DURHAM — The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach benefit car show, hosted by Yankee Cruisers Car Club, will be held Saturday, June 3, at Shiloh Chapel. Registration will take place from 8 to 11 a.m., and the event will include crafters and food. “Summer is especially hard for families when free school meal programs end. Funds […]
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Funeral Notices for Wednesday, May 24, 2017
ANICETTI — Frank J., 77, passed away on Monday, May 22 in Lewiston. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crosman Funeral Home in Lisbon Falls. An additional visitation will be held on Saturday, May 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crosman Funeral Home in Lisbon […]
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No such thing as a ‘safe’ tan
The Sun Journal published a story May 18 about legislation currently pending that would ban youths under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Unfortunately, part of the story perpetuated the dangerous myth that there is any such thing as a “safe tan.” Scientific research shows the use of indoor tanning devices before […]
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Cancer Resource Center announces summer schedule
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center announces its summer schedule. All programs offered by the Center are free to anyone impacted by cancer. New visitors are welcome to stop by for information and to join in one or all of the activities. Drop-in hours are every Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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WWII veteran to speak HARRISON — John DiPretoro will speak on his World War II experiences at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the Caswell Conservancy Center. DiPretoro will share his experiences of being a naval aviator, manning a World War II torpedo bomber in the Pacific Theater from late 1944 to early 1945. DiPretoro […]
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Paris lists Memorial Day program
PARIS — The Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, will step off at 10:30 a.m. from the lower parking lot heading to Moore Park, led by grand marshals Dominik and Diane Klinger. The Memorial Day events at Moore Park will include: First Vice Commander Joseph Woodbury, master of ceremonies, will give the welcome address […]
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Franklin Community Health Network’s Golf Classic scheduled for July 9-10
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s (FCHN) annual Healthcare Golf Classic at the Sugarloaf Golf Club is taking place July 9–10. The beneficiaries are the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Both provide health services to people in need. Select festivities begin on Sunday for the […]
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Lisbon High School team recognized with Legislative Sentiment
The Lisbon High School Unified Basketball Team was recognized at the State House on May 16 with a Legislative Sentiment for their Unified State Basketball Championship victory. The sentiment was presented by their legislators, Sen. Garrett Mason, R-Androscoggin, and Rep. Gina Mason, R-Lisbon. Members of the team include Ryley Austin, Brandon Bartlett, Kristy Coleman, Misty […]
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Next Pitch wins a Auburn Suburban Babe Ruth contest
Next Pitch 4 Ninety-Nine Rest. 2 AUBURN — Next Pitch and 99 did all of the scoring in the first inning with Next Pitch coming away with a 4-2 victory. Austin Brown and Hunter Fisher had key hits for Next Pitch. Fisher added a double later in the game. Dom Chasse, Luke Josephson, and Austin […]
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Why no deposit on nips?
I often walk in the town where I live and bring a bag with me to pick up discarded “nips.” There are very few bottles on the side of the road that have a deposit. I have thought for the past couple of years that there should be a deposit on “nips.” It would eradicate […]