PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced that the Diocese of Portland will reassume management oversight of seven diocesan cemeteries and four other parish cemeteries, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The diocese will continue to collaborate with parishes in the operation of more than 60 other cemeteries across the state. In 2017, the diocese entered into […]
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School staffing shortages persist, worsened by rising COVID-19 cases
With few substitute teachers or bus drivers to fill in for absent and quarantined staff, school employees from administrators to custodians are stepping up to help. Sometimes, it’s not enough.
The life and legend of Worumbo, a Native American in colonial Maine
His name and image have long been associated with Lisbon, but except for some tall tales and a few hints, much of the man’s actual life is a mystery and will likely remain that way.
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.
State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths
The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
Man found dead after Lisbon house fire is identified
Investigators say the fire’s cause was accidental.
Man found dead in Lisbon mobile home fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at a mobile home on Sabattus Creek Drive.
Five years after the death of his daughter, Lisbon man receives her ring in the mail
Conrad Davis of Lisbon found comfort in receiving the ring, other coincidences about his daughter.
Lisbon teen charged with attempted murder in stabbing
The 18-year-old remains in jail while facing two felony charges involving a 17-year-old boy.
Lisbon aquaponics farm expansion could pump out 20 million heads of lettuce per year
The facility expansion could increase production by 20 times.