In a short span Sunday night, four people died — the three men riding together and a woman who was riding separately — when they drove their machines into icy open waters. Nobody can recall any time when four snowmobile riders were killed in the same place at roughly the same time. “It’s hard to […]
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Emergency dispatching changes taking effect
LEWISTON — Moments after the new year began Tuesday, emergency phone calls from Sabattus and Durham took a new route. Calls for help to police officers, firefighters or paramedics will go first to Androscoggin County’s dispatch center, as they have for more than a decade. Then, in most cases, they’ll be transferred to a dispatch […]
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Elks holding New Year’s dance LEWISTON — A New Year’s dance will be held Monday, Dec. 31, at Lewiston Elks, 1675 Lisbon St. The cost is $12.50 per person or $25 per couple. For tickets call 784-4801. Sabattus Seniors cancel meeting SABATTUS — The January meeting of the Sabattus Seniors has been canceled due to […]
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Well done
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the summer 2012 quarter: Meghan Castagno of Sabattus earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts. Kristy Drouin of Mexico earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration-accounting from RIT’s E. Philip Saunders College […]
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Joe E. Vigil
AUGUSTA — Joe E. Vigil, 76, of Sabattus, passed away Dec. 17, at Togus VA with his wife, Linda at his side. He was born in Wheatland, Wyo., Oct. 6, 1936. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, and worked at Bath Iron Works for 22 years. He leaves his […]
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Verizon Wireless unveils high-speed LTE service in L-A, Western Maine
AUBURN — Lots of wireless gadgets — smartphones, computer tablets and laptops — began running faster Thursday. Verizon Wireless is offering the latest high-speed data signal, switching on its long-term evolution, known as 4G LTE, service to customers across much of Androscoggin and Franklin counties. Besides extended service to Lewiston-Auburn, Verizon’s expansion includes 28 towns […]
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Historical soc. elects officers LISBON FALLS — The annual election of officers for the year 2013 took place at the Lisbon Historical Society at the November meeting. Alfred L. Smith was re-elected as president and archivist assistant. Merton Ricker was elected vice-president, replacing Karen Lemke who stepped down for personal reasons. Dorothy J. Smith was […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Kenneth A. Foster Jr., 28, of 35 Jefferson St., warrant, 9:31 a.m. Thursday on Ash Street. * Richard Sneddon, 44, of 100 Pine St., criminal trespass, 1:24 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. * Christina Ann Lagasse, 39, of 195 Ash St., domestic assault, 12:26 a.m. Thursday at that address. […]
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Oak Hill Middle School honor roll
WALES — The following names were omitted from the first quarter honor roll list for Oak Hill Middle School. Sixth grade First honors: Ethan Barnett, Cora Braunfels, Gracie Chasse, Alexis Faucher, James Greenwood, Troy Lafata, Alani Lindsay, Rachel Lovell, Taylor Moore, Ethan Rac, Katie Shedd, Jade Sturtevant, Hannah Woodford. Second honors: Leland Bailet, Spencer Barker, […]