March 7 - March 20, 2008

First term state representative from York, Windol Weaver, stands in front of the state capitol building in Augusta where a state revenue shortfall of over $200 million has thrown this year's budget session into turmoil.

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Friday, March 07, 2008

SHAPING YORK'S FUTURE
Abutters are concerned about plans for a Walgreens Pharmacy proposed for
Route 1.

REMEMBERING MAINE'S PAST
Local residents share their recollections of what childhood was like in Maine 50, 60, 70 and even 80 years ago.

SCHOOL NOTES
The state's budget shortfall is hitting close to home, with the York School Department learning that nearly $1million of the department's special education aid has been cut.

SOUTHERN MAINE CURRENTS
The Maine Department of Transportation has narrowed its potential sites for a new local toll plaza to a field of four locations between York and Ogunquit.

THE SPORTS REPORT
Find out the latest on the local sports scene.

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