SABATTUS — Sabattus Fire Department will now have the tools available to save the lives of the community’s beloved pets. Community Credit Union of Lewiston and Auburn recently donated a Wag’N O2 Fur Life Kit, which will allow firefighters to administer oxygen to house pets that suffer smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning and heat exhaustion. […]
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Raising funds
SABATTUS — The Dominican Sisters are conducting three fundraising campaigns to benefit Loaves & Fishes. Letters are being sent out to businesses and individuals for the first capital fundraising campaign to raise funds to help the expected rise in demands for oil and other winter needs in the area. For more information on this fundraiser, […]
Fundraiser to benefit Toys for Tots, Dix family
SABATTUS — A benefit event on Saturday, Dec. 17, will raise funds to help Jeremy Dix, a local man who recently had a brain tumor removed. Admission to the benefit will be a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The fundraiser will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at SPRQ Studios, 20 Main […]
The Settlement broken into over the weekend, reward offered
SABATTUS — A reward is being offered for information after The Settlement was hit by a weekend burglary. A man wearing socks on his hands took off with a large haul of cigarettes on Saturday night, according to police Chief Tony Ward. The Settlement is a variety store and restaurant at 6 Crowley Road. Ward […]
Well done – Cora Waterman
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Cora Waterman, daughter of James and Jennifer Waterman of Sabattus and Rhonda Fletcher of Hallowell, was named a First Group Scholar and was named to the dean’s list at Smith College for the 2010-11 school year. The dean’s list recognizes those students with grade point averages of 3.333 or above. First Group […]
Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Bridge repair Issue: The Furbush Road Bridge needs to be repaired. The scoop: The Maine Turnpike Authority has proposed raising the clearance height to 15 feet, 6 inches and expanding the lanes from 10 feet across to 12 feet. It’s a $2.8 million project. Up next: Work would be […]
Bryan D. Fontaine
LEWISTON — Bryan D. Fontaine, 25, of Sabattus, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 3, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Lewiston, Feb. 15, 1986, the son of Denise (Doucette) Fontaine. Bryan was home schooled where he excelled, receiving his diploma at the age of 15. He worked for Aubuchon Hardware for several years […]
Mark R. Champagne
LEWISTON — Mark R. Champagne 49, a resident of Sabattus Street, Lewiston, died Saturday, Dec. 3, at Central Maine Medical Center, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston April 9, 1962, the son of Orean and Muriel Caron Champagne. Mark was the proud owner of Anytime Towing here […]
Briefly
Smithfield Plantation LITCHFIELD — The Smithfield Plantation Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Litchfield Town Office. Eastern Star AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. The chapter […]
Lilliette L. ‘Betty’ Foster
HUDSON, Fla. — Lilliette Lucille “Betty” Foster, 81, died Nov. 25, at Bayonet Point Heart Institute. She was born in Lewiston, March 26, 1930, the daughter of Napoleon and Blanche Annette Carrier (both deceased). She received and completed her education through the Lewiston, Maine School System. On Nov. 8, 1947, she married Robert Eugene Foster […]