The Maine Cheese Guild’s 2023 Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Each of the creameries will be available for visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This group of cheese makers is exceptional and produces many types of delicious cheeses, all of artisanal quality. This is your opportunity to meet and talk […]
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Alfred man charged with murder in wife’s killing pleads not guilty
James Crow, who was charged with murder in April, has a long history of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Friends of Alfred man accused of killing wife feared he would commit suicide
Transcripts of 911 calls made on April 10 reveal James Crow’s friends and family believed a message he posted on Facebook shortly after he allegedly shot his wife meant he intended to take his own life.
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Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
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COVID causing York County Jail to turn away people who come to serve sentences
Because of concerns about COVID-19, they are told to return Dec. 3 to have their sentences revised or possibly waived.
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Maine woman and 2 daughters killed in highway crash in Virginia
Lacquora Smith, 28, of Alfred and her daughters, age 4 and 6, died at the scene; 2 other children and the driver of another vehicle were injured in the crash on Thursday.
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Maine lawmaker sued for clear-cutting neighbors’ land
The lawsuit claims that Rep. Heidi Sampson and Robert Sampson of Alfred cut more than 4,344 trees from the neighbor’ property, then built a barn, stable and gated horse paddock on the area.
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Alfred Fire and Rescue Department coping with COVID-19 outbreak
Seven members of the 45-member department have been diagnosed with COVID-19 while 10 others have been identified as close contacts.
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Inmate at York County Jail dies; cause not disclosed
The sheriff did not say whether the death was related to a COVID-19 outbreak at the jail.
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York County shares few details about inquiry into jail outbreak
Nearly all inmates and employees who tested positive for COVID-19 have completed their required quarantine period.