James Earl Pak, 74, the Biddeford charged with two counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths Saturday of his tenants, Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18, in their apartment attached to his home is shown here being led into York County Superior Court Monday afternoon. Joel Vincent, right, was appointed Pak’s attorney. […]
2012
A year in review
BIDDEFORD — On Monday, Biddeford will see the last of the trucks hauling trash, the last of the plumes of smoke and smell the last of the noxious odors at the downtown incinerator, which has arguably been the most prominent business and building in the city, since it began operations more than 25 years ago. […]
Police: Young couple dead after dispute with landlord
Derrick Thompson and Alivia Welch, as seen on Thompson’s Facebook page. (FACEBOOK IMAGE)
Leblond nets 17 in Biddeford loss
BIDDEFORD — Nick Leblond’s 17 points weren’t enough for Biddeford as they lost to Scarborough 60-50 Saturday in Biddeford. Biddeford got off to a great start as it moved the ball around well and found ways to the basket. Leblond led his team by driving to the basket and getting to the free-throw line three […]
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Frank P. Duley Jr. died on Dec. 24 at his home in Kennebunkport. A memorial service for Frank was held at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk, on Dec. 29 with Father John Bacevicius. Interment will take place in the Duley family plot at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those wishing […]
A year in review
The Maine Energy Recovery Company smokestack, pictured in 2008, is all that will remain after the site closes its doors for good Monday. The city has purchased the site for $6.65 million. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune File Photo)
Affidavit: Shooting was over parking, late rent
ALFRED — James Earl Pak walked into his tenants’ apartment Saturday night, following a disagreement about late rent and parking, and told them he was going to shoot them, an affidavit filed by police alleged. And then, according to the affidavit filed by Maine State Police Detective Corey Pike, he did, first shooting tenant Susan […]
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Thumbs up to all those who helped contribute to a bright and merry holiday season for people throughout the county. From the Noel Dinner in Kennebunk to the Toys for Tots distributions in Sanford and Biddeford, many hands came together to bring the joy of Christmas to all. Not only children, but also the elderly, […]
Police: Young couple dead after dispute with landlord
BIDDEFORD — Police say the shooting deaths of two teenage tenants Saturday night, allegedly by their 74-year-old landlord may be linked to a dispute over parking and snow removal. Dead are Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18. Thompson’s mother, Susan Johnson, 44, is being treated for gunshot wounds at Maine Medical Center in Portland. […]
Patriots Notebook: Gronk seems as good and goofy as ever
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Gronk was back on the field and as goofy as ever in the locker room. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, out since breaking his left forearm on Nov. 18, returned to the New England Patriots’ lineup Sunday, scoring a touchdown in a 28-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins and then holding court in […]