Now that wildfire season has started, Maine Forest Rangers are urging people to exercise caution with outdoor fires. Spring conditions have already resulted in nearly a dozen wildfires statewide. The largest wildfire was 4 acres and occurred in Clinton on March 31. It was caused by an escaped debris burn.

“Spring wildfire season has already started, and the recent winds have dried the fine fuels and grasses,” said Walt Whitcomb, Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF). “Our Forest Rangers are actively reminding people to be careful with all outdoor fires.”

Last week on March 6th Google added new features to its social site that caused a lot of stir in the continuous Facebook vs. Google+ showdown. While the notification and buzz around these changes are important, there are only three major things that will make a big difference in the way the system currently operates. 

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The York County Regional Job Fair will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale.  Speak with more than 50 employers recruiting for open positions.