LISBON — The Worumbo Chapter of the National Honor Society held an induction ceremony on Oct. 26 at Lisbon High School. Sixteen students from the classes of 2012 and 2013 were recognized by family, friends and faculty for their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. The keynote speaker’s talk, prepared by […]
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Therese M. Baumer
AUBURN — Therese Marie Baumer, 84, of Lewiston, died Friday morning, Dec. 16, at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Aldenville, Mass. Oct. 12, 1927, the daughter of Gideon and Eva Gosselin Gagnon. She moved to Lisbon at a young age, where her family maintained a dairy farm, providing her with many […]
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Hebron Academy seniors attend team-building program
HEBRON — Hebron Academy seniors and post-graduate students recently spent three days at the Kieve Leadership School, renewing class unity and challenging themselves through the experiential learning program on the Wavus campus on Damariscotta Lake. Instructors led the class of 69 students in activities and small group discussions on such topics such as communication, leadership, […]
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Military note – Alexander Saindon
LISBON FALLS — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander L. Saindon, son of Kerstin Palmer of Lisbon Falls and Stephens Saindon of Richmond recently received a citation for outstanding performance of his duties while serving aboard USS Helena (SSN 725), Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Saindon consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly […]
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Auburn driver hurt in Lisbon crash
LISBON — Police said an Auburn woman complained of a head injury after her Volkswagen Beetle was hit from behind on Route 196 Wednesday night. Danielle Stone, 19, of Auburn was stopped to make a left turn when her car was hit in the back by a Volvo driven by Scott Intermont, 51, of Bath, […]
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King’s kingdom: Stephen King’s newest book again features the L-A area, and Frank Anicetti’s not complaining — except about King’s taste in soft drinks.
“Cross the tracks and you’ll be at the intersection of Main and Lisbon. After that, buddy, the world is yours.” Indeed. And this is why I’m all over downtown Lisbon Falls, wandering in the late-day shadow of the old Worumbo mill. I try this door and then that one. I measure the distance between Worumbo […]
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Boys’ basketball: Mustangs cut off Greyhounds at the pass
MONMOUTH – While the Monmouth Mustangs took awhile to settle into their offense, the Lisbon Greyhounds never did. The Mustangs used an 18-3 run in the second half to pull away for a 51-32 boys’ basketball win Saturday night. Brandon Goff led all scorers with 19 points, including 10 during the decisive run. The run […]
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Lisbon home ‘lighting up’ for charity
LISBON — Last year James Caron doubled the number of lights at his 13 Crest Ave. house, building on his family’s popular animated Christmas landscape and lights display. He also started accepting donations for the Ronald McDonald House. Once again, he has added to the show and is accepting donations for the South Portland charity, […]
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Pastor becomes ordained elder
LISBON FALLS — Pastor Jong Sun Lim became an ordained elder within the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 9. Lim currently serves as the pastor of the Lisbon United Methodist Church on School Street. The process of becoming an elder began in 1997, upon his entry to seminary at Boston […]