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

Monday, April 27, 2015

LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL AWARDED BOWDOIN COLLEGE GRANT

Lisbon – The 2015 Bowdoin College Common Good Grants were awarded during an awards ceremony at the College on Tuesday, April 21. Lisbon Community School (LCS) was awarded $2,381.44 to support the Library/Literacy Program with the purchase of 114 eBooks. The eBooks will provide an opportunity for elementary school students to practice, maintain and increase their reading skills during classroom instructions and at home. The Common Good Grant provides over $10,000 to local and non-profits serving the greater Brunswick community. The grant is made possible by an anonymous donor interested in providing Bowdoin College students the opportunity to learn about the field of philanthropy while developing relationships with non-profit agencies. The grant was awarded to LCS by a group of twelve Bowdoin students advised by the staff of the McKeen Center, and Nhi Nguyen, Assistant Director. Bowdoin senior, Ashley Talbot and sophomore, Monique Lillis, conducted an LCS site visit in March and met with Principal Robert Kahler, District Librarian Katy Dodge, LCS Librarian Victoria Worden and Community Resource Coordinator/Grant Writer, Monica Millhime. Ashley Talbot (pictured at left) presented the award to Lisbon School District’s Grant Writer, Monica Millhime. FMI on other events and programs in Lisbon Schools, partnership and volunteer opportunities, call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org. Photo courtesy of Victoria Worden.

Monica M. Millhime