Shapleigh News

Maude Barlow, internationally acclaimed author and activist regarding the human right to water, will speak at York County Community College in Wells on Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. Maude is in southern Maine to ...

The sandwich makers at Subway in Springvale had little interest in participating in a recent sandwich-making competition in Portland.

State police charged a Maine man with possession of a pound of cocaine yesterday, after noticing an unusually large bulge in his pants during a traffic stop on Interstate 95, police said.

Hollywood Slots employees walk by the recently unveiled "Just Add Water" art installation, a 16 panel series of water-colors by Maine native and Dixmont resident Brenda Ferguson, on Sunday, June 29, 2008 on ...

Christine Margaret Norris, 95, of Concord, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, after a brief illness.

The York County Retired Educators Association recently announced the names of three students who will have an additional $1,250 check for the bursars of their respective Maine colleges.

The administration and staff at R. W. Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine, are proud to announce the top seniors in the Class of 2008.

Lobsterman remembered: Hundreds gathered at Odiorne Point State Park last Sunday to remember Christopher Tobey, who died at sea after his boat capsized in May.

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Friday morning after being struck by a truck at a stoplight.

ACTON : Acton Town Hall on H Road is the place to be Saturday, June 7, from 8 -10 a.m. for a delicious breakfast prepared by the Acton/Shapleigh Lions Club). For $4 enjoy scrambled eggs, hot fluffy pancakes, ...

Based on a decision to budget the price of heating oil, diesel and gasoline at $2.99 a gallon, the town and school district could be at least $340,000 in the hole before the 2008-09 fiscal year begins.

Memorial Day proved a hot one in more ways than the weather - a fire ripped through five acres of forest off Hanson's Ridge Road.

“I've done this for a lot of years.”

This year's York County Special Olympics, held Wednesday at Shapleigh School, brought out 344 athletes, 100 volunteers, 150 coaches and an abundance of happiness and satisfaction. via Seacoast Online

“I saw it on TV a few weeks ago.”

Spring's here. That's what the calendar says, anyway. Me? I'm not buying it. I've spent the last week searching for spring. via The Citizen

“The weather has conspired to cost the city significantly more in winter maintenance than has been budgeted”

' The proposed city budget for fiscal year 2008-09 is $23.7 million, a $1.23 million increase over the current year budget. via Journal Tribune

“Hopefully, we will find out what happened”

Officials were expected this morning to start investigating inside the Air-Tech building consumed by a blaze at Sanford Regional Airport on Saturday. via The Citizen

“Every year, we're amazed by the community's generosity.”

Waban's big weekend is here. The 37th Annual Waban Telethon is this Saturday, March 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hall is located at 47 High Street in Sanford. via The Citizen

The next couple of months are usually the time when emergency responders see more incidents involving victims falling through the ice. via WCSH-TV Portland

Poland Spring's search for a new source of water for its bottling operations has taken it to the York County town of Shapleigh. via WCSH-TV Portland

' Home heating customers left out in the cold by alleged bad business practices of oil dealer Nicholas Curro may be eligible for fuel assistance. via Journal Tribune