July 25 - August 7, 2008

Pet Connection

Get to know your animal shelter
The Animal Welfare Society is celebrating over 40 years of animal sheltering and currently serves 18 municipalities and 150,000 people.

The Pet Connection


AWS Paws Across America saves dogs
During 2007 alone, the Animal Welfare Society placed 2,793 animals with an adoption rate for all animals around 90 percent.

The Nature of York

A look at local challenges for local birds nesting in our very own neighborhood rivers, fields and marshes and what you can do to help
Happy summer to readers of The Nature of York. We hope you are enjoying this glorious season in the great outdoors!

How can we help the birds?


Learn more and get involved in bird conservation
Check out these internet resources:

Business News

Eldredge Lumber and Hardware achieves “Certified Green Dealer” status
Eldredge Lumber and Hardware has achieved Certified Green Dealer status and can provide practical solutions for builders, remodeling contractors and homeowners interested in the growing market of Green Design and Green Building.

Local organizations win support from KSB Community Ballot
The York Land Trust and Center for Wildlife are among the area organizations that have received funds through this year's Kennebunk Savings Bank Community Ballot.

Recycle compact fluorescent lightbulbs right from home
Waste Management, Inc., which provides local curbside garbage and recycling pickup, has launched an online service to recycle compact fluorescent lightbulbs right from home.


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