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The York Weekly
York, Maine
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of York.
1784 to 2016Dates represented
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167,148Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of York, Maine.
Discover another side of York, Maine through newspapers as well as photographs and illustrations preserved in The York Weekly's digital archive. Its seventy-two titles include material from 1784 to 2016. The collection also includes military records and history as well as transcripts and speeches.
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Selected titles
Selected titles from The York Weekly include “25th Anniversary Laudholm Trust” as well as “York Weekly Supplement, Home Improvement”.
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Different views of the past
An image adds a visual perspective on the past. Look at what it actually shows, keeping any caption or date with the detail that draws you in. An earlier generation comes into view through the stories its newspapers chose to report, placing familiar names and events within the concerns of their time.
The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse seventy-two titles and 167,148 digitized pages, with material from 1784 to 2016. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, The York Weekly shares these sources from the past. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
Follow a family connection or a question about the community through the titles below and the history they preserve.
25th Anniversary Laudholm Trust
38 pages in 2007
Biddford Weekly Journal
10 pages in 1905
Boston Evening Transcript
10 pages in 1925
Boston Globe
18 pages from 1905 to 1999
Boston Sunday Herald
8 pages in 1953
Chamber of Commerce York Harvestfest
40 pages from 2002 to 2009
Christian Science Monitor
6 pages in 1932
Coaching Parade
8 pages in 1892
Coast Pilot
12 pages from 1974 to 1977
Daily Breeze
10 pages in 1894
Education Connection
148 pages from 2001 to 2008
Fosters Daily Democrat
232 pages from 1966 to 2002
Fosters Sunday Citizen
46 pages in 2002
Golden Cross Journal
64 pages from 1902 to 1907
Honolulu Star Bulletin
18 pages in 1947
Hurricane of 1954 Pictorial Review
26 pages from 1954 to 1998
Ice Storm of 1998
96 pages in 1998
Independent Chronicle and Universal Advertiser
14 pages in 1784
Independent Statesman
16 pages in 1927
Insight (York School Department)
72 pages from 1983 to 1988
Kennebec Journal
6 pages in 1978
Kittery Press
140 pages from 1936 to 1962
Lewiston Journal
152 pages from 1901 to 1972
Maine Farmer and Homemaker
82 pages in 1954
Maine Fire Disaster of October and November 1947
32 pages in 1947
Maine Sunday Telegram
162 pages from 1952 to 1987
Maine Sunday Telegram Faces of Maine
80 pages in 1976
Maines Hurricane Edna
16 pages in 1954
New York Herald Tribune
12 pages in 1936
New York Times
12 pages from 1952 to 1985
Nubble Comes Home Supplement
80 pages in 1900
Obituary Scrapbook
104 pages in 1970
Old York Courant and Transcript Supplement
8 pages in 1902
Old York Transcript
4,104 pages from 1899 to 1943
Old York Transcript and Courant
1,730 pages from 1901 to 1919
Old York Transcript and Pioneer
30 pages from 1900 to 1929
Old York Transcript and York County Pioneer
74 pages in 1929
Philadelphia Inquirer Picture Parade
50 pages in 1943
Plane News APO 724
10 pages in 1918
Portland Evening Express
230 pages from 1944 to 1945
Portland Press Herald Ice Storm Special
78 pages from 2004 to 2006
Portland Press Herald, 400 Years of Maine Shipbuilding
32 pages in 2007
Portland Sunday Telegram
26 pages in 1954
Portland Sunday Telegram and Sunday Press Herald
48 pages from 1936 to 1945
Portland Transcript
18 pages in 1855
Portsmouth Herald
102 pages from 1946 to 2002
Portsmouth Herald Souvenir Edition
66 pages in 1970
Portsmouth Times
18 pages in 1902
Sawards Journal
48 pages in 1944
Seacoast Media Supplement, Day of Honor Veterans Day
82 pages in 2007
Seacoast Media Supplement, Spotlight Love and War WWII
8 pages in 2003
Seacoaster
18 pages in 1950
Summer Week
1,956 pages from 1995 to 1999
The Boston Post
86 pages from 1916 to 1946
Town of York Grande Parade 350th
42 pages in 2002
Turn O the Tide, Summer Chronicles
86 pages from 1925 to 1926
Vacationist
40 pages from 1926 to 1928
Wells Ogunquit Compass
46 pages from 1935 to 1942
York Corner Courier
8 pages in 1892
York County Coast Star
738 pages from 1966 to 2002
York County Law and Order Advocate
10 pages in 1902
York Courant
1,030 pages from 1891 to 1901
York Courant
5,816 pages from 1891 to 1899
York Enterprise
286 pages from 1904 to 1937
York Hospital
114 pages from 1978 to 2006
York Independent
20,980 pages from 1999 to 2011
York Maritimes
34 pages in 1998
York Tax Revaluation Report
104 pages in 2002
York Times
722 pages from 1982 to 2006
York Weekly
126,390 pages from 1943 to 2016
York Weekly Presents, Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial
38 pages in 1998
York Weekly Supplement, Home Improvement
72 pages from 1927 to 1999
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Partner Story
The History Of The York Weekly
The York Weekly has been a cornerstone of local journalism in York, Maine, since 1943. It has documented the lives, events, and community milestones over the years, offering a unique perspective into the growth of the region. With the inclusion of other publications such as the York Independent and Old York Transcript , the archives capture over 130 years of community history, making them an invaluable resource for anyone looking to explore the town’s past.
About the Community
About York, Maine
York, located along Maine's scenic southern coastline, is one of the oldest towns in the United States, with a rich history dating back to the 1600s. Known for its historical architecture, picturesque beaches, and vibrant local culture, York has long been a favorite destination for tourists and a beloved home for its residents. The town prides itself on its strong community ties and historical preservation efforts.
Local History
Did You Know?
Did you know that the Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, is located in York? It has been a guiding light for sailors since 1879 and remains an iconic symbol of Maine’s maritime heritage.
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Research Guidance
Read a report in its time and place
Bring a question about York, whether it begins with a family name, a neighborhood, or an event people remember. Search the newspaper titles shared by The York Weekly for the details that connect a story to its time and community. The people and places in a report can make familiar local history more specific and worth exploring. Check nearby issues or another listed newspaper when available. Differences in timing and wording can add perspective to a story, while the issue date and surrounding articles help show what kind of account you are reading.
Follow a promising report into a nearby issue or another title where available. Compare dates and surrounding coverage; a single account is one perspective on a story. Use the surrounding account to shape your next question, while keeping each source's perspective distinct.
Keep the title, date, page, or item reference with each useful finding. Separate the words in a historical account from your interpretation, and note conflicting perspectives rather than choosing one too quickly. These notes help connect a local story to its evidence and show what remains uncertain.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of The York Weekly, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
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Stories, research tips, and archive news
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