The York Community Thrift Shop has become more of a volunteer effort in the past month following the dramatic resignation in early October of the shop's mother-son managers and its entire paid and volunteer staff.

KENNEBUNK — They've come hundreds of miles, hoping for a home — puppies from down south, brought to the Animal Welfare Society as part of their Paws Across America campaign.

YORK — The Board of Selectmen wants to meet with the York Housing board of directors to discuss the YHA bylaws, which were recently amended in response to member appointments made by selectmen that seemed "political."

Wednesday, Nov. 19
9 a.m. Mount Agamenticus Steering Committee, Grant House
6 p.m. School Committee, Budget Committee, York library
7 p.m. School Committee, York library
Thursday, Nov. 20

YORK — Please join Hospice of York to celebrate the lives of those we've loved and lost. A special service of remembrance — with candlelight and music — will take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at First Parish Church,...

YORK — During an election year that favored Democrats, Republican incumbent Rep. Windol Weaver won back his seat in a race that could have gone either way.

YORK — After being approved by voters for another term in office, state Sen. Peter Bowman said he is ready to tackle the tough budget issues facing the state.

YORK — Another Friday night video gamers night is being sponsored by Gamers Rock and hosted by York Public Library. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the library.

YORK — Julie Crafts pointed to the first question.

YORK — John Bridges used his experience as a police officer, a lobsterman and former York High School shop teacher to run York Harbor efficiently during the last five years.

YORK — New software for the town and school system will probably be on the ballot next spring, but two major building proposals likely will not.

YORK, Maine — Financial troubles in a changing global economy have left the fate of Maine's lobster industry in a whirlwind of uncertainty, but there's hope, said Gov. John Baldacci and industry specialists Thursday, during the private Gulf of...

The development team of a proposed Walgreens Pharmacy on Route 1 let out a collective sigh of relief during a recent Planning Board meeting after the project was granted final site plan approval.

YORK — The Tax Task Force doesn't want existing municipal or school buildings to be overlooked as options to alleviate the town's structural and space needs — so it's made a proposal.

The successful fall sports season at York High School officially came to a close last week with the annual fall sports awards night.

The winter sports season got under way Monday afternoon at York High School as all teams had their first practices for the upcoming season.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOAA’s Fisheries Service today announced the states of Massachusetts and Maine will each be eligible for up to $2 million and New Hampshire will be eligible for up to $1 million in disaster aid to assist the shellfishing industries...

PORTLAND, Maine - AAA forecasts a small decline in the number of Americans traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

YORK — The annual online scholarship benefit auction by the Greater York Chamber of Commerce begins this Friday, Nov. 21.

AUGUSTA — Local Maine businesses and residents in communities across the state have joined together with Maine lobstermen in a variety of creative ways to support Maine’s vital lobster industry. The active community support from Maine neighbors,...

KITTERY — The Tanger Outlet Centers and many of the nearby outlet centers in Kittery are opening at the stroke of midnight on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 27, for the first ever "Biggest Midnight Madness Sale."

Occupying the building that was once home to the Herne School on Woodbridge Road, Academy of Little Learners (ALL) has opened under the direction of owner Jaimee Hanscom.

Everyone has a bad day now and then. It's human nature. Sometimes, exceptionally difficult circumstances cause us to lose our coping skills, but most of the time it's small stuff that throw people over the edge.

PORTSMOUTH - The Internal Revenue Service is warning the public of a scam that could be lurking in your email inbox.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The average cash price of heating oil has dropped another dime in the latest weekly survey in Maine.

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today determined that the economic effects of closing some shellfish fisheries due to a harmful algal bloom, commonly referred to as a red tide, in ocean waters off Massachusetts, New...

Each year, as a part of the annual Festival of Lights celebration, a group of volunteers decorate Jefferds' Tavern, bake a wonderful assortment of desserts and host A Christmas Tea. Candlelight, shining silverware, delicate teacups and Christmas...

YORK — York Adult Education is offering the following classes beginning today, Nov. 19.

Amanda was born in 1995, and she has a great sense of humor and an enthusiastic personality. She is active and loves being outdoors. She loves giving and receiving affection. She also likes to feel helpful and enjoys trying new things. Amanda helps...

Put succinctly, Readers' Advisory is the fine art of connecting readers with books they will enjoy. Traditionally, it's been a service offered by librarians or bookstore staff, but there are now many Web sites that can help. Whatever your tastes,...

I know this would be rather obvious to most people, but I had always wondered what happens to the wasps that live in those beautiful football-shaped paper nests hanging from trees and under the eaves once winter sets in.

YORK — Award-winning artist Linda Franklin will feature the "Colors of the Maine Coast" at the York branch of Kennebunk Savings Bank through Dec. 31. This mixed media show encompasses the magic and symbolism of energy found along the Maine...

Passersby of First Parish Congregational Church last Wednesday might have wondered at the dozens of cars lining the nearby streets. An eavesdropper at the windows of the church's Fellowship Hall would have heard intermittent "oohs" and "awws" coming...

These chocolate mini bundt cakes, created by Carol Anastas, are just one of the many desserts featured at the Christmas tea, part of the annual Festival of Lights celebration in York.

A holiday fair will be held Friday evening, Nov. 21, and all day Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Christopher Church, Route 1A, York. 363-4177.

FUEL THE FOOD PANTRY: York Fitness Center is donating all class fees to the York Food Pantry from the Wednesday, Nov. 26, spin class ($10/members, $12/nonmembers). Reserve a spot now as space is limited. There is also a donation box for...

It takes no economist or politician to tell us that this country is facing an economic crisis. Each one of us in our homes in York today has an individual story to tell, of stock values plummeting, of job insecurity, of a housing slump that is...