WESTBROOK Police chief leads workshop for security officials in Egypt Westbrook’s Police Chief William Baker has returned from the Middle East, where he presented a three-day workshop on international police standards. Baker made his presentation, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, to 30 high ranking members of the […]
March 2010
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Town Meetings
WASHINGTON Payroll increases, and animal officer gets an understudy Voters at Saturday’s town meeting agreed to a smaller budget, but a bigger payroll. Voters agreed to increase the deputy town clerk/tax collector’s hours from 12 to 24 hours per week and to increase the animal control officer’s salary by $500 to $2,500, said Selectman Donald […]
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New paths for Palm Sunday
KENNEBUNKPORT — Parishioners gathered in front of the First Congregational Church before the service Sunday to hand out palms and walk in an outdoor procession led by a pony named Rosie. As Christians embarked on Holy Week with Palm Sunday celebrations, several congregations around the state held outdoor processions or incorporated animals in their services. […]
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Revised budget with lower cuts heads for debate
AUGUSTA — A state budget revision that reduces cuts for schools and the state’s social services agency will be taken up this week by the House and Senate with little of the political rancor that seems to dominate debate on the national stage. The Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the revision. “Democrats and Republicans have been […]
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Historic houses could be up for sale soon
A legislative panel holds a public hearing today on a bill to allow the sale of the state-owned properties.
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Buchholz struggles, but Sox rout Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Clay Buchholz overcame early shakiness to go 4 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and no walks as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-5 on Sunday. “I thought he did a great job of adjusting,” said Manager Terry Francona. Buchholz gave up […]
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Success of first alewife harvest encourages town
This year will see Benton’s second harvest made possible by the removal of the Fort Halifax Dam.
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Short-handed Pirates keep rolling along
Despite the promotion of two more top players, Portland earns its fourth straight victory.
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On Baseball: Red Sox finally made Johnson a believer
FORT MYERS, Fla. — When there was an opening on the Boston Red Sox coaching staff back in November, assistant general manager Ben Cherington phoned Ron Johnson and told him he was a candidate for the job. Johnson, 54, did not get excited. He was a minor league coach and manager for 24 years, including […]
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Feature Obituary: Karen Sanborn, 53, animal protector, supportive mom
GRAY — Karen M. Sanborn had a soft spot for animals. Mrs. Sanborn, who died on Friday at age 53, had volunteered at the Animal Refuge League in Westbrook for the past 15 years and went above and beyond to care for animals that were most helpless. Her sister, Stephanie Neuts of Portland, said she […]