WELLS — In 1997, three years after it was established, York County Community College erected the first – and so far only – classroom building on campus. Twenty years later, a new academic facility is expected to be completed and ready for students, the college announced Thursday. A capital campaign to raise $4.2 million toward […]
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Puttin’ on the dog, patriotic style
OGUNQUIT — Fourlegged friends took to the runway with patriotic spirit Sunday at the Patriot Pooch and Fashion show. Held at Liquid Dreams parking lot on Main Street, the fashion show was part of three days of events that began Friday in honor of Patriots’ Day. The dogs vied for prizes in two categories – […]
Fat-free Pancakes with Macerated Berries
I nspired by my recent request to prepare a meal for picky children while, at the same time, making it as healthy as possible with ingredients found easily, this recipe fits the bill, in so many ways. It’s easy to prepare, astonishing delicious and completely fat-free with the exception of the cooking spray. One quick […]
When spring birds sing, the vacuum comes out to play
Tell me what this sounds like to you. You’re in a dimly-lit room. Balls of lint float gently across the floor like miniature tumbleweeds. There’s a fraying recliner with a broken footrest sprawled drunkenly in one corner, and a wooden desk is cocked at an angle beneath a windowsill stacked high with brick-a-brack – receipts, […]
The evolution of great friendships
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to hit the road and visit one of my best friends from college. After a lengthy trip, I turned into the drive that led to her picturesque, suburban new home. Standing at its threshold, she stood glowing, patting her large stomach draped in a comfortable shirt, eight months pregnant, […]
When bathroom humor wears thin
Don’t wash the dishes – I haven’t brushed my teeth yet “Attention, please,” my updated social media status read, “The toilet is out of the bathtub and functioning properly.” Anyone who really knows us will tell they knew this was not a joke. It was Day Three of my return home from a weeklong trip […]
Investors may also reduce, reuse, recycle
On Friday, we observe Earth Day. Like many people, you might participate in some activities to help the health of our planet. But you can also do some things to improve your personal investment environment. In fact, you might want to follow a key environmental theme: reduce, reuse, recycle. How can these elements be applied […]