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June 27 - July 10, 2008 |
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BUCKET BRIGADE. Three businesses located at York's Meadowbrook Plaza - The UPS Store, Rizzo's Sandwich Shop and Curves have put buckets on their counters to accept donations for The York Community Food Pantry. The contributions are picked up weekly by Food Pantry Director Tom Whalen, who said the "bucket brigade" is a great way of providing an ongoing influx of dollars to help sustain cash flow for the pantry throughout the year. Pictured here are Steve Rizzo of Rizzo's Sandwich Shop, Tina Bach of Curves - also runs an annual food drive throughout the month of March and collects turkeys for the pantry during the holidays - and Derek Perretti of The UPS Store. Any business owners interested in helping out by displaying a York Food Pantry bucket at their establishments are urged to call Whalen at 363-4056.
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GIVING SOMETHING BACK. York Brownie Troop 221 visited the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick on June 11 to present a $100 donation to the center from funds earned through their Girl Scout Cookie sales. Pictured here are members of the troop with Center for Wildlife Executive Director Karen McElmurry.
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LIGHT OF HOPE. Jill Porter of Springvale poses with her luminaria at the Relay For Life of York County, which was held on June 13 and 14 at Wells High School. The event was one of 16 community relays in Maine and it raised over $75,000 for the American Cancer Society's research, advocacy, education and patient services. For more about the American Cancer Society, visit http://www.cancer.org/.
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Register now to ride to fight Parkinson’s disease on Sept. 6
If you love a late-summer motorcycle ride, then you'll want to be a part of the first Motorcycle Run to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.Fill the Gap, Inc., celebrates first anniversary
"You have breast cancer."Weaver posts near-perfect voting record in Maine Legislature
State Rep. Windol Weaver, R-York, has compiled a near-perfect voting record during the 123rd Maine Legislature.Hill appointed to Indigent Legal Services Commission
Rep. Dawn Hill, D-York, has been appointed to the Maine Judicial Branch Indigent Legal Services Commission by Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.Kittery Energy Committee offering Bioheat Co-op
The Kittery Energy Committee is offering a chance to obtain a good price for home heating oil while working to lower carbon dioxide emissions with the Bioheat Co-op.Wells Reserve offers training for new docents
The Wells Reserve is offering training sessions for people who enjoy sharing natural and cultural history information with curious audiences.NAACP Seacoast celebrates 50 years, holds next meeting July 7
As a variety of current events and issues keep race at the forefront of America's agenda, NAACP Seacoast continues its 50-year history of reaching out to everyone interested in a truly united nation.SMMC Visiting Nurses host annual meeting
SMMC Visiting Nurses recently held its Staff Appreciation Breakfast at The Nonantum in Kennebunkport.IRS encourages Maine retirees and disabled veterans to file for Economic Stimulus Payments
The Internal Revenue Service has announced a new summer campaign to reach those retirees and disabled veterans who qualify for the economic stimulus payment but have not filed to claim it.IRS increases mileage rates through Dec. 31
The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008.WHOA-Kids-Teens division announces results of 2007 survey
Working to Halt Online Abuse-Kids/Teens Division (WHOA-KTD) was founded in 2005 in response to a rapidly expanding need for organized safety groups that would specifically focus on the needs of children and teens who are victimized and taken advantage of every day via the internet.Special event at St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Chapel on July 6
On Sunday, July 6, at the 10 a.m. service, St. Peter's By-the-Sea Chapel will welcome guest musician Betty Barber Rines.
