Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

"GREASED LIGHTNING!" The York High School Drama Department will bring the musical that inspired a movie - and even a reality television show - to life on stage this weekend. To find out all about this year's production of "Grease" at the York High School Auditorium, see story.
Photo by Tori Rasche

"Grease" will be the word at York High School this weekend

Many people know the songs and scenes from the movie "Grease," but how many people are familiar with the musical that started it all?

Town Hall talk continues

Just days before the Board of Selectmen scheduled its public hearing on the proposed budget and ballot items for the May election, the Budget Committee used its preference vote provision to oppose plans for a new Town Hall in York Village.

Dog mess makes house unlivable

Last week the Code Enforcement Office declared a house on Greenacre Drive "unfit for human habitation" after police found three dogs that had been left inside the house while it was not being lived in.

Education Committee proposes new plan

If the Education Committee's recommendations to address school consolidation win the support of the Appropriations Committee and Maine Legislature over Gov. John E. Baldacci's plan, it will be good news for the York School Department.

Bail revoked for local businessman

A York Beach businessman who survived a shooting back in January only to be arrested on threatening charges one week later is back behind bars on a bail violation charge involving multiple weapons.

[more York News]

Selectmen hear opposition to animal control changes

Between 25 and 30 residents attended the Board of Selectmen's public hearing on the proposed warrant articles for the 2007 annual town meeting, and most of the talk was about proposed changes to the rules governing when dogs are allowed in and around the beach parking lots.

[more Ogunquit News]

The Independent

Weekly Newspaper Serving York and Ogunquit, Maine

Our goal is to create a truly local newspaper for York and Ogunquit - one that taps into the varied issues that are important to readers of all ages from both of our Southern Maine towns.

We welcome your feedback! Please email us at editor@yorkindependent.net

Community Listings

Send listings of community suppers, performances, support groups, special events and more to editor@yorkindependent.net or by mail to The Independent, Community Listings, PO Box 6, York, ME 03909.

To be included in our Wednesday edition, email submissions are due by 10AM the preceding Monday. Postal mail submissions must be received no later than the preceding Friday.