Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

When the York Public Library, York Parks and Recreation and Kennebunk Savings Bank team up, you never know what you might find at the library. On Thursday, July 6, it was a traveling ark of sorts, as Zabby's Animal Farm came to town with good-tempered goats, a passive pig, beautiful bunnies, gentle goslings and lovable lambs to the delight of a flock of families. Pictured is three-year-old Emma Tinervin, greeting a gosling on the library's lawn. Several local residents who attended the event said it was the best petting farm they had ever visited. For more on what's on the library's calendar for the weeks ahead, see The Independent's Library Happenings page.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders


2006 Decorator Show House. Read story

Bridge discussions continue as town's MDOT deadline is extended to July 26

The Passaconaway Bridge will be replaced by the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) with 80 percent of the cost being covered by the Federal Highway Administration and the remainder by the state.

Despite the spring floods, local beaches are in good health so far this summer

From Cape Neddick Beach to Harbor Beach, "healthy" seems to be the word when it comes to the ocean water quality at the town's public beaches.

Hillside Cottage: the 17th Annual OYHS Decorator Show House

Summer always brings us that much-anticipated event, the Old York Historical Society's annual Decorator Show House.

Town praises work of Ellis Park trustees, focuses on improved dialogue

A discussion with the Ellis Short Sands Park Trustees that was part of Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting didn't result in a change to the parking meter hours at York Beach at this time, but did improve communication between the two boards.

[more York News]

Ogunquit Planning Board hammers away at Comp Plan compliance issues

The Ogunquit Planning Board believes it has completed drafting more than 90 percent of the zoning changes required to comply with the Comprehensive Plan to be ready in time for voter approval in November.

Ogunquit Firefighters "fill the boot" with $2,000 for the MDA

Ogunquit firefighters participated in a fundraiser called "Fill the Boot" on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

[more Ogunquit News]

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