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Androscoggin County, Maine, New England, News

A 130-mile walk from Lisbon Falls turned into a coveted college tradition

by Ambrose Ward Sun Journal August 19, 2022August 21, 2022

Road for Hope started with Seamus Griesbach not wanting to head off to college in New Hampshire the traditional way.

Androscoggin County, Business, News

Lisbon Main Street businesses say road work has driven away too many customers

by Vanessa Paolella August 17, 2022August 18, 2022

They hope the ‘Save Main Street’ block party will draw people to downtown. Saturday’s event will feature two dozen local vendors, food, live music, beer gardens and a special edition ‘Save Main Street’ T-shirt.

Androscoggin County, News

Lisbon councilors to consider buying 2 new fire engines; Moxie Festival brings in revenue

by Vanessa Paolella August 17, 2022August 18, 2022

With prices rising, Fire Chief Nate LeClair said the town can’t afford to wait to replace its aging trucks.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon Town Council, School Committee seats up for grabs in November

by Vanessa Paolella August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

At least two town officials said they do not plan to run again.

Androscoggin County, News

Lisbon approves complete removal of dam on Sabattus River, Village Street renovations

by Vanessa Paolella August 16, 2022August 17, 2022

The dam, which was breached in 2012, will be removed, and the stream will be restored to its natural state.

Androscoggin County, Maine Crime, News

Pantless jail escapee faces multiple felony charges

by Christopher Williams August 10, 2022August 11, 2022

David Mockler of Lisbon is charged with escaping from the Androscoggin County Jail, stealing a vehicle and crashing it in Mechanic Falls in May.

Connections

Bishop announces priest assignment to Prince of Peace Parish

August 10, 2022August 2, 2022

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced that Fr. Elaiyaraja Thaniyel has been appointed as parochial vicar at Prince of Peace Parish (Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Lewiston; Holy Cross Church, Lewiston; Holy Family Church, Lewiston; Holy Trinity Church, Lisbon Falls; Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Sabattus). The post is effective immediately, according to a […]