April 18 - May 1, 2008

Feature Story

Waiting for answers: “Think Again” to host public awareness rally April 20
The Maine Turnpike Authority's motto may be "Thinking Ahead," but local residents who are concerned about its plan to relocate the York Toll Plaza in one of four areas that would result in the loss of homes and land are asking the authority instead to "Think Again."

Pet Connection

The Pet Connection


York County Kennel Club All Breed Dog Shows set for May 3 and 4
York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc., will present its annual AKC All Breed Dog Shows, Obedience and Rally Trials on May 3 and 4.

The Nature of York

Happy spring to readers of “The Nature of York”
After a long and very white winter, at last it feels like we are actually getting closer to the annual explosion of green that will soon grace our local backyards and forests.

Wicked Big Puddles: The Amazing Vernal Pool Phenomenon
Spring is a wonderful time to get reconnected with the natural world around us.

We are all connected
Vernal pools are formed in depressions in our forests.

Salamander Story: A herping journal excerpt
In the headlights I could see Andrew stoop down to look at something on the road.

York Middle School classes explore the York Land Trust’s McFeely Preserve
In 2003, William and Mary McFeely donated a 38-acre conservation easement with the express purpose to protect the property as "forever wild" and to allow for low-impact, non-motorized public access.

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Business News

Seaside Vacation Rentals nominated for Business of the Year Award
Rep. Windol Weaver, R-York, recently nominated Seaside Vacation Rentals for the 2008 Gannett Family Business of the Year Award.

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