There has been an increase in the number of people stopping at First County Food Pantry for food on Tuesdays and Fridays, when the pantry at the corner of Route 4 and Swett’s Bridge Road in Alfred is open from noon to 3 p.m.

ALFRED, Maine – Patricia Murray has always had an interest in civic engagement, helping people understand how government works – and being involved behind the scenes to make sure operations run smoothly. Murray, Town Clerk in Berwick for the past decade, and who previously served in various municipal roles in New Hampshire, is now putting her skills and interests together at  the next level of government, where she recently took up the role of Executive Assistant to York Coun

Where did you grow up and go to school? I’m originally from the South Shore area of Massachusetts, but I grew up and went to school in North Conway, New Hampshire. I lived in the White Mountains for about 15 years before relocating to Saco with my husband last year. Though the area was beautiful, you can’t beat being by the beach!   What prompted you to seek employment with York County Government? I’ve worked in public safety for almost ten years, and I wanted a role that sti

When Colton Sweeney was looking for work back in the early 2000s, what he found at York County Jail was stability, and a tight-knit work family. Now Sweeney, 48, who began his career at the county jail in Alfred as a reserve correctional officer in 2002, became fulltime in 2003, and has worked his way through the ranks, is now a captain.