ALFRED — Declining revenues, increasing insurance costs and a desire to keep county tax assessments to municipalities at the same level could mean the elimination of five county positions ”“ though that could change if union workers agree to pick up a portion of their health insurance costs or the county budget committee votes to […]

SANFORD — New England Building Materials has closed its Springvale and Windham retail stores and consolidated operations with the company’s Sanford location on New Dam Road. As well, the company is selling its three Midcoast stores to Hammond Lumber. NEBM CEO Don Collins said the move will allow the company to focus on the larger […]

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WATERBORO — The attorney for a 36-year-old special education teacher who is charged by York County Sheriff’s deputies with having sex with a 15-year-old former student and giving him marijuana said his client denies the charges. Massabesic High School teacher Jessica Pomerleau was released from York County Jail on $10,000 bail Tuesday evening, several hours […]

BIDDEFORD — Use of consumer fireworks within Biddeford may be restricted to certain areas if a proposed ordinance is passed. A new state law will allow the sale and use of consumer fireworks throughout Maine starting Jan. 1, except in communities that create specific restrictions against them. When the Policy Committee discussed the new law […]

BIDDEFORD — Alfred Proulx Jr. and his wife Pauline say they don’t like being a burden on others. They’d rather give than receive, say the couple, and have often helped out family members. But now they’re in need and though it goes against their proud nature, they’re asking for help. In 2008, Alfred was diagnosed […]

Alfred and Pauline Proulx are pictured at their friends’ home in Biddeford, Saturday. The couple are hoping community members will help repair code violations at their home so they can return. (Dina Mendros/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — Since early August, Jim Leslie and his crew head to Biddeford Pool most days. Once there, they unload their gear and supplies and haul them onto the boat waiting at the landing. Braving wind and choppy seas, they take the 15-minute ride to Wood Island, where the men once again unload their equipment […]

Sheri Poftak, a historian for Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse, holds a photo of the lighthouse and abutting buildings taken near the beginning of the 20th century, off the coast of Biddeford. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Proposed term limits and a seven-member town council would bring fresh ideas and prevent the formation of blocks on the council, according to a representative of the charter commission. In November, residents will vote on four referendum questions addressing proposed changes to the town charter on the November ballot. The suggested […]