Stories about Poland

Four-year-old helps animals

On March 31, Daniel Watson of Poland presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from his fourth birthday party. In lieu of birthday gifts, party guests donated pet food, treats and cat litter for the shelter. GAHS is at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston.

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Plastic surgery program LEWISTON — “Everything You Wanted to Know About Plastic Surgery, But Didn’t Know Who To Ask” is the topic of a program set for Wednesday, May 23 at Central Maine Medical Center. Plastic surgeons Alan Harmatz, M.D., and...

Well done - Matthew Hyland

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Matthew Hyland of Poland, a junior at Gettysburg College, is spending the spring 2012 semester studying in Australia.

Roger Williams University dean's list

BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean's list for the fall 2011 semester. Poland: Jennifer Mickool. Wales: Alexandra Landry, Erynne Landry. Wilton: Sarah Smith.

Elmira College dean's list

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College has released its dean's list for academic achievement for the fall 2011 term. Celia Blancato, 2012, of Canton, majoring in psychology and human services. Amy Chipman, 2012, of Poland

Whittier Middle School honor roll

POLAND — The Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the second trimester honor roll. Grade seven High honors: Hope DuBois, Allison Emery, Sigrid Sibley, Madison Simard, Mackenzie Tufts, Sarah Walton. Honors: Bryc...

Poland getting first industrial park

POLAND — Developers hope to break ground on the town's first industrial park this summer. It's owned by Thompson Rolec Enterprises LLC and the Lewiston company plans to move into one of the initial seven lots next year. "We started off just looking for a piece of land for ourselves,"...

Poland board gets update on historical society project

POLAND — Plans for the Poland Historical Society's Memorabilia Barn have changed and President Fred Huntress took time Tuesday to update selectmen on exactly where the project stands.   Huntress said the or...

RSU 16 budget passes even though two towns reject it

POLAND — The $18.5 million budget for Regional School Unit 16 was approved at Tuesday's referendum by a vote of 370-312. Poland's vote was 218-152. Mechanic Falls and Minot voters turned it down. In Mechanic Falls the vote was 73-75. In Minot it was 79-85. The votes ref...

RSU 16 board gives Wilhelm one-year contract

POLAND — The RSU 16 committee Monday signed Michael Wilhelm to a one-year contract as school superintendent.   Wilhelm was hired as interim superintendent in early March after the former superintendent, Den...