The Budweiser Clydesdales pull a wagon during the La Kermesse parade in 2007. (Journal Tribune File Photo)  More...

BIDDEFORD — A casino, pig roast, brewfest and La Kermesse Idol auditions were some of the activities that took place on Friday, the first day of the 28th annual festival that celebrates the city's rich Franco-American heritage.  More...

Federal and state law enforcement officers spent much of Friday evening searching this home at 60 Avery Road in Alfred after arresting Robert Infante, 47, who lives there, on federal explosives charges. More...

Rocky Magnusson, left, Desiree Mann, and Adam Contonio, with Drew Mann helping in the background, assemble a bungee-jump ride outside the ice arena in Biddeford on Friday in preparation of the La Kermesse Festival, which will be scaled down from prev More...

ALFRED — An investigator with the State Fire Marshal's Office who inspected the 60 Avery Road residence of Robert Wayne Infante Friday morning found 12 pipe bombs in various stages of construction, according to court documents filed in connecti More...