News items regarding state and county updates from Augusta and Alfred
Biddeford’s June 9 election results showed overwhelming support for the Biddeford School Department’s budget and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Candidates and several other observers said Tuesday’s voter turnout numbers will likely break municipal records for June elections, which includes a decision regarding this year’s school budget.
Under a recently approved budget plan, the city of Biddeford will see an increase of $285,343 for a total of $2.1 million in county tax obligations.
Ranked-choice voting strategies could decide which Democratic and Republican candidates win the June 9 primaries.
Seventeen newly minted Emergency Medical Technicians graduated from a 16-week program offered by York County Community College and held at York County Regional Training Center in Alfred.
Age Friendly Saco and Age Friendly Biddeford are joining forces to help older residents make sure they receive Maine’s upcoming $300 affordability payment by assisting them with filing their Maine ME1040 income tax return.
Democrats Roch Angers and Doris Ortiz – both former members of the Biddeford City Council – are each hoping to replace retiring commissioner, Richard Dutremble, the board’s chair.
David Costello brough his longshot U.S. Senate campaign to Biddeford on Saturday, meeting with several residents who traveled from all over northern York County to learn more about the candidate and his vision for America.
U.S. Senator Angus King stopped by the York County Regional Training Center Wednesday for a tour; to see -- firsthand -- the facility York County government built largely with federal ARPA funds, county money, grants and Congressionally Designated Spending that makes exactly that sort of training possible.
Residents will have the final say on the proposed FY ’27 county budget at a public hearing set for 6 p.m. June 3 at the York County Government Building, 149 Jordan Springs Road in Alfred.
What is the median age in York County? What is the poverty rate? How about median household income? Almost everything you want to know about York County can be found in the 2025 annual report
The former Maine House Speaker is trailing far behind her Democratic rivals with only three weeks remaining before the June 9 primary election
Local businesses are feeling an economic pinch, but a new report provides suggested action steps that could improve Maine's overall economy
Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.
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
In his monthly column for the Biddeford Gazette, State Sen. Henry Ingwersen discusses the benefits of a bill he sponsored to address hunger and support local farmers
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 8 and turned it over … Continue reading Restored funds ease increase to proposed York County budget
Democrats say the narrowly approved budget reflects Maine values and will help working-class families; Republicans say the spending package is irresponsible and not sustainable By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Maine lawmakers last week approved a supplemental budget of more than $500 million for the next fiscal year. Gov. Janet Mills signed the spending package -- … Continue reading NEWS | Local perspective on state budget
[ Contributed Story ] Gov. Janet Mills gave State Rep. Marc Malon (D-Biddeford) one more thing to celebrate this Easter holiday weekend. On Friday, the governor signed a law a bill that Malon introduced earlier this year to help curb online gambling addiction. RELATED | Biddeford lawmaker’s bill addresses online gambling addiction As amended, LD … Continue reading NEWS | Governor signs Malon’s gambling addiction bill
The final decision would require voter approval, but some commissioners say the position is largely ceremonial and somewhat redundant because the county already pays a finance director and support staff By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government Media ALFRED, Maine – York County Commissioners are poised to decide later this spring whether to ask voters … Continue reading NEWS | York County commissioners consider abolishing ‘elected’ county treasurer
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