Here are the stories that attracted the most reader interest last week at PressHerald.com:

1. Friends search for a reason -- 8,847 page views

2. Three dead in Old Orchard Beach house fire -- 8,725

3. Police: Son admits killings -- 8,646

4. Suspect in killings arraigned -- 7,823

5. Stunned neighbors bemoan loss of good friends -- 7,043