Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

York Days was a hit this year, from summertime fun on Long Sands Beach to the craft fair, sandcastle contests, concerts and other special events at Short Sands and the Nubble. Above, children jam with "Rog and Ray" during the first-ever York Days beach party, "Boogie on the Beach," under sweltering skies on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
The Ogunquit Village School, and whether it could be used by York and Ogunquit students if the two towns can agree on an education plan for Ogunquit's 44 students in grades K through 12, remains a variable in ongoing discussions between Ogunquit officials and the York School Committee. Read story
Photo by C. Ayn Douglass

York Town Manager Rob Yandow addresses the crowd at a special ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 3, on Long Sands Beach as the Environmental Protection Agency announced its award for more than $250,000 for the Maine Healthy Beaches Program. Read story
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders

Swimmers in York Harbor's ocean waters on Saturday, Aug. 5, were visited by an unexpected guest as a seal frolicked in the waves and came up onto the beach. For more on this special visitor, click here.
Photo courtesy of J. Trevor Hughes

York subcommittee recommends accepting Ogunquit students

The York School Committee has heard the first recommendations of its Ogunquit Subcommittee, but has asked for more information before making a formal decision.

EPA praises York's "Healthy Beaches"

Awards $254,700 in grants to the state

Longtime CEO resigns due to health concerns

Senior Managing Code Enforcement Officer Mark Badger has resigned from his post at Town Hall after more than month of battling high blood pressure.

Planning Board, School Committee discuss workforce housing plan

If workforce housing is something you're interested in learning more about, the York Housing Authority has an ordinance you just might want to read.

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Police Department provides three years worth of "Good Mornings"

Department receptionist Diane Moore is a morning person.

[more Ogunquit News]

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