BIDDEFORD — It was a moving ceremony. One hand goes up in a slow salute, then slowly the hand moves down and both hands together are extended out, palms up, to accept a folded American flag, that person turns to another and the process is repeated 10 times, when the flag is handed off for […]

BIDDEFORD — On Tuesday, in a close 5-4 vote, the city council gave initial approval to abolish the committee that reviewed building projects on the Biddeford coast, a committee that many say no longer serves a purpose. A final vote on the issue is scheduled for the council’s next meeting, on Sept. 20. Proponents of […]

WATERBORO — It wasn’t until she was up on stage, recounting the events of Sept. 11, 2001 to her peers, that Shawna Alexander fully realized the enormity of the event. Alexander, company commander of Massabesic High School’s Naval Junior ROTC program, served as the master of ceremonies for the school’s 9/11 assembly Friday afternoon, during […]

Volunteer Linda Simpson from Biddeford Savings Bank grinds meat on Thursday with co-worker Barbara Jacques at the Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco, for the Saco Meals Program. Below: Volunteer Charlene Soucy unwraps a bowl of fruit salad Thursday in preparation for the evening meal. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

SACO — Twice a week, the Saco Meals Program serves up free meals at Most Holy Trinity Church. “We don’t ask any questions. Anyone can come,” said co-coordinator Charlene Soucy. The program is run by a team of dedicated volunteers, said co-coordinator Jackie Fontaine. Individual volunteers, as well as crews from local churches and businesses, […]

BIDDEFORD — On Tuesday, in a close 5-4 vote, the city council approved the first significant step toward building a parking garage in Biddeford’s downtown mill district. The council approved spending $98,000 to hire Winton Scott Architects of Portland to complete a study related to building parking structures in the city. For years, people have […]

Frank Sherburne, superintendent for the Massabesic school district, will officially take the helm of Maine School Administrative District 6 this fall, bringing his experience to the schools of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish and Frye Island. His appointment was made official Tuesday night, at the SAD 6 School Board meeting at Bonny Eagle Middle School. “I’m […]

BIDDEFORD — Astronaut Neil Armstrong, director Steven Spielberg and former President Gerald Ford are just a few of those who have earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank: Eagle Scout. One day soon, Erin and Ryan Donlon, both of Biddeford, hope to become Eagle Scouts themselves. Both have earned 57 merit badges, more than […]

Pictured in Biddeford last week, brothers Ryan and Erin Donlon are working on the final steps to become Eagle Scouts, the highest rank under the Boy Scouts of America. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)