April 18 - May 1, 2008
Vote creates dog dilemma in Ogunquit
There were 364 Ogunquit residents who appeared at the Dunaway Center on April 5 to cast their ballots on the 81 articles in the annual vote.

Town manager announces resignation
Town Manager Phil Clark has announced he will leave his post at the end of his current term as the town's head administrator.

Frank Broomfield remembered
The Ogunquit community celebrated the life and legacy of one of its most beloved residents on April 12 at the Dunaway Center as more than 100 residents, town officials and family members gathered to share stories about Frank Broomfield, who died on Dec. 21, 2007.

Captain Maxwell House demolition discussions continue
The fate of a historic farmhouse continues to be a topic of discussion for the Planning Board.

18th Annual Patriots Day Weekend Celebration set to begin Friday night, April 18
The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce's special weekend in commemoration of Patriots Day promises something for everyone.

Gazebo Inn Ogunquit opens its newly renovated barn
After a three-year renovation, the owners of The Gazebo Inn Ogunquit recently welcomed visitors to the new addition to this local landmark.

Local flood plain resolution headed to Washington, D.C.
The Maine Legislature recently voted to support a joint resolution on Maine's flood plain maps.

York Hospital offers new treatment for men’s health problem
A new treatment now available at York Hospital may provide relief for area men suffering from enlarged prostate.

Legislators advise residents to claim assets before state seizes them
Area residents are being urged to contact their local legislators to find out if they have assets in the state's inventory of unclaimed property.

Vote for your favorite lighthouse in national competition
The Nubble could once again be a finalist in a national company's effort to restore America's lighthouses.

Order native plants now from Laudholm Farm
With hints of spring all around, gardeners across southern Maine are itching to work their soil.

Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program expands services
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP), part of the Maine CDC, is now providing services to women ages 35 to 39.


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