SABATTUS — Two bands, 13 Black and Rock Hard Johnson, will perform live at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Mixers. A cover band from southern Maine, 13 Black plays music ranging from ’70s classics and dance hits, to ’90s alternative and hits from today, including music from bands like Alice in Chains, Bon Jovi, […]
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Working: Oak Hill’s new school resource officer
SABATTUS — Hired fresh out of college, John Dalbec spent almost 30 years on the force at the Cumberland Police Department, 25 of them in local schools, eventually becoming the department’s first school resource officer. He retired in late June, saying goodbye to Cumberland, and soon, to his house in Old Orchard. Next up, a whole […]
Sabattus American Legion installs officers
SABATTUS — Members of the Harry J. Conway American Legion Post 135 and its auxiliary recently installed officers for 2018-19. Joan Caron installed auxiliary officers, who were presented with a pin and a sash. They are: President Denise Michaud, 1st Vice President Jennifer Caron, 2nd Vice President Cheryl Shearer, Secretary/Treasurer Teresa Bradford, Chaplain Debra Devoe, […]
Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life to hold spirituality workshop
SABATTUS — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life in Sabattus will feature a workshop, “Spiritualism for your own Personal Growth,” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, facilitated by Christine Dube. This workshop will explore ways to awaken spirituality to a higher degree in everyday lives. Topics of intuition, higher consciousness, personal and spiritual growth […]
Turnpike Authority to close Sabattus bridge for up to 3 weeks
SABATTUS — The Maine Turnpike Authority is closing the Fisher Farm Road bridge over the turnpike July 9 for up to 21 days for repairs. The $360,000 project will replace worn surfaces, repair joints and the concrete deck and install a 6-foot, chain-link snow fence, according to the MTA. The bridge was built in 1956 […]
Sabattus, Litchfield schools celebrate Flag Day
Meadow Straw, 8, a pupil at Sabattus Primary School, attends a Flag Day celebration at Carrie Ricker School in Litchfield on Thursday. Skits, singing and educational segments were presented by classes. Straw won a third-place prize for a flag design. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales voters approve RSU 4 budget
WALES — Voters in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales approved a $19.17 million spending plan for Regional School Unit 4 Tuesday. Sabattus voters approved the budget 523-186, Litchfield approved it 419-378 and Wales voters approved it 216-76. The budget is up $355,984, or 1.89 percent, from this fiscal year’s $18.81 million. The majority of the increase […]
Pen pals reunite after 4 decades of letters
For 50 years, they have been the best of friends. When something significant happens in the life of Gigi Davin, she immediately shares the news with her pal, Kris Grahn. The reverse is also true. Been that way since they were 10-year-old girls. It is a wonderful friendship, the women say, and with very few […]
Controversial RSU 4 budget up for vote
Voters in the towns of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will consider a $19.17 million spending plan for Regional School District 4 when they head to the polls on Tuesday. That proposed budget is up $355,984, or 1.89 percent, from this year’s $18.81 million budget. The only two new spending proposals are the hiring of a […]
Nikki Hunt Band at Mixers
The Nikki Hunt Band will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus. The pop/rock band covers artists such as Sheryl Crow, Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, Sublime, No Doubt, The Doors and U2. The night also includes a colorful hula hoop act. There is no cover charge. Doors open at […]