York County Community Action Access to Justice Provides Assistance in Family Law Matters

Access to Justice

 

 

A Program offered through York County Community Action -- Sanford, Maine

 

Access to Justice offers assistance to individuals who are representing themselves in family law matters, with the goal of assuring they have the information, assistance and advocacy they need to have a productive experience in the judicial system.
Our Legal Advocate is available to:

• Assist you with filling our court paperwork
• Explain court proceedings for:
  • Divorce
  • Parental rights
  • Post-judgment motions
  • Guardianship, and
  • Other family law-related matters
  • Notarize forms and make copies for you, or
  • Explain the court process and timeframes (example: how long to wait for a hearing), and what to expect in court.  

The goal of Access to Justice is to help you move forward through court proceedings with the confidence and general understanding to advocate for yourself during what can often be an intimidating experience.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:
Marie Hogue
Legal Advocate
Phone: (207) 459-2918

York County Cooperative Extesnion Service Offers 5 Week Beginner Beekeeping School in Springvale.

Educational Programs - 5-Week Beginner Bee School

 

Participants in this 5-week introductory beekeeping course will learn about

• the honey bee colony;
• constructing hives;
• spring, summer and fall management;
• honey production;
• wintering hives;
• identification and control of brood diseases; and
• parasites and predators.

Through the York County Beekeepers Association, students will also have the opportunity to visit local hives for observation and hands-on experience. Beginner Bee School instructor is Larry Peiffer, Master Beekeeper and former Vice President of the Maine State Beekeepers Association.

Where: Nasson Heritage room, basement level in the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen Street, Springvale, ME

When:  Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:30 PM, March 2 – March 30, 2016

Course Fee: $95 – includes beginning beekeeping textbooks, other materials, and a 1-year membership in the York County Beekeepers Association. A reduced fee of $45 applies to one of a pair of students who choose to share the text and materials ($140/pair).
Registration is required by February 26, 2016.

Sponsored by the Maine State Beekeepers Association and University of Maine Cooperative Extension York County.

For more information, contact UMaine Extension in York County at 1.800.287.1535 (in Maine), 207.324.2814 or (TDD) 1.800.287.8957 or e-mail rebecca.gowdy@maine.edu. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please call Frank Wertheim at 800.287.1535 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however, all requests will be considered.