SABATTUS — Oak Hill Middle School has announced the first quarter honor roll. First honors Sixth grade: Alyson Cass, Kayla Casswell, Emma Christman, Anna Dodge, Sydney Drew, Britney Duchesneau, Alexis Eldridge, Desirae Field, Cassandra Gauthier, Michaela Gervais, Jacob Kirchner, Alexyss LaGrange, Deja Miller, Brett Mower, Sadie Pinard, Cruz Poitier, Julian Rogers, Lydia Therrien, Lindsey Weeks, […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus selectmen
Board: Selectmen Met: Tuesday night Snowmen and women wanted Issue: Two of the town’s three regular snowplow drivers are out on medical leave. The scoop: That leaves one driver and several reserve drivers for the next snowstorm. Up next: Town Manager Andrew Gilmore is working on a contingency plan and the town is looking to […]
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Cribbage league LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Dec. 22 were: first place, Don Haley and Ron Jean; second place, Terry Chambers and Bryan Lambert; third place, Muriel Webber and Mickie Farnum; fourth place, Dick Dennis 3 player table; fifth place, Donna Aube and Bob Cielinski. Next […]
Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus Selectmen Met: Tuesday night, Dec. 20 A big thanks Issue: Sabattus Fire Department’s 2,000-gallon tanker, Engine 4, has been sidelined by engine failure. The scoop: Town Manager Andrew Gilmore said the Wales Fire Department has been on automatic response for structure fires while Engine 4 is down. Gilmore wanted Wales to know the […]
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Cribbage league LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Dec. 15th were: first place: Sandy Verrill and Steve Agurkis; second place: Cecile LeBlond and Mickie Farnum; third place: Val Asselin and Victor Bernier; fourth place: Don Maillette and Don Haley; fifth place: Pat Records and Bert Chenard. Games […]
G. O’Connell: American flag etiquette
I’d like to address an issue that truly does bother me. Many public buildings and private businesses display the American flag. That show of patriotism is definitely appreciated, but there is certain etiquette in displaying the nation’s colors. People should take the time to learn the proper way to display the American flag. Information is […]
Military note – Victoria Provencher
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Victoria S. Provencher graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
G. Ferguson: Football tradition dying
I doubt that there is a more storied history than Notre Dame University. Even though I have no direct connection (other than being part Irish), I love to watch the university’s sports, especially football. For 40-plus years, I have watched Notre Dame football. It has become more agonizing during this past decade as the program […]
C. Therriault: Lack of compassion
The column (Dec. 11) by Scott Lansley, a Sabattus selectman, made me ashamed to live in Sabattus. He favors severe cutbacks to MaineCare. Some of his words just blew me away: “My suggestion to you folks (MaineCare recipients)” is to “suck it up, get a job or move on to a state that will allow […]