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December 20, 2017 / Front Page

Sanford Police Logs

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — The following people were arrested or issued summonses by Sanford Police Dec. 11 to Dec. 18:• A 15-year-old was issued two summonses charging assault at 1:41 a.m. on May Street Dec. More...

Alexander Boucher of Biddeford is a candidate to become a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Portland and and will have a Mass celebrated in his honor by Bishop Robert Deeley in Portland on Friday. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Bishop to celebrate Mass for Biddeford priest candidate

By ED PIERCE
Executive Editor

BIDDEFORD — After years of studies and preparation to enter the priesthood, a Biddeford seminary student is nearing his dream. More...

Peter W. Leon of Wells made a brief appearance before Justice Daniel Driscoll at York County Superior Court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to senior exploitation charges. FILE PHOTO.

Former pastor pleads not guilty to senior exploitation charges

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

ALFRED — A 66-year-old Wells suspect who befriended an elderly incapacitated woman and then, police say, allegedly tried to gain control of her finances, has entered not guilty pleas to an array of charges. More...

MDEA arrests two for heroin, crack sales in Biddeford

By ED PIERCE
Executive Editor

BIDDEFORD — Two Biddeford suspects were arrested by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday and charged with distributing heroin and crack cocaine in the Biddeford area. More...

Dispensing comfort, joy and hope

Sanford Police officers Chris Cyr and Sarah Howe were put delivering gifts Tuesday, part of an effort begun in late November to help out children, adults and seniors in the community who could use a little Christmas cheer. TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — Those whose mission is to protect and serve have been spreading a little comfort and joy this holiday season, with help from the wider community. More...

Town moving forward on a plan for Cousens School

By LIZ GOTTHELF
Staff Writer

LYMAN — Plans to renovate Cousens School have finally hit the drawing board.The Cousens School building is a 10,000 square foot building at 282 Goodwins Mill Road that dates back to 1937. More...

Cornish suspect disorderly, deputies say

FROM STAFF REPORTS

CORNISH — York County Sheriff’s deputies say a 20-year-old Maple Street man was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly causing a disturbance in the family home Monday night. More...

Sports

Trojans top Spartans in thriller

Thornton Academy’s Will Mitchell dribbles up the court in the third quarter on Tuesday. ALEX SPONSELLER/ Journal Tribune

By ALEX SPONSELLER
Associate Sports Editor

SACO — The Thornton Academy boys basketball team was able to erase a late deficit to top the visiting Sanford Spartans 61-58 on Tuesday night. More...

Biddeford’s Carter Edgerton puts up a shot over Falmouth’s Sam Manganello on Tuesday night. PAT McDONALD/Journal Tribune

Biddeford boys fall to Falmouth

High School Roundup

FROM STAFF REPORTS

BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford boys basketball team went into Tuesday night’s Class A South showdown looking to continue its hot start, but the Tigers would go cold from the field as visiting Falmouth picked up a 45-32 win. The win was a big one for More...

Potter among three finalists for Fitzpatrick Trophy

FROM STAFF REPORTS

PORTLAND — And then there were three. The finalists for the 47th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy — which goes to the state’s top high school senior football player — were announced on Tuesday and three standouts made the cut, including one athlete in More...

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Community

SIS Bank makes donation to Day One

SIS Bank employee Michelle Glass, right, joins SIS Bank President Blaine Boudreau in presenting a check for $500 to Day One. Glass chose the organization after being selected as part of the Bank’s Employee Donation Program. SUBMITTED PHOTO

SANFORD— SIS Bank is nearly two years into its highly successful Employee Donation Program, having most recently donated $500 to the nonprofit organization Day One for the month of December. More...

Wells Junior His School eighth-grade students of health teacher Ellen Rodman, gather to pack up results of a toy collection for Puerto Rican children. From left are Nathan Coleman, Erin Davis, Kira Littlefield, and Delia Bailey. Not shown are Owen Neville and JJ Licardo. COURTESY PHOTO/Reg Bennett

Wells students collect toys for Puerto Rican children

WELLS — On Dec. More...

Kennebunk initiative marks street addresses

KENNEBUNK —Is your home or building clearly marked with your address? Is it visible from the road? The Town of Kennebunk is asking all property owners to make sure your street address is properly displayed on your home or building. More...

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State/Regional

Maine suspect put on probation for baby eel sales

ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine man will serve two years of probation and pay a $5,000 fine for the role he played in a baby eel trafficking scheme. More...

Advocates call for increased tobacco prevention funding

ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND (AP) — Teen smoking rates are on the rise in Maine, leading health advocacy groups to call for the state to use more of the money it receives from a federal tobacco settlement to fund tobacco prevention. More...

Bangor to vote on proposed location for psychiatric facility

ASSOCIATED PRESS

BANGOR (AP) — Bangor officials have voted to restrict where Maine’s Republican governor builds a new psychiatric residence in the city. More...

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JT Beacon

Wells students collect toys for Puerto Rican children

WELLS — On Dec. More...

Kennebunk initiative marks street addresses

KENNEBUNK —Is your home or building clearly marked with your address? Is it visible from the road? The Town of Kennebunk is asking all property owners to make sure your street address is properly displayed on your home or building. More...

Former pastor pleads not guilty to senior exploitation charges

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

ALFRED — A 66-year-old Wells suspect who befriended an elderly incapacitated woman and then, police say, allegedly tried to gain control of her finances, has entered not guilty pleas to an array of charges. More...

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