The failure is in the funding model. Let’s run them at the county level like other regional services.
Alfred
Posted inMaine, News
York County’s only homeless shelter closes after 45 years
Some of York County Shelter Programs’ services will continue to operate, including a food pantry that serves 6,000 people each month.
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Posted inMaine, News
York County to take over food pantry operations, but shelter’s future uncertain
County commissioners vote to take over the York County Shelter Programs’ food pantry, but say they don’t have the resources to operate the nonprofit’s shelter, which is housing 65 people and is slated to close Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
York County’s only homeless shelter on brink of closure for lack of funds
York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter.
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County Report: Committee begins budget review May 7 in Alfred
The proposed budget is up by about 13%.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Richard Wyman Turcotte
ALFRED – Richard Wyman Turcotte, resident of East Waterboro, passed away at his home on April 10, 2025. He was 86 …
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County Report: Open house scheduled at York County Emergency Management Agency
Sometimes you see folks dressed in protective clothing, working at the scene of a chemical spill, doing all they can to make sure folks are safe as can be. When a child has wandered away from their yard, there is often a drone overhead, guided by a team on the ground, aiding in the search. […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances
The 39 counties and municipalities receiving a direct share of the opioid settlements would have to submit annual, publicly available reports.
Posted inMaine
Proposed York County budget increase is 13%
Commissioners heard from several York County Government departments and will continue the review at 4:30 p.m., April 9, at the York County Government building in Alfred.
