LISBON — Two drivers were taken to a Lewiston hospital after a head-on collision on Route 196 Wednesday morning. Lisbon police officer Jeff Picard said a 2007 Toyota RAV4 driven by 23-year-old Abigail Krolak, with a last known address in Brunswick, was headed east on Route 196. It crossed the centerline into the path of […]
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2 crashes in 2 days on Route 196 in Lisbon
LISBON — Two drivers were taken to a Lewiston hospital after a head-on collision Wednesday morning on Route 196. The crash happened at 8:07 a.m. in front of the post office. Lisbon police officer Jeff Picard said a 2007 Toyota RAV4 was headed east on Route 196 when it crossed the center line and went into […]
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Route 196 in Lisbon to get facelift
LISBON — The Maine Department of Transportation will start repaving Route 196 in Lisbon on or about Aug. 6, according to town Public Works Director Thomas Martin Jr. He said the project might impact traffic, but delays are expected to be minimal because of the scheduling. “They’ll be doing most of the work at night,” […]
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Seven children, three adults escape Lisbon fire
LISBON (WGME) — Crews responded to an early morning fire on Route 196 in Lisbon. Lisbon’s Fire Chief says there were three adults and seven children asleep when the fire broke out. They all managed to get out safely. There is a lot of damage to the front of the home, and the garage and […]
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Warren woman killed in 3-vehicle Topsham crash
UPDATED: TOPSHAM — A 90-year-old woman from Warren was killed Wednesday afternoon when a car, van and commercial truck collided on Route 196. Topsham police said Jean Brusila, 90, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after a three vehicle accident on Route 196 in the area of West Merrill Road. Police said a vehicle […]
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Lisbon zoning workshop to be held Jan. 28
LISBON — The Planning Board will hold a workshop to discuss potential revisions related to nonresidential zones along the Route 196 corridor and villages at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Town Office. The review is a follow-up to the completion of the Route 196 Corridor Plan and the Downtown Plan, and the […]
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Video: Injured bald eagle rescued from Route 196 in Lisbon
LISBON — Traffic was slowed on Route 196 in Lisbon after a bald eagle was injured on the road Sunday. David Wyman saw the eagle before police arrived. He said the bird didn’t move after it swooped down to catch some prey, so he and his girlfriend made sure traffic stayed away from the eagle. […]
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Topsham crash: Two drivers face life-threatening injuries
TOPSHAM — Two drivers were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Thursday morning after a crash that closed busy Route 196 for hours. Police said a 1995 Saturn driven by Ashlee A. Cleveland, 23, of Durham, crossed the centerline at 7:26 a.m. and struck a 2004 Suzuki Vitara driven by Lori J. Gates, 51, […]
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Litchfield motorcyclist injured in crash
LISBON — A Litchfield motorcyclist was injured when his bike and a sport utility vehicle collided late Monday afternoon on Route 196. Lisbon Officer Jeff Picard said Ian Leclair, 28, sustained road rash and possibly a broken ankle. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center by Lisbon Emergency. Leclair was wearing a helmet, he […]