Posted inObituaries

Doris Crowell

1929 – 2012 SABATTUS — Doris Crowell, 83, of Sabattus, passed peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 18, with her loved ones by her side. She was born Doris Wade in Norridgewock, Jan 19, 1929, to parents Ernest and Georgia (Tibbetts) Wade. She married Edward S. Crowell of Winslow. Doris is survived by eight children, Cheryl and […]

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Briefly

Fall festival date changed SABATTUS — The Community Free Baptist Church fall family festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, has been postponed due to predicted rain until Sunday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. All activities are free and open to everyone. There will be games, a free barbecue, a concert and more. […]

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Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Police log

Charges Lewiston * Matthew Joseph Giguere, 24, of 11 Oak St., warrant, 4:36 p.m. Wednesday at 106 College St. * Joseph Michael Allen, 34, of 41 Winter St., Auburn, warrants charging failure to pay fines, 11:25 p.m. Wednesday at 64 Oxford St. * Chad Edward Fitzherbert, 37, of 229 Ash St., domestic assault, 9:52 p.m. […]

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Sabattus church plans free family festival

The Community Free Baptist Church, Main Street, Sabattus will host its annual free, fall family festival for the community and surrounding areas on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. All games and activities are free and open to everyone. Activities include bounce houses, face painting, hay rides, petting zoo, pony rides, obstacle course, […]

Posted inLetters

J. Goulet: Where is this country headed?

Freedom and close-mindedness do not go together. I heard a lady say she hates Mitt Romney and doesn’t trust him. I asked her if she watched the conventions (I watched both). Her answer was “No, no. I can’t stand him.” How can she, and others who think the same, assess what Gov. Romney stands for? […]

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‘Jammin’ Jeff Caron will give benefit concert

SABATTUS — Nashville recording artist Jeff Caron will return home on Saturday, Oct. 13, for the third annual “Jammin’ with Jeff” concert,” benefiting the Sabattus American Legion Post 135.  Caron describes his music as “a blend of feelings, his love of the carefree island lifestyle and his musical influences, including the likes of Bon Jovi and Jimmy […]

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A. Lauria: Elect a qualified team

I will be supporting Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan on Nov. 6. I want to end the current administration’s march toward socialism. This nation needs a qualified team that understand how to create jobs and how to create and pass a balanced budget. Maine is one of the only states that has a debt clock […]

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Jacques Cartier Club donates to Loaves & Fishes

Members of the Jacques Cartier Club donated $587.55 for good charitable causes, including Loaves & Fishes. Sister Lucille of the Dominican Sisters of Sabattus helps lots of needy people. The donation was made in memory of Ann Walton who is recently deceased. From left are Simone Hinkley, secretary; Sister Lucille; and Sally Dumont, treasurer.

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Schalk named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

SABATTUS — Victoria Schalk, a senior in high school from Sabattus, has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition by officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Schalk is one of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual NMS program. Approximately half of the semifinalists in the competition will be selected as Merit […]