Iris Society to hold meeting AUBURN — The Maine Iris Society’s April 8 meeting will feature Mark Brandhorst from Halls Pond Gardens in South Paris talking about “Gardening on Rocks.” In taking advantage of rock outcroppings and stonewalls, he uses hardy succulents and other drought-tolerant plants and finds that the possibilities are endless with the […]
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Lisbon fire under investigation
LISBON — The cause of a smokey house fire at 12 Houston St., Lisbon Falls on Sunday morning remains under investigation, Lisbon fire Chief P. Sean Galipeau said. Two representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s office were at the scene Sunday afternoon with Galipeau in an effort to determine a cause. Damage was estimated at […]
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Well Done – Students named to dean’s lists
GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, a sophomore elementary education major from Auburn, was recently recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester dean’s list at Goshen College. — SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Kaelyn Lecander, a senior at Bethel University, has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2013 semester. Lecander […]
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Presentation on CMMC Arbor House LISBON — The Methodist Women will host a presentation about the CMMC Arbor House by Jeri Maurer at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Veterans announce upcoming events LEWISTON/AUBURN — Local veteran activities include the following: Thursday, April 3, L & A Veterans […]
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Lisbon man does C-section on dead porcupine, saves baby
LISBON (AP) — A Maine man in search of a valuable mineral cut open a dead porcupine on the side of the road and unexpectedly pulled out its baby. Jared Buzzell, of Lisbon, says he was searching for wild mushrooms Thursday when he saw a porcupine get hit by a car in Minot. Buzzell says […]
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Pine Cone OES to install officers AUBURN — A new slate of officers for Pine Cone Chapter 26, Order of the Eastern Star, will be installed at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Elsie Johnson will be installed as worthy matron and Brett Jervis, worthy patron. Judith Tufts, past […]
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Cecilia M. Footman
1943 – 2014 LEWISTON — Cecilia M. Footman, “Cecile,” 70, of Hudon Road in Lisbon Falls, died suddenly on Monday, March 24, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Biddeford on Aug. 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Lauretta (Fournier) Anderson. Cecile married the love of her life, Raymond Footman, on June […]
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‘Dumpster diving’ fundraiser LISBON — The Lisbon Community School PTO is sponsoring three “Dumpster Diving Days” on Saturday, March 29, Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, March 31, at the Lisbon Transfer Station. Volunteers from the LCS Community will be at the transfer station to collect Box Tops for Education from mixed paper recyclables, along with […]
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Lewiston man sought in cab robbery
LISBON — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 45-year-old Lewiston man who police say robbed a taxi driver Thursday night on Fillion Street in Lisbon. The suspect, Orlando Perez, also known as Orlando DePerez, is considered dangerous, according to Lisbon Police Detective Bernard McAllister. He has previously been convicted of gross sexual assault […]
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Lenten Taizé Candlelight Service is March 26
LISBON FALLS — The hour-long Lenten Taizé Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at St. Matthew’s. The sanctuary will be darkened, lit only by candles artfully placed to increase meditation. What is Taizé? Taizé Prayer consists of beautiful, easily learned melodies sung repeatedly to inspire stillness, meditation and contemplation. The […]