Portland Public Library Portland Public Library Digital Commons Nor' by East Periodicals 6-1974 Nor' by East, Summer 1974 Casco Bay Island Development Association Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/peaks_nbe Recommended Citation Casco Bay Island Development Association, "Nor' by East, Summer 1974" (1974). Nor' by East. 40. https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/peaks_nbe/40 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Periodicals at Portland Public Library Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Nor' by East by an authorized administrator of Portland Public Library Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. PRICE 20 Cents CASCO BAY - MAINE SUMMER 1974 Be kind. Rememher everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. RADAR TRAFFIC major disaster involvi~g loss of life, or further major oil .spills damaging the envi­ ronment. Groups of individuals wishing to CONTROL FOR unite in such an effort may contact Nor 1 by East as a means of communication and mobil­ PORl'LAND ization. Box 66, Peaks Island. EDITORIAL- It has been learned through authoritative sources that Portland Harbor has been moved from eigth position to twentieth in the fed­ eral priority listing for installation of a VTS system of radar traffic control.The reason cited is the safety record of the Harbor in few spills and practically no loss of life. busines~.g s on recor as e eving that with the probability of increased har­ bor traffic in the near future, prevention of colisions both with Cas~o Bay Lines heavy passenger traffic, and the tanker and fishing boat traffic is increasingly essential The milestone oil conveyance law was upheld and funds are mounting for clean-up oper­ ation. Public issue on radar for CBL ,is appropriate but constitutes only part of the action. This paper's editorial position is that both industry and the public unite to influ­ ence agencies and business interests to Underneath this placid scene of Hussey Sound jointly fund the installation of a VTS system lies the menacing Soldier's Ledge site of in Portland Harbor immediately and before the largest oil spill to date in Portland the necessity is highlighted by either a Harbor- the Tamano. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Living on Great Diamond island while serving * BIRTH OF THE OLD PORT EXCHANGE a legal 'internship in a Portland law firm * ISLAND PROFILES (Pierce, Atwood ,Scribner et al) was the * CBL HEARINGS spark that ignited attorney Peter L. Murray's * SPECIAL EVENTS love for Casco Bay. This was in 1966 that island life make an impact on the future FALL ISSUE: of the Murray family. *FEATURE-WHERE YOU CAN GO In 1970 Peter purchased some former gov­ FROM PORTLAND HARBOR ernment property on Cushings Island and . founded the group of young family investors who have now 11 colonized 11 the idle brick NOR BY EAST is published quarterly buildings into beautiful homes. by the Casco Bay Island Development The next most important event was founding Association for the residents and his own law firm with two partners in 1973. visitors to the. Casco Bay Islands. The offices in a restored cdntury old Advertising Rate: $3.30 per col. inc~ building at 30 Exchange street speak to the success of th~s venture. (E. Stephen Murray and Peter S. Plumb are partners.) continued ' continued CBIDA ATTORNEY FILES BRIEF WITH PUC It was somewhat of a natural that when the issae of the Casco Bay Lines rate increase Conclusion: was proposed, Peter Murray, already a mem9er It is submitted that based upon the fore­ of the Casco Bpy Island Development Associ­ going analysis there is no emergency that ation, became available as intervenor on requires an inmediate order of this Com­ behalf of the association. mission without the benefit of the full record or adequate briefing and careful However, it was somewhat a new experience study. Almost all of the revenue de­ in representing the consumers inste~d of t~e ficiency that -can fairly be predicted utility~ Peter states, as most of his previous in 1974 and which should fairly be al­ transportation experience has been on behalf located to the CBL rate payers will be • of the applicant. J satisfied by the rate increases of the· J tours and charters. It is suggested that · Believing wholly in the welfare of island the small remaining revenue shortfall does ' residents, and the importance of effective not justify the extraordinary measure of representation, Peter Murray demonstrated an interim emergency rate relief order. both tact and persistence in his probings . Even if it did, such rate relief can and should be properly restricted to permit­ Born in Bethlehem, Penn . , Peter grew up in ting the ferry and freight revenue in­ Wilburham, Mass. and is a graduate of Harvard creases in the amount sought by CBL. The University and Law School. He Majored in sensitive and complicated subject of pas­ German as an undergraduate and enjoys as a senger revenue increases is much better pa.stime keeping upwith German 1iterature. left to be detennined in connection with He was admitted to the Massachusetts and the application for a permanent increase rr Maine Bars, and first served as law clerk in -rates upon the full record and after ,, to Honorable Edward T. Gignoux, United further opportunity for briefing and i States District Judge. He wa~ associated study. :,~ with the Pierce Atwood finn, first as an intern then a partner for a year and a half, We would seriously doubt the need for any I~, and served as executive secretary for the pennanent increase in the passenger rates Ii Maine Judicial Council; and Special Co,uncel based upon the foregoing analysis. Cer­ to the OEO Corrmission on CRLA. tainly, we believe that it has been amply demonstrated that the predictions and Active in community affairs, Peter is a projections of CBL management and Mr. trustee of the Home for Aged Women, and past Sti 1lman for temporary "emergency" as president of Greater Portland Landmarks. well as pennanent rates are wildly er­ roneous and not based upon sound and He is married to the fonner Anita Jones and proper utility accounting principles. they have two children, Peter· 5, and Anne 3. In fact, CBL is a lot healthier than it would like the world to believe. Dated: June 27, 1974 ; Respectfully submitted, r - COMBAT FIGHTS FOR EXISTENCE Peter L. Murray The consumer organ~zation known through­ Attorney for Intervenor out Maine .as COMBAT has run out of funds Casco Bay Island Development Association a_s the Model Cities programs grind to a . ha 1t. This Nadar-like organization effectively lead by Sam barouche has made a signifi­ cant contribution to the consumer movement FUNDS FOR CBIDA ATTORNEY and deserves support. As indicated elsewhere in this paper attorney Chief attorney Howard Reban, who has repre­ Peter Murray took on the challenging job sented the Island Citizens Association in of representing island residents as an the CBL rate hearings, has been prominently intervenor in the CBL rate hearinqs. identified with Combat in may public interest While he was working for everybody, he was issues. His future in Maine is closely directly responsible to the officers of CBIDA alligned to the survival of this consumer whd asked him to represent the organiation. group, which is currently conducting a fund He was not guranteed any particular stipend raising drive. Further information about and it certainly was not predictable that Combat may be obtained by calling the the hearings would go on for six days. headquarters at 772-3710 CBIDA has paid him a retainer from gereral funds made up chiefly -from membership dues. Other central organizations have also been --------------------..-. , invited to contribute and several have respon­ BENEFIT SALE FOR ewe ded already. Contributions from the member­ ship or any other interested individual will ' Citizens Who Care will hold a Garage Sale be welcome and should be sent to Winthrop· on July 27 at 11 A.M. at Norton's on K. Deane, · Peaks Island, treasurer of CBIOA. Long Island. Please come and buy, also All funds will be forwarded to Peter Murray bring something to sell. with appreciation for his excellent services. I Our organization is in need of funds. If you have a large article or many .sma 11 ones and you need he 1p in de- 1i veri ng them to us, please call 766-2219 Tel. 207-774•3671 or 799-4522 . We need your su~port. Model Food Importers and Distributors GOURMET FOODS AND WINES I: "FROM AROUND THE WORLD" MYER GOLDBERG 113•115 Middle Street SAUL GOLDBERG Portland, Maine 04111 2 )/,, SCENES AT THE CBL HEARINGS- • Upp~r left CBIDA representa- tives with exception of former CBL captain Rodney Ross at left with tape recorder, and Ron Pomquist .at right from WGAN; right, CBL owners Norman Thomas and Perer T. McLaughlin; Lower left, formerCBL captain Bill O'Connell testifying on need for radar; ~nd right, members of the Island Citizens Asso­ ciation - a Peaks Island group which also inter- vened. The six days of hearings drew rela- tively small attendance as those who took the responsibility for action tried to represent the welfare of the silent majority. open space recommendations would complete WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM the chain. Both landfill and water reclamation ANNOUNCED BY CITY PLANNERS must be investigated in order to fully mesh land and water characteristics in selected It goes without saying that any improve­ open space areas. ments along the Portland Waterfront will directly affect the Casco Bay Islands. Noting that Commercial Street contains numerous For instance, more opportunities for employ­ pro~lems, both Don Megathlin and George ment; better parking, and more convenient Notter recommended that considerable effort access to both private and public boat was necessary to make Commercial Street facilities.