BIDDEFORD — Today, redeveloping the mill buildings that straddle both sides of the Saco River, in Biddeford and Saco, is a hot topic. But an online exhibit made available to the public in December will ensure that the historic past of the mills, which brought growth to both cities, is not forgotten. Entitled “Biddeford, Saco […]

Two unidentified women attend the Jacquard looms at the Pepperell Mills, Biddeford, circa 1925. Jacquard looms were used to weave complex designs into cloth using the punch cards that can be seen at the top of the looms. (COURTESY OF MAINE MEMORY NETWORK/MCARTHUR LIBRARY COLLECTION, BIDDEFORD)

ARUNDEL — A school district policy, confirmed by the Regional School Unit 21 school board Monday in a 7-2 vote, could lead to a lawsuit if it is determined to be in violation of the Thornton Academy Middle School contract. At issue is whether or not the contract between Arundel and Thornton Academy requires all […]

Businesses say the process offers valuable data, but critics say it traps people in debt.

SANFORD — The first thing Meaghan Decourt did when the electricity to her Berwick Avenue home was turned back on Monday was crank up the heat. Decourt, like about 3,000 other York County residents at midday Monday, had been without electric power since a storm Thursday night into Friday produced high winds and five inches […]

The wind and rain storm that ravaged York County Thursday night, downing power lines, took a toll on this GMC pick-up truck on Oxford Street in Sanford. Central Maine Power crews were busy restoring electricity to the 423 York County customers who remained in the dark as of 7:30 a.m. today. — TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune

York County Emergency Management Director Bob Bohlmann shows pictures of storm damage to Gov. John Baldacci Sunday at a briefing at the York County Emergency Management Agency office in Alfred.

ALFRED — Officials from Central Maine Power are working to get power back to all Mainers by tonight. Yesterday, at a briefing at the York County Emergency Management Agency office, CMP President Sarah Burns said the company planned to restore power to all of its customers by tonight, although she said weather conditions could make […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A makeover of the downtown is now underway, thanks to the help of a Community Development Block Grant. Last year, the town received $150,000 for facade improvements, which has been distributed to nine local business owners and the Libby Memorial Library. The funds are federal money transferred from the Department of […]

PORTLAND – One way or another, Raymond Pinkerton spent most of his life in service to others. He served 16 years with the Coast Guard and another 23 with the Postal Service before retiring in 1995. Outside his work, Pinkerton chose to give back to his community in his spare time. He was a communicant […]