Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

Coastal Ridge Elementary School Principal Jane Stephenson laughs with former student Talia Pepin and her mom, Tracy Pepin, at a reception held in honor of Stephenson's retirement on Monday. See full story. Photo by Jennifer L. Saunders

Consolidations move forward

The governor has signed the state budget into law, and local communities must now begin the process of exploring the matches made in Augusta for the state’s new school consolidation plan.

Selectmen hear innovative affordable housing plan

The Board of Selectmen got their first look at a plan that just might help the town’s need for affordable housing while meeting the mandates of the state’s growth law.

[more York News]

Fireworks plan still up in the air

Whether or not there will be Fourth of July fireworks in Ogunquit still remains to be seen.

[more Ogunquit News]

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