Arts & Leisure

From sailboats to sandcastles, the Fourth of July holiday weekend meant a return to the town's beaches for residents and visitors alike. Boats dotted the horizon on Sunday afternoon, July 2, as beachgoers of all ages flocked to Harbor Beach. In spite of dire weather predictions, the rain held off, providing a true "beach day" for fans of sunshine and ocean spray.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
A few years ago, I visited Olana State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark located a few miles south of Hudson, N.Y.
A few years ago, I visited Olana State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark located a few miles south of Hudson, N.Y.
Every year, the Portland Museum of Art mounts a major show designed to interest Maine tourists and residents.
It all begins this week.
The Old York Garden Club has received a special designation from the Garden Club Federation of Maine.
Ogunquit Performing Arts and the Ogunquit Art Association have announced the seventh season of the popular Art Videos at the Gallery.
Donna Cassidy, author of "Marsden Hartley: Race, Region and Nation" will be in town for a lecture and book signing on July 18.
The Animal Welfare Society will hold its annual summer workshop sessions beginning July 10 through Aug. 31 for children ages 9 through 14.
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"It's a trip down memory lane," said an opening night attendee of the high-energy musical revue, "Beehive, The 60's Musical Sensation" during an unexpected and temporary exodus of all theatre patrons due to the Ogunquit Playhouse's smoke detector system.
Are you looking for a little fun out of the sun for the children this summer?
York Parks and Recreation's summer programs are filling up fast as parents scramble to safeguard their kids from summer boredom.
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.