Journal Tribune

Mustangs storm past Golden Trojans

SACO — After an 8-7 overtime loss to Kennebunk on Tuesday, Massabesic girls lacrosse coach Brooks Bowen said his program has “always been pretty resilient.”

Parents must be aware of cough syrup abuse dangers

A new fad has cropped up among Sanford youth, and we hope it fades quickly.

Thornton Academy beats previously unbeaten Marshwood

SOUTH BERWICK — With a league-leading .355 team batting averaging in its first 10 games, it was going to take something special to stop the collective tear the Marshwood baseball team has been on this spring.

Baby boomers should be screened for hepatitis C

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking all baby boomers to get tested for hepatitis C.

Late rally comes up short for Rams

SCARBOROUGH — For the first three periods Wednesday night, the Kennebunk boys lacrosse team looked like anything but the squad that had scored 100 goals in its first eight games.

LaFountain rising to the top

BIDDEFORD — When Biddeford’s Ellie LaFountain was 7, she saw her cousin do a backflip and decided she wanted to do that, too.

LaFountain rising to the top

BIDDEFORD — When Biddeford’s Ellie LaFountain was 7, she saw her cousin do a backflip and decided she wanted to do that, too.

Police, upgrades will keep Cascade Falls enjoyable

City parks are supposed to be places of relaxation, beauty and retreat. In Saco, Cascade Falls Park has long been that sort of place, drawing nature lovers to the sparkling waterfall for a picnic or short hike. Long enjoyed under various ownership over the generations, the site officially became a city park when Saco acquired the waterfall and surrounding acreage in a 2008 contract zone agreement with developer Elliot Chamberlain. A plan for trail improvement at the site has been created, with one loop trail now complete for hikers to safely traverse.

Fortitude of young amputee is a lesson for us all

When Matthew Freitas was in a car accident in January, his life changed dramatically.

Biddeford wins 8th straight

WESTBROOK — A three-game losing streak to start the season seems like so long ago for Biddeford, which has now won eight straight games after beating Westbrook 7-1 in an SMAA softball game Monday.