BUXTON — A distinct pattern of tattoos on a motorist’s head and neck have led to his arrest as a fugitive from justice. When police stopped a driver on Friday for an inspection sticker violation on the pickup truck he was driving, the driver gave a name and birthdate that didn’t trigger any indications he […]

BIDDEFORD — A growing Christian congregation that began with 11 members seven years ago and now averages 140 to 160 worshipers at two Sunday services has been looking for a new space in which to grow and flourish and to be a blessing on the community, as the pastor puts it. Now, the congregation of […]

SANFORD — The Sanford Winter Guard placed second in their division at New England finals on Saturday in Salem, Massachusetts, in their first time competing in the New England Scholastic Band Association winter guard finals. The students have been working hard all season on perfecting their performance entitled “Heart made of Stone.” Their performance may […]

SANFORD — Maine has to do some serious work on referendum reform, said State Rep. Matthew Harrington, a Republican who represents District 19 in the Maine House of Representatives. The recreational marijuana law that was passed by voters in November 2016 and not yet implemented, and a recent vote in the Maine House against sending […]

BIDDEFORD — Firefighters are battling a fierce blaze at 45 Hill St., a multi-unit dwelling located in a densely populated area of the city’s downtown core. By 9:15 a.m. the blaze had jumped to the roof of a neighboring property and had damaged the fire escape, said Journal Tribune Executive Editor Ed Pierce from the […]

All of us at the Journal Tribune wish you and your family a very Happy Easter. It’s been a long winter and we’re sure our readers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and the departure of ice and snow. For many, Easter is also a time for reflection, for faith and for […]

SANFORD — The homeowner got out safely and no one was injured when a fire swept through a Main Street home in Sanford early Saturday. Capt. Brian Watkins of Sanford Fire Department said a caller at 1:46 a.m. reported there were flames and smoke emanating from the side of the single-story, bungalow-style home at 1274 Main […]