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Overhauled Cumberland Farms to reopen next month in Sabattus
SABATTUS — The Cumberland Farms store will double in size when it reopens next month. The renovation began last month at 145 Sabattus Road. Company spokesman Derek Beckwith said the convenience store will go from 2,400 square feet to 4,800 square feet. It’s taking over the storefront of the Chinese restaurant Yeung’s, which moved across […]
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KLT 25th anniversary celebration FAYETTE — Kennebec Land Trust’s 25th anniversary celebration will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, at Camp Winnebago on Echo Lake. The event and annual meeting will include Tri Sport Challenge, local foods potluck, workshops and live music. A 25th anniversary capital campaign is geared towards building funds to conserve and maintain properties. […]
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Pomona Grange to meet with Danville AUBURN — On Wednesday, Aug. 20, members of Androscoggin Pomona Grange No. 1 will gather at Danville Junction Grange on Grange Street in Danville for evening of food, fun and fellowship. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper followed by evening of relaxing bingo. Members should […]
People You Know: Kathy Martin, teacher-turned-principal
SABATTUS — As soon as school let out in Auburn in June, Kathy Martin headed here, eight miles away, for the last week of classes and let students fire away. What was her favorite book? they asked. Her favorite movie? What’d she like to do with her family in the summer? All the important things, […]
Police log
Charges Lewiston * Richard Urevith, 32, of Hope Haven Gospel Mission, drinking in public, 6:55 p.m. Tuesday at 194 Bates St. * Ronald Hobson, 24, of 62 Academy St., Monmouth, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, driving to endanger, refusing to stop for police, refusing to submit to arrest, possession of oxycodone, […]
Poker run raised $2K for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON — On Feb. 22, Community Credit Union hosted a Poker Run event in Androscoggin County to raise money for the Maine Credit Union’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Participants traveled, mainly by snowmobiles, to local businesses that were noted as “Poker Stops” to get their card stamped. Based on the number of stops that were […]
Sabattus FD has new, free outdoor burn permit system
SABATTUS — Residents of Sabattus are now able to get free burn permits via an online system that distributes the information directly to the dispatchers and fire officers. Fire Chief Marc Veilleux has subscribed to an online burn permitting system called wardensreport.com, which was created by a couple of West Gardiner firefighters. The town currently […]
Oak Hill Young Writer’s Club members honored
SABATTUS — The Oak Hill Young Writer’s Club works on writing skills with the children in the RSU 4 School District. On May 15, winners and participants were celebrated and honored in this year’s Esther Reynolds Literary Writing contest. The club supports local writers, artists, teachers and community groups by providing free workshops and writing […]