FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal. Bodden’s deal, which was announced by his agent on Twitter, came the same day the Patriots confirmed they re-signed defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Wilfork and his agent announced the deal Saturday. “We don’t think […]
March 2010
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Budget could cut some 13 Cape school jobs
The most stringent of three proposals would keep the school portion of the property tax rate level.
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Feature Obituary: Schuyler Steele, 51, hung his shingle on a boxcar
ANSON – When Schuyler Steele got interested in a subject, he exhausted it. If Gen. George Armstrong Custer hit his radar, he’d read book after book on him. Or he’d go through everything on the psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich. Or you could find him with a comic book in his hands, or a treatise by St. […]
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Chamber backs plan to pursue carrier ship
PORTLAND – The Portland Regional Chamber is endorsing efforts to bring the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy to Portland. “That could be a grand slam home run for our city and region,” said Godfrey Wood, CEO of the business group. “The possibility that Portland, as one of two finalists, could be the permanent home […]
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Regional Events
SACO Mary’s Walk a must-do Louise Hurlbutt will participate in the 12th Annual Mary’s Walk, benefitting the Maine Cancer Foundation. In January 2009, the Kennebunk resident was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She underwent surgery and follow-up treatment and pulled together a team to participate in the 2009 walk, but medical complication kept her […]
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Potluck
Thursday Community Meal with Roast Pork, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Free dinner, 6 p.m., and introduction to the Alpha Christian life program, continues five weeks. First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. For adults. Soup and bread Lenten supper, 6 p.m., followed by compline at 6:30 p.m., Holy […]
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Pet Pourri
HART OF MAINE HART in Cumberland has 130 cats available as well as some in foster care. For pictures, please go to www.hartofme.com or call 829-4116. HART is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Here are a few awaiting adoption: Angel II is a beautiful Snowshoe Siamese adult female, about 5-6 years old. She […]
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Military Notes
Army Reserve Pfc. Charles W. Butler has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. He is the son of Glen and Bonnie Butler of Hollis Center. His wife, Angela, is the daughter of William and Florinda Franklin of Buxton. Butler is a 2006 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, Buxton. Army Pvt. […]
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Honor Roll, Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk High School, Second quarter Freshmen – High Honors: Joshua Behrens, Calvin Beneck, Braeden Benedix, John R. Burns, Lucas D. Butterfield, Christopher J. Campbell, David B. Cavagnaro, Shelby J. Cook, Hayley A. Frank, Sophie R. Gaulkin, Colby D. Harrison, Katelyn M. Hirst, Olivia Hussey, Matthew S. Inglis, Sabrina Y. Kayser, Kimberlee C. Keithley, Sierra C. […]
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Greater Portland Briefly
YARMOUTH GARDENERS ARE WANTED for the 2010 season of the Yarmouth Community Garden. Plots are available for $25, or $35 for non-residents, and are 10 feet by 10 feet. The deer-free, organic garden on East Main Street features fertile soil, a sunny location, compost and a convenient water supply. If you’re new to gardening, this […]