Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

Members of York High School's Class of 2006 listen intently to speeches by their valedictorians, Michelle Carson and Brendon Boston, as well as from school administrators as they await the moment when their names will be called to receive their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises, held on June 15. Read story
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York High School Co-Valedictorian Brendon Boston shared memories of the humorous escapades of high school and his hopes for the Class of 2006 in the future as he addressed the crowd gathered for Commencement on Thursday evening, June 15 Read story
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York High School's Class of 2006

It was a day of remembering the past, hoping for the future and savoring the present.

Passaconaway Bridge project moving forward as public talks continue

There seems to be no problem with the Maine Department of Transportation's plans to replace the collapsed Passaconaway Bridge with a three-span structure, but the same can't be said of the question of what rails to use on the bridge or a decision not to include sidewalks.

Ellis Park parking policies perplex York Beach proprietors

When the Board of Selectmen meets next week, one item that is expected to be on the agenda is a closer look at parking in the vicinity of the town's seaside business district.

York's second grade to be reunited

In 2002, a massive cut to the York School Department's operating budget necessitated a move that had been discussed for years: the reconfiguration of grades at Coastal Ridge and Village Elementary Schools.

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The man known as the "unofficial goodwill ambassador for Perkins Cove," artist George Carpenter, passed away Sunday, June 18. His business hours at his gallery, located in the cove since 1962, reflect Carpenter's quirky sense of humor. The sign reads, "Business Hours: Open most days at 9:00 or 10:00. Sometimes as early as 8:00, but occasionally as late as 12:00 or 1:00. We close about 4:00 or 5:00. But once in a while as late as 9:00 or 10:00. Lately we're here most days except Mondays when we're never here except sometimes." The gallery is currently closed indefinitely. Read story
Photo by C. Ayn Douglass

Longtime Ogunquit artist passes away

The town's fire and rescue personnel responded to a call from George Carpenter's Perkins Cove gallery Sunday morning, but were unable to save the life of this former resident and longtime Ogunquit artist.

Ogunquit petitioners receive mixed results at the polls

Two items brought forward by petition on the June 13 warrant were not unanimously accepted by local voters.

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