The woods, fields and lawns in York County and beyond are far too dry, prompting fire officials in many of the 29 county municipalities to institute a burn ban. The fire danger in York County remains in the ‘very high,’ category on the scale, York County fire and emergency management officials say. The next category is ‘extreme.’

The Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.’s Board of Directors (County Commissioners from Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, and York Counties and the CCWB Executive Committee) will hold a board meeting on: Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

York County volunteer CERT members are trained to help others following emergencies until professional responders arrive, to assist with basic first aid, traffic control, search and rescue operations, operating a shelter during an emergency, animal shelter, and more! The next CERT Basic Training is planned for late summer or early fall. Watch for for an announcement on York County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA) to join the Community Emergency Response Team.

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.