York Town News
CRUISING TO THE PAST IN YORK BEACH. The Twin-State Cruisers' Car Club Antique Car Show and Cruise to York Village brought the past two life from Ellis Park through town and back on Sunday, Sept. 10, as classics like the one pictured here gathered at the beach before taking to the streets at noon. This year's event was held in conjunction with York Hospital's Centennial Celebration.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
It's been more than a year in the making, but the study of the town's well-document drainage and flooding woes has been completed, and the outlook is anything but pretty.
The much discussed, largely misunderstood and often controversial Workforce Housing Ordinance originally scheduled for a public hearing next week with an eye toward inclusion on the November ballot has been withdrawn, at least for now.
The public is invited to the grand opening of the Seacoast Democrats office on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In the wake of outcries by surfers and swimmers in recent weeks, local officials have said they agree the months ahead are the right time to work to allay surfing woes along Long Sands Beach.
After literally years of work and planning, the 43rd Annual Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters Convention returns to town this week, to be hosted by the York Beach Fire Department.
A Birch Hill Road residence was saved from damage early Tuesday morning thanks to a concerned passerby and the work of local firefighters.
One day later, second Route 1 crash knocks out power
With the final season over, and the reels ended from the final show, plans are now underway to sell the majority of the contents from the 78-year-old York Beach Cinema.
Voters will make the final decision on whether or not to establish a Tax Incremental Finance District (TIF) in York Beach at the November election.
The Board of Selectmen discussed varied items at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, at the York Public Library.
While preliminary talks continue about Old York Historical Society's new educational center with the Planning Board this week, the community at large can join in the fun - and fundraising - later this month.
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program is hosting a Community Volunteer Workday on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Hospice of York has announced the fall session of its weekly bereavement support group, Living With Loss, began on Sept. 7.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is busy with activities this month, and in ways involving the public at large.
The Maine State Planning Office recently announced plans to gather public input on how municipal comprehensive plans are reviewed by the state.
York Public Safety News
York police have received reports of a rash of incidents of vandalism to vehicles in the area between Norwood Farms Road and Sentry Hill in York Harbor.
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Planning Department Monthly Report: By Town Planner Steve Burns
It started with a dream shared by two local residents.
In response to the movement "Make Poverty History," St. George's Episcopal Church will celebrate a special U2charist next Sunday, featuring music from U2's catalog, including such favorites as "Where the Streets Have No Name," "Yahweh," "Love and Peace (or Else)," "Pride (In the Name of Love)" and "Gloria."
In celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Goodall Hospital and its Center for Women's Health are hosting a special Women's Health Screening Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women, a nationally known non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers to assist victims of intimate partner violence.
