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Military notes

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Area residents have recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]

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Eight running for selectman in Sabattus

SABATTUS — It’s a crowded ballot next month for selectmen with three open seats and eight candidates. Competing for the one-year term: Jeffrey Baril and Randy Gayton. Competing for the two-year term: Paul Loesberg, Andre Marquis and Mark Pare. Competing for the three-year term: Michelle Ames, Norman Estes and Les Gibson. Below, seven of the candidates respond […]

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Donations for animals

LEWISTON— Area residents have made donations to help with the care of the thousands of unwanted animals the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society helps each year. GAHS provides a safe haven for more than 4,200 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising […]

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Fire Prevention Week: Sabattus Fire & EMS offers smoke alarm tips

SABATTUS — Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Sabattus Fire & EMS is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire […]

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Lakeside Chapter to meet Oct. 14

Suppers slated for Oct. 9, 16. WALES – On Oct. 14, Lakeside Chapter No.60 will meet at the Grange/Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road, at 7 p.m. for its official visit with the grand conductress, Julieanne B. Irving. The District 4 “Traveling Cuddlies,” a teddy bear and a moose, symbolizing the Grand Chapter Charity Fund and […]