MADISON, N.J. — Shandra Ellen McManus of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on May 12 at the university’s 144th commencement. WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — Cameron Leary from Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises May 21. NEWTON, Mass. — Mount Ida College conferred […]
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VILLANOVA, Pa. — Jonathan Albert of Auburn earned a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony held May 20. WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,286 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2012 semester. Matthew Paladino of […]
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Area towns holding prescription Take Back Days
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be eight locations in Androscoggin County where residents can get rid of prescription drugs that are no longer needed. Maine has a big problem with prescription drug abuse, and having unused and unsecured medication in the house can increase the risk […]
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Boys’ soccer: Lisbon edges Telstar
LISBON FALLS — As play continued Thursday, Lisbon’s narrow lead felt slimmer and slimmer by the moment. The Greyhounds took an early one-goal lead but were forced to play the rest of the game a man short because of a red card. As hard as Lisbon tried to add insurance, Telstar stayed within reach and […]
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Girls’ soccer: Greyhounds ‘flip out,’ chew up Rebels
LISBON FALLS — The Lisbon girls’ soccer team recorded three corner kicks in a 4-0 Mountain Valley Conference victory over Telstar on Wednesday. That is the official total, but that is not taking into account the dangerous flip throws by Greyhound defenseman Gabby Ouellette. “I told the girls in 30 years I have seen a […]
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Patriots All-Stars to take on Lisbon Police
Former New England Patriots players such as Ronnie Lippett, pictured, from the historic 1986 Super Bowl team, three-time Super Bowl Champion Patrick Pass, defensive end Vernon Crawford and more will be visiting and competing in Lisbon as the Lisbon Police All-Stars host the New England Patriots Alumni charity flag football game at 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
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Lisbon budget proposals get council scrutiny
LISBON — A proposal to dissolve the town’s elected Budget Advisory Committee will be on the November town ballot, while another proposal for a budget referendum vote was removed from the ballot at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting. Budget Advisory Committee member Dot Fitzgerald said the proposal to switch from an elected committee to a […]
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Correrction: Phone number
GREENE — A story on Page B4 of Wednesday’s City edition concerning the Sept. 22 blood drive at the Greene Fire Department should have said call Brenda at 946-5750 for information or an appointment. The wrong phone number was submitted to the Sun Journal.
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Seniors lobster meal AUBURN — The New Auburn Senior Citizens will host a lobster shore dinner at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at St. Louis Church basement hall. Other choices are fried haddock, fried shrimp, chicken fingers and lobster rolls. The meal is for members only. A meeting was held on Sept. 5 with President […]
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Lisbon students celebrate volunteerism, presidential awards
LISBON — Members of the Lisbon School Department junior volunteer group recently celebrated the end of another successful year of contributing to school and community projects. Students grades five through 12 are invited to join the volunteer program modeled after the adult program for the Lisbon School District. Members of the Lisbon High School group […]