AUBURN — A Wales woman charged with dealing heroin out of her then-Sabattus home could have that charge dismissed, if she complies with conditions of her release over the next year. Tabitha Tardiff, 32, was arrested and charged in 2015 with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, a Class A crime, punishable by up to 30 […]
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Civil lawsuit against Androscoggin County Commission to proceed
AUBURN — A civil lawsuit filed against the Androscoggin County Commission will proceed after a superior court found certain claims made by the suing cities and towns of Androscoggin County have sufficient merit to go to trial. The court ruled, however, that the case will proceed only against the County Commission as a legislative body, […]
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Androscoggin GOP panel meeting
SABATTUS — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Town Hall, 190 Middle Road. All current county committee members, those nominated on March 5 to become county committee members at the countywide caucus and any registered, interested Republicans are encouraged to attend. Nominated county committee […]
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Sabattus selectmen look for electricity, dispatch savings
SABATTUS — Selectmen on Tuesday night examined possible changes in emergency dispatch services and electricity providers to save money. The board compared the cost and effectiveness of dispatch services now provided by Lisbon with those provided by the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office and Lewiston-Auburn 911 center. Town Manager Tony Ward said preliminary figures from the Sheriff’s […]
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Sabattus man angry about gun ban in trailer park
SABATTUS — Ray Carrier has lived at the Oak Hill Trailer Park for the past seven years. Disabled and unable to walk very well, he likes to carry a handgun for safety. “(My biggest worry) is that I will not be able to protect myself,” said Carrier, 58. Daniel Boutin has owned the park for […]
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Sabattus, Wales & Durham consider using Androscoggin County dispatch
AUBURN — Sheriff Eric Samson raised the possibility Wednesday of three towns shifting their emergency dispatch services to Androscoggin County. Samson advised county commissioners that he is cautiously optimistic about the new revenue stream and sought their guidance moving forward. The county, however, would have to spend money upfront to upgrade its system, which could […]
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Norman E. Oak Sr.
1937 – 2016 SABATTUS — Norman E. Oak Sr., 78, of Sabattus passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, in Lewiston. He was born on March 8, 1937, in Hallowell, the son of Carlton and Gladys Oak. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net.
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Sabattus Dems to caucus March 6
SABATTUS — The Democratic caucus for the town of Sabattus will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Town Hall. Democrats will caucus to declare their presidential preference and to elect delegates to the Maine Democratic Convention in May. To participate in the caucus, people must be registered Democrats. Those currently registered […]
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Sabattus budget panel needs members
SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed four residents to the Budget Committee and are seeking three more. Ronda Fournier and Nicholas Gayton were appointed to one-year terms and Connie Castonguay and Richard Lacombe to two-year terms. There are still three vacancies on the committee and Town Manager Tony Ward is asking for volunteers. […]
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Baillargeon sworn in as Sabattus police chief
SABATTUS — Town Manager Tony Ward appointed Gary Baillargeon as chief of police at Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Baillargeon, surrounded by family and friends, will begin his duties immediately. A hiring committee of three police chiefs, none affiliated with Androscoggin County, and two residents of Sabattus chose Baillargeon head and shoulders above the others, […]