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Sabattus and Lisbon vote to tear down dilapidated former tavern

SABATTUS — The former Cushman Tavern on the Sabattus-Lisbon town line was declared a dangerous building and ordered demolished by Sabattus selectmen and Lisbon councilors Tuesday evening. The old tavern, which is listed as being at 430 Ridge Road in Lisbon and 921 Middle Road  in Sabattus, was deemed a danger because its roof has started […]

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Historic former tavern on Sabattus-Lisbon line considered for demolition

SABATTUS — A former tavern listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its 1820s frescoes featuring oversized trees, ships and old New England charm is being considered Tuesday night for demolition. Town officials say after a period of neglect, its roof is caving in and there is no obvious solution to saving the […]

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JD Gilbert plays live at Mixers Friday

Variety cover band JD Gilbert will play live at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Mixers in Sabattus. There is no cover charge. They play a blend of Top 40 country and rock and pop hits. Sometimes there are classic rock tunes sprinkled in the set. Band members include: JD Gilbert, guitar/vocals; Marcel “Marc” Hebert, guitar/vocals; Rick […]

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Poison and Ruckus wrap up summer shows at Mixers

Join the end-of-summer blowout party of the season Friday at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus, featuring Shot of Poison, tribute band to one of the hardest-rocking party bands of all time. Shot of Poison members include: Bruce Bennett, “BB Seville,” guitar; Ad Boc, “Bobby Dollface,” bass; Ken Gilman, “Kenny Rockett,” drums; and Frank Pupillo, […]

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Heat relief at Sabattus Pond

Lanyha Spearman, left, splashes her dog, Lily, as Na’Kaiyah Sevey, 5, shouts in delight. The cousins came to Sabattus Pond on Wednesday afternoon to cool off on what was one of the hottest days of the year. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Raylan Jewette lets go of his stepfather, Patrick Davis, and prepares to fall into Sabattus […]

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Country Roads to perform live at Mixers

Country Roads, a band from Southern Maine, will be performing live at Mixers at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Country Roads covers new country music, including artists like Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley. Band members include: Jamie Ruhlin, vocals/guitar; Chris Biggar, guitar/vocals; Roger Gagnon, bass/vocals; Richmond Palmer, keys, vocals; and Mark Descoteaux, drums/vocals. […]

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Sabattus schedules special town meeting

SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen announced Tuesday it will hold a special town meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the town to vote on special project bonds. Voters approved financing a large roads project and demolition of Webster Mill at the annual town meeting in May, but now that a specific financer and the cost […]

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Moticon at Mixers Friday

Moticon, a cover band from Auburn, will perform live at Mixers at 8:30 p.m. Friday. They cover artists like Tom Petty, Katy Perry, Green Day, Poison, Evanescence, Papa Roach, Nirvana and Alice in Chains. Members include: Michael Beauchesne, drums; Scott Lavoie, guitar and vocals; David Longstaff, bass; Tony Dan, vocals and guitar; and Tina Dan, […]

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JLD Project CD release party at Mixers

The JLD Project will play live at Mixers Saturday night to celebrate the release of their first album, “All Natural.” Besides their original music, JLD Project covers bands like Steppenwolf, Jon Prime, Eric Clapton and lots more from the ‘70s and ‘80s. CDs and T-shirts will be available. Members include: Tom Dube, lead guitar/vocals; Pete […]