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York county

Published
June 26, 2022

Scientists trace black stains on beachgoers’ feet to invasive species

A massive die-off of hemlock woolly adelgid last year left millions of fly corpses along shores and beaches from Maine to Massachusetts.
Published
May 17, 2022

Judge sets $200,000 bail for Limington man awaiting a new murder trial

Bruce Akers has been in state custody for nearly six years, since his arrest in 2016 in connection with the death of his neighbor.
Published
November 11, 2021

COVID causing York County Jail to turn away people who come to serve sentences

Because of concerns about COVID-19, they are told to return Dec. 3 to have their sentences revised or possibly waived.
Published
November 3, 2021

Suspect in York bank robbery arrested in Massachusetts

The arrest at a Peabody hotel follows a bank robbery and high-speed police chase in Massachusetts after the alleged Maine robbery.
Published
July 15, 2021

York County not affordable for working class, new report says

The report, based on homeownership and affordability data from the Maine Housing Authority, cites an alarming disparity between home prices and incomes.

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Published
May 5, 2021

Commentary: Maine communities have a responsibility to act against domestic violence

If someone is experiencing abuse, each of us can support them. Likewise, each of us can be a point of accountability for someone who abuses their partner.
Published
March 2, 2021

Commentary: Regional coordination is key to tackling climate action in Maine

The Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Resilience Program is helping six York County towns address climate change impacts and advance resilience efforts.
Published
February 14, 2021

York County lags others in COVID-19 vaccinations

A coronavirus hotspot, Maine's southernmost county has had the most infections per capita, but it also has one of the lowest inoculation rates.
Published
January 15, 2021

Hours before turnpike chase, niece asked police to take man into custody

Brunswick police took a shotgun from David Stoddard during a mental health crisis in October, but refused his niece's request shortly before he led state troopers on a high-speed chase Tuesday.
Published
January 15, 2021

Police radio traffic provides details of intense, high-speed chase that led to 2 fatalities

The recording reveals that the driver of a pickup truck tossed power tools, trash and even a handgun out his window at police as he fled at speeds up to 110 mph.