Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON. Members of York Girl Scout Troop 1424 visited the York Housing Authority's new residences at Village Woods last week to perform two holiday concerts in the spirit of the season. The members of Troop 1424 are, in alphabetical order, Katherine Boner, Abby Cruz, Olivia Duggan, Samantha Ferland, Kelley Francis, Annie Graziano, Madeline Laroux and Emily Sudrabin. For more, see story.
Photo by Kate Rasche

Surfers working toward solution

When Mark Anastas began surfing as a kid, it was mostly considered a fringe sport.

Skating rink, pool plans move forward

For fans of hockey or figure skating, it's a long drive to get ice time for practices, exhibitions or games.

Jellison, local officials: land donation is win-win for York

Last week, the official word was announced that local resident and real estate developer Duane Jellison had decided to donate approximately 17.5 acres of undeveloped land to the town.

Future of Camp Eaton, Fazio's top most recent Planning Board agenda

The Planning Board has met twice in the past two weeks, reviewing such high-profile applications as the proposed Fazio/Woodbridge Square project and Highland Farm Phase 2, and hearing about a new vision for the oceanfront Camp Eaton.

Girl Scout concert brings the holidays home

Despite recent unseasonably warm temperatures, the new residences at Village Woods felt and sounded a lot like Christmas last week.

[more York News]

Still open: not all of Ogunquit closes down after Christmas by the Sea

Lists are long; time is short; lines are long and tempers are short.

[more Ogunquit News]

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