Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

PERFECT TIMING FOR A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE. The York High School Drama Department will present its fall production, "All in the Timing" beginning next Thursday, Nov. 2, but tickets go on sale this week. The production, directed by Rebecca Hembree, features an all-star cast of York High School performers in a series of one-act comedies by David Ives. Pictured are, from left, Morgan Meagher, Kevin Wacker and Erin Henry in the one-act laugh riot, "Words, Words, Words." For all the details and another photo, see the full story.
Photo by Steve Rasche

Town hears Tax Task Force proposal to cap capital projects

The Town Tax Task Force has come up with a new approach to deal with and pay for capital projects that it says will more equitably spread the burden on taxpayers over a period of time and help retain the character of the town.

Redemption center gets new owner, new lease on life in York Village

A little more than three months after the York Redemption Center closed the doors at its Woodbridge Road location, there's a new spot in town to take your returnables of all shapes and sizes.

Tickets on sale tomorrow for York High School fall comedy

It's "All in the Timing."

Late-breaking news: Chamber announces York Citizen of the Year

The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Tuesday afternoon that Russell A. Peterson has been named York's Citizen of the Year.

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All-in-one Ogunquit zoning question breeds contention among some voters

A conscientious effort on the part of the Planning Board and Land Use Office resulting in one warrant article to adjust 14 areas in the zoning ordinance to comply with the Comprehensive Plan is an ambitious and hopeful intent on the part of the two groups.

Using art to heal: Nov. 4 auction will benefit York musician

When the unthinkable happened to Stephen Bracciotti, it was only a matter of time before fellow artists banded together to offer their talent to help this local musician and educator and his young family.

pAWSitively Ogunquit gets into full swing at OgunquitFest celebration

The town known as the "Beautiful Place By the Sea" has gone to the dogs and, yes, the cats, with the official start of pAWSitivley Ogunquit this past Sunday, Oct. 22

[more Ogunquit News]

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