Maine Department of Agriculture announces critical staff hires

Department welcomes Ronda Steciuk, Matthew Boucher, Gus Nelson and Shane Bacon.

Diocese reassumes management oversight of 11 Southern Maine cemeteries

Lisbon Falls restaurant chef taken to Maine Med with severe burns

The individual was cooking a dish during prep when alcohol from the dish splashed onto their uniform, causing it to catch fire.

Dedication planned in Lisbon Falls pastor’s memory

Condition of 17-year-old Lisbon stabbing victim upgraded from critical to fair

The teen is being treated at a Portland hospital.

Parishes Lisbon Falls, Sabattus to become part of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston

Food safety training for volunteer cooks offered

The program is provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Aspiring farmers class planned in Lisbon Falls

Successful completion of the course qualifies participants for USDA Farm Service Agency Borrower Training credit.

Lisbon Falls woman completes Triple Crown of Hiking

On Sept. 14, Elysha Dyer, 28, of Lisbon Falls became one of only 396 people in the world to have completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, a feat accomplished by successfully hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail.

UMaine Extension to offer Swine 101

Locally, seminars are scheduled in Waldo, Skowhegan and Waldoboro.