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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 24, 20244 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 13, 20241 min read


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


York County Staff Spotlight: Andrew O'Neill
Get to know York County's Records Management Specialist - Andrew O'Neill in our Employee Spotlight
Tammy L Wells
Oct 24, 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.
Tammy L Wells
Oct 21, 20242 min read


‘Myler Makes It’ highlights food prep program at York County Jail
York County Jail highlights IN2WORK program, offering inmates training for restaurant kitchens.
Tammy L Wells
Oct 11, 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.
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


Free Adult Ed Course Offers "Behind the Walls" Look at York County Jail
The course, billed as “Behind the Walls at York County Jail,” will give folks an opportunity to see how the facility operates, said King.
Tammy L Wells
Sep 24, 20243 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


York County Staff Spotlight: Diane Handlen
Where did you grow up and go to school? I grew up in Arundel and attended Biddeford schools. How long have you worked for county...
Tammy L Wells
Sep 16, 20242 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


York County Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Elwell
Jennifer Elwell, Human Resource Clerk
Tammy L Wells
Aug 13, 20241 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

2023 Annual Report Now Available
Read your copy of the 2023 Annual Report
Katherine Derby
Jul 9, 20241 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
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