Headlines from York and Ogunquit, Maine

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! Members of the York High School Class of 2007 became the school’s newest alumni on Thursday, June 14, after hearing advice from one of their own, York High School alumnus Chris Cassidy, who went on to become Maine’s only astronaut. Pictured here are graduates Nick McMahon, Tom Ross, Jessica Cassotis, Andrew Potter and Justin Gallant. Photo by Kate Rasche

York High School graduates take off

Although Chris Cassidy is an astronaut, he said he disagrees with the statement made famous by Gene Kranz during the Apollo 13 mission that "Failure is not an option."

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Rite Aid coming to Route 1

The Planning Board has given the nod, with conditions, for construction to begin on a new Rite Aid pharmacy near the intersection of Route 1 and Route 91.

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Fireworks back on in Ogunquit

Yes, there will be a Fourth of July fireworks display this year in town, according to Leanne Cusimano, chairwoman of the Village Spirit Committee, the group for responsible organizing and raising funds for this year’s display.

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