The York Fire Department responded to a report of a flipped boat at noon on Saturday.
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Stonewall Kitchen to end candle production in Wells
The York-based company is eliminating 32 jobs and outsourcing production of its Village Candles to a third party in New Hampshire.
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Maine towns are installing AI-enabled surveillance systems despite privacy concerns
Some police departments are leasing cameras from Flock, a company facing scrutiny for its increasingly pervasive surveillance tools and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
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Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
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Taiwan officials compare emergency management notes with York County peers | County Report
A group of 10 fire chiefs and EMS professionals from Taiwan visited the United States as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program.
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York beachgoer revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach
Officials say the bystander used CPR to revive the 20-year-old woman after she was pulled from the water.
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Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge announced the 2025 Sense of Wonder Photo Contest begins April 1. According to a news release, the Friends are inviting photographers of all ages to submit photos for the fifth annual contest. Submissions will be accepted through June 15. Participants may submit up to three photos to […]
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Business: Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation supports York Hospital cardiac lab renovation
The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation has donated $25,000 toward the renovation of York Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. According to a March 5 news release, the independent nonprofit hospital, which has been in operation for 111 years, launched its “Leading with Heart” capital campaign last year and construction is underway. “York Hospital is a true community […]
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Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of Maine
The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was about 5.5 miles off York Harbor, the same region as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.