LISBON — Police on Thursday continued to look for a knife-wielding man who stole an undisclosed amount of money from the the Big Apple on Lisbon Street on Wednesday night. The lone male entered the store at about 10:50 p.m., showed a knife and demanded money from the two employees there, according to police. The […]
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Big Apple robbed in Lisbon Falls
UPDATE: Lisbon police say Big Apple robbery suspect had a knife LISBON FALLS — A man armed with a knife robbed the Big Apple store on Lisbon Street late Wednesday before fleeing with cash from the register. Police were searching for a suspect wearing black who reportedly fled on foot after robbing the store at about […]
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Lisbon school officials consider consolidating services
LISBON — The School Committee on Monday offered opinions on joining or creating a regional leadership center, as part of a new state law. Superintendent Richard Green discussed creating a center with Regional School Unit 4 for alternative and day treatment programs, and staff professional development. RSU 4 includes Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales. “We are […]
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Sandra D. Eck
PORTLAND — Sandra D. (Kinney) Eck, 75, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, at Maine Medical Center after complications from surgery. She was born June 12, 1942, in Lewiston, a daughter of the late Joseph A. & Mary A. (Elcik) Kinney. A lifelong resident of Lisbon Falls, she attended local area schools and graduated from Lisbon High […]
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Third annual Christmas concert in Lisbon Falls
LISBON — The Lisbon United Methodist Church Choir, directed by Debbie Greim, will again be performing a concert of contemporary and traditional Christmas carols at the church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. […]
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Lisbon cat hotel caters to feline families
LISBON FALLS — Not too long ago, Jean E. Litchfield was watching a large, unhappy cat while his owner was out of the country. Knowing his pet was bitter about being away from home, the owner suggested Litchfield try singing. But not just any song. “It was the theme song to ‘Zorro,’” Litchfield said. “So […]
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Lisbon voters OK bonds, elect officials
LISBON — Voters on Tuesday passed two bonds and elected three public officials. Voters approved appropriating $1.65 million for energy efficiency improvements to the high school, middle school, elementary school and central office, 1,263–770. The second question asked residents to accepted a $6.54 million loan to cover wastewater improvements. It was approved, 1,350–683. The 29-year […]
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Rick Mason captures state House seat his wife had held
LISBON — It’s a bittersweet moment for Rick Mason, elected Tuesday to fill a State House seat left vacant in September following the death of his wife. He called it “quite an emotional day” in which he was overwhelmed by the support he received. Mason, a Republican, defeated Democrat Scott Gaiason 1,180 to 868 in […]
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Wastewater bond, schools upgrade among issues on Lisbon ballot
LISBON — Voters will elect a Town Council member, a School Committee member and a water commissioner next week. They will also vote on a $1.65 million appropriation for schools that, officials say, will not affect tax rates, and a $6.54 million bond for wastewater improvements. Fern Larochelle and Dustin Wood are seeking the council seat. […]
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Lisbon Historical Society to show Lisbon 'Then and Now'
LISBON FALLS — Media specialist Earl Williams will present many images drawn from the Lisbon Historical Society’s archives in a presentation titled “Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the society’s rooms at the MTM Center on School Street The photos from the past are mainly street scenes and buildings, some still […]