SABATTUS — The Maine Department of Transportation reported a crash on the Maine Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon. The crash in the northbound lanes at mile marker 93 — north of the Sabattus exit — has one lane blocked. There are no injuries reported. This story will be updated when more information is available.
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Crash slows Turnpike traffic in Sabattus
SABATTUS — The Maine Department of Transportation reported a crash on the Maine Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon. The crash in the northbound lanes at mile marker 93 — north of the Sabattus exit — has one lane blocked. There are no injuries reported. This story will be updated when more information is available.
Two receive diplomas from Central Maine Christian Academy
LEWISTON – Central Maine Christian Academy on Main Street recently held its graduation ceremony at Wayside Baptist Church in Livermore. James Morrill, son of Michael and Heidi Morrill of Bowdoin, and Brandyn Hobbs, son of Gary and Tammy Paquette of Sabattus, were presented with their diplomas. Administrator Patricia St. Hilaire gave the invocation and teacher […]
Litchfield Woman Awarded Jordan Handy Scholarship
LEWISTON — Oak Hill High School Senior Sarah Noel Carpenter has been honored as the recipient of the second Jordan Handy Scholarship. She was awarded a $500 scholarship. “She truly exemplifies my same passion for the culinary arts and seeks to encourage and foster this same passion in those who seek a career in the […]
CMMC nursing, radiography students graduate
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions recently graduated 32 nursing and 19 radiography students. Local graduates receiving awards are as follows. CMMC Medical Staff Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Jamie Berube of South Paris for medical nursing; Shannon Leydon of Bridgton, surgical nursing; Hashim Abdinasir of Auburn, obstetrical […]
Sabattus offers free burn permits online
SABATTUS — Residents are now able to get free burn permits through an online system that distributes the information directly to dispatchers and fire officers. Fire Chief Marc Veilleux has subscribed to an online burn permit system, which was created by a couple of West Gardiner firefighters, according to a news release. Sabattus issues about […]
Sabattus man indicted on drug charges
AUBURN — A Sabattus man was indicted Wednesday, two months after police said they found more than 300 prescription pills at his home. Reece Johnson, 24, was indicted by the Androscoggin County grand jury on five counts of unlawful drug trafficking and one count of violating conditions of release. Johnson was arrested in May after […]
Marquis appointed selectman for Sabattus
SABATTUS — Andre Marquis is a Sabattus selectman again. Selectmen appointed the 28-year-old volunteer firefighter to take the place of Paul Gagne, who resigned after moving to Lewiston. Marquis was one of five applicants for the job, which is scheduled to last for only nine meetings. A permanent replacement will be elected in November. That […]
Bowdoin College graduates
BRUNSWICK — During Bowdoin College’s 209th commencement ceremony held May 24, bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to students from 37 states, the District of Columbia and 15 countries and territories. The following students are from the area. Evelyn Sarah Dickinson of Bowdoin graduated with a major in biology and French. Riley McFarlan Eusden of […]
Kenneth Lee Rucker
1966 – 2014 SABATTUS—Kenneth Lee Rucker, 48, of Sabattus, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 27. Kenneth was born Feb. 28, 1966, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Roy L. Rucker and Sharon (Beal) Pelletier. He attended Lewiston High School and went on to be a successful salesman. Through the years, he was employed by […]