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December 7 - December 20, 2007 |
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THE SPIRIT OF GIVING. Local Cub Scouts went to work during the final weeks of November to make sure their neighbors could have a happier Thanksgiving. The boys stocked the shelves at the York Community Food Pantry to help meet the needs of families during the holiday season. Pictured here is York Community Food Pantry Director Tom Whalen getting a little help from Tiger Scout Michael Robidoux. Want to help the York Community Food Pantry with its efforts to keep the shelves stocked for families in need? Call 351-1928.
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A HOLIDAY HIT. The York Middle School Jazz Band, pictured here with Jazz Band Director Jimi Neel, was one of the musical ensembles that wowed the crowd at the First Parish Church following York's Festival of Lights Parade on Dec. 1. The Jazz Band, York High School Chamber Singers and York Strings, which features violinists in grades 2 through 4, performed to packed audiences in a special concert as part of the festival.
Photo by Steve Rasche
COMFORT FOOD... AND JOY! While the temperatures were well below freezing for York's Festival of Lights, the staff at Town Hall were helping to warm parade-goers with hot cider, sweet treats and plenty of holiday spirit.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
HELPING HANDS. Tom Whalen, director of the York Community Food Pantry, accepts a check from Jim Hagar, Carolyn Weller, Dick Balkite and Ina Toth of Remax Realty. Mary Andrews, front, represented the York Community Services Association and the Village Quilters. The donation was the result of the raffle of a quilt made by the Village Quilters at Harvestfest and the funds were used to help defray the cost of turkeys for the annual Thanksgiving Baskets.
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Town Business
Local family seeks community's help in battling "sea monster" of debris
Allie Hayford knows firsthand the damage that pollution and garbage causes to local beaches and wildlife, but when she and her family first spotted what they have dubbed as York's "sea monster" she was shocked.The future of York Beach tops Planning Board agenda
What if the residential neighborhoods surrounding Long Sands Beach start looking more like New York than York?Surf Point property preserved to become artist colony
It is an expanse of fields, forest, beaches and bluff, and it will never be developed.Selectmen seek new York Housing Authority appointment process
There will be no new appointments to the York Housing Authority until the Board of Selectmen has agreed on changes to that committee's selection process.Police offer parents "KEY" to stop underage drinking
The York Police Department is offering parents a way to help stem the tide of underage drinking that has plagued the community in recent months.Local fishermen search for ways to keep business afloat as their access to the ocean disappears
To fish or lobster commercially in Maine coastal waters, you need more than a boat.Land Trust mascot receives a name like no “otter”
Just call him "Yorkie."Local students, home-schoolers and scouts help make “Festival of Trees” a success
For the second year in a row, the Moquin Family's Festival of Trees transformed the hall at St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge into a holiday haven.School Notes
School officials forward consolidation report to Maine DOE
Following a joint meeting of the York and Wells-Ogunquit School Committees, officials in both towns approved a preliminary progress report on the state's consolidation mandate to be forward to the Department of Education in Augusta.YHS Band Concert moved to Dec. 10
The York High School Band Concert is set for Dec. 10.York Wildcat Card: The perfect holiday gift
Not sure what to get all those people on your holiday shopping list?Southern Maine Currents
Ogunquit preps for referendum vote
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, municipal officers held a public hearing to inform voters on the warrant articles that will be presented at the Special Town Meeting.Take a "Christmas Vacation" with the OPA Classic Film Series
Ogunquit Performing Arts' successful Classic Film Series continues its seventh season with the showing of "Christmas Vacation" at the Great Hall of the Dunaway Center.Building bridges: Volunteers needed to help homebound residents
Imagine being the person who makes it possible for a housebound senior citizen to remain independent in his or her own home.Local doctor supports Toys for Tots effort
Gallant Chiropractic Health Center is having its toy drive in support of Toys for Tots through Dec. 20, and those who take part in the event will be treated to a special gift of their own.Tidewater students grow beyond measure at Diversity Farm
The third-grade class at Tidewater School spent a school week camping and working at Diversity Farm early in October, where they learned about the farming life with Bob and Kathy Perol, and their children Heather and Cody, owners of a 230-acre organic, grass-based livestock farm in Troy.
