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Blue Star flag presented to family

The Burke family was recognized by American Legion Post 66 of Lisbon Falls. A Blue Star service flag was presented to honor the military service of Chad Burke, U.S. Air Force (E-7), husband and father. From left are Paul L'Heureux, national officer; John Schlaak, Post 66 commander; Erica Burke, J...

Connections • Friday, May 25, 2012

Norman E. Fournier

LISBON FALLS — Norman E. Fournier, 79, died unexpectedly on May 22, at his home. He was born in Lewiston, May 19, 1933, the son of Paul and Juliette Morin Fournier. On Jan. 20, 1960, Norm and Peggy Danse were married in Wethersfield, Conn., a marriage that lasted 52 years. They were ...

• Obituaries • Friday, May 25, 2012

Nathan M. Garnett

PORTLAND — Pastor Nathan M. Garnett, 73, a longtime resident of Washington, died Saturday, May 19, at Maine Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1938, in Durham, to Gordon and Carrie Wilson Garnett. He grew up in Lisbon and attended local schools. He attended Glen Cove Bible School an...

• Obituaries • Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Sugg teachers honored by colleagues

Five teachers at Philip W. Sugg Middle School in Lisbon were selected by their colleagues to be honored at the annual Portland Sea Dogs Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers were provided with tickets to the April 27 game. Portland Sea Dogs extended an invitation to the school to nominate five teach...

Connections • Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:05 pm

Plant sale May 26 in Lisbon Falls

LISBON FALLS — The Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties Extension Association will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 24 Main St.  Most of the plants and other goods offered for sale have been donated by ...

Connections • Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:05 pm

J. Thompson: Consider the accuracy

Shame on the Sun Journal for publishing "Romney's 'hijinks' a lot like bullying" on May 12. I was hoping that the Sun Journal would take the high road during the upcoming elections and only publish articles that have some value other than to disparage a candidate or political party. 12

James Thompson • Letters • Monday, May 21, 2012

Briefly

Birding walk May 23 AUBURN — Join the Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn on Wednesday, May 23, from 7 to 11 a.m. for an annual favorite: a walk through prime riverside habitat, then on to the Benjamin farm to round out the morning’s birding. Tom Hayward (782-...

• Connections • Monday, May 21, 2012

Lisbon High School

Members of the class of 2012 at Lisbon High School include Jordan Beauparlant, Bethany Bernier, Lacey Berube, Taylor Bisson, Amanda Blancato, Brad-Allen Bonney, Jessy Bosse, Cody Bouvier, Shannon Bowie, Aaron Boyington, Zachery Breton, Devon Brewer, Angelica Bulgin, Ryan-Lee Buzzell, Jacob Call, ...

2012 Graduation • Friday, May 18, 2012

Junior volunteers support MDA

Philip W. Sugg Middle School eighth grade student Alyssa Briglio introduced a district-wide campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association with spare change. Volunteers from all three Lisbon School Department schools joined Alyssa at Food City in Lisbon Falls on May 5 for the first of two...

Connections • Friday, May 18, 2012

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