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September 7, 2017 / Front Page

Former Probate Judge Nadeau suspended

Justices deny his request for reconsideration

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

ALFRED — The two year suspension of the Maine law license of former York County Judge of Probate Robert M.A. Nadeau will go into effect Oct. More...

Saco citizens can weigh in on new public works facility in November

By LIZ GOTTHELF
Staff Writer

SACO — Residents will weigh in on three proposed major infrastructure and facility projects totaling more than $11 million on the November ballot.The city council approved three city-wide referendum questions Monday night. More...

Springvale house deemed dangerous, slated for demolition

This property at 9 Kirk St in Springvale is expected to be demolished by Nov. 1 after it was first designated as abandoned in November 2015, and then deemed dangerous by a structural engineer in 2016. TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune file photo

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SPRINGVALE — A property that has been a thorn in the side of neighbors for years and designated a year a dangerous and hazardous building by the City Council a year is slated for demolition. More...

Saco hires finance director

By LIZ GOTTHELF
Staff Writer

SACO — The city has hired Glenys Salas as its new finance director.Salas is currently working as a senior media analyst for Ai Media Group in New York CIty, according to her resume, which was provided by the city. More...

Sanford Police Logs

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — The following people have been arrested or summonsed by Sanford Police from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. More...

Maine not immune to hurricane damage

A National Weather Service map shows the locations of three storms near the United States on Wednesday. COURTESY PHOTO/National Weather Service

By ED PIERCE
Executive Editor

BIDDEFORD — As Florida prepares for one of most destructive storms ever observed in modern ages, it's important to note that Maine is not immune to damage inflicted by powerful hurricanes. More...

St. James celebrates becoming one of Maine's healthiest schools

Students at St. James School in Biddeford gathered at a special assembly to celebrate being recognized as a triple winner of the 'Gold School of Distinction' awarded by Let’s Go! Maine. It signifies that St. James School is one of the healthiest schools in all of Maine. ED PIERCE/Journal Tribune

By ED PIERCE
Executive Editor

BIDDEFORD —Good health is certainly one of the most important ingredients for a happy and productive life and now students and staff at St. James School in Biddeford have officially been recognized as one of the healthiest schools in all of Maine. More...

Educational highlights for fall in York County

Editor's note: The Journal Tribune is launching a new monthly education column that incorporates viewpoints from different educational institutions in York County. More...

Sanford council: Fence, setbacks required for outdoor pot

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — The City Council on Tuesday enacted an emergency ordinance that will allow the city to take action on visible outdoor marijuana grows. More...

Sports

Murphy’s late tally sends UNE to win over Wellesley

FROM STAFF REPORTS

WELLESLEY, Mass. — Becca Murphy (Durham, N.H.) redirected a cross by Katie Beaudoin (Coventry, R.I.) with 1:31 remaining to give the University of New England women’s soccer team a 2-1 win against Wellesley College on Wednesday afternoon (Sep. More...

Fister sharp again, Red Sox beat Jays 6-1

Boston Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts runs on a triple against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday. AP NEWSWIRE

ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) — Doug Fister gave up one run over seven innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. More...

This May 10, file photo shows Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) driving to the basket during the first quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston. AP NEWSWIRE

Thomas on trade to Cavaliers: “It still hurts”

ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas’ two sons had different reactions to his trade from the Celtics to the Cavaliers. His older son, James, is excited that his dad will get to play alongside LeBron James. More...

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Community

BIddeford Fifty Plus Club meeting set

BIDDEFORD — The next meeting and luncheon of the Biddeford 50 Plus Club will be at Duffy’s Tavern & Grill, 168 Saco Ave. in Old Orchard Beach, on Sept. 12. More...

Appreciation Breakfast to honor Wells volunteers

WELLS — The Town of Wells will honor all of its volunteers at our 6th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. More...

Rebecca Gosselin, president of the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association, left, presents the Richard Roulseau Award to Roma Pelletier of the Class of 1966. Pelletier serves as co-chairman of the organization's projects committee. SUBMITTED PHOTO

KK Alumni Association presents award to Pelletier

KENNEBUNK — A dedicated member of the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association has received an award for his unselfish service to the organization. More...

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State/Regional

Maine's 'Passy Pete' lobster predicts six more weeks of summer

ASSOCIATED PRESS

BELFAST (AP) — A group of Mainers says "Passy Pete" the lobster has predicted six more weeks of summer at an annual ceremony. The crustacean has been fished out of the Passagassawakeag River for the past three years in a tradition modeled after More...

School contracts with commercial line amid shortage of drivers

ASSOCIATED PRESS

SOUTH BERWICK (AP) — Facing a historic shortage of bus drivers, Maine students attending a private school are being ferried to school in commercial bus lines. Dozens of students attending Berwick Academy in South Berwick were picked up by deluxe More...

LePage appoints former energy CEO to administration post

ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUGUSTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he has hired a former energy executive as his new energy chief. LePage said Tuesday that former Downeast Energy Corp. More...

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JT Beacon

Appreciation Breakfast to honor Wells volunteers

WELLS — The Town of Wells will honor all of its volunteers at our 6th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. More...

KK Alumni Association presents award to Pelletier

KENNEBUNK — A dedicated member of the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association has received an award for his unselfish service to the organization. More...

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ae/local reviews

Nostalgia, history, talent explode in world premiere of "Heartbreak Hotel" at Ogunquit Playhouse

"Heartbreak Hotel" is now playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse. SUBMITTED PHOTO

By LOUIS PHILIPPE
Reviewer

Floyd Mutrux is one of the busiest and most brilliant writers, directors and producers, with a wonderfully cluttered and creative mind that spills into every facet of his stage productions, intent on providing his targeted audience with the ultimate More...

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