Lisbon Maine
Class B South boys’ quarterfinal: Maranacook takes out Lisbon in third
Throw in an MVC opponent with whom the KVAC-mainstay Black Bears hadn’t crossed paths during the regular season and it’s probably no earth-shattering revelation that Lisbon hung around for half of Saturday’s Class B South quarterfinal at Portland Expo. Once the No. 2 seed had a chance to get inspired, irritated, or both, Maranacook looked […]
Class B South boys’ preview: Spruce Mountain draws co-favorite Yarmouth
Players to watch: Lake Region — Jack Lesure, Sr. G; Marcus DeVoe, Sr. F; Nate Smith, Sr. F; Maranacook — Kyle Wilbur Jr. G; Levi Emery Sr. C; Kent Mohlar, Sr. G; Yarmouth — Musseit M’Bareck Sr. G; Nolan Hagerty, Soph. F; Bailey Darling, Sr. G; Lincoln — Cody Tozier Jr. C; Riley Cushing, Jr. F; Taylor Holmes, Soph. […]
Lisbon school budget draft shows increases for staff
LISBON — The School Committee on Monday reviewed a first draft of the 2016-17 budget that included money for another teacher at Lisbon Community School and a second social worker to help with 12 homeless students. Lisbon School Department Superintendent Richard Green attributed most of the increases or decreases to changes in salaries and benefits. […]
Boys’ basketball: Lisbon stops Oak Hill
LISBON — At the start of the fourth quarter Monday, it didn’t sound like Oak Hill was playing its first road game in Lisbon’s new gym. The Raiders reeled off a 9-0 run, erasing a dominant third frame for the Greyhounds, and the visiting fans were through the roof. But the hosts had one more run […]
Wrestling: Dirigo tops the field at Mid-State tourney
LISBON — Prior to Hunter White stepping on to the mat, the Dirigo wrestler visualized erasing any previous shortcomings. His focus led to an individual championship at the Mid-State League tournament, and he helped lead a deep Cougars squad to a team victory in the final big tuneup for regional competition. Dirigo scored 195 points […]
King staff to hold constituent hours in Androscoggin County
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff of U.S. Sen. Angus King will hold the following constituent outreach hours for Androscoggin County: • Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon St., Lisbon; Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 to 4 p.m. • Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St., Lewiston; Thursday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. • Auburn City Hall, 60 […]
Girls’ basketball: Carrabec sneaks past Lisbon
LISBON — When Kipri Steele darted to the basket and scored to give Lisbon a one-point lead midway through the third quarter, Carrabec High School girls’ basketball coach Skip Rugh called a timeout as the momentum had clearly shifted to the Greyhounds. From that point on, the Cobras struck back, using a 7-0 run to […]
Boys’ Hockey: Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse shocks Lake Region/Fryeburg/Oxford Hills in OT
BRUNSWICK — Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse kept shooting, and shooting, and shooting against Lake Region/Fryeburg/Oxford Hills on Thursday night. All those shots were almost for not, as the Eagles faced defeat with less than a minute left to play. But clutch goals by Tyler Halls and Tyler Lacascio turned near-certain defeat into a 4-3, overtime victory over […]
Aliette L. Dumas
1927 – 2016 LEWISTON — Aliette L. Dumas, 88, a longtime resident of Main St., Lisbon Falls, died Friday, Jan. 15, at Central Maine Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Brunswick on April 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Irene (Fluet) Racine. Aliette was educated […]