Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

Students at York Middle School watch and wait as two of the many hopefuls for the title of Queen Elizabeth I's honorary knight of the 2006 Shakespeare Festival race through the jousting grounds on Thursday, July 1. The event featured Elizabethan-era games, costumes, and more - with the highlight being favorite scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare. See story
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders

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.

[more York News]

Town Meeting in Ogunquit set for Tuesday, June 13 primary election

Local voters are being reminded to vote on Tuesday, June 13, on five articles on the special town warrant.

[more Ogunquit News]

Girls Track takes state title

Boys finish second

[more Sports]

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