AUBURN — David Trider is one of those people. Whenever someone is in need in the town of Leeds, Trider seems to be around, chipping in with carpentry work here, an electrical fix there and, of course, those 55 years on the volunteer Fire Department. “There are just so many wonderful things that David has […]
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Focus keeps Sabattus girl on target
Thwack! Her missile meets its goal. Deslauriers was turning 12 a year ago this March, and she decided she wanted a bow to maybe go hunting with her dad, Michael. The Oak Hill Middle School honor student visited Central Maine Archery in Auburn and was hooked. “I saw this girl at the range, and she […]
Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
Voters in Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales approve school vote in first ballot
Schools in Sabattus, Wales and Litchfield have a budget for 2014-15. Voters in all three towns approved RSU 4’s $18.1 million spending package Tuesday, sweeping away some of the bad feelings left by 2013’s summer-long budget controversy that ended after three votes. “I think the communities probably did some thinking and realized that investing in […]
Rainbow Girls to give presentation for Lakeside
WALES — Lakeside Chapter, OES, will gather early at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to attend a presentation by the Rainbow Girls. from the Lewiston Assembly, IORG. The chapter will hold a stated meeting at 7 p.m. and “Honor the Flag of the United States of America and Fathers” at the Grange/Masonic Hall, 322 Centre […]
Mixer’s liquor license renewed, Fun Fest scheduled
SABATTUS — Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously voted to renew the liquor license for Mixer’s Bar on Route 126. Four selectmen approved the renewal after a seven-minute public hearing. The renewal lasts for one year. Selectman Donald Therrien was absent. Selectmen also set July 10 for the eighth annual Sabattus Fun Festival. It is scheduled to […]
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New Auburn Senior Citizens AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at noon, Wednesday, June 4, followed by light lunch and bingo. The group meets at Sacred Heart Church on Western Avenue. An elevator is available. The next dinner will be Wednesday, June 18. The meal will be KFC for $5, followed by […]
Sabattus Spiritualist Church to host state convention
SABATTUS — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life will host the Maine State Spiritualist Association of Churches annual convention to be held Friday through Sunday, June 6 to 8. The church, under the leadership of the Rev. Catherine Sabine, received an award for 2013 Outstanding Achievement from the National Spiritualists Association of Churches. Spiritualism is […]