Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

ALL SMILES - York High School track stars Sibley Blum (left) and Chelsey Tewell (right) take their turns at the top of the winner's podium this past Monday at the Maine State High School Track Championships at the University of Southern Maine. Blum launched herself to first in the pole vault and Tewell blazed to wins in both the 55-meter hurdles and the 55-meter dash. See the full report in York-Ogunquit Sports.
Photos by Steve Rasche

Selectmen, School Committee supporting a unified front in opposition to governor's regionalization plan

Weeks have passed since Gov. John Baldacci first unveiled his Local Schools, Regional Support plan to Maine communities and school districts, but the passage of time is not making the plan any more palatable to local leaders.

Prize-winning photo on sale to help protect the Mount A region

For the second time in as many years, a York Water District employee has taken top honors in the Annual Maine Water Utilities Association Photo Contest.

Get nomination papers now for Board of Selectmen and other elections in May

With the unexpected resignation of Selectman Torbert Macdonald, Jr., last week due to illness, discussions of the upcoming May election have come to the forefront in town.

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Despite differences, fiscal 2008 budget moving forward for April ballot vote

Although some major differences between the Budget Review Committee and the Board of Selectmen's recommendations could not be resolved, selectmen have finalized the budget for the April ballot.

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