ALFRED — The amount of revenue flowing into the York County Registry of Deeds as a result of the transfer tax is trending up a bit but fees the registry receives were off 13 to 14 percent at the end of 2023, York County Manager Greg Zinser told York County Commissioners at a recent meeting. […]
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Chili makers vie for York County Sheriff Office honors
ALFRED — What makes an award winning chili? Corrections Officer Heath Bryant can tell you. He took first place in the York County Sheriff’s Office 2024 Chili Cook-off, held Friday, Feb. 9. “It was just a recipe I came up with a few years ago,” Bryant said, rather modestly. “It’s hamburger, sausage and seasonings.” The […]
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York County Jail makes gains in corrections staffing
ALFRED — York County Jail is seeing an upswing in hiring and retention over the last several months, after a lean stretch when it seemed like there were more corrections officers retiring or moving to jobs in other sectors, than who remained on the job. Vacancies remain and York County Sheriff’s Office is still hiring, […]
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York County Commissioners adjust meeting time, elect chair, vice-chair
ALFRED — A familiar face is at the helm of the Board of York County Commissioners for the 2024 calendar year. Richard R. Dutremble of Biddeford, who is beginning his 18th year as the commissioner for District 2 — Arundel, Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport – said his election to the post Wednesday, Jan. 3, marks […]
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Bed count approved for York County Recovery Center
ALFRED – The proposed York County substance use recovery center is poised to move on to the next step in the local permitting process now that the bed count for the facility has been set. The Alfred Planning Board on Jan. 8 approved the county’s request for reasonable accommodation under federal and state laws that […]
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Jail events foster family connections
ALFRED — Many people have plans for special holidays, and that often means time spent with family and other cherished loved ones. When your address is in jail, holidays can be complicated and engender sadness. Events Saturday, Dec. 9, at York County Jail in Alfred were designed to bring a little joy to jail residents […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Nonprofits make a real impact
During the holiday season, it’s a natural time to reflect on how individuals and groups around you have impacted your life. The true spirit of the holidays is how much you give and give back, not how much you receive. That is true for family, but also nonprofit organizations making a difference directly or indirectly […]
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Recovery center, first responder training center draw comment at public hearings
ALFRED – Those speaking at a pair of public hearings on York County Maine Government’s proposal to build a first responder training center and a substance use recovery in Alfred had questions as well as comments about the proposals. The Nov. 27 public hearings were hosted by the Alfred Planning Board as part of the […]
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York County Shelter’s food pantry struggling to meet Thanksgiving demand
Turkeys needed and welcome, pantry officials say.
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York County recovery center project clears first application hurdle
ALFRED — The Alfred Planning Board voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 23, to declare York County government’s application for a substance use recovery complete and set a public hearing for Nov. 27. The Planning Board has scheduled a site walk for 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, near York County Jail on Layman Way, off Route […]