May16 - May 29, 2008
Article Image WALK FOR THE HOMELESS ON MAY 17. Kim Proctor and her daughter, Charlotte, are seen here gearing up for the York County Shelter Programs' Housing for the Homeless Walk, which is taking place this Saturday, May 17. The date of the walk is Proctor's birthday and she thought that it would be great to spend the day doing something for the shelter, which she and her family believe in supporting. The 9 a.m. walk starts at Mothers' Beach in = Kennebunk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Call Joan at the York County Shelter Programs at 324-1137 for further details.
Photo by Mary Doyle

From the Seacoast to Washington: local baker brings concerns about food prices to the senate
York resident Andrew Siegel of When Pigs Fly Bakery stood beside Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the company store on Route 1 to make it clear that current energy policies in Washington, D.C., are having serious implications when it comes to food prices right here in Maine.

Fate of historic home hangs in the balance
The atmosphere inside the Dunaway Center on the evening of May 12 was more that of a courtroom than of a public hearing.

Ogunquit finalizing Maine DEP shoreland changes
Ogunquit's Planning Board members are now in the process of dotting the "Is" and crossing the "Ts" in the town's new zoning ordinance, which will reflect the shoreland zoning changes imposed by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Help fight hunger with popcorn
In the fight against hunger, there are many weapons, but can popcorn be one?

“Monster” of debris leaves the sea
What began as a neighborhood effort to rid the seashore of what witnesses described as a "monster" of debris making its way along the Shore Road waterfront has ended with success.

Pingree hosts meeting in York County on healthcare
According to the Chellie Pingree campaign, she isn't just talking about health care reform.  She's listening as well.

Help make York County a health place to live, work and go to school
What will make a healthy York County?


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