WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students received degrees during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises on May 13. Jacob Bernard of Mechanic Falls majored in robotics engineering. Vanessa Bussiere of Lisbon Falls majored in architectural engineering. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Harmoni Larrabee of Lewiston majored in computer […]
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Local Worcester Polytechnic Institute students complete research projects
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed their senior thesis as part of the university’s project-based educational experience, the Major Qualifying Project. The project is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work. Vanessa […]
Students receive Gorman scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
Former Worumbo Mill site to host more events in Lisbon this summer
Friends of Worumbo is looking for community ideas for activities and events which can be hosted at the site.
Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 16 at the Lewiston Armory. First-place winners were Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn. Second place went to Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Roger Labbe of Lisbon, and third place was earned by Pete Dickson of Falmouth and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. The club meets regularly […]
Lisbon awards EMS contract to local provider, orders demolition of dangerous building
The Town Council ordered the owner of a duplex at 6 Union St. to demolish the building within 45 days. A fire in February left the building uninhabitable.
Working: Paul Rowland says ‘don’t call me a shoemaker’
Cobbler or anthropologist? A visit to Paul’s Shoe Repair is a conversation to remember.
Lisbon valedictorian ‘from away’ already making a positive mark in Maine
Grad Tidings: Lisbon Keenan Overbo-Welker, who said he wants to be recognized for the things he does and not for letters and numbers he receives in school, plans to stay in state for college.
Photo: Tilling the land in Lisbon
Cultivating the land for Cultivating Community.
Lisbon council backs $19.9 million school budget
Lisbon Town Council approved a $19,863,319 school department budget, which will go to referendum June 13.