York Town News
REMEMBERING THE RUNDLETTS. The memory of two longtime local volunteers often credited with exemplifying the spirit of the Nubble Lighthouse were honored on Wednesday, Sept. 20, along with the many who give of their time to keep the Sohier Park Welcome Center open and to support the preservation of York's own Cape Neddick Light Station. A plaque presentation was held at the Welcome Center Gift Shop at Sohier Park as part of the annual Welcome Center Volunteer Appreciation Cookout. A plaque honoring the memory of Henry Rundlett was presented by Joel Sherman, owner of Calef's Country Store, to Ed MacGorman, chairman of the Sohier Park Committee. The plaque will be displayed in the Welcome Center Gift Shop next to a plaque dedicated to Henry's wife, Verna Rundlett, also donated and presented by Sherman after Verna Rundlett's death. The Rundletts were principally responsible for establishing and maintaining the Gift Shop on Sohier Park and have been greatly exalted for their extraordinary work over many years, MacGorman noted. Sherman was a close friend of the Rundletts and, MacGorman said, "We greatly appreciate his most generous gift of the plaque." MacGorman's wife, Sally, was also present at the presentation.
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Dock enlargement project detailed during rare on-site public hearing
A sparsely attended public hearing was held Monday, Sept. 25, at Sewall's Dock, located at 2 Seabury Road near Sewall's Bridge, to discuss improvements to make the area more conducive to commercial fishing.York Housing Authority welcomes the community to Deerfield Place
Those who attended the official opening of Deerfield Place agreed that Thursday, Sept. 21, was the perfect day for a housewarming.Search for new CEO continues
Almost two months after Senior Managing Code Enforcement Officer Mark Badger resigned due to health concerns, the town's search for the right person to fill his post continues.Local woman seeks community's help to become Miss Maine USA
When this year's Miss Maine USA Pageant comes to the Sheraton Tara Hotel in South Portland, Amanda Wright hopes to be one of the contestants making that famous walk.Budget Committee discusses town buildings, financial review process
The Budget Committee will be seeking a more active role in the process by which the use of the town's Coventry Hall property is decided.Across the sea: York Rotary Club welcomes counterparts from England
The York Rotary Club played host to some exceptional guests last weekend: seven Rotarians and their spouses visiting from the Rotary Club in York, England.Fun on the beach for a good cause
Local resident and business owner Walter Woods and his family and friends are doing it again.Have dinner with York's Masons to raise funds for local children in need
St. Aspinquid's Masonic Lodge will hold an Italian dinner on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. to raise funds for its charity directed to area schoolchildren.YMS used sporting goods sale this week
The York Middle School Parent Group's Second Annual Used Sporting Goods Sale is scheduled for Sept. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school on Organug Road.Help fight leukemia and lymphoma with York's Light the Night walk
It is hard to find anyone whose life has not been touched by cancer, either transformed through the process of battling the disease personally, through the loss of a loved one or by the inspiration of stories of survival.Sentry Hill to host Memory Walk on Oct. 7
Sentry Hill staff and residents are looking to October, when the annual Memory Walk will provide a chance to assist the Maine Alzheimer's Association.Thee Privileged Pet to host fall festival that's gone to the dogs … and cats
It's been three years since Thee Privileged Pet opened at its Route 1 location here in town, and in celebration of that anniversary, the staff are offering a dog-gone good time.York Public Safety News
A MOMENT IN THE SUN. York Beach Fire Chief David Bridges and Capt. Mark Gay were out of the station on Friday, Sept. 22, visiting with representatives from two York High School student organizations who nabbed top honors in the recent Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters Convention Parade here in town. Pictured are Bridges and Gay, who in addition to his full-time post as York Beach captain also served as chairman for the convention, awarding trophies and donations to members of the York High School Band and the Key Club. The York High School Band took the top award in the parade's Class A division for a performance with 45 members or more, while the Key Club was awarded the top honor in the civic organization floats category. The York Beach Fire Department donated $300 to the York High School Band and $100 to the Key Club. The parade floats and performances were judged by York Town Manager Rob Yandow, Selectmen Chairman David Marshall and Vice Chairman Dwight Bardwell, and Dick Filliettaz of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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