A citizen saw a York County resident wandering in the roadway, and quietly stepped in to assist York County Sheriff’s Office deputies help the older resident who was experiencing cognitive difficulties. Jennifer Stonehouse gently calmed the individual, and in so doing, helped the situation end safely. A member of the YCSO command staff, Operations Major […]
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County Report: Old crimes revealed in 1890s, 1900s, York County Jail logbooks
Many of us have heard the term “that’s highway robbery!” These days, the expression tends to mean that something is far too expensive — “they want how much?” for a dozen eggs, a chuck roast, or a basic, no frills, new car. Well, in 1893, highway robbery happened right here in York County. A Biddeford […]
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County Report: Peer group supports significant others of first responders
Meetings commence Feb. 23.
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County Report: A fire and a bell; York County recalls anniversary of 1933 courthouse blaze
It doesn’t ring every day now – though for many years it did – and an act of kindness that took place in the waning months of 1933 ensured that when there is a reason to toll the bell at York County Court House, it can happen again. Ninety-two years ago, on Feb. 8, 1933, […]