WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents graduated May 12 from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Codie Keene of Poland was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. Matthew Paladino of Turner was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. RINDGE, N.H. — Tyler Lussier of Lewiston was named […]
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Area towns holding prescription Take Back Days
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be eight locations in Androscoggin County where residents can get rid of prescription drugs that are no longer needed. Maine has a big problem with prescription drug abuse, and having unused and unsecured medication in the house can increase the risk […]
S. Dostie: Supports veterans, families
This November I will be supporting Kate Versluis for state representative in District 75 (Sabattus and Greene). In the past, it was an honor for me to serve as a state representative. As I have decided not to run again this term, I am confident that Versluis will be a strong advocate and representative for […]
Sabattus selectmen meeting postponed
SABATTUS — The regular selectmen’s meeting scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 18, has been postponed to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, Town Manager Andrew Gilmore said. It will be immediately after a public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. The hearing is on whether to put three proposed charter amendments before voters Nov. 6. One would remove the […]
Local charities eligible for $5 million in grants
NEW YORK – Nearly 30,000 eligible charities have been nominated by Chase customers and employees to participate in the fifth installment of the Chase Community Giving program, which kicked off voting in September. When voting ends on Sept. 19, 196 charities will share in $5 million in grants from Chase. Facebook users can cast their […]
RSU 4 to poll residents about privatized busing
SABATTUS — School board directors have approved sending an advisory question to voters on Election Day that revisits the idea of privatized busing. The RSU 4 board voted 7-1 Wednesday night to ask voters in Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales: “Would you be in favor of having RSU #4 contract with a private company for all […]
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Cribbage results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Armory on Sept. 6 were: first place, Jeanne Collette 2 player table; second place, Linda Williams and Val Asselin; third place, Louise Carey and Bob Oliver; fourth place, Connie St. Pierre and Kathy Bernier; fifth place, Sue Fisher and Gerry Therrien. […]
Sabattus contracts with Lisbon to dispatch emergency workers
SABATTUS — Local calls for help — firefighters, police officers or paramedics — will soon be routed through Lisbon. Most 911 phone calls made in Sabattus will go first to Androscoggin County Communications in Auburn. But weekend and night calls will move on to Lisbon. The reason is money and stability, Sabattus Town Manager Andrew […]
Loaves & Fishes card party is Sept. 19
Sister Jacqueline, right, is handing out card party tickets to Sisters Claire, Lucille and Rita. The Card Party will raise funds for Loaves & Fishes of Sabattus. It is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Oak Hill Middle School, 40 Ball Park Road, Sabattus. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are available for […]