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Seeing history, up close
While people drive by the 1806 York County Court House in Alfred every day, many may have never been inside, and fewer still may know how much history lives in this county-owned building.
Tammy L Wells
Oct 26 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


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


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


New Technology Helps Preserve Old York County Records
York County preserves records dating as far back as 1636 with new technology with plans to create online searchable records.
Tammy L Wells
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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