Tammy L Wells

Just a few weeks from now, in mid-August, Matthew Ryan and Lucas Labbe will be heading to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro for 18 weeks of law enforcement training. They’ll learn about community policing, dealing with the vulnerable, police ethics, Maine criminal law, juvenile law, motor vehicle and liquor laws, use of force, domestic abuse, response to active shooter situations, investigations, and much more – in all more than 90 topics in the 720 hour curriculum.

More than a dozen members of the Maine County Commissioner’s Association representing seven Maine counties took a road trip on Wednesday July 8, attended their July meeting in Alfred, the county seat of York County. Commissioners from eight additional counties attended virtually.

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...