YORK, Maine — When Helen Winebaum moved to York 32 years ago, a fledgling conservation movement already existed. The town had already purchased and preserved Mount Agamenticus, for instance. Several small regional land trusts had formed. But the big work of conservation was still in the future – and Winebaum, said those who knew her well, was a key visionary leader in that effort. Submitted photo courtesy of The York Weekly Submitted photo courtesy of The York Weekly Helen Winebaum “Helen was a giant,” said York Land Trust Executive Director Doreen MacGillis.

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