York Town News
The numbers are in, and if Gov. John Baldacci's newly unveiled "Local Schools, Regional Support" initiative wins the Maine Legislature's support in its current form, local school children will be grouped in an administrative district comprised of 17 towns and 17,728 students.
Hikers, horseback riders, bird watchers, mountain bike riders and others who love Mount Agamenticus will notice some changes the next time they visit the mountain.
York High School student Kevin Higgins has organized his Eagle Scout project, a community food drive, in an effort to support the York Food Pantry, and local residents are invited to help in the effort.
When the doors opened at 4 p.m. the line was already forming, with cars parked all along York Street as residents and visitors alike came out in droves to support a local teen's fight against a life-threatening disease.
They have no problem with the Union Bluff's plans to expand its business to include a function hall facility, but they are concerned with the placement of a parking lot so close to their homes.
St. George's Episcopal Church has become known across the globe for its inspirational U2charist services, which incorporate the compelling music of rock icon U2.
Time, or, more specifically, items that have been around for some time, was the unifying factor at last Wednesday's Appeals Board meeting.
A recent
New York Times article described a university class in positive psychology.
This Sunday, Jan. 21, you can see for yourself the land the Board of Selectmen has agreed to work toward preserving for the future.
The office of
The Independent on York Street now has scheduled business hours for our readers to pick up copies of the paper, file circulation requests, place advertisements or submit press releases.
Briefs
Get ready to have a wonderful time while meeting people from different cultures right here in town.
Join the Seacoast Democrats for their first fundraising party of the year this Saturday, Jan. 20.
Rebecca "Becky" Linney, renowned landscape designer, will be at an Old York Garden Club event next month to speak on "The ABCs of Garden Design."
Hospice of York will be holding a new daytime volunteer training class due to the overwhelming need in the local area.
Everyone is invited to support the effort to put an end to a potentially fatal disease by dining at Pizzeria UNO at the corner of Central Avenue and High Street in Dover, N.H., next Wednesday, Jan. 24.
York Public Safety News
After the recent loss of two Maine citizens due to the misuse of a portable generator, The York Beach Fire Department felt compelled to remind local residents of the dangers winter can bring.
Ongoing
By Town Planner Steve Burns
