Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

York Redemption Center owner Clarence "Skip" Brunet stands outside his now-closed business on Monday, July 17. Read story.
Photo by Virginia L. Woodwell

York Redemption Center closes doors

Property owners deny tenant's claim that he was evicted

Officials plan for possible pandemic

School Committee Chairwoman Patty Hymanson summed up the sentiment shared by town and school officials alike when considering the possibility of an influenza pandemic: "Plan for the worst and hope for the best."

Fisher gets 12 years in drug death

It was a tragedy in every sense of the word.

[more York News]

High bacteria counts bring caution signs to several Ogunquit beaches

Neither Mike Horn of the Conservation Commission nor Ogunquit Town Manager Phil Clark ever remember it happening before.

Returning Visitors' Services personnel contest assignments

Real estate professionals will say it's all about "location, location, location," and apparently Visitor Services personnel would agree.

[more Ogunquit News]

Library says farewell to building debt

Paid in full.

[more Library Happenings]

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