LISBON — Fast action on the part of three dozen firefighters from three towns quickly contained a blaze Thursday at an abandoned fiberboard plant at the Topsham town line. Fire broke out at 6:40 p.m. in the old Knight-Celotex plant at 743 Lisbon Road. Formerly the town’s third-largest employer, the plant has been shuttered since […]
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Military notes
Army Pvt. Michael J. Smith has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic […]
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School seniors sponsoring prom dress show, sale
LISBON FALLS — The Lisbon Class of 2012 is offering an affordable option to the search for the perfect prom dress. The public is invited to attend a senior Project Graduation fashion show and dress sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the MTM Center. Admission is a donation of a nonperishable […]
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Patrick Dumond
LISBON — Patrick Dumond, 86, of Lisbon passed away peacefully on March 19, with his loving family by his side. Patrick was born in Wallagrass Plantation, Jan. 10, 1926, the son of Albert and Isabelle (Labbe) Dumond. He was the loving husband of the late Marie (Shank) Dumond. He served his country during World War […]
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Crews control fire at abandoned Lisbon mill
LISBON — Fast action on the part of three dozen firefighters from three towns quickly contained a blaze Thursday at an abandoned plant at the Lisbon-Topsham town line. Fire broke out about 6:40 p.m. in the old Knight-Celotex plant at 743 Libson Road. Formerly the town’s third-largest employer, the plant has stood empty and shuttered […]
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Lisbon planning for growth along Routes 196 and 9
LISBON — Town leaders aim to target commercial development along routes 9 and 196 with a new master plan and possible zoning changes. And they want it soon. “If it takes people two years to dream about it and to get people talking, they’ve long since lost track of what they were talking about in […]
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Free women’s seminar studies ‘The Value of Suffering’
LISBON — St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is offering a free women’s seminar, “The Value of Suffering,” led by author Julie Caton from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 31. Child care is available upon request. “The Word has many promises about the value of trials. Through this interactive study of Scripture we will explore how […]
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Moore — Eveson
Leona Moore and Dennis Eveson LISBON — Irvin and Vanessa Moore of Lisbon Falls are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Leona May Moore of Lisbon, to Dennis Michael Eveson of Lisbon, son of Bradley and Debbie Eveson of St. Augustine, Fla. Miss Moore is a 1997 graduate of Lisbon High School and is heating […]
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Church supper LISBON — A bean and ham supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, School Street. The event is being hosted by the Methodist Women. Cost is $7, adults; $3, age 6 to 12; free, under 6.
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Graziano’s closes in Lisbon
After 43 years as an area favorite, Graziano’s Casa Mia has closed. The family-owned Italian restaurant on Route 196 in Lisbon shut its doors Sunday. Owner Joe Graziano Jr. said the family decided a week or two ago to close, but told only employees. The decision to close was heart-wrenching, he said, and they weren’t […]