BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2018: • Randi L. Head, 37, of Buxton, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked. • Brandon R. Bernardini, 28, of Biddeford, was arrested for an oustanding warrant. • Christen E. […]
Journal Tribune News
Tramuto Foundation adds Wells High graduate to board
OGUNQUIT — A Maine-based nonprofit foundation that is dedicated to bettering the lives of others has announced the addition of a Wells High School graduate to its board of directors. The Tramuto Foundation of Ogunquit, which has provided college scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations whose mission focuses on improving the lives of others for […]
Lace ‘em up, Central Park Skating Rink opens
SANFORD — The Central Park Skating Rink opened Tuesday afternoon, and it didn’t take long for word to get around. After the school day was over on Wednesday, a number of youngsters — and some adults — stopped by to enjoy an afternoon of skating. They laced up their skates and away they went — some […]
York County Entrepreneurs Week opens Friday
BIDDEFORD — Entrepreneurs are invited to downtown Biddeford for York County Entrepreneurs Week starting Friday and running through Feb. 23. Programs offered during E-Week will promote discussion, collaboration, education and awareness of key business resources that can help entrepreneurs start and grow their business in Maine and beyond. E-Week is sponsored by four entities that […]
Group to perform at Holy Family church Saturday night
SANFORD— St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford will welcome Delmore Worship to Holy Family Church on Saturday, Feb. 17. The group will present a concert at the church, located on 66 North Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The performance is part of a Lenten night of worship, adoration, dynamic witness, reconciliation, and […]
York County residents honored by Maine Chiefs of Police
SOUTH PORTLAND – Several people from York County were among those honored at the Maine Chiefs of Police Association winter banquet Friday night at Doubletree Hotel in South Portland. Life Saving Category Paul Hall of Saco along with Scott Bean of Northfield, New Hampshire, Rebecca Stern of Norwich, Vermont and Vanessa Soetanto and Ashley Hamel […]
Chadwick-Granger takes oath of office for county post
ALFRED — Residents of Buxton, Dayton, Hollis, Old Orchard Beach and Saco again have representation on the York County Commission with the recent appointment of Saco resident Cynthia Chadwick-Granger to the District 3 post. Chadwick-Granger was administered the oath of office by County Manager Greg Zinser on Tuesday afternoon. A more formal welcome will come […]
St. James School sails through accreditation process
BIDDEFORD — The process of accreditation for a school recognizes that increasing student achievement involves more than improving instruction. It takes dedication, hard work and insight that serves as a catalyst for innovation, continuing improvement and excellence. With that in mind, St. James School in Biddeford has earned accreditation from the New England Association […]
Food on the move: Sanford okays food trucks
SANFORD — A juicy burger, or perhaps a fish taco? Maybe a cool smoothie on a hot day or a salad featuring homegrown veggies? Sanford, like some other York County communities, has decided to allow food trucks — called mobile vending units — on city streets. City councilors unanimously voted in favor, without comment, following […]
March 27 voting day on Waterboro land
WATERBORO — Voters will go to the polls here March 27 to decide whether to buy about 37 acres off Route 5. Selectmen say if the purchase approved by voters, will save the Waterboro Water District more than twice the $275,000 purchase price of the land in costs associated with building a new water tower. […]