Out In the Woods… A Keystone Species Benefits the Landscape in Many Ways

Canada geese and a beaver lodge are visible from the old Hobbs Mill at the foot of an impoundment of the Great Works River. The surrounding lands were conserved in a deal that allowed solar development at the airport. Photo: Kevin McKeon By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist To learn about beaver behavior, scientists once placed a domesticated beaver and some sticks in an isolated space, then from behind a wall, piped in the sounds of running water. The beaver…

August 2023 Planning Update: Businesses Expanding, New Housing In the Works

Site plan showing the proposed expansion of Above & Beyond Catering By Zendelle Bouchard Business Expansions Above & Beyond Catering has plans to add a 3,520 square foot addition to its existing building at the corner of Shaw’s Ridge and Ridley Roads, as well as a new gravel parking lot. An expansion was originally approved by the Planning Board in 2019, but was delayed due to the pandemic’s impact on the events industry. The original approval has expired, so a…

Deeds Office Warns of Land Offer Letters

By Tammy Wells, Media Specialist, York County Government York County residents who have received unsolicited purchase agreements from a Utah land investment company may want to consider seeking legal advice if they are contemplating moving forward, county officials say. That is the word from York County Registrar of Deeds Nancy Hammond, who said her office has received calls of concern from about half-a-dozen county property owners who have received letters from Edge Equity LLC of Washington, Utah. The letters state…

News Notes: August 20, 2023

The Springvale Library book sale will take place Sept. 8 and 9. By Gail Burnett So many books: The Springvale Public Library has had so many donations for its annual book sale that it’s had to put on the brakes: Only books published in the last five years, please. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9, on the library lawn. Besides book sales, it will feature music, folded-book art,…

School Committee Meeting: August 21, 2023

By Kendra Williams Members present were Paula Cote, Amy Sevigny, Jennifer Davie, Melissa Simpson and Kelly Termath. Also in attendance were student representatives Emma Adawadkar and Aidan Gendron. Minutes from June and July meetings were unanimously approved. There were no public comments, no communications and no committee reports. Superintendent’s Report In order to attract needed Ed Techs, the pay structure has been adjusted and a successful hiring campaign, including career fairs, was conducted this summer. The campaign also included food…

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