1951 – 2013 AUBURN — Robert J. Pelletier, 61, of Lisbon, passed away on Monday, June 10, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. He was born on July 26, 1951, in Lewiston, the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Muriel (Cloutier) Pelletier. Robert attended local Lisbon schools until graduation from the ninth grade. […]
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Lisbon graduate contributes community service in Haiti
LISBON — Brian Craig of Lisbon Falls was part of a team of 13 that left Boston in January to volunteer in the village of Blanchard, near the capital city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Craig is a student at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., and a 2009 graduate of Lisbon High School. The organization Craig worked with […]
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Well done – Area students receive degrees
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman of Bethel was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College at the 95th commencement ceremony on May 19. Siekman graduated cum laude with a major in environmental studies and government. — BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its 208th Commencement exercises on May 25. Anna Chase of Dixfield […]
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74 graduate from CMMC CONHP
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduated 54 nursing and 20 radiography students recently in a ceremony at the Lewiston Middle School. Having successfully completed the college’s education programs, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing or radiologic technology. A number of graduating […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Jeremy A. Dwyer and Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David B. Hobson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and […]
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Voters approve school budget
LISBON — Voters on Tuesday approved the school budget and decided to continue the budget referendum process. The $14,306,850 school spending plan was accepted by a vote of 325-141. The extension of the budget referendum won 375-89. Also winning approval was a lease-purchase of a new sewer vacuum truck not to exceed $315,000. It will […]
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UMFK Student Support Services recognizes TRiO students
FORT KENT — The TRiO, Student Support Services Program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent held its fifth annual recognition banquet on April 17 to honor students involved in the TRiO program. TRiO Student Support Services is funded through the Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 […]
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Pine Cone OES meets June 13 AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter No. 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1098 Turner St. The official visitation will be conducted by Rebecca St. Pierre, worthy grand matron. Refreshments will be served after the official visit. All […]
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Lisbon Library to ‘Explore Maine’ in summer reading program
LISBON — The Lisbon Library Summer Reading Program, “Explore Maine,” will begin Tuesday, June 18, with Chewonki Foundation’s “Endangered Species” presentation. Participants will learn about endangered animals and how we can help protect them. This year’s theme is “Explore Maine.” To encourage reading and learning about Maine, Maine authors and book exhibits will be featured […]
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Lisbon’s Aaron Halls received Principal’s Award
LISBON — Aaron Halls of Lisbon Falls, a senior at Lisbon High School, was selected to receive the 2013 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Aaron Halls is one of the finest young men I have ever met,” […]