary to $105 per week retroactive to July 3. Chief Clark’s pay was cut by the council at its June 27 meeting to $57.50.”
100 years ago
From the Biddeford Daily Journal: “Erving Plummer picked seven five-leaved and five four-leaved clovers recently and not much of a day for clover leaves either.”
— Marissa Heffernan
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