ACTON — Law enforcement authorities here say a local man attempted to assault his mother with a knife and threatened his two sisters Tuesday night after a harrowing drive with him from Sanford. Sheriff William King said Emanuel Sloboda, was operating erratically, dodging into oncoming lanes and at one point allegedly confronting another driver in […]
2018
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Clarification
Through due diligence, it has come to the attention of the newspaper that a press release sent to the Journal Tribune about the proposed construction of a new restaurant in Biddeford was not factual. It is the intent of the newspaper to present news to readers that can be verified, therefore we are clarifying this […]
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Growing economy in way that works for everyone
Editor, As a result of the 2016 minimum wage referendum, 59,000 hard-working Mainers got a raise last week. That overdue increase went directly into families’ pockets and the cash registers of our local businesses, strengthening Maine’s economy and our communities. And this increase isn’t just good for workers, it’s good for businesses. Across the state, […]
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Nominations sought for Maine Teacher of the Year
YORK COUNTY — Teachers have a direct influence on the future of our nation and can inspire the leaders of tomorrow while igniting in students a desire for a lifetime of learning. Keeping that in mind, nominations are now being sought from the public for York County’s 2018 County Teachers of the Year and the […]
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Waterboro mulls creating planner position
WATERBORO — This community has employed a planner in the past but over the last couple of years has contracted with an agency for planning duties. On Tuesday, selectmen said they’re happy with the work being done by Lee Jay Feldman and Chuck Morgan of the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, but they’re thinking of […]
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Finch to lead Coldwell Banker Kennebunk, Saco offices
KENNEBUNK — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm, has announced that Jonathan Finch will lead the Saco and Kennebunk sales offices as Vice President and Managing Broker. Finch brings more than 12 years of real estate expertise in the region and over three years of real estate […]
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Area students on Dean’s List at Colby-Sawyer College
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer College has recognized 254 students for outstanding academic achievement during the 2017 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses. Local students achieving this distinction […]
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Ocean Park examines senior driving strategies
OCEAN PARK — The Pines at Ocean Park, 10 Manor St. Ocean Park will offer a AAA program called Keeping the Keys at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17. This program discusses how older adults can extend their driving years by adopting strategies that reduce their risk on the road. “Permanently giving up the keys can have severe consequences […]
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Biddeford filing opioid lawsuit
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford is one of several cities in Maine and many across the country suing pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and distribute opioids. The suit is one method the city is using to battle the opioid crisis as well as recoup expenditures its made fighting that battle and assisting victims and the families of victims […]
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Christopher R. Colman
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Christopher R. Colman, 28, of Southwest Harbor and formerly of Saco, passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 in Somesville. He was born in Biddeford on May 30, 1989 a son of Robert and Marie Clark-Colman. Chris graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 2007. While at TA, he […]