SANFORD — The president of the Maine chapter of the American Outlaw Association motorcycle gang has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in sanctioning a retaliation against another motorcycle gang. Thomas “Taz” Benvie, 41, of Springvale, who forfeited a sawed-off shotgun, another shotgun and four handguns, was sentenced one week […]

Curtis Hendricksen displays a natural water filtration system he made, Wednesday at the River Ridge Center in Kennebunk, a facility that specializes in treating acquired brain injury and other cognitive disorders. Hendricksen is one of many across the state and country who have sought support for living with brain injury. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

KENNEBUNK — The complexities of the human brain are a mystery to most, and the effects of a traumatic injury to the brain are equally beguiling. Take the tragic case of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who was recently shot at close range in the head ”“ and survived. A wound of that severity […]

BIDDEFORD — A plan to remove part of an unused runway at the Biddeford Municipal Airport and revegetate the area was approved by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on Wednesday. The plan was devised to bring the airport in compliance with Maine Site Location of Development Law, known as site law. Currently the airport […]

BIDDEFORD — More should be done to determine whether the indoor air quality at Biddeford High School is causing some students to become sick while at school, according to an industrial hygienist who was hired by several high school students. The hygienist joined students and several parents in voicing concerns about what was, and what […]

Jason Twardus, 29, hears his conviction at York County Superior Court Oct. 1, 2010, in the murder of his ex-fiancée, Kelly Gorham. Twardus is asking for a new trial due to new evidence. (Journal Tribune File Photo)

ALFRED — The New Hampshire man convicted in October of killing his former fiancée, Kelly Gorham, in 2007, claims there is new evidence in the case and he wants a new trial. Attorneys for Jason Twardus, who remains at York County Jail awaiting sentencing, filed the motion Jan. 10 at York County Superior Court. Attorney […]

Stylist Kate Arenstam grabs a double fistful of locks while tending to Barbara Hair Monday at the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco during its annual “Not a Day Off, But a Day On” Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

SACO — First Parish Congregational Church opened its doors and welcomed those in need by providing a number of free services at the third annual “Not A Day Off, But A Day On.” The event is a way for the church to help others on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “This is one way […]

Old photography equipment awaits placement in an exhibit Tuesday at the Saco Museum. The exhibit, entitled “Unconventional Portraits: Photography by Charles E. Moody,” showcases the late photographer’s portrait work from the early 20th Century. JEFF LAGASSE/ Journal Tribune