York Town News

The Daisy Girl Scouts of Troop 392 have made their promise and joined the ranks of the Brownie Girl Scouts in town. Last Tuesday, May 30, these youngest members of York's scouting organizations gathered at the York Fish and Game for their Bridging Ceremony, where they were officially helped across the bridge from Daisies to Brownies. Above, Anna Baker, Mairead Murphy and Mae Hickey pledge to live by the Girl Scout law.
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Passaconaway by the Sea withdraws its lawsuit against the town

Citing new goals, developers plan educational forums, petition drive to make the project a reality

The Bard lives again at annual YMS Shakespeare Festival

It was the one place in town where the most memorable of William Shakespeare's characters of old could be seen amidst jousting knights, Queen Elizabeth I and even "The Bard" himself.

Old York receives $500,000 federal grant, named among best of its kind

The Old York Historical Society has received a big boost in its efforts to preserve, protect and present the town's artifacts and stories of days gone by - to the tune of half a million dollars.

Beach TIF District wins words of support from Board of Selectmen

The establishment of a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District including much of York Beach took a big step forward Monday night when the Board of Selectmen generally endorsed the idea at a special meeting.

Flood recovery continues with added support services for business, residents

Residents and business owners are continuing the long process of rebuilding and renovating after the mid-May rainstorms that flooded basements, storefronts, rivers and roads.

Highland Farm tops the agenda when the Planning Board meets this week

The approval of the first phase of the Highland Farm subdivision received extensive Planning Board review last year, and now the next part of the development is set to come before the board.

What's on the horizon as of June 1

Planning Department Monthly Report: By Town Planner Steve Burns

Old York's "Junior Docents" learn the facts and mysteries of local history

With the official opening of the Old York Historical Society's summer season slated for this Saturday, the society's youngest historical interpreters, educators and curators ever spent last week brushing up on their knowledge of local history.

Dick Filliettaz honored with Marty Ulan award for citizenship and service

The York Rotary Club has honored Richard Filliettaz of Cape Neddick with the 2006 Martin Ulan Citizenship Award.

York Recreation answers the question, "What are we doing this summer?"

York Parks and Recreation's summer programs are filling up fast as parents scramble to safeguard their kids from summer boredom.

York Police

Local man sentenced for dealing drugs

John Sweeney, with a last known address of York, has been sentenced to 25 months in a federal prison on charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Lightning strike has family offering thanks for local firefighters, police

They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, and Deb and Stacy Bradburn certainly hope that is the case.

Police give information on new animal control measures from May vote

The town's animal control officers are asking for help in finding unlicensed dogs.

York Police Log

York News Briefs

The Museums of Old York are seeking volunteers for the summer season

If you have some time to spare and would like to get involved with the community, meet new people, have fun and support a good cause, please call the Old York Historical Society right away.

For the Brownie Girl Scouts of York's Troop 1100, Wednesday, May 24, was more than just a regular meeting day. Earlier this year, the girls designed two patches for the Girl Scouts of Kennebec Council's Add-a-Girl Patches contest. Last week, Kennebec Council Membership and Marketing Manager Tammy Murray arrived at their meeting to award each girl with an Add-a-Girl patch - as they had won the last contest for the special patches. Above, Murray (far right) and Troop Leader Lynn Osgood pose with the Brownies (front, from left) Grace Bettinson, Katherine Bullock, Katie Mahoney, Hannah Berger, Enya Childs, Abby Beaulieu and (back row) Carly Osgood, Rachel Stevenson, Emily Bird and Abby Mahoney and their award-winning patch design. (Missing from the photo are Kayla Dunn and troop leader Linda Dunn.)
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders