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Four York County Beach Communities Now Offering Real-Time Safety Alerts to Summer Visitors
York County Emergency Management Agency’s Text Alert System is active for summer 2025. The public safety initiative is available at four of Maine's coastal towns: Old Orchard Beach, Wells, Ogunquit, and most recently, York. Launched in 2024, the text alert system provides visitors and residents with immediate notifications about beach safety concerns, such as missing children, severe weather events, and potential ocean hazards.
Megan Arsenault
6 days ago1 min read


June 4 set for public hearing on $28.6 million York County budget
York County residents can weigh in on the proposed $28.6 million York County government budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 at a public hearing set for 6 p.m. June 4 at the York County Government building, 149 Jordan Springs Road (Route 4), in Alfred, the county seat.
Tammy L Wells
6 days ago4 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
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