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1 week ago | 
seacoastonline.com | Tammy Wells
ALFRED, Maine — 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. When disaster strikes, like a massive ice storm or coastal flooding, you see men and women doing all they can in response. Who are they, and how do they do it?
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
news.yahoo.com | Tammy Wells
ALFRED, Maine — York County Commissioners have signed off on a $21.9 million guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the York County Substance Use Recovery Center. The five-member board made a unanimous vote on Dec. 18, the last meeting of the 2024 calendar year.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
seacoastonline.com | Tammy Wells
ALFRED, Maine — York County Sheriff’s deputies now use body cameras— small devices recording video and audio during incidents like domestic disputes, shots fired or suspected impaired driving. The devices, which were issued about a month ago, are a big step up from the cruiser dash cameras and audio packs instituted by the department a few years ago. York County Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes said the body cameras are a benefit to the officers, to the department, and to the general public.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
pressherald.com | Tammy Wells
The scent of cinnamon wafted through the air of the kitchen at York County Jail in Alfred, as vast trays of coffee cake baked in the ovens. This was just one part of the meal preparation for jail residents. What made this September weekday morning different was that News Center Maine meteorologist Aaron Myler – along with a camera crew – was on hand to help food service staff and volunteer trustee residents make the coffee cake and top it with the signature cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
news.yahoo.com | Tammy Wells
ALFRED, Maine — If there were big trouble on the coast – flooding, widespread road damage, bridges swamped, a stubborn uncontrolled fire in northern York County that threatens life and limb – the faster emergency officials can get the word out to the public, the better. Now, York County Emergency Management Agency officials have an additional way to get in touch with residents.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
pressherald.com | Tammy Wells
If there were big trouble on the coast – flooding, widespread road damage, bridges swamped, a stubborn uncontrolled fire in northern York County that threatens life and limb, or a civil emergency – the faster emergency officials can get word out to the public, the better. Now, York County Emergency Management Agency officials have an additional way to get in touch with residents.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
pressherald.com | Tammy Wells
Five men who currently reside at York County Jail in Alfred took advantage of an educational opportunity during their stay that has been demonstrated to result in employment opportunities after release. The men, who all volunteer in the York County Jail kitchen, have used their time to participage in IN2WORK, a program of Aramark, that in the company’s words, “delivers training, certification, internships, and scholarships to graduates.”Aramark is contracted to provide meal services at the jail.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Tammy Wells
ALFRED, Maine — Ever wondered how your county jail operates – how many people are housed there, how residents occupy their time, how long they stay, who cooks the meals, and how many people work there? And what is the difference between a county jail and a state prison facility? York County Sheriff William L. King, in cooperation with Massabesic Adult and Community Education, will host a free, one-evening course at the jail, located on Layman Way off Jordan Springs Road (Route 4) in Alfred on Oct.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
pressherald.com | Tammy Wells
Ever wondered how the county jail operates – how many people are housed there, how residents occupy their time, how long they stay, who cooks the meals, and how many people work there? And what is the difference between a county jail and a state prison facility? What is a direct supervision jail? The chance to find out is coming right up. York County Sheriff William L.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
pressherald.com | Tammy Wells
The plan by York County government to build a regional first responder training center, followed by a substance use recovery center, is moving from the drawing board to construction. After two years of planning and permitting, the projects are ready to move forward as York County Commissioners approved the guaranteed maximum price of $24 million for site work for the two buildings and construction of the training center at a special meeting Sept. 12.
