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Husband and wife killed in Sanford crash

by Abigail Driscoll May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Police say the couple’s vehicle crossed the center line on Main Street and hit an oncoming SUV on Sunday morning.

Support Mark Vigliotta for District 33 | Letter

May 11, 2026May 8, 2026

I’m writing to express my strong support for Mark Vigliotta in the race for Maine Senate District 33. Mark has a sincere understanding of working people and the challenges they face every day; he has spent most of his life working on the shop floor. He understands these challenges firsthand because he’s lived them. Mark […]

Community

York County will send treasurer decision to voters | County Report

by Tammy Wells May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Commissioners OK referendum to abolish elected treasurer. County residents will vote on Nov. 3.

Obituaries

Obituary: Br. Daniel J. Caron

April 22, 2026

ALFRED – Br. Daniel J. Caron, 82, died on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Brothers’ community on Shaker Hill in …

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Southern Maine sheriffs say jail funding from Legislature fell short again

by Morgan Womack April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The state’s county jails are slated to get $4 million in unappropriated funds, but sheriffs who have been seeking more money for years say it’s little consolation.

Community

5-story drill tower in Alfred provides first responder training | County Report

by Tammy Wells April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

The tower is one of the key components of the York County Regional Training Center.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

A Republican’s bid to become York County sheriff is in jeopardy. Here’s why

by Morgan Womack March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

David Corbett is accused of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position on a nomination petition to the secretary of state’s office. Those allegations were at the heart of a heated, hourslong hearing Friday.