The Arundel Gas Valero station on Route 111, operated by Arundel Selectman Byron Kindley, was raided early this morning by the York County Sheriff’s office, as part of an investigation that has led to charges against Kindley of stolen property and drug trafficking. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)

BIDDEFORD — The former president of La Kermesse Franco-Americaine festival has been indicted by the York County Grand Jury on theft charges against the festival and against the association of condominiums where she lived. The indictment comes just two weeks before a scaled-down version of the 28th annual festival will be held. Priscille Gagnon, 70, […]

The members of Grand Hotel, left to right, Glen Capen, Kyle Gervais, Aaron LaChance and Jason Elvin. The band will release their debut album June 22. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

PORTLAND — Years of dedication to the Portland music scene have finally brought success to Thornton Academy alumnus Kyle Gervais ”“ despite a period of frustration when he gave up on music altogether. Gervais had established himself with the band Cosades in the early 2000s, featuring an alternative, eclectic rock sound. He had put college […]

ALFRED — York County Sheriff Maurice Ouellette bested challenger Paul Main in the Democratic primary for sheriff Tuesday. In unofficial results, Ouellette beat his opponent by 947 votes, earning 7,692 votes to Main’s 6,745. Ouellette, of Cornish, will face Republican challenger Craig Gagne of Springvale in the Nov. 2 election. “The victory is very satisfying,” […]

York County Sheriff Maurice Ouellette smiles as he awaits results of the Democratic primary for sheriff Tuesday night. (TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune)

DEAR JEANNE: I like to make this salad as a way to use up the ham that’s left over after a holiday, but I would like to make it a little healthier. Can you help? Thank you! — Bea R., Sun City, Ariz. HAM AND RICE SALAD 4 cups cooked, cooled, long-grain white rice 21/2 […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Ground was broken Monday night for a new police station on E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard. The new 10,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed by February 2011. The nearly $2 million construction budget was approved by the town council last week. The new station will be funded through a bond, approved […]

Dr. Owen Grumbling, chairman of the Wells Conservation Commission, stands near a body of water at the Tilton property Friday morning in Wells. The property and a parcel known as the Granite State land are on the market and Grumbling hopes voters will give the go-ahead for the town to negotiate for both parcels. JEFF […]

Municipal officials in Dayton and Saco are urging voters to reject the budget for Regional School Unit 23. The proposed $42.5 million marks about a $79,000 increase from the budget for the current year. It was approved by the RSU board and by residents at a public meeting last month. In order to be passed, […]