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Now under county helm, York County Food Pantry forges ahead
ALFRED, Maine – York County Food Pantry will continue to operate at 5 Swett’s Bridge Road in Alfred, opening to the public as usual on...

Katherine Derby
2 days ago3 min read


York County Jail Capt. David Lambert retires after 40 years
“There’s more to this job than just locking them up.”
ALFRED, Maine – It was the job he took to “tide him over” until something better came along. That was his thought process when David Lambert became a corrections officer at York County Jail – except it didn't pan out that way.
Tammy L Wells
May 74 min read


York County Budget Committee begins county budget review May 7
The York County Budget Committee begins their review of the proposed $28.4 million county budget on May 7. The sessions commence at 6 p.m. in the commissioner’s meeting room of the government office building at 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred, and the public is welcome.

Katherine Derby
Apr 304 min read


Haz-mat, drone demonstrations, and more: Open House is April 26 at York County EMA
York County Emergency Management Agency Open House, complete with live demonstrations and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at York County Emergency Management Agency, 149 Jordan Spring Road in Alfred.
Tammy L Wells
Apr 172 min read


York County Staff Spotlight: Logan Corliss
Where did you grow up and go to school? I grew up in York, Maine. I graduated from York High School. I attended one year on campus at...

Katherine Derby
Apr 32 min read


County budget committee to caucus, April 9, elect members
The York County Budget Committee will caucus April 9 to vote and fill vacancies.
Tammy L Wells
Apr 32 min read


Sheriff celebrates employees, citizens academy graduates - and chili
The York County Sheriff's Office annual awards ceremony for 2024 was held Friday, March 21.
Tammy L Wells
Mar 315 min read


Old crimes revealed in 1890s, 1900s, York County Jail logbooks
A man who used 3 aliases was committed to the York County Jail June 15, 1893 for highway robbery. Read the rest of the story.
Tammy L Wells
Mar 315 min read


Breaking Barriers: Women, Land, and Legacy in York County, Maine
For Women's History Month, we recognize the resilience and determination of the women of York County, who navigated restrictive land laws

Andrew O'Neill
Mar 173 min read


YCSO Deputies Now Have AEDs at the Ready, to Help Save Lives
The YCSO was awarded a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to outfit 30 deputies with lifesaving AEDs.
Tammy L Wells
Mar 84 min read


York County Staff Spotlight: Travis Jones
Travis Jones has been named Interim Sergeant at the York County Sheriff's Office. Discover more about his path to law enforcement.
Tammy L Wells
Mar 62 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.
Tammy L Wells
Feb 254 min read


York County Staff Spotlight: Sgt. Jason Drouin
Learn more about Sgt. Jason Drouin from the York County Jail and how he credits as the reason he comes to work every day.
Tammy L Wells
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.

York County Maine Government
Feb 172 min read


Uncovering York County's Forgotten Past: A 1748 Deed and the Siege of Louisbourg
Our ongoing archive of historical records has unearthed a remarkable document, one with a direct link to colonial history.

Andrew O'Neill
Feb 132 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 123 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
Feb 57 min read


Construction Update Jan 2025
Construction progress for the York County Training Center and Recovery Center.

Katherine Derby
Jan 201 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 142 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 144 min read
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