York Town News

GOURMET FOR ONE. Paul Archibald, chef-owner of Chapman's Cottage in York Harbor, demonstrates to York Housing Authority residents how easy it is to cook a quick, delicious gourmet dinner for one at the Baldwin Center on Monday. Each meal Archibald demonstrated, including chicken, salmon, pork and shrimp, was fast and easy to clean up. "Our goal was to do everything in 10 minutes or less," said Archibald, who recommended when shopping for one to go to the meat or deli counter and ask for six ounces of the freshest pieces they've got. Archibald was joined by Jake Wakely, a recent graduate of the Atlantic Culinary Institute, who is completing an externship at the restaurant. Chapman Cottage opened in 2002 and includes a bed and breakfast, restaurant and wine and martini bar.
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FUN AT THE FARM. This Saturday, April 28, visit Triple G Farm on Bog Road from 9 to 11 a.m. to learn about sheep, visit the baby animals and have the chance to support Benjamin Park, the community playground effort, just to name a few of the things happening at Farm Day. Carrie McKie will be on hand with wool and knitted items for sale, crafts for children and a chance to visit the expecting pig, the sheep and the three-week-old bull calves in the barn. Other Farm Day participants will be selling soaps and lotions and there will be an Usborne book table as well as information about Benjamin Park and a chance to donate to the effort in return for gently-used toys. During all that, McKie's sheep will be shorn so the public can watch the shearing process. Want to learn more? Visit www.triplegfarm.com.
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YHS GRAD IS SNOWBOARD CHAMP. York High School graduate Whitney Sullivan, pictured here, reacts after winning first place in the giant slalom at the College Women's Snowboarding 2007 National Competition in Winter Park, Colo. in early March. Her team, the East Carolina University Pirates, took second place overall in the event, beating out western teams even though they have no coach, no scheduled practices and are located in Greenville, N.C., which is not exactly known for its snowy mountains. Because of her win, Sullivan was also invited to compete at the national level as part of the United States Snowboard Association, but had to turn down the offer because she will be going to Uruguay to study abroad next year and wants to focus on her Spanish skills instead. Sullivan, 20, is a sophomore at East Carolina University and is the daughter of Roberta and Michael Sullivan of York.
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Visitor from the past returns

Imagine it is the year 1800 and picture what this coastal town might have looked like back then, and you just may be able to conjure up what the sailors of this historic boat once saw.

Patriot's Day storm causes millions in damage

The preliminary estimates are in, and although the Patriot's Day Nor'easter did not decimate local communities to the degree of last year's Mother's Day flood, the price tag to fix the damage is expected to be in the millions.

State committee, town compromise on growth law

Local residents and officials who have spent months working to find out just what the state's new growth law will mean for the town are now much closer to an answer.

Officials: state school plan is bad news for York

The School Committee and Board of Selectmen are urging local residents to attend a meeting here in town next week to learn about the implications of the latest draft of the state's education plan, which local officials believe will be anything but good for the community.

YCSA and York Community Food Pantry join forces

They are two local organizations known for helping residents in need, and now they've come together in an effort to assist even more people.

Local team explores the power of healing through imagery

For local resident Beth Boynton and her business partner and friend Cheri Trombley, there is no question of the value of guided imagery in the healing and health process.

Mount Agamenticus to the Sea honored by EPA

The Mount Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative was honored last Wednesday, April 18, in Boston's Faneuil Hall as the Environmental Protection Agency presented its annual Environmental Merit Awards for 2007.

Supper at St. Aspinquid's for a good cause

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner this Saturday, April 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge and help local seniors and children.

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What's on the horizon for the York Planning Department this month

By Town Planner Steve Burns

Be a part of upcoming IWCNE benefit fashion show event

Help support services for area women and children by attending a fashion show and specialty luncheon in the ballroom of the Wentworth by the Sea on June 3.