Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

A group of local veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraq are seen here as they march through York Village in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. The group includes Allan Andrews, Carlton Andrews, Mary Andrews, Rodney Freeman, Doug Cullum, Guy Mitchell, and Fred St. Amant.
Photo by Melissa Wood
Among the many Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops present on Monday to honor the town’s veterans were Matthew Robidoux and Christopher Young, pictured here as they took part in the York Memorial Day Parade.
Photo by Juanita Reed

A day to remember

"We came here to remember," said Maj. Rodney Freeman to other veterans, their families and local people who gathered for a Memorial Day service at First Parish Cemetery after the Memorial Day parade marched through York Village on Monday morning.

State-mandated zoning changes worry residents

It looks as though some 600 local property owners will no longer be able to add to their homes or prune vegetation to maintain the views they’ve always had as the town moves forward with the required adoption of state zoning changes.

[more York News]

Maine's school consolidation: the wait continues

With the deadline fast approaching for the Maine Legislature to adopt the state's fiscal 2008 budget, the details of a mandated school consolidation plan still remain to be seen.

[more Currents in Education]

Developer sues town

Developer Stephen Hallett responded to the Planning Board’s May 14 denial of subdivision approval for his proposed Ogunquit Village Estates off Berwick Road by filing a lawsuit against the town.

[more Ogunquit News]

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