SABATTUS — Cases are still left to close in Portland, new-hire background checks left to do. Tony Ward is waiting until Friday to firmly cap his 26-year career with Portland police, where he’s worked since college. In Maine’s largest city, he’s overseen dozens of officers, served as a detective, worked crime scenes CSI-style, and volunteered […]
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Sabattus voters pick Wood for Board of Selectmen
SABATTUS — James Wood was the victor in the two-way race for the open selectmen’s seat Tuesday. Voters cast 666 ballots for him and 577 for Scott Lansley, his opponent. In other municipal voting: * Guy Desjardins, with 585 votes, and Roland St. Amand, with 412 votes, were the top vote-getters for the two open […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Ramp repairs coming Issue: The Martin’s Point boat launch needs repairs. The scoop: The town received the promise of materials, equipment and labor for installing planks from the Bureau of Parks & Land. It has also received $2,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. Selectmen formally […]
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Ward is new Sabattus police chief
SABATTUS — The town has a new police chief. Selectmen confirmed the hiring of longtime Portland officer Tony Ward in a 4-1 vote Tuesday night. Ward said Wednesday that he’s excited about making the move from big city to small town. “With a city like Portland, it’s hard to affect the whole community,” he said. […]
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For some perspective, try walking in a teacher’s shoes
After reading the “uncut” articles by my fellow residents, Will Fessenden and Scott Lansley, I feel I need to address some of the issues they raise, plus a few others. One family sends their children to a private school and another sends their children to a public school. Why did each family decide differently? Possible […]
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Sabbatus considers Portland lieutenant as next police chief
SABATTUS — Selectmen will consider giving the town’s top police job to Portland police Lt. Anthony Ward on Tuesday. Town Manager Andrew Gilmore said Friday that he had already tapped Ward as the new chief but the appointment needs the board’s confirmation. Ward is a 26-year veteran of the Portland force, according to a release […]
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America needs help
What America needs is an old remedy to survive all the problems with the economy, unemployment and, last but not least, the budget deficit. The immediate cure for America to become healthy again is for President Barack Obama to step down and bring back former President Bill Clinton, who had the ability, intimate knowledge and […]
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Sabattus collecting unused prescription drugs
SABATTUS — The Police Department will participate in the National Drug Take Back Initiative on Oct. 29, collecting unwanted and outdated prescription drugs for safe disposal. The collection site will be the police station at 190 Middle Road and hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lt. Matt Prince said. In 2010, Mainers turned in […]
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Government at a glance: Sabattus
Board: Sabattus selectmen Met: Tuesday night Casino pitch Issue: Question 3 on the Nov. 8 ballot asks voters to approve a casino in Lewiston’s Bates Mill No. 5. The scoop: Campaign manager Stavros Mendros told selectmen that a Lewiston casino could generate $80,000 for Sabattus. Up next: Proponents will be back with a formal presentation […]