YARMOUTH — It was one of those plays that had coaches yelling, “Oh no !” at one moment, and screaming, “Oh yes!” the next. Quincy Thompson zigged and then zagged and got some fine blocking in between. What started out to be a possible punt or a loss quickly turned into a crucial touchdown for […]
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Lincoln to be topic at Lisbon Historical Society meeting
LISBON FALLS — In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s term as president of the United States, Civil War enthusiast and living-history performer Charles W. Plummer will present a talk on Lincoln’s skill as a humorist and story teller at the Wednesday, Oct. 10, meeting of the Lisbon Historical Society, at the Marion […]
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Three vehicles crash in Lisbon
LISBON — No injuries were reported in a three-vehicle rear-end crash Thursday afternoon on Route 196 at the intersection Bowdoin Street in Lisbon Falls. According to investigating officer Darin Estes, all three vehicles were traveling in a westerly direction on Route 196 when Public Works Director Ryan Leighton stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. […]
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Lisbon High School Class of ’82 plans reunion
LISBON FALLS — The Lisbon High School Class of 1982 is planning their 30th class reunion and is trying to find all classmates. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, will be at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston, starting at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $30 for one guest or $50 for a couple. There […]
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Tailgate Talk Week 6 Class C: Dirigo heads south for showdown with Traip; Greyhounds look for revenge
Randy and Kalle examine an action-packed Week 6 Class C slate, including Dirigo’s matchup with unbeaten Traip, Lisbon’s quest for revenge against Yarmouth and Oak Hill’s potential “trap game” with Poland.
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L. Anthony: Has shown his competence
Garrett Mason has my vote and Colleen Quint has my concern, once again. Quint is said to be running against Mason because he is too young to be a senator. Does Quint think she has an easy win because she views Mason as a school kid? Quint, being an educator, concerns me because educators help […]
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H.S. Football: Oak Hill holds off Lisbon
LISBON — Stacen Doucette knew the look all too well. The younger, smaller Lisbon Greyhounds on the sideline opposite the first-year Oak Hill coach had a snarl in their teeth, and a gleam in their eyes. After a solid second half with a lot of yards and little to show for it on the scoreboard, […]
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Lisbon to host candidates forum
LISBON — The town will host its annual candidates night at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in the public meeting room of the town office building. The forum will allow residents to learn where candidates for town offices stand on issues. Unopposed candidates will be invited to introduce themselves, but will not participate in the question-and-answer […]
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Lisbon to hold coat, boot, mitten drive
LISBON — In honor of national “Make a Difference Day,” held every year on the fourth Saturday in October, there will be a coat, mitten and boot drive organized by Lisbon Deputy Welfare Director Judy Hardy-Goddard now through Oct. 26. The drive will honor the Patenaude Family Foundation, established in memory of sisters Penny and […]