BIDDEFORD — When Julia Dobson became pregnant with her two boys at age 19, she didn’t know where to turn. She had no home of her own, no parenting skills and little income. She needed help. Then she learned about Biddeford-based Saint Andre Home. Dobson, who was four months pregnant at the time, moved into […]

Jason Twardus, right, consults with defense attorney Darrick Banda Thursday at York County Superior Court in Alfred. Twardus is seeking a new trial in the 2007 murder of his ex-fiancée Kelly Gorham; Twardus was convicted of the murder in 2010. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

ALFRED — Defense attorneys for Jason Twardus, who was convicted on Oct. 1, 2010 of the murder of his former fiancée, Kelly Gorham, have initiated proceedings in the quest for a new trial based on what they claim are new pieces of evidence. Gorham’s remains were found by police in Stewartstown, N.H. on Labor Day […]

BIDDEFORD — On Wednesday, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner identified Edward F. L’Hommedieu, 71, of Yarmouth, as the pilot who died in the fiery crash on Sunday evening, one-half mile from the Biddeford Municipal Airport. L’Hommedieu was piloting a twin engine Cessna 402B and was heading to the Biddeford airport, according to his son, […]

Edward F. L’Hommedieu, 71, of Yarmouth was the pilot killed in the fiery crash on Sunday, one-half mile from the Biddeford Municipal Airport. He was an experienced pilot and served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Dick and Carol Ogden are embraced by Steve Mazza, facilities manager for the York County Shelter Programs, in one of the shelter buildings in Alfred on Tuesday during a surprise party thrown in the Ogdens’ honor. To date, the Ogdens have volunteered their time in delivering to the shelter approximately 90,000 pounds of food from […]

ALFRED — Carol and Dick Ogden walked into a barn at York County Shelter Programs at noon Tuesday to a standing ovation and music by the Massabesic High School Concert Band. The Shapleigh couple was honored with the surprise party for the volunteer work they have done for the organization. The event was attended by […]

BIDDEFORD — A couple whose home was destroyed when a small plane crashed into it plans to rebuild on the site, which is less than a mile from an airport. Kim Myers said she and her husband, Steve Myers, like the location and always enjoyed watching the planes buzzing to and from Biddeford   Municipal Airport. […]

A member of the National Transportation Safety Board examines the remains of a plane that crashed into a home at 235 Granite Street Extension in Biddeford Sunday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — A small plane crashed into a house at 235 Granite Street Extension Sunday evening, killing the pilot and destroying the home. Hundreds gathered to watch as firefighters from the Biddeford, Saco and Goodwin’s Mills worked to extinguish the flames. Biddeford Deputy Fire Chief Paul LaBrecque said the fire started just after 6 p.m. […]