Tammy L Wells

By Tammy Wells, York County government media ALFRED, Maine – York County government is taking the concept of antiquated out of old – forging ahead with initiatives to meet today’s demands while keeping an eye on lessons from its 390-year history. Over the last several years, the county government – the oldest in Maine, dating to 1636 – has been examining needs and ways to make life better for its diverse population of 220,000-plus residents – providing a regional approach in several...

ork County Government is joining forces with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on July 30 and is looking for folks to make the commitment to donate a pint, by reserving a time and following through on the day. The blood drive will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30 in the drill hall at York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way ( take Layman Way off Route 4, First County Way is the first right) in Alfred.

If you were in the right place at the right time on June 3, you might have seen the passing of the Special Olympics torch, called The Flame of Hope, from a Kennebunkport Police officer to a York County Sheriff’s Office Deputy at the Arundel town line on Route 1.