Sabattus hires first full-time fire chief

Acting Chief Robert Gayton on Wednesday announced H. Adam Thacker will take over Monday.

Photo: Learning to swim

Mom teaches daughter to love swimming at the same place where she grew up swimming.

Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year

Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.

Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district

After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.

Sabattus Water District to treat system for coliform bacteria

The Sabattus Water District will introduce low levels of chlorine to its system to combat coliform bacteria.

Home burns in Sabattus Friday evening

Early reports were that several people had escaped to safety but that there were still pets inside the two-story home at 9 Conway St.

Photo: Pool time in Sabattus

Wales-based school district’s $23.37 million budget rejected at the polls

Voters from Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield rejected the $23.37 million Regional School Unit 4 budget.

Photo: Paddle across the pond

Photos: Memorial Day Lisbon and Sabattus