Ash Wednesday in Kennedy Park LEWISTON — On Ash Wednesday morning, March 5, at 8:30, Rev. Casey Collins of Calvary United Methodist Church and interfaith chaplain Pat Hunter Gardiner will be present in Kennedy Park to offer ashes and prayers to anyone who wishes to receive them. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent preceding […]
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Zombies take to the streets in Lisbon
LISBON — In a parking lot on Main Street Sunday, a man carrying a bullhorn walked actors, crew members and three parkour stuntmen through a scene, something about wendigos pulling people from vehicles. The man with the bullhorn was Seth Roberts of Turner, director of the zombie film, “Frost Bite” by Killatainment Films. “We’ve been […]
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Lisbon Community School Junior Volunteers elect officers
LISBON — The Lisbon Community School Junior Volunteer Program recently elected new officers, naming Emily Chapman president, Olivia Chelsey vice president, Alexandra Conley treasurer and Emma Willey secretary. “The group of fifth-grade volunteers models the practices followed by the adult and young adult high school programs offered throughout the Lisbon School District,” Community Resource/Volunteer Coordinator Monica […]
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‘Successful Farmer’ workshops begin March 5
LEWISTON — “The Andy Valley Successful Farmer” workshop series will be held beginning March 5. New and veteran farmers are invited to attend all five sessions or may choose any that apply to current needs. Four sessions are planned for each Wednesday in March from 6 to 9 p.m. with registration beginning at 5:45. The […]
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Lisbon looking for support for school renovations
LISBON — The crowd was receptive Tuesday night, and the message was clear: They’ll support a new track and a new gymnasium for the high school. However, the question many asked at the end of the evening was, “Will those who weren’t here support it as well?” “I’ve been hearing we need a gym, and […]
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Arthur L. McEntee
1942 – 2014 BRUNSWICK — Arthur Linwood McEntee, 71, of Topsham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Mid Coast Hospital after a long illness. He was born to Beatrice and Dolan McEntee on Aug. 12, 1942, in Lisbon Falls. Arthur graduated from Lisbon High School in 1960, and received a bachelor’s degree from the […]
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Auburn, Lewiston and Lisbon declare parking bans
Due to an approaching snow storm, local municipalities have issued winter parking bans. Auburn: 7 p.m. today until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Lewiston: 6 p.m. today and ends at 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Parking alternatives can be found at http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/snow) Lisbon: 1 p.m. today until 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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LACO food pantry, clothing bank helping families in Lisbon, Durham, Bowdoin
Because the need has increased, donations are appreciated LISBON — The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach runs a food pantry and clothing bank at the MTM Center in Lisbon Falls. LACO serves people from Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin. LACO Food Pantry has served 417 families this year for a total of 10,695 individuals who have received […]
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Lisbon plow truck catches fire
LISBON — The town is one plow truck short after fire unexpectedly erupted in the public works garage Sunday. The call came in just after 10 a.m., an hour after public works drivers had finished plowing. “The garage was in order with nothing out of the ordinary when the foreman turned off the lights and […]