PARIS — Abdi Hersi led a trio of players to register goals Wednesday as Lewiston hustled to a 3-0 victory over Oxford Hills in KVAC boy’s soccer action. Kwebena Akuffo-Anoff and Maslah Hassan also tallied for the Blue Devils (4-1) to complete the scoring. Austin Wing needed only two saves to notch the shutout. Jake […]
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Several dozen Maine bridges get double red flags
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Department of Transportation insists all state-owned bridges are safe despite a review of federal data indicating dozens of them have multiple red flags. Chip Getchell, who is in charge of bridge planning for Maine DOT, said he is satisfied the bridges are safe because the state is aggressive in terms […]
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Briefly: Masonic supper, MOCA meeting
Bean supper benefits LACO LISBON — A bean supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Masonic Lodge, Route 136 across from River Park. On the menu are baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. Prices are $7.50 adults, $3 children […]
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H.S. Football Roundup: Greyhounds blank Hawks for first win
SOUTH HIRAM — Jordon Torres scored three touchdowns and amassed more than 200 all-purpose yards Friday night, leading Lisbon to a 38-0 Western Class D football victory over Sacopee Valley. Torres had a 1-yard run, a 70-yard punt return and a 6-yard reception from Kyle Bourget for first-half scores. Quincy Thompson and Joe Philbrick combined […]
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Stream repairs begin at Lisbon river park
LISBON — Rain didn’t delay crews as they began to clean up Sabattus River debris from a June 2012 dam breach. John Burrows, director of New England projects for the Atlantic Salmon Federation, said the stream-side stabilization project is the first step in efforts to improve the river as a habitat for alewives. The fish […]
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Bake sale in CMMC lobby LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association will hold a We Bake for Bennett bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at CMMC’s main lobby on High Street. To donate baked goods, contact Sue at 577-5991. Dance benefits adaptive sports AUBURN — Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club […]
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Proposal to buy, demolish mill faces fierce opposition at Lisbon meeting
LISBON — A half-hour hearing on a proposed $2.4 million bond issue for the water department drew few questions Tuesday night, while a second hearing on a $1 million bond issue to demolish the deteriorating Worumbo Mill building drew strong opposition. Although the purpose of the second hearing was to see if residents want to […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Lisbon rolls to first win
LISBON — With one matchup against a top rival in the MVC already in the rear view mirror, the Lisbon Greyhounds were still in search of their first win of the 2013 fall campaign. Mission accomplished. Arianna Kahler scored twice and Bailey Cutler and Olivia Harrington added one each as the Greyhounds held serve on […]
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H.S. Football: Ramblers hold off Greyhounds
WINTHROP — The depth as a result of the Winthrop and Monmouth football merger paid off for the Ramblers on Saturday. The Winthrop/Monmouth contingent outlasted Lisbon, taking home a 14-8 victory Saturday in a slugfest at sun-soaked Maxwell Field. The game was originally scheduled to be played on a cool evening the night before, but […]
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Preview 2013: Lisbon football
Coach: Dick Mynahan (12th year) Class: Western D Last year’s record: 4-5, lost in Western C quarterfinals Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kyle Bourget (QB), Dale Crafts (G/DE), Jordan Glover (WR/DE), Quincy Thompson (RB/DB), Jordan Torres (RB/DB); Juniors — Joe Philbrick (FB/LB), Darren Ward (OL/DL). Key losses: Nick Collins (OL/DL), Ryan Brewer (OL/DL), Casey Garrison (OL/DL), […]