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Tammy L Wells
20 hours ago4 min read
First County Foundation looks to fill needs at training and recovery centers
First County Foundation, the charitable arm of York County Government, is a nonprofit to support endeavors to strengthen communities.


York County Maine Government
Feb 172 min read
Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 20 years for robbing Biddeford cheese shop
An Old Orchard Beach man with a history of convictions for robbery has been sentenced to serve 20 years in state prison.


Tammy L Wells
Feb 123 min read
Homefront Peer Group Supports Significant Others of First Responders Meetings Commence Feb 23
Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month and are designed to provide support and education significant others of first responders.


Tammy L Wells
Feb 57 min read
A Fire and a Bell; York County Recalls Anniversary of 1933 Courthouse Blaze
92 years ago, on Feb 8, 1933, the unthinkable happened. The wooden center portion of the stately York County Court House in Alfred burned.


Tammy L Wells
Jan 142 min read
York County Commission Elects Chair, Vice Chair; Votes to Keep Fees at Present Levels
Longtime commissioner Richard Dutremble of Biddeford was unanimously elected Chair for 2025, and Commissioner Robert Andrews Vice-Chair.


Tammy L Wells
Jan 144 min read
York County Sheriff's Office to Launch Citizen Police Academy
'Recruits' to get first-hand look at patrol, corrections, K9 utilization - and a ride-along


Tammy L Wells
Jan 83 min read
With Price Guarantee Approved, York County Recovery Center Moves Forward
The recovery center will offer a full continuum of care, from detoxification, residential and outpatient programs, aftercare, and more.


Tammy L Wells
Jan 62 min read
York County Bids Farewell to Major Kathryn Mone, Strafford County's New Sheriff
York County Sheriff's Office bids farewell to Major Kathryn Moone, Strafford County's New Sheriff


Tammy L Wells
Dec 27, 20242 min read
Sheriff Taps Longtime Law Enforcement Officer for Major of Operations Role
Craig Sanford has been named Major of Operations at York County Sheriff's Office and will take up his new duties on January 6.


Tammy L Wells
Dec 20, 20244 min read
York County, Coastal Town, Forge Famework to Tackle Beach Restoration, Resilience
York County govt and coastal municipalities are forging a framework to work together to restore beaches and protect public infrastructure


Tammy L Wells
Dec 17, 20246 min read
They've Got the 'Spirit of America'
York County Commissioners bestowed 18 Spirit of America Foundation tributes, recognizing groups and individuals


Tammy L Wells
Dec 12, 20243 min read
York County is 'StormReady'
York County EMA has been named StormReady by the National Weather Service in Gray, ready and prepared when a storm strikes.


Tammy L Wells
Dec 10, 20245 min read
Area Residents View New My Place Teen Center
My Place Teen Center, the former St. Andre Church for 10 decades, will nurture young people from Biddeford and beyond.


Tammy L Wells
Nov 24, 20244 min read
York County Government Breaks New Ground with Recovery and Training Centers
York County Government Breaks New Ground with Recovery and Training Centers


Tammy L Wells
Nov 13, 20241 min read
Biddeford Man to Serve Nine Years for Domestic Violence Strangulation
A 41-year-old Biddeford man convicted of Class A felony domestic violence aggravated assault has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.


Tammy L Wells
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Marks Named York County Jail Administrator
Major Lori J. Marks has been named Administrator of York County Jail.


Tammy L Wells
Oct 21, 20242 min read
County Building Construction Projects Begin: 'People Will Be Well Served'
Land clearing for York County government's first responder training center and separate substance use recovery center has begun.


Katherine Derby
Oct 10, 20243 min read
With Wireless Alert, York County EMA Can Inform Public of Imminent Public Emergency
York County Emergency Management Agency officials have an additional way to get in touch with residents.


Tammy L Wells
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Making the Best of Their Time
Five York County Jail residents graduate from food service training program


Tammy L Wells
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter to Serve Five Years in Turnpike Deaths
York County District Attorney Kathryn Slattery has announced the sentencing of a tractor-trailer driver convicted of manslaughter.
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