York Town News
For well over two centuries, the little house on a small hill has stood overlooking the northward approach of a roadway that would become the busy Route 1 in modern times.
The Board of Selectmen tackled a full agenda at its meeting Monday night, ranging from parking concerns in York Beach to the increasing value of property across the town.
Just two days before the 2005-2006 academic year ended on Friday, June 23, the School Committee met to discuss state initiatives and future goals, as well as to honor retiring staff.
The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen are spending these final weeks of June taking a close look at changes to the town's land use laws, proposed for the November statewide referendum.
From Bert the chimney sweep to the singing penguins to Mary Poppins herself, all your favorite characters from the classic movie musical will come to life on the stage at Coastal Ridge Elementary School this weekend.
The Maine Department of Public Safety has announced that the York Police Department is among 34 departments in the state to share almost $142,616 in federal grants.
The town's police chief and officers cooked hamburgers and hot dogs for close to 150 of York's senior citizens on Sunday afternoon.
"They're coming! They're coming!" shouted a young bystander as the sound of sirens grew louder and louder.
The official results are in, and though the town had no contested races at this month's primary election, there will be a full slate of candidates to choose from as Democrats and Republicans face off for an array of state and county seats in November.
More than a month has past since the Mother's Day floodwaters subsided, but the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to assist local residents and business owners continues.
If all goes as planned, the Maine Department of Transportation will open its Maybee Bridge as a temporary replacement to the storm-decimated Passaconaway Bridge this afternoon.
Union Congregational Church, located on Church Street, has announced that beginning Sunday, July 2, weekly worship services will commence at 9 a.m. through the Labor Day weekend.
For the fifth-grade students in Sarajane St. John and Andy Geranis's classes, reading has a purpose beyond enjoying a good book.
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