Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

Coastal Ridge Elementary School Principal Jane Stephenson is seen here as she visits with students during lunch at the school on Friday. Stephenson has announced she will be retiring this summer after 20 years with the York School Department. See story.
Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders
RED IS FOR… VALENTINE'S DAY AND CHINESE NEW YEAR. While many of us may be thinking about colorful candy hearts and roses for Valentine's Day, the students in Glenna Kimball's first-grade class at Village Elementary School got all decked out last week to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which begins on Feb. 18. Pictured here, the children pose in their red attire and masks for a parade around the school. For those who are in the mood for celebrating Valentine's Day with a story of romance that has lasted for decades, click here to read about one York couple whose love has stood the test of time.
Photo by Melissa Wood

Selectman steps down due to illness

Almost anyone who knows Selectman Torbert Macdonald, Jr., is aware that for years he has been battling the illness commonly known as Lyme disease.

Revised surf ordinance ready for selectmen

After three revisions and several months of collaboration among the town, surfers and other members of the community, the surf ordinance is ready to be submitted to the Board of Selectmen for possible inclusion on the May ballot.

[more York News]

Town Manager Phil Clark still recuperating

Town Manager Phil Clark is reportedly doing well as he continues to recover from heart surgery.

[more Ogunquit News]

$500,000 bequest means world of possibilities for York Art Association

The late Letitia Moore has left her entire estate, worth almost $500,000, to the York Art Association, a gift that has arrived just as the association has been rethinking its offerings to the community.

[more Arts & Leisure]

Beloved local principal to retire July 1

For 20 years, Jane Stephenson's name has been synonymous with the best that the York School Department has to offer.

[more Currents in Education]

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