I’d like to address an issue that truly does bother me. Many public buildings and private businesses display the American flag. That show of patriotism is definitely appreciated, but there is certain etiquette in displaying the nation’s colors. People should take the time to learn the proper way to display the American flag. Information is […]
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Military note – Victoria Provencher
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Victoria S. Provencher graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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G. Ferguson: Football tradition dying
I doubt that there is a more storied history than Notre Dame University. Even though I have no direct connection (other than being part Irish), I love to watch the university’s sports, especially football. For 40-plus years, I have watched Notre Dame football. It has become more agonizing during this past decade as the program […]
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C. Therriault: Lack of compassion
The column (Dec. 11) by Scott Lansley, a Sabattus selectman, made me ashamed to live in Sabattus. He favors severe cutbacks to MaineCare. Some of his words just blew me away: “My suggestion to you folks (MaineCare recipients)” is to “suck it up, get a job or move on to a state that will allow […]
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Sabattus FD receives pet safety gear
SABATTUS — Sabattus Fire Department will now have the tools available to save the lives of the community’s beloved pets. Community Credit Union of Lewiston and Auburn recently donated a Wag’N O2 Fur Life Kit, which will allow firefighters to administer oxygen to house pets that suffer smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning and heat exhaustion. […]
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Raising funds
SABATTUS — The Dominican Sisters are conducting three fundraising campaigns to benefit Loaves & Fishes. Letters are being sent out to businesses and individuals for the first capital fundraising campaign to raise funds to help the expected rise in demands for oil and other winter needs in the area. For more information on this fundraiser, […]
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Fundraiser to benefit Toys for Tots, Dix family
SABATTUS — A benefit event on Saturday, Dec. 17, will raise funds to help Jeremy Dix, a local man who recently had a brain tumor removed. Admission to the benefit will be a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The fundraiser will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at SPRQ Studios, 20 Main […]
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The Settlement broken into over the weekend, reward offered
SABATTUS — A reward is being offered for information after The Settlement was hit by a weekend burglary. A man wearing socks on his hands took off with a large haul of cigarettes on Saturday night, according to police Chief Tony Ward. The Settlement is a variety store and restaurant at 6 Crowley Road. Ward […]
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Well done – Cora Waterman
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Cora Waterman, daughter of James and Jennifer Waterman of Sabattus and Rhonda Fletcher of Hallowell, was named a First Group Scholar and was named to the dean’s list at Smith College for the 2010-11 school year. The dean’s list recognizes those students with grade point averages of 3.333 or above. First Group […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Bridge repair Issue: The Furbush Road Bridge needs to be repaired. The scoop: The Maine Turnpike Authority has proposed raising the clearance height to 15 feet, 6 inches and expanding the lanes from 10 feet across to 12 feet. It’s a $2.8 million project. Up next: Work would be […]