SABATTUS — State Fire Marshal’s Office officials have determined that the fire that gutted a Sabattus home Monday night was accidental, caused by malfunctioning electrical wiring inside the home. After the Sabattus, Wales and Lewiston fire departments contained the blaze Monday night, state fire investigators responded to the scene to interview residents and neighbors of […]
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Fire destroys Sabattus home
SABATTUS — No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed the home of George Gowell at 594 Sabattus Road on Monday night. With snow falling hard and fast, fire departments from Sabattus, Wales and Lewiston responded to the scene just before 9 p.m. Monday. The home’s two residents were not home when it started, […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus Selectmen Met: Tuesday night Snow Fest Issue: After a brief public hearing, selectmen approved a mass gathering permit for the Sabattus Mountaineers’ Sabattus Snow Fest on Sabattus Pond. (The event has been known as radar runs in the past.) The scoop: The board waived the $250 permit fee for the nonprofit. Up next: […]
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Father/daughter dance at school
SABATTUS — The 21st CCLC After-School Program will host a Father/Daughter Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Oak Hill Middle School. The dance is open to eighth-graders and under. The cost per couple is $15, with an additional cost of $5 for each additional daughter. Semi-formal attire is acceptable. Chris Jones […]
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‘Fish for a Cure’ lures hundreds to Sabattus Lake
SABATTUS — When Brenda Richardson of Bridgton left her home at 4 a.m. Saturday to go ice fishing, the temperature was minus-15. An outdoorswoman, Richardson said she didn’t want to miss the second annual Fish For a Cure Derby on Sabattus Lake. The ice-fishing derby raises money for the American Cancer Society to fight breast […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Foreclosures Issue: The town is mailing foreclosure notices on Jan. 14 to property owners who have been delinquent on taxes since 2009. The scoop: About 48 notices are set to go out. Up next: Owners can settle up with the town before Jan. 14 and avoid an extra filing […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Committee assignments Issue: Michael Tardy, David Marsters and Mindy Dudley were appointed to the Ordinance Review Committee. That body is now full. Issue: Dudley was also appointed to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, which is now full. Selectmen voted to have Town Manager Rick Bates sign a contract with the […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus Selectmen Met: Tuesday night Newly seated Issue: Former co-chair Ronda Fournier was voted in as chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Michelle Ames was elected vice-chair. Issue: Newly-elected state Rep. Steve Wood asked selectmen about adding his photo and contact information to the town website and got the OK. Issue: Will Fessenden, Norm […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Loesberg’s last meeting Issue: Selectman Paul Loesberg didn’t run for re-election. He was honored with a plaque and thanked for his service on the board, as well as on the Charter Commission, Planning Board and Sabattus Lake Commission. Up next: New Selectmen Andre Marquis and Mark Duquette, who won […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Wednesday night Transfer station, part I Issue: The town is celebrating Recycling Day on Nov. 20, an annual resident-appreciation day in Sabattus. The scoop: The celebration is at the transfer station from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Up next: In addition to free doughnuts and coffee, and free knickknacks such as […]