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Marijuana worth $600K found in Sabattus; man charged

SABATTUS — Police have eliminated a sophisticated growing operation on Bowdoinham Road, finding more than half a million dollars’ worth of marijuana growing inside what looked, from the outside, like a garage, Police Chief Anthony Ward said. David P. Bizier, 48, who also lived at 227 Bowdoinham Road, was arrested on a charge of unlawful […]

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Police log

Charges Lewiston * Robert Charles Chabot, 44, of 249 Central Ave., driving with a suspended license, 4:02 p.m. Thursday at 61 Bates St. * Paul Allen Jenkins, 30, of 46 Dunn St., Auburn, warrant, 9:50 p.m. Thursday at 135½ Bartlett St. * Cornell Collins, 43, of Lynn, Mass., violating conditions of release, 1:16 a.m. Friday […]

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Divorce and children LEWISTON — A Kids First program for parents who are in the process of separating or divorcing will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8, at Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St. Parents will learn how to lessen the negative impact on children. Cost is $60 per person. Partial […]

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R. Lacombe: Who is held accountable?

Violence and the killings in the U.S. are being provoked by the movie makers, by television shows and by the Internet. The Obama administration, however, should be held accountable for trying to control programs that affect people’s lives. A perfect example: the gun control laws should be handled by a separate agency operated by people […]

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I. Breton: A better candidate for the Senate

Pertaining to the Senate race for District 17, I am familiar with both the Democratic candidate, Colleen Quint, and the present senator, Garrett Mason. From personal knowledge, Mason is the better candidate for the position. I have attended several sessions of the Senate and even attended some working meetings of various committees, and found Mason […]

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 Stephens High Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Coop for their monthly luncheon. All classmates and guests welcome. Mexico High Class of 1953 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the Front […]

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Police log

Arrests Lewiston * Mary Travers, 53, address not listed, disorderly conduct, 6:43 a.m. Thursday at Knox and Adams streets. Auburn * George Bernard, 29, of 571 Washington St., domestic assault, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, 12:36 a.m. Thursday at the Bass Motel on Washington Street. Accidents Lewiston * Corey B. Moholland, 19, of Auburn, […]