Lisbon Maine
New cafe opens in Lisbon
LISBON — Christine Amaya has opened a new business, the Village St. Cafe, in the heart of Lisbon on Village Street. The building was once the town’s library as well as an accountant’s office, karate studio and even a meeting hall for Boy Scouts in the 1950s. The cafe seats 20 people in the dining […]
Well done
BRUNSWICK — The following students of the Brunswick Maine Center for Continuing Education of Southern New Hampshire University have been recognized for academic achievement for terms in fall 2012. President’s list: Chamberlin Baerd, Lewiston; Marilyn Brinnick, New Gloucester; Cynthia Brown, Oxford; Dale Erdmann, Topsham; Nickole Leveille, Topsham; Kevin O’Banyel, Monmouth; Jeffrey Parent, Lisbon; Nissa Spaulding, […]
Lewiston snowmobiler rescued in Lisbon
LISBON — A 20-year-old Lewiston man was found lying beside a snowmobile trail about two hours after his machine broke down near Beaver Park late Monday night. Jeffrey Keene of 53 Stevens Street was having difficulty breathing and was carried by snowmobile to an ambulance, treated and released, police said Tuesday. Lisbon police were advised […]
D. Brooks and A. Ward: Stopping crime through education
As local chiefs of police, we would like to share our thoughts on the recent Maine business leaders’ report that shows how high-quality early education helps our economy (Jan. 30). These programs also help keep our communities safe, and reduce later crime. In addition to the positive education and career outcomes discussed by the business […]
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Free cardiac screening LEWISTON — “Know Your Rhythm: Screening for Irregular Heartbeat,” a free cardiac screening, will be hosted by the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The screening will include a cardiac rhythm test performed by a cardiovascular technician. A copy of the results will […]
University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy honor roll
LISBON FALLS — Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced the second quarter honor roll. “A” honor roll Grade 1-4: Vanessa Brown, Logan Frost, Megan Gilbert, Isaac Gould, Sarah Haggerty, Aaron Haskell, Luke Holmander, Alivia Jones, Julian Morin, Carrie Parker, Emma Petroff, Lucas Poisson. Grade 5- 8: Jazmine Coughlin, Clayton Crafts, Stephan Morin. Grade 9-12: Martin […]
Lisbon teen is awarded Eagle Scout merit
LISBON — Zachary Walker-Elders, the son of Dawn and Jeffrey Walker-Elders of Lisbon Falls and a senior at Cheverus High School, was officially awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In recognition of this outstanding accomplishment an Eagle Scout Court of Honor will convene in his honor […]
Dallas resident who calls Maine “home” wins the 2013 Moxie Festival theme contest
LISBON — The Moxie Festival Committee has announced that the 2013 Moxie Festival theme is “Moxie: A Maine Tradition.” The winner, John Hardesty, resides in Dallas, Texas, but calls Maine “home.” The committee chose Hardesty’s entry from a selected list from previous nation-wide Moxie Festival theme contests. A native New Englander, John Hardesty was born […]