York Town News
MAGNETS, EXPLOSIONS, WORMS AND GOOP: The Math and Science Fair was a big hit last week with first- through fourth-grade students setting up projects on everything from safety in the sun to the solar system, from how a volcano works to alternative power sources. Here, third-grader Ben Anderson shows just how much sugar is in those sweet treats so many of us love to eat during the event in the Coastal Ridge Elementary School gymnasium. The fair was coordinated by parent volunteer Julie Eneman.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
With three shared borders, including one that has recently been called into question, a looming state-imposed school consolidation and a host of issues that have a regional impact, the towns of York and Kittery have a lot to talk about.
The Massachusetts developer who hopes to create a new chapter in the history York’s Wild Kingdom was back in town recently.
The names may be similar, but the owner of both Mainiax Restaurant in Wells and Mainiax Café, proposed for the York Village Business Center, successfully demonstrated to the Appeals Board that they are different enough for the town to allow the proposed café despite its ban of formula restaurants.
A candidate forum drew about two dozen people with questions about the new town hall and the state’s plan for school consolidation to the York Senior Center on Tuesday morning.
York High School students are stepping in as advisors to the York Land Trust on how to manage the land at the Hilton-Winn property to best benefit the wildlife species that use it.
They say good things come in small packages and the Maine Forest Service has announced that appears to be just the case with lady beetles, released last month in and around town to control an insect that is damaging the state’s hemlock trees.
Imagine if the town you grew up in disappeared.
Property losses in recent years from landslides in several Maine towns demonstrate the need for a comprehensive inventory of landslides statewide.
As early as tonight, the name of the new Coastal Ridge Elementary School principal could be released to the community and, at the same time, the School Committee will be taking a close look at the potential impact of the state's mandated school consolidation on the community.
Shirley Jackson’s classic tale of the dark side of the human spirit, "The Lottery," is coming to life on the York High School stage with a decidedly modern twist.
Calling all golfers!
York Public Safety News
James Adams, one of three candidates running for a two-year term on the Board of Selectmen, was charged last week with multiple drug violations and motor vehicle infractions, but promises he will continue his bid for a seat on the town’s governing board.
It's time to stop procrastinating and get those dog licenses renewed, according to Animal Control Officer Larry McAfee.
The York Police Department said goodbye to a man who has been described as a "great community police officer" when Patrolman Jason Guthrie resigned to relocate to Florida with his family.
While the tally could go higher, local officials are estimating about $2 million in damage to roads and public infrastructure as a result of the storm and astronomical tides that literally hit the area late last month.
Briefs
Drivers around York Beach may have already noticed that summer traffic rules have come a little early this year.
The Rotary Club of York has been honored with a Community Partner Leadership Award by the KIDS Consortium in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education.
The York Singers will present their annual Spring Concert of motets and anthems this Friday, May 4, and Sunday, May 6.
This Saturday, May 5, "Holly-Palooza" will be held to benefit Jim Holly's family as they endeavor to pay for medical costs associated with his ongoing leukemia treatment.
Local residents are invited to come learn more about the York Ambulance Association at its public annual meeting on Monday, May 14.
A Celebration of Life for Everett, the little boy who served as part of the inspiration for the founding of York's own Compassion for Children, will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Parish Church on May 12 at 11 a.m.
Ongoing
By Town Planner Steve Burns
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.
