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York County Commissioners okay homeless assistance plan
ALFRED—Agencies that aid homeless people in York County now have a new source of funds to lend a helping hand—one that can help provide...
Tammy L Wells
May 28, 20242 min read
York County Commissioners approve $25 million spending plan: budget committee to review, vote
York County’s $25 million budget now moves on to the county budget committee after commissioners unanimously approved the spending.
Tammy L Wells
May 7, 20243 min read
Friend, father, mentor: longtime Biddeford, Sanford Fire Chief Ray Parent remembered
In June 2002 there was a structure fire on Drake’s Island in Wells, in a spot where older summer cottages are pressed close together on...
Tammy L Wells
Apr 19, 20245 min read
FEMA, U.S. SBA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Wells
Folks with Jan. 9-13 storm damage encouraged to drop by, register WELLS, Maine - York County residents and business owners whose...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 31, 20244 min read
'Can Do' Lieutenant Hones Skills at Leadership Academy
ALFRED, Maine – Many – perhaps most – who know her would describe York County Jail Lt. Lori Marks as a ‘can do’ sort of person. So when a...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 26, 20243 min read
York County Commissioners table proposed proclamation policy pending revisions
“As one commissioner said, we are going to open a can of worms, and here we are,” said Commission Chair Richard Dutremble. ALFRED, Maine...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 14, 20243 min read
York County Government Eyes Dredge Operation in Wake of January Storms
ALFRED, Maine – York County Maine Government is looking at putting the dredge it owns to work assisting coastal communities with sand and...
Tammy L Wells
Mar 4, 20243 min read
York County Commissioners Adjust Meeting Time, Elect Chair, Vice-Chair
ALFRED, Maine - A familiar face is at the helm of the Board of York County Commissioners for the 2024 calendar year. Richard R. Dutremble...
Tammy L Wells
Jan 22, 20243 min read
York County Emergency Officials Plan for Major Coastal Flooding
ALFRED, Maine – York County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA) is issuing a public advisory in response to the threat of major coastal...
Tammy L Wells
Jan 11, 20241 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
Bed Count Approved for York County Recovery Center
ALFRED, Maine – The proposed York County substance use recovery center is poised to move on to the next step in the local permitting...
Tammy L Wells
Jan 10, 20243 min read
York County Inks Deputization Agreement with Municipalities
ALFRED, Maine – Law enforcement officers of a number of York County municipalities have taken the step of being deputized with the York...
Tammy L Wells
Jan 4, 20242 min read
York County Maine Government Bestows Spirit of America Awards
ALFRED, Maine – For years, US Marine veteran Wesley Stacey scouted out old cemeteries in Parsonsfield, looking to make sure early...
Tammy L Wells
Nov 19, 20234 min read
York County Shelters food pantry struggling to meet Thanksgiving demand: Turkeys needed and welcome
York County Shelter Programs Food Pantry is looking for donations of turkeys to help fill the 900 or so Thanksgiving food boxes.
Tammy L Wells
Nov 6, 20233 min read
York County Recovery Center Project 'Light at end of Tunnel'
ALFRED, ME – York County Maine Government's plan to create a 58-bed substance use recovery center - offering a “one roof” model of care...
Tammy L Wells
Sep 26, 20235 min read
Utah Letters Offering to Buy Land Prompts Concern
August 23, 2023 ALFRED, ME – York County residents who have received unsolicited purchase agreements from a Utah land investment company...
Katherine Derby
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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