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Friday, February 21, 2020
Volume 16 • Issue No. 8
Loved & Respected Wells Police Dog Retires
Wells Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam, Captain Kevin Chabot, and Jagger. (Photo by Reg Bennett)
WELLS At their February 4 meeting, the Wells Board of Selectmen voted to retire Wells Police Department’s police dog, Jagger, a 7-year-old German Shepard originally from Canada and a certified patrol dog since 2014. Last November, Jagger was diagnosed with terminal cancer. As a result of that diagnosis, one of the canine’s front legs and part of his shoulder had to be amputated. Jagger’s handler, WPD Captain Kevin Chabot, and his family were in the audience to see the badge-wearing police dog honored and retired after more than six years of service to the department. He was deployed over 190 times during his
time with the Wells PD. Among his other attributes, Jagger is known for his tracking skills, enthusiasm for work, and friendly disposition when out in the community. At the podium, Wells Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam spoke and introduced Captain Chabot and Jagger. Following remarks from Putnam and Chabot, Maine State Representative, Daniel Hobbs, read a letter of appreciation for Jagger’s service. This was followed by Wells Town Manager Jonathan Carter who presented Chabot and Jagger with a plaque for their service to the community. The Board of Selectmen then voted to authorize the canine officer’s retirement and the sale of Jagger to Chabot for one dollar so that Jagger
can spend the rest of his life at the Chabot home. “Jagger and Captain Chabot were a very dedicated K-9 team,” commented Chief Putnam later. “Jagger was very good at what he did and was always ready to come to work when called upon. He was also a great ambassador for the department doing many K-9 demonstrations throughout his career for schools and different public events.” “Patrol dogs are used for criminal apprehension and finding children and other at-risk persons that have become lost or wandered off,” added Chief Putnam. “Jagger will be missed but I wish him well in retirement.”
Ash Wednesday & Lenten Events include Ashes To Go! YORK COUNTY Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, the season preceding Easter and local churches are offering special Ash Wednesday services and Lenten events: Saint David’s Episcopal Church, Route 1 South, Kennebunk, will offer Ash Wednesday services February 26 at 7:30 a.m., 12 noon and 7 p.m. All services will include the Imposition of Ashes. The evening service will include music and choir. Children and their parents are welcome at 4:30 p.m. for a special Children’s Ash Wednesday
Service and a light supper. FMI: Fr. Andrew at 207-985-3073. The clergy of the Kennebunks, Arundel, and Wells, invites the Central Coastal York Community to a worship service of the presentation of Ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 26 at 7 p.m. at Christ Church, 9 Dane Street, Kennebunk. Parking and handicapped entrance are available in the back in the parking lot shared with Kennebunk Town Hall. During Lent, Christ Church will be holding weekly Bible Studies led by Rev. Jim
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of moments, without even getting out of their vehicles. Rev. Estelle Margarones said, “We chose to offer Ashes To Go in the morning for those on their way to work or school. It’s perfect, really, for anyone who wants to get ashes and get on with their day.” All are welcome to receive complimentary ashes. In addition to the morning Ashes To Go, First Parish will also offer ashes at York Hospital at lunchtime and at a traditional church service at 7 p.m. FMI: www. firstparishyork.net or 207-3633758.
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Anderson and a midday Lenten Musical Interlude performed by Music Director Warren King on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 1. Bible studies will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the musical program 12:301 p.m. FMI: 207-985-4494. First Parish York to offer Drive-Through Ashes. Ash Wednesday is February 26 and First Parish Church, 180 York Street, York, will be offering drive-through ashes 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the semi-circle in front of the church. People can receive ashes and a blessing in a matter
KENNEBUNK The Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk, celebrates local history, art and culture year-round, and is looking forward to celebrating the dual bicentennials of the State of Maine and the Town of Kennebunk this year. The museum will be introducing several bicentennial projects, programs, and events throughout 2020. The first project is the Bicentennial Tree Project, which invites families to purchase tree seeds at the museum to plant and watch
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grow into the future. “This project marks our 200th birthday in a permanent way. Not only will a tree hold memories for a family, but the environmental benefits of planting a tree mean that future gen-
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erations can enjoy this beautiful place as well,” Cynthia Walker, museum director, said. The museum is offering two tree seed kits from which to choose: the stately American Elm (left photo), which used to
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be a plentiful tree in Kennebunk before Dutch Elm disease wiped them out in the 1970s (it is also the tree on Kennebunk’s Town Seal); and the Paper Birch tree (right photo), historic in Maine for its use by the Wabanaki in canoe-making. Kits are $25, with $20 of that amount to support the museum’s mission of education, preservation, and community access to our shared history. Kits can be purchased online at www.brickstoremuseum.org, by calling 207-9854802, or by visiting the museum Tuesday through Sunday.
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