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Stephanie McCusker was a triple threat for Lisbon High School

Stephanie McCusker flies through the air during the Class C state track and field championship meet in 2002 at the University of Maine-Orono. (Sun Journal file photo) Stephanie McCusker never gave up. It didn’t matter the obstacle, the sport nor the circumstance. It wasn’t in her vocabulary. Competing in gymnastics at a young age taught […]

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Ralph L. Judd Jr.

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Ralph L. Judd Jr., 91, died at his home Thursday, April 12, following a long illness. He was born in Lisbon on Aug. 7, 1926, the son of Ralph L. Judd Sr. and Elsie Beal (Judd) Chase. He attended Lisbon schools. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and served […]

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Mock crash at Lisbon High ‘kills’ senior

LISBON — Dean Willey could not bring himself to go to his daughter’s funeral at Lisbon High School on Wednesday. Even if his daughter was not actually dead. Willey and his wife, Jennifer, watched as their 18-year-old daughter, Anna, lay motionless on the cold, wet ground for more than 30 minutes. Anna was the victim […]

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Fenderson presented Maine Principal's Award

LISBON FALLS — Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon, a senior at Lisbon High School, has been selected to receive the 2018 Principal’s Award, Principal Susan Magee announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of the academic achievement and citizenship of high school seniors. “Throughout her years at Lisbon High School, […]

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Lisbon Key Club names officers

Lisbon High School Key Club officers for 2017-2018 are pictured from left, Grace Tibbetts, editor; Mallory Fairbanks, treasurer; Jonah Sautter, secretary; Morgan Fenderson, vice president; and Shelby Cyr, president. The Key Club will hold a food drive through November at all three Lisbon schools. The food will be donated to the local food pantry, LACO.

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Board to review Wells mascot and logo in response to complaints that Native Americans were mocked

School officials may consider changing Wells High’s nickname and logo in the wake of complaints that Native Americans were mocked at a football game. Amelia Tuplin, the mother of a Micmac Indian who plays quarterback at Lisbon High School, said the behavior of fans and players at Wells High last Friday was racially offensive. Wells’ nickname is […]

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Harvest Reception slated for Oct. 18

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Education Fund has announced its eighth annual Harvest Reception and Tasting for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Fish Bones American Grill. The event will feature a five-course dinner with wine pairings, a door prize, raffles and silent auction, all while highlighting local businesses that support educational opportunities, provided by the […]