SABATTUS — Residents are now able to get free burn permits through an online system that distributes the information directly to dispatchers and fire officers. Fire Chief Marc Veilleux has subscribed to an online burn permit system, which was created by a couple of West Gardiner firefighters, according to a news release. Sabattus issues about […]
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Sabattus man indicted on drug charges
AUBURN — A Sabattus man was indicted Wednesday, two months after police said they found more than 300 prescription pills at his home. Reece Johnson, 24, was indicted by the Androscoggin County grand jury on five counts of unlawful drug trafficking and one count of violating conditions of release. Johnson was arrested in May after […]
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Marquis appointed selectman for Sabattus
SABATTUS — Andre Marquis is a Sabattus selectman again. Selectmen appointed the 28-year-old volunteer firefighter to take the place of Paul Gagne, who resigned after moving to Lewiston. Marquis was one of five applicants for the job, which is scheduled to last for only nine meetings. A permanent replacement will be elected in November. That […]
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Bowdoin College graduates
BRUNSWICK — During Bowdoin College’s 209th commencement ceremony held May 24, bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to students from 37 states, the District of Columbia and 15 countries and territories. The following students are from the area. Evelyn Sarah Dickinson of Bowdoin graduated with a major in biology and French. Riley McFarlan Eusden of […]
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Kenneth Lee Rucker
1966 – 2014 SABATTUS—Kenneth Lee Rucker, 48, of Sabattus, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 27. Kenneth was born Feb. 28, 1966, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Roy L. Rucker and Sharon (Beal) Pelletier. He attended Lewiston High School and went on to be a successful salesman. Through the years, he was employed by […]
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Church lunch during Moxie Days LISBON — Lisbon United Methodist Church will serve lunch during the Moxie Days festival on Saturday, July 12, at 14 School St. Menu items include lobster or crab meat rolls, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and water. There will also be a baked goods table and yard sale. The rolls […]
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Sabattus mourns the loss of Sister Lucille Fournier
SABATTUS — Sister Lucille Fournier, director of Loaves and Fishes in Sabattus, passed away Saturday following a long illness at the age of 84. A graduate of St. Dominic’s High School, Fournier entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters right after graduating. Fournier taught fourth-grade boys at St. Peter’s School in Lewiston before taking calls […]
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Area notice: Sabattus Rec plans Blackjack 5K
The Sabattus Rec Club will hold its second Blackjack 5K Run/Walk at Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus on Thursday night, July 24, beginning at 6 p.m. This will be more of a social, non-competitive run, with the main focus being to get out and get some exercise and maybe some […]
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Dinner supports Eastman family AUBURN — A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support the Eastman family who lost everything in a house fire will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the American Legion, 71 South Main St., New Auburn. The cost is $7 per person. United New Auburn meeting June 24 […]