The outbreak was first detected on Dec. 13, and sickened more than 50 people in all.
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Man charged with trying to smuggle drugs into York County Jail
Michael Vaughn, 34, of Wells, allegedly was concealing cocaine and fentanyl when he was booked.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Eight test positive for COVID at York County Jail
A staff member and five residents tested positive last week, said Sheriff William King. On Monday, two staff members tested positive on rapid tests and were to undergo additional testing.
Posted inMaine, News
York County to give harm reduction bags to people leaving jail
The bags containing information about resources, fentanyl test strips and naloxone are designed to help people who have substance use disorder transition back into the community.
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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.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine woman and 2 daughters killed in highway crash in Virginia
Lacquora Smith, 28, of Alfred and her daughters, age 4 and 6, died at the scene; 2 other children and the driver of another vehicle were injured in the crash on Thursday.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
County takes interim steps to fill top jail job as fired administrator considers appeal
York County County Commissioners on June 23 reaffirmed their decision to dismiss Michael Vitiello.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Rural York County says ‘so long’ as longtime deputy retires
Sergeant Steve Thistlewood was given a fond farewell at York County Sheriff’s Office May 28 to mark his retirement, and was escorted by a parade of cruisers to Limington for a reception to recognize his 22 years on the job. Sheriff Bill King noted Thistlewood’s leadership abilities, investigative acumen and his “can do” spirit. The […]
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Maine lawmaker sued for clear-cutting neighbors’ land
The lawsuit claims that Rep. Heidi Sampson and Robert Sampson of Alfred cut more than 4,344 trees from the neighbor’ property, then built a barn, stable and gated horse paddock on the area.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
Michael Hinds, 60, beloved volunteer firefighter for Alfred Fire and Rescue
Fellow firefighters remembered the Sanford resident as a kind, funny and hardworking colleague who had a passion for the fire service.