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Friday, March 8, 2013
Volume 9 • Issue No. 10
Maine Family Network Turns Homeless dogs into lucky Pups By Adam Marletta Contributing Writer KeNNeBuNKPOrT – Meet Trixie. She is young, sociable, and enjoys cuddling on the couch. Trixie lives with a foster family in Maine, but she is looking for a permanent home. Oh, and one other thing: Trixie is a dog — a black Labrador mix, to be precise. Trixie is just one of hundreds of rescue dogs hoping to find a “forever home” through the help of Lucky Pup Rescue, a nonprofit organization based in southern Maine. The group was formed in 2008 by Kennebunkport resident Janet Wendle.
Trace is a 2009 alumnus of LPR who was recently certified as a therapy dog. (photo by Jen Richardson)
Lucky Pup Rescue is unique from other rescue organizations in that it has no physical
shelter location. Instead, Lucky Pup relies on a vast network of volunteers and foster families
State Police Take on Primary law enforcement duties in lebanon Sentinel Staff Report leBaNON – The Lebanon Board of Selectmen announced recently to residents of that community that all primary law enforcement services for the town will be provided by the Maine State Police. The move was effective on March 1.
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For the past 10 years, the town has been covered by an agreement between the York County Sheriff’s Department and the Maine State Police. Police coverage alternated monthly between the two agencies. “It was difficult with the alternating schedules with officers doing follow-up on cases and continuity of cases,” said Selectman Jason Cole. “If a resident had a burglary the last day of the month, they may have to wait for follow-up on the case because the next day that officer would be assigned new towns on the other side of the county for a month. The new agreement will give the town police coverage by troopers who will be assigned primarily to Lebanon and who will be able to focus on some of the concerns identified during a recent meeting with Maine State Police supervision, Cole added. Lebanon Selectmen met last Monday with Maine State Police Sgt. Jonathan Shapiro, who was assigned as liaison in crafting an agreement. Also attending the meeting were Lebanon Rescue Chief Samantha Cole and Lebanon Fire Chief Skip Wood.
Some areas identified as concerns included the increase in serious accidents on Carl Broggi Highway between Depot Road and the Sanford town line, speeding through various sections of the community and whether children of the community are being placed in proper car seats and seat belted. Also expressed was an overall feeling that many motorists from out of town feel they can drive recklessly through Lebanon because police coverage is limited. Another area of major concern was out-of-state auto registration violators. The town is finalizing work with a new constable who will be able to identify out-of-state violations, secure evidence and then follow through on prosecution. The initial fine is in excess of $900, it was reported. According to Cole, between 200 and 300 cars that are in violation have already been identified and the constable will pursue prosecution of violators. The town loses all excise tax money on vehicles that are not properly registered, it was noted. Excise tax funds from legally registered
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in Maine and throughout New England. With their help, Lucky Pup has successfully integrated nearly 1,000 dogs into new homes. As Lucky Pup explains on its website, “We believe that all dogs deserve a safe and happy forever home, regardless of breed or where they are from.” “We currently have a 4-pound chihuahua and a 120pound mastiff,” said Sue Richardson, president of Lucky Pup Rescue. “So it’s funny, the different sizes of dogs we work with.” Richardson, an educator in Kennebunk, got involved with Lucky Pup through Wendle, a co-worker. According to Rich-
ardson, her teenage daughter Jen wanted to become active in the rescue process, and they decided becoming a foster family would be a good way to start. She was soon recruited onto Lucky Pup’s board of directors, and recently replaced Wendle as president when she scaled back her involvement after having a baby. The Richardson’s first foster dog was Misty, who was found abandoned in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. “She took a lot of patience before she started to warm up to See PUPS page 30...
Performance of ‘To God Be the Glory’ Celebrates 20th anniversary
Leo Leroux of York, who has played Jesus in “To God Be the Glory” since the show began in 1994, emerges from the tomb as the Risen Christ.
YOrK – This Lenten season will mark the 20th anniversary of a special annual event in York – when Ascension of the Lord Parish presents “To God Be the Glory,” a musical presentation of the life of Jesus, on the three evenings of Thursday, March 14; Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m., and on Sunday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. The show will be performed at St. Christopher Church on
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York Street. Admission is free, but a donation will be accepted. “To God Be the Glory” features an all-amateur, ecumenical group of singers, musicians and actors, some of whom, like Leo Leroux, who plays Jesus, have been with the show since producer Rita Leroux, Leo’s mother, wrote and introduced the show in 1994. Brandy Irish is music director. See GLORY page 17...
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