LEWISTON — John P. Baker, 87, of Nichols Street, Lewiston, died Feb. 1, at Marshwood Living Center. He was born in Lisbon, Oct. 6, 1924, the son of William J. and Eveline (Albert) Baker. He worked for several years at the Harding Plant in Brunswick and for most of his life he was a self-employed […]
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Lisbon school accepting names for Pre-K lottery
LISBON — The Lisbon School Department is accepting names for the public school pre-kindergarten program at Lisbon Community School. The program is for children who will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2012. Children are selected for attendance in the program by a lottery system. To register, contact Stephanie Doughty at the […]
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Lorraine E. Booker
LEWISTON — Lorraine E. Booker, 81, and a resident of Lisbon, died Monday, Jan. 30, at Central Maine Medical Center. To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.
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Maine Special Olympians overcome adversity during Winter Games at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Determined, motivated, inspirational — all words that describe athletes. For participants at the 2012 Winter Special Olympics opening ceremony, held at Sugarloaf Ski Resort on Monday, those words held true. More than 400 athletes paraded into the base lodge at midday surrounded by volunteers, law enforcement officers and supporters. Red and blue […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Mt. Abram settle in to win
LISBON — It was the kind of first quarter Doug Lisherness was worried about. He had already seen that Lisbon had beaten or played well against some tough Mountain Valley Conference foes. So coming off a tough loss Saturday and being shorthanded, the Mt. Abram girls’ coach had reason to be nervous Monday. “I was […]
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Students earn Downeast Energy scholarships
BRUNSWICK – Downeast Energy will award scholarships to 14 high school seniors and graduates who are already enrolled full-time at approved post-secondary community colleges in the career and technical programs for heating or building trades. Each scholarship is for $500 per academic year. The recipients of this year’s scholarships include: Sara Adams, from Lisbon, is […]
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University of New Haven dean’s list
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The following students were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the fall 2011 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible. Lisbon: Nicole Faherty South Paris: Lindsey Matthews Farmington: Hannah Allen, Emily Deane
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Smithfield board LITCHFIELD — The Smithfield Plantation Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Litchfield Town Office. Voting on by-law changes will take place. Wing night fundraiser LEWISTON — Wing Night will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Green Ladle. The […]
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Regional Cheerleading Championships: Devils, ‘Hounds dominate
AUGUSTA — There was none of the exaggerated hollering, hugging or jumping into teammates’ arms that usually prevail after an elite team completes its routine at a championship meet. Lewiston was reserved, maybe even a little glum, after entertaining the masses Saturday night at Augusta Civic Center. Perhaps the Blue Devils are their own worst […]