Sun Journal sports writer joined Leavitt coach Mike Hathaway, Cony coach B.L. Lippert, Travis Lazarczyk of the Morning Sentinel and Drew Bonifant of the Kennebec Journal for the season premier of Gridiron Gurus. The panel discussed each classification in Maine high school football, including Class E and the potential for eight-man football.
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Georgette M. Croteau
LISBON — Georgette M. Croteau, 88, of Lisbon passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Lamp Memory Care Center with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 23, 1930, the daughter of George and Alice Janelle. Georgette grew up and attended schools in the Lewiston area. She married Roger L. Croteau […]
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Fundraising efforts aim to bring light to Lisbon High field
LISBON — The Lisbon Athletics Boosters wants to see teams spend Friday nights under the lights. In June, Enterprise Electric donated lights to Lisbon High School that would allow the school to host night games. Now, the athletic boosters are trying to raise $90,000 they say is needed to install the light. Lisbon Athletics Boosters […]
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2018 High School Field Hockey Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Kim Joler (first year) Class: A North; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: 5-10, lost in A North quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Megan Steele (M), Kiara Fournier (F), Mikaela Scott (D), Emma Allen (M), Jaylyn Metivier (S), Bella Coluombe (F), Olivia Ross (F); Junior — Anna LeBlanc (D), Jordan Cummings […]
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Phyllis A. Brochu
LEWISTON — Phyllis A. Brochu, 87, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, at Russell Park Healthcare, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Farmington, a daughter of the late Chesley and Fannie (Bennett) Williamson. She attended school in East Wilton and later in Lewiston. She lived most of […]
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2018 Girls' Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Larry Thornton (fourth year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 7-6-2, lost in D South quarterfinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Maggie Bragg, Julia Dow, Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Molly Bourget, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil, Kristen Patenaude, Chloe Warren; Sophomores — Caralee Coburn, Kylie Carrier, Siana Jacobs, Cara Merrill, […]
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Lisbon: From ‘dump’ to double-take
In six years, a community-wide focus on revitalization has changed the face of this former mill town. LISBON — It was called a “drive-through community.” One developer called it “a dump.” It was a former mill town unable to distance itself from the past. It had its traditions — the Moxie Festival being its most notable […]
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Maine cities, towns using loans to spark business growth
LEWISTON — Black Bear Ladder opened 18 years ago on Pleasant Street, then a father-son operation that has grown to carry hundreds of ladders, seven kinds of caution tape, hard hats in nine colors, scaffolding and a host of safety equipment. It may be the only place to find a “Danger: Crane working overhead” sign […]
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2018 Boys Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Kyle Rines (seventh year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 15-2, lost in D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (F), Dylan Harvey (F), Cole Merrill (D), Jacob Toomey (M), Abram Cormier (D), Hunter White (F), Corey Umstead (D); Juniors — Dan Perry (D), Caleb Chabe (M), […]
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Patricia Prosser Turcotte
LISBON FALLS — Patricia Prosser Turcotte, 79, of Lisbon Falls died Sunday, Aug. 19, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1939, at Brunswick Hospital to Walter Jr. and Helen Fickett Prosser of Pejepscot Village. She was wife of the love of her life, Ron William Turcotte, married July 20, 1957. Patricia attended Pejepscot […]