POLAND — Polar explorer Eric Larsen, who plans to join a dog sled trek across Alaska next month, will be giving a special presentation at 7 p.m. Monday at the Poland Spring Bottling Museum. Larsen will talk about his career and the upcoming adventure with musher Jonathan Hayes to match the famed 1925 race to […]
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Councilors in Lisbon squabble over proposed town manager salary increase
Though some argued that the raise was overdue, many councilors wanted to have the town manager review completed before approving a raise.
State says it won’t intervene in Tripp Pond water flow issues unless more property damage occurs
Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned
Several communities plan holiday events.
Julia Coady, Greene: From a book fair to a town parade, she’s giving neighbors reason to gather
The mother of two finds joy in building and sharing community.
Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year
Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.
Oxford diner prepares to serve more than 600 free Thanksgiving dinners
Daddy O’s Diner offers free meals for a 16th year with the help of local farms, businesses and individuals.
Lisbon High School athletic director describes anti-hazing plans
Lisbon High School Athletic Director Chris Spaulding and football coach Chris Kates spoke to the school committee on next steps to ensure an anti-hazing environment.
Cause of fire at former Élan School in Poland listed as ‘undetermined,’ fire marshal says
The Office of State Fire Marshal was unable to identify the Nov. 17 fire’s cause ‘due to the extent of damage the building has sustained,’ officials say.