Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

Tim and Gene Jones, both 17, their father Peter and Brandon Lyon, 15, all of York, are pictured here at work on Tim's Eagle Scout community service project, a 28-foot octagonal deck being constructed on the summit of Mount Agamenticus. By Jan. 6, the deck was almost complete with pre-cut boards ready to go on, but the workers needed more fasteners to secure the boards together to make the deck's platform. Also assisting with the project, but not shown, is Cliff Bent. Read story
Photo by Melissa Wood

Governor's education plan puts local schools in mega-district spanning Kittery to Limerick

The numbers are in, and if Gov. John Baldacci's newly unveiled "Local Schools, Regional Support" initiative wins the Maine Legislature's support in its current form, local school children will be grouped in an administrative district comprised of 17 towns and 17,728 students.

Eagle Scout projects reaching new heights on Mount Agamenticus

Hikers, horseback riders, bird watchers, mountain bike riders and others who love Mount Agamenticus will notice some changes the next time they visit the mountain.

Approximately 500 people volunteer to become donors at event for local teen

When the doors opened at 4 p.m. the line was already forming, with cars parked all along York Street as residents and visitors alike came out in droves to support a local teen's fight against a life-threatening disease.

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Conservation Commission meets this week after a year of accomplishments

The nine-member Conservation Commission had a productive year in 2006.

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