Hokom, of Freedom, California, fired rounds of 59 and 55 on the par-60 Hawk course Saturday, the easier of the two courses being used this weekend. That followed a round of 1-under 61 on the tougher Eagle track on Friday. The top players switch back to Eagle for the fourth and final round on Sunday. […]
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Disc Golf: Sabattus ready, set, now go time for U.S. Women’s Championship
SABATTUS — Peter Ruby finally attracted a major tournament to his Sabattus Disc Golf facility. What would seem like a dream come true for Ruby is actually a goal achieved, and one he’s been working on for more than a decade. The Professional Disc Golf Association’s 2016 United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship is coming […]
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Disc Golf: Local throwers ready for nationals
But this week — this whole summer — Severy and several other Maine women have carved extra time into their schedules to dicker with their drives, putter with their putts and polish their games in advance of the 2016 Professional Disc Golf Association U.S. Women’s Championship, being held this year at Sabattus Disc Golf. “There […]
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Face Time: Peter Ruby — a disc golf championship or bust
After two years in the works, it’s nearly go-time. In September, Peter Ruby’s Sabattus Disc Golf course will host the Professional Disc Golf Association’s 2016 Women’s Disc Golf Championship, the PDGA’s first major event in New England. Ruby beat out roughly a half-dozen other states for the chance to host. Now, the pressure’s on to […]
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RSU 4 voters reject 2nd school budget
WALES — Voters in Regional School Unit 4 rejected the proposed budget of $18.8 million for fiscal year 2016-17 by a vote of 184-213. The amount was $100,000 less than the previously rejected budget. The towns voted as follows: • Sabattus, rejected, 59-94; • Litchfield, rejected, 77-96; and • Wales, approved, 48-23. The school board will […]
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Selectmen discuss road repair, announce upcoming open positions
SABATTUS — Road foreman Gary Labonte told selectmen Tuesday night that it will cost about $15,000 to seal sections of Pine Ridge, Deerfield, Fawn and Woodside roads. That prompted Selectman Michelle Ames to call for a study of all roads to determine where best to allocate money. Labonte said the roads should be sealed before […]
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RSU 4 board to vote on new budget proposal
SABATTUS — The Regional School Unit 4 board will hold a districtwide meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Oak Hill High School to vote on a proposed new school budget for the 2016-2017 year. The proposed budget is about $100,000 less than the one voters rejected in a referendum in June. The superintendent […]
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Vehicle fire delays Turnpike traffic near Sabattus exit
The Maine Turnpike Authority is reporting Friday afternoon that a vehicle fire in the northbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike between Exit 86 in Sabattus and the West Gardiner Barrier Toll at Mile 100 is delaying traffic. The MTA is urging caution in the area. This story will be updated.