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September 19 - October 9, 2008 |
News > Southern Maine Currents
Wells -In a ceremony held on July 23, 2008, Dr. Charles Lyons, president of York County Community College joined other Maine Community College presidents in pledging their support of the National Guard and Reserve as essential to the strength of our nation and the well-being of our communities. Dr. Lyons, pictured with Major Stephen Hatt, pledged that York County Community College, its managers and supervisors and department heads will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
York County Community College, established in 1994, is one of seven community colleges in the Maine Community College System. The college enrolls over 1,000 students in associate degrees and transfer programs and over 1,600 individuals in non-credit continuing education.
Mount A to the Sea, MCHT help preserve Gerrish Island property for generations to come
The pristine beauty of 400 acres of undeveloped land on Gerrish Island will remain just as it is today.Maine’s Alpaca Open Farm Weekend set for Sept. 27 and 28
More than half of the 70 members of the Maine Alpaca Association will be open to the public throughout the weekend of Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Currently, here are now nearly 2,000 alpacas on over 100 farms in Maine.Local author Michael Nugent to speak Sept. 23
Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education, the Friends of the Wells Public Library and the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit will host an evening with local author Michael Nugent on Sept. 23.USS New Hampshire Commissioning Ceremony coming to the shipyard in October
The USS New Hampshire, the fifth in the Navy's new Virginia Class submarine fleet, will be commissioned at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in October and an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 visitors and honored guests are expected to attend.Sixth Annual Fall Farm Fun Day at the Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm set for Oct. 11
The Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm is getting ready to celebrate its Sixth Annual Fall Farm Fun Day.Local Democratic candidates go "Green" while campaigning
Doing their part to be a little more environmentally friendly, Sen. Peter Bowman, D-Kittery, and Maine House of Representatives candidate Ron McAllister are "going green" as they go door-to-door in town.Child Abuse Council presents awards at annual event
The Board of Directors and guests of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County recently welcomed new board members and honored a number of local individuals and businesses that have shown outstanding commitment to the cause of child abuse prevention.York Hospital receives Maine Community Foundation Community Grant
The York County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation recently awarded $46,700 in grants to10 York County nonprofits, including the York Hospital Bridges Program.Zonta makes donation to YCCC scholarship fund
For the 13th consecutive year, Zonta International donated $1,000 to the York County Community College Foundation scholarship fund.Hoffman moves forward with write-in campaign
Local resident and Independent U.S. Senate candidate Herbert Hoffman on recently announced that he has filed as a write-in candidate for the Nov. 4 ballot.Local GOP Committees open campaign office
The town of Eliot GOP Committee has joined forces with other local GOP committees to open a campaign headquarters in Eliot.
