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Lisbon 2016 baseball preview

Coach: Randy Ridley (16th year) Conference: MVC Class: C South Last year’s record: 13-4, lost in regional quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Troy Galarneau (OF), Austin Fournier (1B); Juniors — Tyler Halls (OF/P), Ryley Austin (2B/P), Nick Lerette (C). Key losses: Kyle Bourget (P), R.J. Sargent (2B/P), Joe Philbrick (3B), Darren Ward (OF/1B). Promising newcomers: Senior — Cam Bernier (IF); Juniors — Nate […]

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Lisbon girls’ tennis preview

Coach: Georgia Ahlers Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s record: 1-11 Returning athletes: Jordan Fredrick, Alyssa Finlay, Brianna Livingston. Key losses: Cheyenne Pesce, Adrienne Bolton. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Paige D’Amboise, Kali Gould, Bailey Eveson. Season outlook: The team is split between veterans and beginners. The Greyhounds’ goal is to do the best they can […]

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Class C South softball: Telstar, Madison could contend again

Telstar and Madison have been two of the top contenders in Class C South in recent seasons, and this spring it may be no different. The Rebels went 17-3 last year and lost in the state championship game to Bucksport after a strong finish and playoff wins over Hall-Dale and Madison. Telstar graduated all-conference talents […]

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Joseph M. Lamothe

1981 – 2016 LISBON — Joseph Michael Lamothe, 34, of Lisbon was called unexpectedly home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 31, in Lisbon. He was born on Oct. 23, 1981, in Lewiston to parents Richard and Donna Lamothe. Joseph enjoyed rebuilding his low-rider truck. He especially loved his family, spending time with […]

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Lisbon to consider changing Route 9 zoning

LISBON — The Town Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to hold workshops to discuss whether to rezone Route 9 from residential to commercial. Norm Albert, Eric Metivier, George Bickford, Chris Brunelle, Dale James Crafts, and Allen Ward voted in favor; Kasie Kolbe opposed the motion. Those opposed to the zone change fear it will lower home […]

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Truck hit bicyclist from behind in Lisbon fatal

Sgt. Harry Moore said Friday that Joseph Lamothe, 34, who was riding the bicycle, and Henry Raymond Jr., 52, who was driving the truck, were both eastbound in the area of 173 Lisbon Road when the collision occurred. Both men are from Lisbon. No charges have been filed, Moore said. Witnesses to the incident are […]

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Bradley D. Smith

1970 – 2016 LEWISTON — Bradley D. Smith, 46, of Lisbon died on Tuesday, March 29, at Central Maine Medical Center due to medical complications and suffering from a massive heart attack. He was born in Brunswick on Feb. 17, 1970, the son of Dennis R. and Joyce (Richardson) Smith and had been a resident […]

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Civil lawsuit against Androscoggin County Commission to proceed

AUBURN — A civil lawsuit filed against the Androscoggin County Commission will proceed after a superior court found certain claims made by the suing cities and towns of Androscoggin County have sufficient merit to go to trial. The court ruled, however, that the case will proceed only against the County Commission as a legislative body, […]