WALES — Oak Hill Middle School has announced the honor roll for the third quarter. First honors Sixth grade: Ethan Barnett, Catherine Daigle, Alexis Faucher, Rachel Gilbert, Adam Lapointe, Alani Lindsay, Dominique Michaud, Taylor Moore, Noah Moring, Katie Shedd, Jade Sturtevant and Sadie Waterman. Seventh grade: Benjamin Bossie, Jared Chase, Emma Christman, Sydney Drew, Alexis […]
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Stocking Sabattus Pond
SABATTUS — Despite a turbulent past in Sabattus Pond, alewives poured from the back of a Department of Marine Resources truck Tuesday morning. Alewives, a type of herring, have been native to Maine waters until dams thwarted their spawning efforts upriver. Tuesday’s restocking was harvested from the dam in Brunswick. The alewives brought to Sabattus […]
RSU 4 weighs iPads, laptops for all
WALES — Through a combination of reshuffled machines and new lease contracts, RSU 4 is looking to become one of the first school districts in the state to give computers to every student in grades kindergarten to 12. “Typically, being cutting edge is pretty cool; this is not intended to be a cutting-edge decision,” RSU […]
RSU 4 sets budget, forums, braces residents for ‘dramatic’ tax increase
WALES — The RSU 4 School Board has picked a number. Now it’s time for the community to weigh in. Directors have proposed a $17,749,537.98 budget for the next fiscal year. It’s an 0.85 percent increase over the current year, but has what Superintendent Jim Hodgkin called a “dramatic” effect on property taxes in Sabattus, […]
Perfect day for a bike ride in Sabattus
Bike ride between classes in Sabattus.
Kermit A. Peters
AUBURN — Kermit A. Peters, 69, of Sabattus, passed away from cancer on May 12, at the Hospice House. He was born Sept. 20, 1943, in Presque Isle, to parents, Loomis and Lydia “Tiny” (Howlett) Peters. Kermit enjoyed spending his time outside, working with his tractor and also spending time in his woodshop. He worked […]
Glen N. Henderson
RANGELEY — Glen N. Henderson, 43, of Sabattus, died unexpectedly on Dec. 30, 2012. Glen lived his life to the fullest, even though it was cut short. He was an avid racing fan and raced for many years at the local tracks. He was the 2005 Outlaw Champion at Oxford Plains Speedway. He enjoyed his […]
Jacqueline C. LaBrecque
PORTLAND — Jacqueline C. LaBrecque, 73, of Sabattus, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born in Sabattus, May 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Aime and Alma (Thibodeau) Vachon and had been a resident of this community all of her […]
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Half-price indoor yard sale May 11 MONMOUTH — The half-price indoor yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at East Monmouth Church Vestry and Basement, Route 135. The sale will feature a variety of household items, furniture, dishes, children’s items, books, collectibles, a wide assortment of jewelery, puzzles and […]