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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.
Tammy L Wells
Oct 21, 20242 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.
Katherine Derby
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Making the Best of Their Time
Five York County Jail residents graduate from food service training program
Tammy L Wells
Oct 8, 20243 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.
Tammy L Wells
Sep 25, 20241 min read


NH Man Sentenced for Aggravated Assault, Sexual Touching Relating to 17-Year-Old
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with all but four years suspended for assaulting a 17-year-old Lebanon girl in
Tammy L Wells
Sep 19, 20241 min read


With Pricing Set, York County Training Center Project to Begin
The plan by York County government to build a regional first responder training center, followed by a substance use recovery center
Tammy L Wells
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Hazmat Students Learn Unique Skills with Hands-On, Classroom Training
ALFRED, Maine – The bright yellow, orange, and blue suits looked hot and uncomfortable, and the black gloves the students wore seemed...
Tammy L Wells
Sep 2, 20242 min read


County Dredge Project Progresses
‘Our communities are in desperate need of this…. to save livelihood, businesses, to save our coastal communities.’ ALFRED, Maine - The...
Katherine Derby
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Check out the new York County government annual report
The 2023 Annual Report is now available
Tammy L Wells
Jul 13, 20241 min read


Tree Work to Commence at York County Court House in Alfred
A handful of dead, rotting, and unsafe trees to be removed ALFRED, Maine – The stately old maple trees on the front lawn at York County...
Tammy L Wells
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Scene from TV show ‘Wild Crime” shot at historic York County Court House
ALFRED, Maine – The setting is a court room, where a man charged with murder is about to be arraigned. There is a judge on the bench, a...
Tammy L Wells
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Goal Achieved: Megan Arsenault is Now Certified as an Emergency Manager
ALFRED, Maine – During the COVID-19 pandemic, York County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director Megan Arsenault served as the...
Tammy L Wells
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Green light for York County recovery, training centers
York County government’s proposed substance use recovery center and separate first responder training center are now a go.
Tammy L Wells
Jun 4, 20243 min read

Public hearing on $25 million York County budget is June 10
The York County Budget Committee has voted to conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m. June 10 on the proposed York County budget for the fiscal y
Tammy L Wells
Jun 4, 20243 min read


York County Commissioners okay homeless assistance plan
ALFRED—Agencies that aid homeless people in York County now have a new source of funds to lend a helping hand—one that can help provide...
Tammy L Wells
May 28, 20242 min read


York County Commissioners approve $25 million spending plan: budget committee to review, vote
York County’s $25 million budget now moves on to the county budget committee after commissioners unanimously approved the spending.
Tammy L Wells
May 7, 20243 min read


Friend, father, mentor: longtime Biddeford, Sanford Fire Chief Ray Parent remembered
In June 2002 there was a structure fire on Drake’s Island in Wells, in a spot where older summer cottages are pressed close together on...
Tammy L Wells
Apr 19, 20245 min read


FEMA, U.S. SBA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Wells
Folks with Jan. 9-13 storm damage encouraged to drop by, register WELLS, Maine - York County residents and business owners whose...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 31, 20244 min read


'Can Do' Lieutenant Hones Skills at Leadership Academy
ALFRED, Maine – Many – perhaps most – who know her would describe York County Jail Lt. Lori Marks as a ‘can do’ sort of person. So when a...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 26, 20243 min read


York County Commissioners table proposed proclamation policy pending revisions
“As one commissioner said, we are going to open a can of worms, and here we are,” said Commission Chair Richard Dutremble. ALFRED, Maine...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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