The first in a series of occasional articles focusing on recovery, ahead of the opening of the York County Recovery Center next year.
Tag: Tammy Wells
NEWS | County officials recommend abolishing elected treasurer position
Bobby Mills of Biddeford is unopposed for the treasurer seat that he resigned two years ago; while county officials say the position is not needed and redundant
FEATURE | Historical county records will soon be available online
York County officials anticipate a spring or summer debut of a new service that will allow residents to view historical county records that are hundreds of years old thanks to AI technology
NEWS | Two recruits join York County Sheriff’s Office
The rigorous hiring process includes a physical agility test, a polygraph, psychological testing, background checks and numerous pre-hiring interviews.
NEWS | Should York County abolish ‘elected’ treasurer?
York County Commissioners recently voted to approve a referendum question, asking voters to decide whether the county should continue supporting a largely ceremonial position while also paying professional finance staff
Restored funds ease increase to proposed York County budget
The restoration of the $400,000 in state funding was good news at a time when expenses are increasing for everyone [ Contributed Story ] By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government media When York County Commissioners approved the proposed $31.64 million county operating budget for the next fiscal year April […]
Mid-1600s deeds, other historic documents enthrall adult ed class
[Contributed Story & Photos] By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government media ALFRED, Maine – The mark, drawn in ink, is a figure of a person with their arms thrust out from their sides, fingers on each hand spread wide. It is the mark of a man named Roles, described […]
Officers recognized for ‘great work’
By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government media ALFRED, Maine — An elderly man with dementia wandered into a garage and climbed to the second story, where the only “floor” was planks placed across the support beams. It was unclear whether he intended to harm himself or if he was […]
York County jail gets perfect score
By TAMMY WELLS | York County Media Specialist ALFRED, Maine – York County Jail has earned a 100 percent score on their recent biennial state inspection. That means the 294-bed facility aced all 145 mandatory standards, and all 95 essential standards for 2024 and 2025. The 100 percent rating is […]
Free Senior Safety Fair | Scam recognition, safe driving tips and lunch!
By TAMMY WELLS, York County Government Media ALFRED — Many would agree that those who identify as “senior citizens” are an independent, capable lot. Most seniors, with the benefit of decades of experience, are comfortable and adept at managing their lives. But aging impacts everyone a bit differently, and seniors […]
