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Renovated York County Commission space, upgraded AV, increases public accessibility

ALFRED — County residents attending York County Commissioners meetings in person or online can better see and hear what is being discussed in a larger, more welcoming space, county officials say. The old commissioners meeting room at the York County Government building at 149 Jordan Springs Road (Route 4) in Alfred has been enlarged, refurbished […]

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York County dredge agreement signings commence, outlining way forward

ALFRED — The City of Saco and the County of York have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines how the parties will proceed with dredge operations. Six additional municipalities — Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach — have also told county officials they too, plan to do so. York County Commissioners […]

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Higher state valuations, inflation, leads to 7.38 percent York County budget increase

ALFRED – Inflation and increases in the state government’s valuation of county municipalities has led to a proposed 7.38 percent increase in York County government’s budget and an estimated 9.6 percent increase in municipal assessments for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is $25.16 million, with $21.55 million to be raised […]

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York County government eyes dredge operation in wake of January storms

ALFRED — York County government is looking at putting the dredge it owns to work assisting coastal communities with sand and dune nourishment after two devastating mid-January storms. The storms are said to have created an estimated $20 million in damages to public infrastructure. County Manager Greg Zinser told York County Commissioners at recent meetings […]

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‘Outstanding work’ recognized at York County Sheriff’s Office annual awards

ALFRED — York County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alex Markellos and Kittery Police Officer Ryan Sanford, both members of the county’s regional Special Response Team, have earned Meritorious Service awards for their response to a 2023 situation in a Saco hotel room where it was reported there were hostages inside, including a child. The two officers […]