2 PubLisHers note LocAL neWs We cover the waterfront by DAn sZcZesny The York Independent This issue of the York Independent features a look at something thats key to the areas identity: York Harbor and all the boating and fi shing activity thats based there. You dont have to own a boat or even go anywhere near the water to know how important this is to our communityjust cruise Route 1 and check out all the nauti- cal-themed restaurant names. Being a landlubber myself, Ive been wondering how the national economy might affect this part of the local econ- omy. Common sense (of which I have some, despite what my relatives think) would say that in a recession, pleasure boating would surely take a hit. But how big? And boat-building? How is that do- ing? Yes, long gone are the days when York Harbor handled serious cargowhen the likes of Continental Congress President John Hancock used the towns dockside warehouses to store gunpowder and am- munition. But its still home to a commer- cial fi shing fl eet, so what about fi shermen? How are they doing these days? Well, thats what this weeks main story looks into. Read the story, and youll fi nd that Yorks waterfront is certainly alive and kicking. Its no oceanside Potemkin Vil- lage with its glory days behind it, but a bustling place. Though its not home to big industry such as the Portsmouth Naval Dan Szczesny Shipyard down the coast, York Harbor continues to be an active participant in the local economy, weather- ing economic ups and downs not much different from the tides themselves. So what does this mean to you? Well, even if your nautical experience is limited to watching reruns of Gilligans Island or ordering fried clams, take a day to actually go down to York Harbor and poke around. Its a little hard to get to with the Route 103 bridge being rebuilt, but from York Village take Sewalls Bridge across to the other side of York River and youll get there. If its a nice day, get out of the car or off the bike and walk around. Talk to people. (Its a known fact that boat people are 1.8 times friendlier than the general public.) Go out on the docks, which even have picnic tables for you to use! If the weather is good and the sun is shining and the breeze is mild, you will understand yet another aspect of what makes York such a special place. YORK DAYS PREVIEW Week-long festival kicks off Friday, July 30 with concert From the softball tournament to the light- ing of the Nubble Lighthouse, the York Days Festival includes a little something for every- one. The town-run event has been held for more than 25 years, and includes a variety of activities for the whole family. Its just a summer celebration of the town of York, said Robin Cogger of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Its just our opportunity to provide activities for the community. One of the biggest events of the week is the road race on Saturday, July 31. The event is open to 1,000 runners, and more than 700 have already signed up. Registration is available online for $15 through the Parks and Recreation Web site, http://parksandrec. yorkmaine.org/. If space is still available, runners can register at York High School the morning of the event for $20. The Craft Fair and Festival on Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 8 is a family- friendly event that features handmade items from jewelers, photographers, textile crafters, and many other artisans. Local food vendors will be selling snacks. There will also be infl atables, a roaming railroad, sand art and face painting. Each night, a different group will perform in Ellis Park. Cogger said the Air Force Big Band concert is a crowdpleaser, and for the fi rst time, the fi reworks that follow the concert will be shot from a barge. Friday, July 30 The Jerry Thebodo Big Band will perform at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 31 The York Days Softball Tournament will pit eight teams of softball players from around New Eng- land against one another, starting at 8 a.m at York High School and Village Elementary School. The Chelmsford Community Jazz Ensemble will perform at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 The Amidon Family Dentistry York Days K Road Race will begin at 8 a.m. at York High School. The Warren Anderson Dectet will perform at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Christmas in Julythe Lighting of the Nubble with the Seacoast Wind Ensemblewill take place at 8 p.m. at Sohier Park. Monday, Aug. 2 The Junior Golf Tournament at Cape Neddick Country Club will be held. Call 6-100 for regis- tration information. The New Magnolia Jazz Band will perform at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 The Country Cloggers will show off their foot- work at Ellis Park at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 The Casual Saxtet plays at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 The Breast Cancer Walk of Hope sponsored by York Hospital Cancer Survivors begins at 6 p.m. at the York Beach Ball Park. Registration begins at the Ball Park at p.m., and the entry fee is $1. Straight Lace will perform at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 The York Lions Club Annual Auction under the big tent will be held at 6 p.m. at the York Beach Ball Field. A preview begins at p.m. The Fred Manzi Trio plays at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday Aug. 8 The Craft Fair and Festival at the York Beach Ball Field will run from 10 a.m. to p.m. The event will feature crafts, food and childrens activities. Saturday, Aug. 7 The George Kaye Orchestra performs at Ellis Park at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 The U.S. Air Force Big Band of Liberty concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Ellis Park. A fi reworks display will follow the Air Force Big Band concert. 2 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black THE INSIDE gUIDE Local News, 2-3 Community News, 3 Q & A, 4 Library Happenings, 5 Cover Story, 6-8 My Kind of Town, 9 Event Listings 10-11 Art, 12-13 Food, 14-16 Live Music, 17 Movies, 18 Car Talk, 19 Pet Connection, Tides, 20 Crossword/Sudoku, 20 Staff PUBLISHER EMERITUS Stephen M. Rasche ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Dan Szczesny, Jeff Rapsis CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer L. Saunders, Taryn Plumb, Sarah Grant, Susan King, Suzie Goodwin, Madeleine Staub, Amy Diaz PRODUCTION MANAGER Glenn Given ADVERTISING SALES Dan Szczesny The York Independent is published 26 times per year by York Independent Newspaper, LLC, (207-363-8484) and is available at select locations in the greater York region. Offi ces are located at 4 Market Place Drive, Suite 215, York Village Business Center, with access from Route 1. Featured: Lions Club Annual Auction If its something fun to do in the York area, theres probably a gift certifi cate for it on the auc- tion block at the York Lions Club Annual Fund- raising Auction. Part of the York Days Festival, the auction will take place on Friday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at the York Beach Ball Field. A large number of York area businesses will donate gift certifi cates and services to the auction, including the Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Funtown Splashtown USA, The Stolen Menu Cafe, and the York Harbor Inn. There will also be a few donations of heating oil, furniture pieces, and other items. We have over 120 items, Howard Koppel of the Lions Club said. Everything will be sold. Koppel said that a lot of the time, people will bid the full price of the item because they know the money is going towards a good cause. 100 percent go to sight, hearing, the food pantry, fuel assistance. Any request that comes across, Koppel said. We help anybody really in need. Free parking will be available at the Union Congregational Church on Church Street. A preview of items up for bid will begin at p.m., and hot dogs and cold drinks will be served, complements of Mikes Hot Dog Cart. The event will be held under a tent, rain or shine. Yarn Sellar Fine Yarns & Knitting Supplies WNER NEW O cKie rrie M Ca Find us on The Senior Home Care Transportation & More Facebook Tues Evening u 6-9 Shop & Knit ou 363-OILS l (6457) Prices! Call & Start Saving Today! Our Current Dollar 363-OILS Call & Start Saving Today! 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der, and haddock have really suffered due to overfishing and loss of habitat. In years past, there were boats up and down the coast of Maine, Etnier said. The fishery that is there is now off- shore. In an attempt to redevelop the population, a variety of regu- lations have been passed that have cl
MY KIND OF tOWn WHAT MAKES YORK YORK By JENNIFER L. SAUNDERS The York Independent As I was compiling the various activi- ties and thoughts I wanted to share in this column, I was asked about the things that make York unique from other New England communities that sprung up along harbors, ocean beac
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15 The cucumber conundrum By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Do you have a neighbor who is stealth- ily putting grocery bags full of cucumbers into your unlocked car at night? Perhaps they are stuffing your mailbox with cukes while you are at work? Or, are you one of the many newbie backyard farmer
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17 Music listings WHOS PLAYING, WHEN & WHERE FRIDAY, JULY 30 Johnny Wad and the Cash, Inn on the Blues, 7 Ocean Ave., York Beach, Maine (207) 351- 3221. Flash Allen, One Dock, 1 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, Maine (207) 967-2621. The Jerry Thebodo Big Band, 7 p.m., Ellis Park, York Beach, Maine (20
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