Monthly Archives: April 2012

E-Waste Drive Helps Make Village Elementary Greener

The Portsmouth Herald, 4/1/12   YORK, Maine – An estimated 36,000 pounds of e-waste — computers, televisions, cell phones, batteries and other electronics — were collected at the Village Parent Group’s recycling drive Saturday, March 31. That estimate comes from … Continue reading

Posted in Seacoast News | Leave a comment

Water plant ready for the future

The York Weekly, 3/21/12   YORK, Maine— The York Water District Josiah Chase Water Filtration Plant, in its current state, should be able to meet foreseeable water demands for the next 15 years, according to Plant Manager Ryan Lynch. Lynch, … Continue reading

Posted in Seacoast News | Leave a comment

River Study May Lead to Grant For Cleanup

The Portsmouth Herald, 3/8/12   YORK, Maine— A $37,400 study to pinpoint pollution sources in the Cape Neddick River may make the town eligible for an Environmental Protection Agency grant to clean up an ongoing problem with high bacteria counts, … Continue reading

Posted in Seacoast News | Leave a comment

York Inventor Receives $25,000 Grant

The Portsmouth Herald, 3/28/2012   YORK, Maine— If you’ve ever tried to stand in the surf, you know waves can be powerful. According to John Rohrer, a renewable energy expert, every meter-length of the front of a wave typically found … Continue reading

Posted in Seacoast News | Leave a comment

“Child-proofer” makes homes safe for children

The York Weekly, 4/11/2012   YORK, Maine— Those who cringe at the prospect of their newly mobile baby exploring the home and all its potential hazards may want to call in an expert — and Frank Wright is the expert … Continue reading

Posted in Seacoast News | Leave a comment