Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.