Pictured from left to right are Connor Reeves, Ethan Johnson and Jacob Weese on Thursday in downtown Old Orchard Beach. The three have initiated an effort called “Boarding for Boobies,” and have been skateboarding across Maine in an attempt to raise money for breast cancer research. (Jeff Lagasse/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — Lexi, a large, black mustang with a brown-tinged mane like ashen silk, was feeling antsy on Tuesday. It was late morning at the Ever After Mustang Rescue in Biddeford, and Lexi became bored with her walk around the circular outdoor pen; she whinnied once, and kicked up dirt with her front hoof, before […]

Bryannah Nolette gives a kiss to Speckles the horse Tuesday at the Ever After Mustang Rescue in Biddeford at a summer camp geared toward children ages 11-15 who wish to learn how to care for and manage the animals. Rescue Director Mona Jerome, who runs the non-profit, said the camp is popular but may not […]

Jason Twardus, pictured here, was convicted last year of murdering his former fiancée, Kelly Gorham, in 2007 and then burying her body in northern New Hampshire. His request for a new trial was denied Monday. (Journal Tribune File Photo)

ALFRED — There will be no new trial for Jason Twardus, convicted last year of murdering his former fiancée Kelly Gorham in Maine in 2007 and then burying her body on land owned by his father in northern New Hampshire. York County Superior Court Justice G. Arthur Brennan denied Twardus’ bid for a new trial […]

LYMAN — Residents told two selectmen Monday they don’t want the town to sue the third selectmen, calling the move a waste of taxpayer money. More than 60 people attended the selectmen’s meeting in response to news that Selectman Norman Hutchins and Board Chairman Leo Ruel were going ahead with a lawsuit against the third […]

Selectmen Chairman Leo Ruel, left, listens to town attorney Bill Dale before a selectmen’s meeting Monday in Lyman. More than 60 people turned out, many of them upset about Ruel and Selectman Norman Hutchins’ decision to seek court action in connection with town employee Steve Marble’s position as a selectman. Ruel and Hutchins voted to […]

BIDDEFORD — The former owner of Homer’s Sports Bar was indicted earlier this month by a York County Superior Court grand jury with one count each of unlawful sexual touching and tampering with a victim and two counts of assault. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but means enough evidence exist to move […]

David “Duffy” Cluff, owner of Duffy’s Tavern & Grill, looks out at the ongoing construction on Main Street in Kennebunk Wednesday through a window in his establishment overlooking the bridge project. Duffy’s is one of many area businesses that have been impacted by the construction. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

KENNEBUNK — From the back windows of Duffy’s Tavern and Grill on Main Street is a view of bulldozers, excavators and construction workers who have spent the last nine months working to reconstruct the Route 1 bridge over the Mousam River. Although the sight and traffic issues caused by the $3.3 million project are unpleasant […]