york county Maine

Published
September 23, 2021

Learn about native plants, help with buffer along Goosefare Brook
Published
September 16, 2021

Meet Nathan Thayer, York County Jail administrator

"I want to bring a culture of respect for one another," he said. "I'm big on respect for everyone - staff, residents, contract staff. That's where you start."
Published
September 13, 2021

York County pauses to remember Sept. 11, 2001

"Coming together makes us stronger," said Pastor Jeffrey Pelkey, who led county ceremonies in Alfred on Saturday.
Published
September 9, 2021

York County and Biddeford to mark 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist actions that killed an estimated 3,000 people.
Published
August 12, 2021

Aim for York Judicial Center is zero net energy

Biddeford City Council approved a change to the contract zone to allow solar arrays in the parking lots of the new court building, as well as on the roof.
Published
August 12, 2021

Departing York County Jail captain recognized for COVID work

Dan Bean, who became acting jail superintendent last fall, has departed to work for Impact Justice.
Published
July 30, 2021

Dismissed York County Jail administrator files appeal, civil suit

Michael Vitiello was terminated from his job June 18 in connection with his handling of COVID-19 mask wearing at the jail in 2020.
Published
July 1, 2021

After administering 39,000 shots, York County vaccine center closes

While the Sanford site is closed, York County Emergency Management Agency Director Art Cleaves said the county has a standby team ready if there is a demand for vaccines at businesses, schools or other venues.
Published
June 24, 2021

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.
Published
June 20, 2021

Longtime York County Jail administrator dismissed by sheriff, county commissioners

The decision relates to incidents in the spring and summer of 2020 concerning the lack of mask-wearing inside the jail prior to an Aug. 19 coronavirus outbreak that impacted inmates, staff and some of their family members.