York News

In 1770 the Reverend Joseph Moody died at York, Maine, where he had long held the pastorate of a church, and where in his later years his face was never seen by friend or relative.

I have a sneaking suspicion this may be of interest to more than a few of you crafty people out there.

Now there's nothing from preventing solo travelers from exploring the world! Debbie Archambault, owner and founder of Travel Experts of York, announced the launch of Team Travelers, a one-of-a-kind program dedicated to helping a localized network of solo adventurers, single or married, find a small travel group that's right for them.

Mrs. Audet's second grade class at Village Elementary School recently completed a service learning project.

The new proposed Town of York Home Rule Charter would give the Board of Selectmen final say over the budget presented on the town ballot, and give voters two chances to approve operating expenses if a request fails the first time.

Hospice of York has started a Hearts for Hope fundraiser, which will run through Feb.

AUGUSTA, Maine - On the first day of legislative business for the Maine Legislature's second regular session, the state's lawmakers unanimously confirmed the appointment of York High School student Stephen Carr to serve as a member of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

York is the next stop for the International Coin Collectors Association's world tour.

YORK, Maine - A court-ordered auction of two condominiums previously owned by comedian Dane Cook's sister-in-law will take place at 11 a.m. March 1 on site at 2 Beach St., York Beach.

Dave Tuttle of Riverside Farm has jumped into winter production for numerous local farmers markets.

YORK, Maine - Sunday's Republican caucus in York marks the first of the local caucuses in the southern Maine Seacoast area during this year's presidential election season.

Think this New York vs. New England thing is a product of the modern sports era? Prithee, fuggedaboudit.

I am responding to inaccurate statements in the Jan. 25 York Weekly by Darrell DeTour of the Great Works Regional Land Trust.

There are places in our town that are hidden sanctuaries for citizens of our community such as ponds, beaches and trails; locations free from the congestion that we experience during the summer.

York County Shelter Programs does not expect to make up $31,000 in lost county funding through increased donations from towns.

Robert Palmer, chair of the Republican Town Committee, has announced that York Republicans will caucus at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

Michael Hills, 27, 35 Route 1, York, was charged with theft by unauthorized taking, violation of conditions of release, and on an arrest warrant.

The new director of the Museums of Old York will be coming at a time of great transition for the organization, as it charts a path from a more traditional house museum into a model more accessible to more people.

A local man convicted of murdering an acquaintance at his mobile home in 1999 wants a federal court judge to require Maine prison officials to allow him to practice Satanism as a religion.

MaryAnn Minard is the Director of Curriculum for the York School District and will be retiring at the end of the year.