A group of women calling themselves “Prelude Princesses” march in the sixth annual Hat Parade in Kennebunkport Saturday afternoon as part of the Christmas Prelude festivities. (LIZ GOTTHELF/Journal Tribune)

Members of the Womens Educational and Industrial Union, JoAnn Dearborn, Herberta Harriman and Beverly Loring, pictured at Harriman’s house Thursday, discuss the group’s more than 100 years of history in Saco. JEFF LAGASSE/ Journal Tribune

KENNEBUNKPORT — The 30th annual Christmas Prelude brought holiday spirit, shoppers and a wide variety of hats to downtown Kennebunkport and Lower Village in Kennebunk this weekend. The festival kicked off Thursday night and continued with events scheduled throughout the weekend. Activities are also planned for this coming weekend. Downtown Kennebunkport and Lower Village were […]

SACO — The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Saco was incorporated in 1911, nine years before women were allowed to vote. A century has passed, times have changed, and the group is still running strong and helping the community. Earlier this year, the group was recognized by Secretary of State Charles Summer and presented […]

Members of the Womens Educational and Industrial Union, JoAnn Dearborn, Herberta Harriman and Beverly Loring, pictured at Harriman’s house Thursday, discuss the group’s more than 100 years of history in Saco. JEFF LAGASSE/ Journal Tribune

Biddeford Police Chief Roger Beaupre, pictured at the station on Monday, has been with the department for the past 40 years. JEFF LAGASSE/ Journal Tribune

BIDDEFORD — In 1971, Roger Beaupre was a young man, recently home from a four-year stint in the service. Upon his return, the Biddeford son knew he wanted a career serving his community. For 40 years he’s been doing just that. On Nov. 19, 1971, Police Chief Roger Beaupre was hired as an officer by […]

ARUNDEL — Arundel’s relationship with Regional School Unit 21 is being held under the microscope. Thanks to the efforts of a group headed by resident and volunteer firefighter David Lane, a petition may be submitted to the town early next year that would establish a Special Town Meeting vote to gauge public reaction to the […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Elections Practices on Wednesday ruled freshman Republican legislator Rep. David Burns of Alfred violated eight Maine election laws, including falsifying records and misusing Maine Clean Election Act funds and ordered him to repay about $2,300. They then referred the case to the attorney general’s office for […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The founder of Wreaths Across America stopped by Jameson Elementary School Tuesday afternoon, just days before organizers embarked on a week-long journey to Arlington National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit that lays holiday wreaths on the graves of veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on the second Saturday of December, […]