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Acton man accused of making harassing calls to York County Courthouse

by Dennis Hoey December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Ronald Colson, 57, is being held without bail at the county jail in Alfred.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Former Ogunquit town manager takes the stand to defend himself in theft trial

by Matt Byrne November 28, 2017November 29, 2017

Thomas Fortier’s testimony contradicts that of 2 teenagers, who said he instructed them to collect parking fees and they gave him the money.

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Casino effort in York County fuels push to stem abuse of citizen initiative process

by Scott Thistle October 29, 2017October 30, 2017

It’s said that the project will bring millions in tax relief and revenue, but the early winners are backers with no ties to Maine – and lawmakers are taking notice.

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Limerick teen accused of stealing women’s underwear; police recover 70 pair

by Dennis Hoey October 15, 2017October 16, 2017

The victims identified most of their undergarments, the York County sheriff says.

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York County corrections officer accused of dealing drugs at Alfred jail

by Beth Quimby October 15, 2017October 16, 2017

Andre Sims, 24, was trafficking in suboxone, and he hadn’t been doing it for long, according to Sheriff William King.

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Lofty campaign promises for York County casino are no sure bet

by J. Craig Anderson October 1, 2017September 30, 2017

The venue in Oxford created just a quarter of the jobs forecast in 2010, and studies like the one done ahead of November’s ballot measure are meant to persuade.

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Turtle tunnel envisioned to protect endangered species in York County

by Peter McGuire October 1, 2017October 2, 2017

A wildlife passage could protect turtles on a deadly stretch of road in Eliot, but the project could be upended by legal delays.

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Lawmakers make case that Maine’s initiative process is being gamed

by Scott Thistle September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

As proof, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee cite the dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino question on the November ballot.