After the Greyhounds rallied in the closing minutes to erase a St. Dom’s lead, Lisbon maintained the momentum with a strong overtime that produced a 49-43 win over the Saints. “I told the kids that this was the biggest game of the season,” Lisbon coach Jake Gentle said. “First, it was the first game of […]
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Lisbon Rec seniors travel to Lancaster
The Senior Program of Lisbon Recreation, Sunshine Hill Seniors, recently took a trip to Amish country in Lancaster, Pa. The group learned a lot of the history of the Amish and Mennonites. The Lisbon Krazy Kwilters were on the trip and found lots of fabric at great prices. By far, the highlight for the group […]
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Androscoggin River Trail groundbreaking in Lisbon
LISBON — The town of Lisbon held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sabattus Boat Launch for the new Androscoggin River Trail in October. The ceremony began with brief remarks from Town Manager Steve Eldridge, who thanked people for supporting the trail project. Public Works Director Ryan Leighton provided a brief history of the development of […]
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Preview 2013: Lisbon Boys’ Basketball
Coach: Jake Gentle (second year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Tucker Brannon (5-10 forward), Kendal Roy (5-6 guard), Jake Johnston (6-4 forward/center), Jake Bremmer (6-5 center); Juniors — Kyle Bourget (5-11 guard), Johnny Yim (5-11 guard). Key loses: Brad Groh (forward), Nick Collins (forward), Mason Haley (guard), Kyle Sheehan (forward), Ryan Brewer […]
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Preview 2013: Lisbon girls’ basketball
Coach: Julie Wescott (third year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors — Katelyn Fowler (6-0 forward), Abby Roy (5-9 forward); Juniors — Mia Durgin (5-4 guard), Mikayla Yanez (5-2 guard); Sophomore — Adrianna White (5-11 forward), Bree Sautter (5-6 guard). Key losses: Bailey Madore (guard), Denise Thomas (guard), Jordan Kates (guard), Elyssa Hubert (guard), […]
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Preview 2013: Wide open in Western C
It is tough to pick an overwhelming preseason favorite for the Western C tourney field. That should make an especially interesting year in the Mountain Valley Conference and Western Maine Conference as various Western C teams attempt to establish themselves. All the top teams from a year ago — Boothbay, Madison and Waynflete — lost their […]
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Judge rules in horse dispute
AUBURN — A roughly 20-year-old horse in Lisbon Falls won’t be euthanized as long as his former owners have him treated for Lyme disease and vitamin deficiency. Androscoggin County Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy ordered Thursday that Knotty will remain at River View Farm in Lisbon Falls, which his owner, Lisa Bosse, owns and operates. […]
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Preview 2013: Mt. Ararat/Lisbon boys’ hockey
Coach: Mike Bishop Conference: Class A East Last year: 7-11-0 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Bru Abreu (D), Sean Bolduc (F), Jeremy Williams (D), Brett Gravel (F). Juniors — Ben Bishop (F), Tyler O’Connor (D), Kyle Lussier (F). Sophomore — Andrew Gardiner (D). Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Mark Abreu (F), Tyler Halls (F), Kyle Welsh (G). […]
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Burnt Meadow Chapter to meet in Lisbon Falls
LISBON FALLS — The Burnt Meadow Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at the home of Jayne Bickford for its Christmas luncheon and meeting at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14. Comfort items for donation to veterans at Togus will be collected. There will be a meeting, a sharing of […]