PARIS — Hannah Chaput led a high-flying Edward Little offense with 22 points Friday to pace the Red Eddies to a 49-42 season-opening win over Oxford Hills. Chaput’s total included three from beyond the arc as the visitors held off a late charge from the Vikings (0-1). Jade Perry hit for 10 points for the […]
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Winthrop boys topple Lisbon in opener
WINTHROP — Many of the names on Winthrop’s basketball roster have changed but the approach remains the same. Much like last year’s Class C South champion Ramblers, this year’s group plays off its defense and hustle in hopes of wearing opponents down. That was the case Friday night as the Ramblers opened their season with […]
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Lisbon Greyhounds 2017-18 girls' basketball preview
A scrappy group of seniors led Lisbon to the Class B South preliminary round in 2016-17. They set the tone, but on the court were mixed in with several players who return this season. “(We) return a strong core with some experience,” seventh-year coach Julie Petrie said. Giana Russo had a standout freshman season at […]
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Class B South Boys: Return of Spruce Mtn. may help MVC tip balance of power
AJ Tirrell of Leavitt Area High School looks to pass over Brett Frey of Spruce Mountain during the first half in Jay last season. Three years ago, Spruce Mountain switched its affiliation from the Mountain Valley Conference to the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference, in part to face more Class B competition in the regular season […]
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Lisbon Boys' Basketball
Each year, the Class B South tournament changes venue from the Portland Expo to the Cross Insurance Arena between the quarterfinals to the semifinals. After two consecutive years of hitting road blocks at the Expo, Lisbon is hoping to get to the bigger building without having to buy a ticket this year. If the Geryhounds […]
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Rick Mason sworn in as state rep during emotional ceremony
AUGUSTA — Surrounded by family and friends, Rep. Rick Mason was sworn in as the newest member of the Maine House of Representatives on Wednesday by Gov. Paul LePage. Mason was elected in a special election last month to represent the people of Lisbon, finishing the term started by his late wife, the Hon. Gina […]
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Fire crews battle Lisbon house fire
LISBON — Fire crews made quick work of a Wednesday afternoon blaze that filled a house with smoke. Witnesses at the scene said smoke was blowing out from beneath the eaves of the two-family home at 16 Douglas St. when the fire was reported just before 4 p.m. Officials said it appeared the fire started […]
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2017-18 Sun Journal cheering capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Jennifer Dobson (first year) and Vickie Dobson (first year) Class: D Last year’s results: Sixth at Class D North/South regional championship, sixth at Class D state championship Team roster: Seniors — Hailey McNeil, Marie Roberston, Meagan Strout, Cassidy Hart, Panata Buttirachai (Way Way); Junior — Wyatt Lewis; Sophomores — Chloe Warren, Molly Bourget, Saige Collette, Pacha […]
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Valerie (Dumas) O'Brien
BANGOR — Valerie (Dumas) O’Brien, 65, of Glenburn, passed away in Bangor on Saturday, Dec. 12. She was born March 31, 1952, in Lisbon to David and Aliette Dumas. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 30 years.
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Senior College offers gift certificates LEWISTON — USM LAC Senior College will offer One Day Wonders, 28 two-hour winter classes, free to paid Senior College members, between Jan. 22 and March 2. A gift certificate for membership for seniors age 50 and older will provide four free winter session classes. A gift certificate may also […]