KENNEBUNK — Just before Christmas, the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District received a little dose of holiday cheer in the form of high praise from a respected industry professional. In a letter sent out in December, engineer Ray Pepin of Siemens Water Technologies in Falmouth complimented the water district staff for being a “class […]
2014
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Jason Kim Woodman
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Jason Kim Woodman, 38, of Hoboken, died unexpectedly in New York City on Nov. 22, 2013. He was born in Pusan, Korea on May 3, 1975, and was the adopted son of Harmon and Jan Woodman of Buxton. Jason attended Buxton schools, graduating from Bonny Eagle High School in 1992, and attended […]
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Fed chair, unemployment on tap as Congress returns
WASHINGTON — Back to work on Monday, Congress faces a hefty list of unfinished business and a politically driven agenda in an election year that will determine control of the House and Senate. President Barack Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve and a three-month extension of benefits for the long-term unemployed […]
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Historic smoking report marks 50th anniversary
ATLANTA — Fifty years ago, ashtrays seemed to be on every table and desk. Athletes and even Fred Flintstone endorsed cigarettes in TV commercials. Smoke hung in the air in restaurants, offices and airplane cabins. More than 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked, and there was a good chance your doctor was among them. The […]
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College football: Last BCS title game matches Domination & Destiny
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Team Destiny vs. Team Domination. Before the Bowl Championship Series is replaced next year by a playoff, No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Auburn will meet in its last title game Monday night at the Rose Bowl. The Seminoles (13-0) ripped through their schedule on the way to Pasadena, winning each […]
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NFL: Colts, Saints advance with win
At Philadelphia, Shayne Graham gave his 10th team something to celebrate witåh four field goals, including a 32-yarder on the final play to win 26-24 . New Orleans had been 0-5 on the road in the postseason, but a strong running game, solid defense and the leadership of Drew Brees. “As much as we hate […]
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Sports Digest
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Webb Simpson wanted to give his caddie some good news from the golf course. He delivered a 5-under 68 that gave Simpson a three-way tie for the lead with defending champion Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth going into the final round of the Tournament of Chamåpions. On a glorious day of […]
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Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 6
Wednesday, Jan. 8 A veterans’ service officer from the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is available the second Wednesday of each month at Saco City Hall from 9-11 a.m. This service is weather permitting. For more information, call 324-1839. Anyone who would like to learn how to borrow books from the Maine Download Library should […]
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Moody point shy of 1,000 as Warriors fall to Flyers
PORTLAND — A potentially-memorable Saturday afternoon for the Wells boys basketball team and senior guard Jake Moody was anything but, thanks to host Waynflete. The Flyers dominated on both ends of the court and denied Moody from scoring his 1,000th career point in a 64-36 win at Waynflete School Gymnasium. Moody needed just 14 points […]
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Peabody officer’s sexual abuse trial starts
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — The trial of a Peabody police officer charged with molesting a family member and showing her and another girl Internet pornography is getting under way. Jury selection in the Lawrence Superior Court trial of 49-year-old Frederick Wojick is scheduled to start Monday. Wojick is charged with nine counts of indecent assault […]