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 8 and turned it over … Continue reading Restored funds ease increase to proposed York County budget   

NEWS | York County commissioners consider abolishing ‘elected’ county treasurer

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

Council splits on supporting state bill for emergency shelters

By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Despite some misinformation floating about on social media, the Biddeford City Council did not vote Tuesday against funding for emergency shelters to assist unhoused residents. Instead, the council took up a resolution introduced by Mayor Liam LaFountain to express support for a bill now being considered by the Maine Legislature. The … Continue reading Council splits on supporting state bill for emergency shelters

Angers considers run for county commission

A longtime fixture at City Hall, Roch Angers tells the Gazette he wants to follow in Richard Dutremble's footsteps at the county level By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Roch Angers – a longtime former Biddeford city councilor and a current planning board member – told the Gazette Sunday that he is seriously considering a run for … Continue reading Angers considers run for county commission

Dutremble to lead York County Commissioners in 2026

By TAMMY WELLS York County Commissioner Richard Dutremble of Biddeford was unanimously voted as chair of the five-member board during its organizational meeting Jan. 7. Dutremble has served as a York County Commissioner for 20 years – including seven years as chair since 2007  – and said this year will be his last as a … Continue reading Dutremble to lead York County Commissioners in 2026