(Those sentenced who were considered maximum security prisoners would have served their time at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston, built in 1824). A new York County Jail was built in the 1970s ...

A Maine man who called 911 after his girlfriend was shot during an argument has been arrested in connection with her death, ...

A Maine man has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting his girlfriend during a struggle over a gun last weekend. Jeremiah Godfrey, 43, of South Berwick, was arrested around noon Wednesday on ...

ALFRED, Maine — A concerned citizen noticed a York County resident wandering in the roadway and discreetly stepped in to assist York County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Jennifer Stonehouse ...

York County Jail Sergeant Colton Sweeney earned a Mat Baker Award, named in memory of the late chief deputy. Sweeney was also to be named Officer of the Year by the Maine Sheriff’s Association.