Collin Gamble fills out a questionnaire with his grandmother, Penny Thumith, at the Middle School of the Kennebunks on Wednesday, one of many activities offered as students shared a meal with their grandparents and others relatives during the annual Eighth Grade Thanksgiving Community Dinner. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — On Tuesday, in her last city council meeting officiating as mayor of Biddeford, Joanne Twomey thanked the members of the council who served with her during her two terms ”“ four years ”“ as mayor. She said she and the council did great work together and all should be proud. Under her administration, […]

U.S. military veteran Jason Longo speaks about his experience at the Arthur B. Huot House in Saco, a rehabilitative living facility for service members, inside his apartment on Tuesday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

SACO — The future of the old Saco Fire Station has been put on hold once again, as city councilors Monday voted to put off a decision on sale, lease or demolition of the building. The vote was predicated, in part, by the receipt of a new offer that exceeds the city’s asking price. Mayor-elect […]

SACO — Desert Storm veteran Jason Longo has not only found a place to live at the Arthur B. Huot Home in Saco, he’s also found hope for the future. Named for Arthur Huot, a local veteran who advocated for the home and died in June of 2010, the Huot Home opened one year ago […]

On Saturday, Jeff Tarbox, left, sells vegetables to Jana Keegan and her 1-year-old daughter Avery of Saco, at the table of Sunset Farm Organics of Lyman at the new Saco River Farmers Market in the Saco mill district. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)

U.S. military veteran Jason Longo speaks about his experience at the Arthur B. Huot House in Saco, a rehabilitative living facility for service members, inside his apartment on Tuesday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — Saturday was only the first day of the Saco River Farmer’s Market in the Saco mill district, but from the crowd that made its way through the renovated mill space eyeing and purchasing wares from the 30 participating vendors, it appeared to be a long-established event. It even felt like a party. Live […]

BIDDEFORD — While rain lightly drizzled, people lined downtown streets in Biddeford and Saco on Friday as they watched U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and other local dignitaries, school bands from both cities, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, members of the fire and police departments of the twin cities and of course veterans, pass by […]

U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, put her hand over her heart after placing a memorial wreath at Veterans Park in Biddeford Friday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)