Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

In the 1700s, the Matthews family built this little Colonial on what would become Route 1 as a family home. Today, the house is making a move back on the property to be restored and saved for the future by local resident and carpenter Bob Cutts and his wife, Doreen. Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders

York couple gives an old house a new lease on life

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.

York selectmen tackle parking, paintball and property values

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.

[more York News]

Tramuto challenges Board of Selectmen on committee appointments

Selectmen were charged with appointing three members to the seven-member Marginal Way Committee last Tuesday evening, but what should have been nothing more than routine business became heated when Selectman Donato Tramuto challenged the board for not conducting interviews of the nominees and for not welcoming new blood on town boards and committees.

Permanent Structure or Child's Sand Box?

Joe Romano and Bruce Lamothe, home owners on Belm Lane, argued unsuccessfully with the Ogunquit Planning Board Monday night as to the definition of a permanent structure.

[more Ogunquit News]

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