March 2010
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York County hosts some of Maine’s best beaches
The Pier at Old Orchard Beach. Most of Maine is known for its rocky shores, but York County offers a wealth of sandy beaches. Even in the warmth of midsummer, a salt-water dip can be a chilling experience. Youngsters may claim to be impervious to cold water, but a parent’s watchful eye may detect shivering, […]
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OOB council approves Ballpark plan
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A new town ordinance for The Ballpark has been approved. The ordinance defines The Ballpark as a 49-acre parcel including the stadium, playing fields and parking area and states that The Ballpark is to be operated as a sports, entertainment and events facility ”“ and not as a public park. Under […]
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Click below for more information about our libraries.
ACTON Acton Public Library, Route 109, 636-2781. Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; first and last Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. ALFRED Parsons Memorial Library, Kennebunk Road, 324-2001. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. BERWICK Berwick Public Library, 103 Old Pine Hill Road, 698-5737. Hours: […]
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Mancari rifles Pirates to win
PORTLAND — Mark Mancari has a bazooka blast of a slap shot, but over time, he’s learned to use that firepower selectively. Tuesday brought about one of those occasions. Mancari rifled in a slap shot shootout goal, Nathan Gerbe added another, while netminder J.P. Lamoureux stopped all five shootout attempts to give the Portland Pirates […]
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Hospitals see major improvements recently
In the past two years, major changes have occurred at York County’s main hospitals. Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford added the new Dorothy Walker Bush Pavilion, which includes an upgraded, state-of-the-art emergency facility. Sanford’s Goodall Hospital also revamped its emergency care facility, and the two combined with Portland’s Maine Medical Center to christen a […]
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York County boasts award-winning schools
Click below for more information about our schools ACTON Communities served: Acton Schools: Acton Elementary Superintendent: Brian Beeler, phone 284-4677. Web site: http://www.acton.k12.me.us Of note: High School students attend Sanford High School. BIDDEFORD Communities Served: Biddeford Schools: John F. Kennedy, Biddeford Primary, Biddeford Intermediate. Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford High School. Students Enrolled: 2,975 Superintendent: Sarah […]
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Maine secretary of state walks thin line between public, private interests
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s job is to run elections, oversee the state archives, ensure compliance with corporate incorporation filings and administer the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. But Dunlap, who is paid more than $83,800 by taxpayers to represent their interests, also represents the interests of one of the most powerful special interest groups […]