LEWISTON — Charles A. Jillson, 72, a resident of Sabattus, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 1, at CMMC in Lewiston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 25, 1945, in Lewiston, the son of Edward B. Jillson and Kathleen M. (Savage) Jillson. Charles graduated from Sabattus High School, Class of […]
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Rif Raff to perform at Mixers
Rif Raff will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Lewiston. The musically diverse band plays the classics, country, southern rock, rock, blues, oldies and sock hop tunes from the ’50s and ’60s. There is no cover.
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Maureen Anne Babcock
LEWISTON — Maureen Anne Babcock, 71, of Sabattus, passed away peacefully at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on Sunday, March 25, with her husband and daughters by her side. She was born Maureen Anne Folan on Jan. 7, 1947, in Dorchester, Mass., to Anne (Russell) Folan and Michael Folan. Maureen was a loving wife, mother […]
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William G. Coolong Jr.
BRUNSWICK — William George Coolong Jr., 61, of Sabattus, died suddenly Friday, March 23, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. He was born in Avon, Dec. 29, 1956, the son of William Sr. and Leola (White) Coolong. Billy graduated from Mt. Abram High School in the Class of 1976. He had been employed at Bath Iron […]
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A pro-civility Republican also emerges to challenge Les Gibson
AUGUSTA — The Democrats aren’t the only ones taking a stand against Republican state House contender Leslie Gibson. Gibson, whose harsh words for teens who survived a school shooting in Florida last month drew national ire, now faces two challengers for the 57th District — one of them from within the ranks of the GOP. […]
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Philip E. Julian
TEXAS — Philip E. Julian, age 80, of Sabattus went to be with hIs Lord at 9:35 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018, at the home of his daughter, following a courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born July 18, 1937, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Marie and Marius Julian. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1955, […]
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State House candidate in Sabattus calls Parkland shooting survivor a ‘skinhead lesbian’
[UPDATES: A pro-civility Republican also emerges to challenge Les Gibson | ‘Horrified’ Democrat decides to take on Gibson for House seat | Leslie Gibson under fire for his comments on Parkland teens | Republican state senator, Democrats call for Gibson to withdraw from state House race] Two of the students who survived a shooting at a Florida high school last month have […]
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Rock Hard Johnson at Mixers
Mixers of Sabattus will host the Rock Hard Johnson Band on Friday night. With nearly 200 years of combined musical and performing experience, a new rock band has formed through the collaboration of five seasoned and versatile Maine musicians who collectively call themselves Rock Hard Johnson. The band is made up of member from TwiceShy, […]
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Back-to-back crashes tie up traffic in Sabattus
SABATTUS — Police responded to three car crashes within two hours on Tuesday evening. One was serious; a passenger was taken to a hospital with broken bones, Chief Gary Baillargeon said Wednesday. In the other two crashes, no one was transported. Traffic was tied up in all three crashes as police closed single lanes, but […]
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Carroll A. Ritchie
SABATTUS — Carroll A. Ritchie, age 81, of F. Sanborn Road, died Sunday, Feb. 11, at his home after a sudden illness. Born in Monmouth on Dec. 24, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Fern (Connors) Ritchie, he was educated in both Smyrna and Fayette before entering the electrical program at Central Maine Vocational […]