Becky Harkema, executive director of the Norhtern York County Family YMCA, raises the American flag on Flag Day, June 14, outside the YMCA building in Biddeford. Old Glory will be out in force again this weekend in recognition of Independence Day.

Sanford Housing Authority Director Bill Keefer and Randy Levangie, the agency’s project director for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, stand on the front steps of 19 North Ave. in Sanford, at an open house marking the completion of renovations to the first property in the program. SHA, York County Community Action Corporation and York County Shelters […]

SANFORD — There’s fresh new paint, handsome hardwood laminate floors, brand new energy-efficient windows, new drywall, vinyl siding, and a new furnace. There are new appliances, new lighting ”“ and a new lease on life for an old house that a year ago was under the hammer of foreclosure and in dire disrepair. The three bedroom, […]

SANFORD — The arrest of a town councilor ”“ who was released without being charged ”“ has preoccupied the Town Council for more than a month, though it has yet to discuss the issue publicly. Councilor Alan Walsh was arrested May 15 on suspicion of operating while under the influence, but was released after a […]

BIDDEFORD — It was during a bad storm in February that there was an unusual sight on Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. A harbor porpoise washed up high on the beach and was stranded there. Once she was rescued and brought to the University of New England’s Marine Animal Research Center, she was found to […]

Keith Matassa, marine mammal rehabilitation coordinator, feeds a porpoise named Number 12 at the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center at the University of New England in Biddeford, Tuesday. Matassa and a crew from the university released Number 12 back into the ocean Wednesday. (Jeff Legasse/Journal Tribune)

PORTLAND — The Alfred man charged by federal agents Friday with allegedly building pipe bombs in the basement of his Avery Road home ”“ and having five in his car when he drove himself to the hospital ”“ first served time in federal prison 23 years ago. Robert W. Infante, 47, appeared relaxed as he […]

ALFRED — An investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s Office who inspected the 60 Avery Road residence of Robert Wayne Infante Friday morning found 12 pipe bombs in various stages of construction, according to court documents filed in connection with Infante’s arrest. Agents with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives charged Infante, […]

Rocky Magnusson, left, Desiree Mann, and Adam Contonio, with Drew Mann helping in the background, assemble a bungee-jump ride outside the ice arena in Biddeford on Friday in preparation of the La Kermesse Festival, which will be scaled down from previous years. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)