March 7 - March 20, 2008
Maine Turnpike Authority reveals four possible sites for new toll plaza
The Maine Turnpike Authority held a public meeting at the York Middle School on Feb. 27 to discuss upcoming plans for the replacement of the York Toll Plaza.

Proceeding according to plan in Ogunquit
The town of Ogunquit has had a lot to contend with over the past year.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with OPA
Irish grace and humor are legendary, and what better way to honor this tradition than by attending an "Irish Evening" on March 15?

Foundation to add funds to local York County Shelter Programs donations
For the past 11 years, Alan Shawn Feinstein has been giving away $1 million each year to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country.

Sen. Peter Bowman alerts area residents about unclaimed property
State Sen. Peter Bowman, D-Kittery, is reminding Seacoast residents about the importance of checking unclaimed property.

Disaster relief team learns about Katrina response
The Ecumenical team from St. George's Episcopal Church has been busy reconstructing a home ruined during hurricane Katrina in 2005. 

Free seminar offered on developmental disabilities and the transition to adulthood
A number of agencies that serve Seacoast residents with developmental disabilities have joined forces to offer a free seminar about transitioning from the school years to adulthood.

State urges residents to consider flood insurance
Flooding is always a threat to properties located within a floodplain, but even more so during winter's river ice and spring rains that follow.

Caring Unlimited threatened by state cuts
After 30 years of service, Caring Unlimited has announced it may be forced to close its doors due to cuts in funding for domestic violence programs.

Influenza activity on the rise: CDC urges caution
The Department of Health and Human Services' Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention wants Mainers to take important steps to stop the spread of influenza, which has increased over the last two weeks throughout the state.


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