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

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Maine Wire: “EqualityMaine plans gay re-education for rural Maine” plus 3 more

EqualityMaine plans gay re-education for rural Maine

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 11:55 AM PDT

Winning 2012’s ballot initiative to legalize same-sex marriage is not enough for pro-gay activists with EqualityMaine. The group is now focusing its advocacy on rural Maine, where voters largely voted against same-sex marriage, in an effort to educate blue collar Mainers about homosexual and transgender issues. As MaineToday Media’s Michael Shepherd reports: After winning same-sex [...]

Right Views: Eves and Alfond make dubious claims about the 126th

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 11:30 AM PDT

Senate President Justin Alfond (D-Portland) and House Speaker Mark W. Eves (D-North Berwick) held a meeting of minds and produced a predictably gushing review of the 126th Legislature. Their recent Bangor Daily News opinion editorial is, for the most part, recycled Democrat talking points and back-patting, but there are a few dubious claims worth highlighting. “We [...]

Breitbart: Obamaphone company launches ad campaign

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:20 AM PDT

Courtesy of Breitbart News’ Matthew Boyle: Popular opposition to the “Lifeline” program, colloquially known since last year as the “Obamaphone” program, appears to be growing. Tracfone Wireless, the company that most benefits from the government subsidy, is now advertising on inside-the-beltway news websites in an effort to save it. “Obamaphone? Obamaphone?” a flashing banner ad [...]

Six-year MaineHousing board member resigns over conflict of interest

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:05 AM PDT

A long-time Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) board member resigned in June following the federal government’s belated determination that he has a conflict of interest. The board resignation raises several questions about how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) handles conflicts, including whether political affiliations affect treatment. Donald H. Gean has served [...]