The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Saturday, March 1, 2014

The Maine Wire: “Republicans call for investigation of partisan activity of Legislature’s nonpartisan staff” plus 4 more‏

Republicans call for investigation of partisan activity of Legislature’s nonpartisan staff

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:24 PM PST

AUGUSTA – A Sangerville Republican has asked the Democratic chairs of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee to begin a State House-wide investigation of the partisan activities of nonpartisan staff. “It is necessary for the integrity of our Legislature and the trust between parties and between elected members and staff to investigate the extent to which […]

Lewiston Mayor, City Council ask Charter School Commission to reject application over alleged misrepresentations

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:47 PM PST

LEWISTON – The Mayor and City Council of Lewiston have asked the Maine Charter School Commission to reject a charter school application from Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School, Inc. (LAACS) over what they say are deficiencies and misrepresentations in its application. “[The] applicant identifies supporters who are not supporters and seems to be oblivious to Maine […]

For parents of disabled children, MaineCare waitlists are a nightmarish prospect

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:51 PM PST

When doctors discovered that Jeff and Kirsten Martin’s child would have serious medical complications, they urged her to terminate the pregnancy. When the Martins decided abortion was not an option, they began a lifelong journey of living with, loving, and caring for, their disabled daughter Emily. “My daughter was born in 1997,” said Martin. “We […]

Donald Sussman’s newspaper censors a conservative voice (again)

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:24 PM PST

The Portland-based Press Herald newspaper, a publication majority-owned by Democratic Party mega-donor S. Donald Sussman, has refused to publish an unedited opinion editorial from the top Republican representative on the Legislature’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee. Press Herald Editor Greg Kesich’s handling of Rep. Deb Sanderson (R-Chelsea)’s opinion editorial is but the latest in […]

Medicaid Expansion In Any Form Bad for Maine

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:24 PM PST

(Editor’s Note: The Portland-based Press Herald newspaper refused to publish this opinion editorial, written by Rep. Deb Sanderson (R-Chelsea), the top Republican on the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. It appears here in full. For an explanation click here.) I don’t blame many people for thinking expanding Medicaid in Maine under ObamaCare sounds like […]