When York County Commissioners approved the proposed $31.64 m county operating budget for the next fiscal year April 8 and turned it over to the York County Budget Committee, they did so after learning that some state funds for Maine’s 15 county jails would not be forthcoming and reduced by more than $400,000. Then five days later, Commission Chair Richard Dutremble said he'd received word that the Leglislature had found enugh cash to restore state funding. Read more.

The drill tower is among the key components of the York County Regional Training Center – the new multi-discipline first responder center for instruction off Route 4 in Alfred. It was used for fire instruction on that sunny, brisk spring day, but its function is broad.

York County Commissioners are poised to decide later this spring whether to ask voters in November if they wish to appoint a county treasurer, thus abolishing the elected position.

On a recent Thursday, about 20 people who had signed up for a courthouse tour through Marshwood Adult Education got to see some early documents  – some dating to the mid-1600s like the Roles-Chadbourne transactions – and learn how they’re being carefully preserved for the future. They got to examine the stately second floor courtroom, toured the Registry of Deeds, and more.