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Litchfield motorcyclist injured in crash

LISBON — A Litchfield motorcyclist was injured when his bike and a sport utility vehicle collided late Monday afternoon on Route 196. Lisbon Officer Jeff Picard said Ian Leclair, 28, sustained road rash and possibly a broken ankle. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center by Lisbon Emergency. Leclair was wearing a helmet, he […]

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Worumbo Mill founder’s descendants to visit Historical Society

LISBON — The Lisbon Historical Society will host two descendants of a founder of the Worumbo Mill at its meeting on Wednesday, July 10. Richard Moses of Georgia and his son, Michael Moses of Texas, are direct descendants of Oliver Moses, one of the three founders of  Worumbo, established in Lisbon Falls nearly 150 years […]

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Cheverus High School honor roll

PORTLAND — The following students were named to the second-semester honor roll at Cheverus High School. Casco: Casey Simpson, grade 10, honors. Gray: Michael Jones, grade 10, high honors; Riley Archer, grade 11, honors; Rebecca Archer, grade nine, honors; Kyle Severance, grade 10, honors. Lewiston: Brittany Bell, grade 11, high honors; Jessica Soucy, grade 11, […]

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Rose Marie Bergeron

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Rose Marie Bergeron, 90, formerly of Lisbon, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, at her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Canada, the daughter of Alice and Paul Roy. Rose was one of 16 children growing up. She immigrated to the United States on a work visa to work in […]

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Police log

CHARGES LEWISTON * Crystal Lynn Rousseau, 26, of 869 Sabattus St., probation hold, 10 p.m. Friday, Sabattus Street. * Ali Hussain Almurshidy, 45, of 2 Granite St., Lewiston, assault, Saturday, 300 Main St. * Amanda Mae Benoit, 25, 55 Tall Pines, disorderly conduct and fighting, assault, 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Acme Social Club, 255 Park St. […]

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Christian Academy students place at regional convention

LISBON FALLS — In April the Lisbon Falls Christian Academy participated in the 2013 Northeast Regional Student Convention in Schroon Lake, New York. LFCA was awarded second place in academics and second place honors in music. Also, Jessica Newendyke came in first place and Emma Gumprecht placed third in the Communication and Potential Leadership Award. […]

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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]

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Marine Corps League meeting AUBURN — The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the American Legion Post 31, Washington Street. With the new Marines that have joined, the group will talk about the rifle squad to be formed to honor fallen comrades. July 4th Festival on […]