Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

York High School Class of 2006 honor graduate Colleen Farrell, 18, of Cape Neddick, has been selected as Miss Flame of 2006. Miss Flame is an integral part of the annual York Firemen's Parade, which will be held this weekend. In fact, Saturday, Aug. 19, marks the 90th Annual Fireman's Field Day Parade and Muster in York. Join the York Fire Department and an array of area firefighters for the parade line-up at the intersection of Woodbridge Road and York Street at 11 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the parade at noon. After the parade, the muster will begin at Harmon Park in York Harbor. The event will feature food, vendors, games and more. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call the York Fire Department at 363-1015.
Photo by Stephen M. Rasche

York's growth fight continues

The town continues to look for ways to protect its growth cap in the face of state legislation that would require York and other towns to increase the number of residential building permits allowed each year.

Hurricane Season 2006: hoping for the best, and planning for the worst

Months before hurricane season began this summer, and even before the Mother's Day storm caused flooding throughout town, local officials began preparing for what weather experts have projected may be a severe hurricane season for the Atlantic.

[more York News]

The price of a day of sunshine just went up

Sun-worshippers heading for a day at the beach over the past weekend may have been surprised to see that they had to factor in an additional $5 to park their vehicles.

Ogunquit, Wells officials discussing school funding, fireworks and more

The Ogunquit Board of Selectmen met Monday afternoon, Aug. 14, in executive session to plan a strategy to present to the town of Wells concerning the funding formula assigned by the state for incorporating Ogunquit students into Wells schools.

[more Ogunquit News]

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