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YORK, Maine — People have traveled across the country in search of their family name in the York historical records, and Ginny Spiller was always the one to find it. “Someone would come in ...
YORK, Maine — This summer, the Old York Historical Society marks 125 years of safeguarding the town’s rich history, tracing its origins to the preservation of Maine’s first prison, the Old Gaol.
In this essay, James Kences tells the story of Christopher Levett, who had sailed to Maine in 1623 in search of a site for the city he would name York.
The Maine Historical Society--Celebration of the Settlement of York. Share full article. Aug. 30, 1870.
Husband-and-wife hotelier duo Joe Lipton and Michelle Friar have lived in York, Maine, for over four decades and are passionate about preserving historic properties around town. But The Viewpoint ...
The historic Barrell Grove property in York, Maine, is being sold for $325,000 following foreclosure due to unpaid taxes. Local builder Gary Decoste purchased the property, which is listed on the ...
Hiking in Maine: Preserving history in York County The Great Works Regional Land Trust has made a history of great conservation work and a mission to accomplish much more. Posted July 16, 2023 ...