Nothing says, “Wow, what a great place!” like the many pieces of litter lining our interstate, secondary and neighborhood roads. I pick up trash — aluminum cans, plastic bottles, coffee cups, fast-food bags, candy wrappers, cigarette cartons — daily in my area. The most memorable combination? A plate, plastic fork and piece of cake with […]
Lisbon Maine
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School Committee approves 24 job cuts in Lisbon
LISBON — Despite more than 100 people crowded into tight quarters at the Lisbon Town Hall, school committee officials accepted an administrative recommendation to cut 24 jobs Monday night. The move was made in an effort to save the struggling district about $1.1 million. “It’s at the point now where it’s personal and people feel […]
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Maine wrestlers ready for friendly meet
Mountain Valley wrestlers Ryan Burgess and Josh Thornton and Marcus Bubar of Lisbon have each been selected to participate in the 26th annual Maine/Nebraska Friendship Series wrestling meet the last week of June. The Mainers will compete at four venues throughout the Cornhusker state. The Mountain Valley teammates, both juniors, each won Class B state […]
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‘No frowning or grousing at Angelo’s’
LISBON — On a lonely stretch of Route 196 just beyond the Lewiston line is an oasis of pizza and pasta. There, across from the mysterious Riverside Flea Market (to men, all flea markets are mysterious, but especially the outdoor ones) is a place called Angelo’s Pizzeria. It is miles past the stretch of fast-food […]
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Preventable tragedies
A February plane crash near Buffalo, N.Y., was tragic and preventable. Fatigue affecting the flight crew may have contributed. The National Transportation Safety Board held hearings just months after the investigation, and rightly so. The media coverage was widespread, and rightly so. Five thousand people die and 100,000 are injured in heavy truck crashes every […]
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No commitment vote
On April 21, Lisbon voters rejected a bond issue that would have developed a plan for Lisbon High School. The current high school is on the verge of losing its accreditation and, with that, the hopes that my son will be on equal footing during the college admissions process. College admissions officials do pay attention […]
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Ice Fest volunteers get free ticket LEWISTON — A few more volunteers are needed to assist LA Arts with the Ice Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, including live music, food and drink, ice sculptures and more. Volunteers get […]