AUBURN — A judge has rejected a Lisbon woman’s counterclaim of defamation in connection to a horse she had euthanized last year. Jayne and Daniel Buck Soules of Lisbon had sought to dismiss the action filed against them by Lisbon Falls businesswoman and stable owner Lisa Bosse. The judge granted their motion last week. Bosse’s […]
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Video: Fire rips through Lisbon house
LISBON — Crews battled a large structure fire in a two-story home Sunday evening. The long driveway and distance from the road and a hydrant meant tankers had to bring in water and run hoses from the roadway. Crews from Lisbon, Topsham and Sabattus were called to 130 Moody Road for a report of a […]
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Students named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students from Maine have been named to the president’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. Bowdoin: Silas Flewelling, Associate of Science in accounting. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Dixfield: Kaylee White, Bachelor of Science in fashion merchandising and management, Degree […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following local airmen graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
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Unified basketball state final: Manzo’s hook beats buzzer, hoists Hampden over Lisbon in OT
LEWISTON — Maine’s first officially sanctioned season of unified basketball was an unqualified slam dunk. Perhaps fitting, then, that it ended with the next-best thing — a buzzer-beating hook shot in overtime. Hampden Academy senior David Manzo’s flick of the wrist found nothing but net as the horn sounded, hoisting the Broncos to a thrilling, 32-30 victory […]
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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]
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Jeffrey M. Skolfield
1955 – 2015 LISBON FALLS — Jeffrey M. Skolfield of Lisbon Falls, following a three-year battle with cancer and other health-related issues, left us on Saturday, March 14, in search of a new hunting ground, a place where the rivers and streams run quietly, the wind is in his face and the green clover fields […]
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Lisbon students Rotary’s guests
LEWISTON – Several local students and their teacher were recently guests of the Lewiston/Auburn Rotary Club. Lisbon High School art teacher Pam Ouellette and students Elise Chase and Kali Gould were invited to speak at the weekly meeting at the Ramada Inn. Rotary President Christine Wilson welcomed the student presentation on behalf on the fellowship […]
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Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]
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Free women’s seminar explores ‘The Glory of Suffering’
LISBON — St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is offering a free women’s seminar, “The Glory of Suffering,” led by Kati King, from 9:30 a.m. until noonon Saturday, March 28, in Lisbon. “Suffering is mysteriously powerful, leaving even the most God-fearing people wondering if God’s love even exists,” said King. “Yet scripture teaches it’s both necessary and glorifying […]