1938 – 2015 LISBON FALLS — On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Loretta was called to be with the Lord and her husband, Bob, while at home in Lisbon Falls, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Loretta Agnes Ostiguy in Troy, N.Y., on Sept. 10, 1938, to Joseph and Margaret Ostiguy […]
Lisbon Maine
H.S. Football Playoffs: Dirigo, Lisbon peaking for semifinal showdown
Two of the best quarterbacks in the state, playing at the top of their games. Two proud programs that have progressed and improved throughout the season. Football semifinal matchups don’t get much more enticing than the Class D South showdown between No. 3 Lisbon (6-2) and No. 2 Dirigo (7-2), scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday […]
Diantha J. Landry
1939 – 2015 LISBON — Diantha Julie Landry, 76, of Lisbon died peacefully Friday, Oct. 30, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Lisbon on Oct. 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph and Dolly (Hunnewell) Ruby. She grew up in the local area and attended Lisbon schools. […]
Androscoggin County polling places
State of Maine voter information: Maine.gov When and where you can vote Tuesday: Auburn: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ward 1 Washburn School, 35 Lake Auburn Ave. Ward 2 Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive Ward 3 Fairview School, 397 Minot Ave. Ward 4 Auburn Hall, 60 Court St. Ward 5 Sherwood Heights School, 32 […]
The Hot Corner: Two hundred wins for Mynahan, countless lives impacted
The huddle of smiling faces gathered around the 50-yard line Saturday afternoon at Thompson Field could have produced an impromptu episode of “A Football Life” in honor of Lisbon coach Dick Mynahan. Nah, that wouldn’t work. NFL Network’s one-hour, once-a-week vehicle works for hall of famers and one-hit wonders at the professional level. When you’re […]
Cross Country: Lewiston’s Doorow among 6 state champions crowned
CUMBERLAND — Not even a fall could keep Lewiston’s Osman Doorow from winning his first cross country state championship. The Blue Devils’ senior ran away with the Class A boys’ individual title and one of six runners, as well as six teams, to claim titles at the cross country state championships at Twin Brook Recreation […]
H.S. Football: Mynahan wins 200th as Lisbon rolls Boothbay in quarterfinals
Saturday’s Class D South quarterfinal victory, a 33-8 thumping of Boothbay, was the quintessence of Mynahan. His team was efficient, calculated, impeccably prepared and merciful. And it was no ordinary win. It was No. 200 in Mynahan’s 29-year tenure at Lisbon, a number that rounds up to about seven each autumn in a state whose […]
Cross Country: Locals look to finish strong at state championships
Six runners and six teams will be crowned state champions Saturday at the cross country state championships. Locals will look to have a say in the outcomes of the races when all is said and done at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland. The favorite to win the Class A boys’ race is none other […]