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February 8 - February 21, 2008 |
News
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS. A weary Mark Foster, owner of the Stage Neck Inn, shares some time with a local fireman in the aftermath of the Jan. 17 fire that closed the inn on the eve of its reopening. The suspicious fire was followed by another on Jan. 30, both of which are now under full investigation by state and federal investigators. See the full story.
Photo by Tori Rasche
TAKING THE PLUNGE FOR A GOOD CAUSE. Members of the York High School Interact Club are living up to the "act" in their club's name by participating in a new benefit activity almost every month. This Saturday, Feb. 9, at noon, they will be braving the Atlantic's frigid winter temperatures in the Interact Polar Plunge at Long Sands Beach to benefit the Durkin family of York, whose two sons each have undergone bone marrow transplants in the past two years.
Photo by Tori Rasche
IN HIS GRANDFATHER'S FOOTSTEPS. State Rep. Windol Weaver, R-York, is seen here with his grandson, Maxwell Weaver of Eliot, at the speaker's rostrum in the Maine House Chamber on Jan. 31. Maxwell, a first-grader at Eliot Elementary School, spent the day with his grandfather learning about Maine's legislative process. He had the opportunity to serve as an honorary page, delivering messages and documents to members of the House. Maxwell was the guest of Weaver and Rep. Sally Lewin, R-Eliot.
Photo courtesy of Diane Johanson
Town Business
Dozens interviewed as Stage Neck arson investigation continues
Local, state and federal investigators are immersed in an arson investigation after two fires in two weeks caused millions of dollars in damage to the Stage Neck Inn.Selectmen mull $6.475 million for new town hall, $1.1 million for public safety site on Route 1
A new town hall, and what it will cost taxpayers, is once again becoming a hot topic on the Board of Selectmen's agenda, and one which the board hopes to put before the voters in May.Selectmen hear about “Green” building plan, budget needs and more
With two very busy meetings in the final weeks of January, the Board of Selectmen heard updates on a variety of issues and began delving into some of the ordinances and budget requests that are proposed for the May ballot.York Beach zoning proposal one step closer to the May ballot
Despite some very tense moments when it looked like an ordinance designed to pave the way for revitalization at the Beach might be on hold for at least six months, the plan is moving forward toward a May vote.Grassroots group to meet again
A group of local residents working together in the hopes of improving the town they live in will hold a follow-up meeting on Feb. 21.February forums to feature political candidates at St. George's
With the political scene heating up, St. George's Episcopal Church has announced two political forums scheduled for February.York Democratic Caucus set for Feb. 10
Local Democrats are invited to help choose the Democratic nominee for president.Help local families stay warm this winter
The York Community Service Association is seeking your help to make sure local residents are able to heat their homes during this cold winter months.York town manager selected for IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Town Manager Robert Yandow was recently selected by the Treasury Department to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee charged with providing direct taxpayer input to the Internal Revenue Service.Fill the Gap receives funds from the Tennis Against Breast Cancer Tournament
Compete for a Cure, an annual tennis tournament held at the Bridges Resort in Warren, Vermont, selected Fill the Gap as one of the beneficiaries of the total funds raised for breast cancer causes.Two arrested after police chase
Two area men were arrested after attempting to elude police during a traffic stop on Route 1.School Notes
Budget Committee completes review of school funding requests
In a series of meetings spanning three weeks, the Budget Committee completed its review of the School Department's fiscal 2009 operating budget of just over $25.5 million and the proposed capital budget to repair the gymnasium roof at York High School and add a new wing for music instructional space.School officials at work on alternative to state's consolidation mandate
Local school leaders are coming up with plans they hope will allow their districts to remain independent as the state's consolidation law continues to be amended.Village Elementary School announces kindergarten and new student registration
Registration at Village Elementary School will be ongoing throughout the month of February.College receives grant for artist series
The York County Community College Foundation has received a $5,000 donation from the Maine Expansion Arts Fund in recognition and support of its Visiting Artists Series (VAS).New faculty at York County Community College
York County Community College recently hired Mark Monnin of Kennebunk as a new faculty member of the Computer Technology Department and Samuel Kelley of Dover, N.H., in the Math and Physics Department.Southern Maine Currents
Area officials hear update on York Toll Plaza plan
Selectmen from Wells, Ogunquit and York met with officials from the Maine Turnpike Authority at the Dunaway Center on Jan. 23 to discuss possible site locations for the new York Toll Plaza.Making improvements easier in Ogunquit
After a recent public hearing held, the Ogunquit Planning Board voted to exempt a number of activities from the design review process, making it easier to complete changes to some properties.Area residents focus on environmental sustainability
The idea of study circles is old.What Natural Step Study Circle participants are saying
Sarah Lahut of Portsmouth, N.H., was one of 12 members of a Portsmouth Natural Step Study Circle held last month.Local community looks to harvesting wind energy
Kittery's current trailblazing work in wind-energy harvesting didn't begin with any grand scientific plan, said Kittery Town Councilor Glenn Shwaery recently.Heating oil dealers discuss the need for "Green" energy
Ogunquit native Andrew Kellar is making news in Maine this month.Maine senators sponsor bill to reverse EPA decision
U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins, R-Maine, are original cosponsors of bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate that would grant California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to cut global warming pollution from motor vehicles.Wheeler proposes bill to provide tax relief to seniors
Legislative leaders have approved for consideration by the full Legislature a bill proposed by Rep. Walter Wheeler, D-Kittery, to provide property tax relief to senior citizens in his town.YCCC welcomes new dean
York County Community College has announced Dr. Corinne Kowpak has accepted the position of Dean of Students.IWCNE awards grants
The International Women's Club of New England had its Annual meeting and awarding of its 2007 grants on Jan. 26 at The Coastal House on Route 1.IRS Warns of e-Mail and telephone scams using the IRS name
The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to beware of several current e-mail and telephone scams that use the IRS name as a lure.New Year plunge raises funds
Caring Unlimited's Seventh Annual Atlantic Plunge raised over $27,000 on New Year's Day.
