SANFORD — Five candidates will vie for two, three-year Sanford School Committee terms on Nov. 8. In the running are pediatric dentist Mark Lucier and social worker Kendra Williams, who are both incumbents, along with RSU 60 math teacher Caroline Roberge, builder Louis Coluni, and attorney Adam Cote, who was a Democratic primary candidate for […]

Biddeford High School social studies teacher Jon Edstrom speaks to a student in between classes on Thursday. The student is part of the school’s Freshman Academy, a pilot program with about 80 first-year students. The goal of the program is to help smooth the transition between middle school and high school. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — Closer relations with teachers and fellow students, more class discussions and shorter class times are just a few of the benefits cited by students attending Biddeford High’s School pilot program of its Freshman Academy. About 80 students of the approximately 200 members of this year’s freshmen class were chosen take part in the […]

Robert Fisk Jr., president and director of Maine Friends of Animals, speaks out against Question 2 during a press conference at the North Dam Mill in Biddeford Thursday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

Michael Reilly, owner of Reilly’s Bakery in Biddeford, speaks out in favor of Question 2 during a press conference at the bakery on Thursday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — Both proponents and opponents of building a racino in Biddeford are kicking into high gear as the November election,  when voters will decide the issue, draws near. A yes vote would allow two racinos ”“ combined harness racetrack and slot machine facilities ”“ in Maine, one in Washington County and one within 25 […]

Ever hear the story of the curse of the Saco River? What about Mary Bean, a mill worker who was killed and thrown in the river? Then there was the mill fire that killed a number of people, probably more than were even reported. These are just a few of the thrilling stories that will […]

Victoria Eon, vice president of the National Honor Society at Biddeford High School, directs a group of NHS and drama club members during rehearsals for “Perilous Pepperell Tours of Terror,” a Friday night event at the North Dam Mill organized by both groups and sponsored by the Biddeford Mills Museum. Aside from being a non-gory […]

SANFORD — The leaseholder of a High Street banquet hall told town officials he has “informed the owner of the group” that alleged swinger parties will no longer take place at Mousam View Place. In an email to Codes Enforcement Officer Shirley Sheesley, James Colley wrote that while a website advertising a party in November […]

SANFORD — Town officials, who allege a popular banquet hall has been the venue for sex parties for swingers, have ordered the lessees to cease hosting the events, citing violation of town codes that pertain to obscenity, among other alleged code violations. In a certified letter addressed to Jim and Susan Colley dated Oct. 21, […]