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January 18 - February 7, 2008 |
News > Southern Maine Currents
IN TO PORT: York lobsterboat "Kelpa" heads up a still and cold York River after returning from a morning out hauling traps.
Photo by Steve Rasche
"Green Fever" grabs Ogunquit
Over 30 people turned out for the Conservation Commission meeting at the Dunaway Center on Jan. 15 to discuss ways to make Ogunquit the first green town in the state.York resident creates critter-saving device
The old adage that "necessity is the mother of invention" certainly holds true for Brian Meagher.St. George's Episcopal Church seeks support for mission trip to New Orleans
An ecumenical team of 25 volunteers from St. George's Episcopal Church will head to New Orleans during President's Day week for a Mission Trip to aid the still-struggling city.Weaver announces coupon program for digital television transition
State Rep. Windol Weaver, R-York, announced that coupons are now available to consumers who need to purchase television converter boxes for their analog television sets.A night out for a cause
On Friday, Jan. 18, enjoy an adult evening out at the Red Barn at the Links at Outlook and help a young girl in her battle with cancer.Lecture series begins at South Church on Jan. 27
Elizabeth DeWolf, a history professor at University of New England, will be the first speaker in a new lecture series that begins soon at South Church, the Unitarian-Universalist church in Portsmouth.Hill and Wheeler announce College Goal Sunday program
State Representatives Dawn Hill, D-York, and Walt Wheeler, D-Kittery, announced that College Goal Sunday 2008 will take place on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the York County Community College Cafeteria in Wells.Grant funds support for people of color
Thanks to a major grant from the River Rock Foundation, the Maine Community Foundation is launching a new $1 million fund dedicated to providing support to people of color in Maine.CLARIFICATION
A recent report of Ogunquit's Christmas by the Sea neglected to credit the town's business community for sponsorship of this annual celebration over the past 21 years. Correctly stated, the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce sponsors Christmas by the Sea while the Village Spirit Committee sponsors the parade.York County Republican Caucus set for Feb. 2
A countywide Republican caucus will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Sanford High School.
