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Three run for RSU 4 board in Sabattus

SABATTUS — With incumbent Rebecca Shedd not running, three people are vying for her spot on the RSU 4 school board. It’s for a three-year term. Linwood A. (Woody) Bailey III, 45, 32F Sanborn Road A little about yourself: “I grew up in Maine, studied engineering at the University of Maine, now employed for the past […]

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Sabattus woman killed in Thursday-morning crash

SABATTUS — Police are investigating a 5 a.m. car crash on Middle Road that left a Sabattus woman dead Thursday morning. Police Chief Anthony Ward said in a statement that Tracy Richard, 38, was killed after a 2002 Chevrolet SUV driven by Felicia Hinkley of Sabattus crossed the centerline and hit Richard’s 2003 Oldsmobile sedan traveling […]

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Well Done – students honored for achievements

CLEMSON, S.C. — Andrew Richard Ferrari of Farmington has enrolled at Clemson University. Ferrari is majoring in chemistry. — CORTLAND, N.Y. — Katherine Dianne Avery graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York at Cortland on May 18 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. While attending SUNY-Cortland, Katie was on […]

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Sabattus town manager forced out fire chief over ‘irregularities,’ fire chief says he can explain

SABATTUS — In response to what he described as growing requests about the former fire chief’s resignation this past spring, Town Manager Andrew Gilmore released a memo late Tuesday night saying for the first time that he gave Don Therrien a choice to resign or be terminated over payroll “irregularities.” Therrien resigned in March. Now […]

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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 26

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 26. Residents may dispose of unneeded prescription drugs at the following Androscoggin County locations. Sites will be located at Farwell Elementary School in Lewiston, Bedard Pharmacy in Auburn, Poland Town Office Parking Lot, Turner Town Office Parking Lot and the Mechanic Falls, Livermore Falls, […]

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Briefly

March against biotech foods PORTLAND — On National Food Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, a peaceful march against biotech GMO foods will be held at 2 p.m. in Market Square. There will be a GMO-free picnic before the rally. For more information locate March Against Monsanto-World Food Day Portland ME on Facebook. To coordinate car-pool help, […]