September 19 - October 9, 2008

Pet Connection

The Pet Connection


AWS offers programs for children this fall
From story hours for small children to educational programs for ages 9 to 12, there are many offerings for youngsters at the Animal Welfare Society in the months ahead.

AWS “Strut Your Mutt” a huge success
The 14th Annual Strut Your Mutt two-mile walk on Kennebunk Beach was held on Sept. 7 and by all accounts it was a complete success.

The Nature of York

Migrating birds: Leaving so soon?
Humans are not the only visitors that York welcomes every summer!

Three summits in one day on and around Mount A
Hike all three summits of the Mount Agamenticus region in one day on Sept. 27.

Business News

Find out all about The Gathering Place, a local adult day center, on Sept. 23 and 24
At the town line of York and Kittery, Our School Nursery School has been serving local children for 20 years, and right next door founder Jill Larsen will soon be opening The Gathering Place, an adult social day center.

Life Line brings osteoporosis screening to York County
Residents living in and around the York community may be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke.

Starkey Ford technician receives honor
Richard "Rick" Newsky of Starkey Ford was recently named a 2008 Master Technician.

Bangor Savings Bank among “Best Places to Work” in Maine
Bangor Savings Bank was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2008.

Local businesses welcome area residents to Downtown Kittery
The downtown Kittery businesses have taken the idea of supporting the local living economy seriously.

Business donation supports work of Caring Unlimited
Maine's Attorney General has estimated that 60,000 Maine women are abused each year by their husbands or boyfriends, with as many as 8,500 of them living in York County.

KSB offers low-rate energy efficiency loans
With cold weather's approach Kennebunk Savings Bank has joined forces with the Maine State Housing Authority to help families reduce heating and energy costs this winter.

PATCO’s Pink Key Project
From Maine to California, Americans have felt the effects of rising fuel costs.

Senior Matters

Refrigerator material for the “Quiet Crisis”
We often put things on the fridge that we need to remember.

The 40-70 Rule: It’s time to start talking
The "40-70 Rule" means that if you are 40, or your parents are 70, it's time to start talking, at least about certain senior topics.


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