Out in the Woods

Eastern whip-poor-wills nest directly on the ground. Photo: Dominick Fenech, eBird Twilight Bird Becoming Uncommon By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist Legends of the whip-poor-will, or whip-o-will, begin with early Native American lore that the birds’ unique and unmistakable wailing song is an omen of death; the tale then morphed to the idea that the singing can capture departing souls of the dying. Whip-poor-wills live in thick, young, dry, deciduous or mixed woodlands, especially near fields and other open areas.…
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Alfred Planning Board Greenlights Recovery, Training Center

York County government plans to break ground soon on a new substance use treatment and recovery center and separate first responder training center in Alfred. By Tammy Wells, York County media specialist York County government’s proposed substance use recovery center and separate first responder training center are now a go. The Alfred Planning Board approved the projects on Monday, June 3. This means the county can now seek bids for site work for the two projects on county-owned property off…
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Paras Pizza: Making Pizza and Memories for 60 Years

Peter and Michelle Mitropoulos, owners of Paras Pizza, are celebrating their business’ 60th anniversary this year. Photo: Ericka Sanborn By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School “Paras Pizza is a staple in the community.” These are the first words that come to mind when Peter Mitropoulos, the current owner of Paras Pizza, reflects upon his business, which is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary. That’s six decades of mouth-watering pizza, Italians and memories. Back in 1964, Peter’s…
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Kitty Korner

Photo Credit - courtesy Available for Adoption at Another Chance Rescue By Lisa Blanchette   Meet Marilyn, a sweet and loving 10-week-old female cat that is ready for adoption. She’s very playful and doesn’t mind dogs. Apply for adoption online at: https://tinyurl.com/52wsykd4 See more information about Another Chance Rescue on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069207092484
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School Notes

SHS environmental science students take learning to the river in Wells. Photo: The Spartan Times Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Just add water: On May 20, two Sanford High School environmental science classes took their learning outside to Wells Reserve at Laudholm, kayaking on the Little and Maryland Rivers. Two teachers accompanied 13 students who spent the day learning about coastal Maine ecosystems during their two-hour kayak ride. For some of the students, this was their first time using a kayak.…
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