SABATTUS — J. Richard Vachon, or Dick, as he was better known, passed away Nov. 11, after a short illness. He was born in Sabattus on March 18, 1937, the son of Aime and Alma Thibodeau Vachon and resided in that town for a good part of his life. He graduated in the top ten […]
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Clovis J. Bouchard
LEWISTON — Clovis J. ‘Butch’ Bouchard, 90, of 87 Gagne St., went home to the Lord on Friday, Nov. 11, at his home. He was born in St. Norbert, P.Q. Canada on Dec. 17, 1920, son of the late Dominique and Georgianne Goudreau Bouchard. He grew up in Lewiston and was educated in local schools. […]
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Woman injured in turnpike rollover
SABATTUS — A Sangerville woman was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after her car rolled over on the turnpike north-bound Sunday at 2:45 p.m. State Police Trooper Lee Vanadestine said Rebecca Merrick, 52, lost control of her vehicle, over-corrected, hit a guardrail and rolled her 2001 Ford Explorer. The black SUV came to […]
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MS meet at Denny’s AUBURN — To honor caregivers during Caregivers’ Month, the morning MS Support Group will meet at Denny’s instead of at the usual location, at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11. For more information, contact Sandy at 783-6431 or Ron at 783-1863. Christmas fair SABATTUS — Our Lady of the Rosary will hold […]
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Ward ready to step in as Sabattus chief
SABATTUS — Cases are still left to close in Portland, new-hire background checks left to do. Tony Ward is waiting until Friday to firmly cap his 26-year career with Portland police, where he’s worked since college. In Maine’s largest city, he’s overseen dozens of officers, served as a detective, worked crime scenes CSI-style, and volunteered […]
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Sabattus voters pick Wood for Board of Selectmen
SABATTUS — James Wood was the victor in the two-way race for the open selectmen’s seat Tuesday. Voters cast 666 ballots for him and 577 for Scott Lansley, his opponent. In other municipal voting: * Guy Desjardins, with 585 votes, and Roland St. Amand, with 412 votes, were the top vote-getters for the two open […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Ramp repairs coming Issue: The Martin’s Point boat launch needs repairs. The scoop: The town received the promise of materials, equipment and labor for installing planks from the Bureau of Parks & Land. It has also received $2,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. Selectmen formally […]
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Ward is new Sabattus police chief
SABATTUS — The town has a new police chief. Selectmen confirmed the hiring of longtime Portland officer Tony Ward in a 4-1 vote Tuesday night. Ward said Wednesday that he’s excited about making the move from big city to small town. “With a city like Portland, it’s hard to affect the whole community,” he said. […]
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For some perspective, try walking in a teacher’s shoes
After reading the “uncut” articles by my fellow residents, Will Fessenden and Scott Lansley, I feel I need to address some of the issues they raise, plus a few others. One family sends their children to a private school and another sends their children to a public school. Why did each family decide differently? Possible […]