POLAND SPRING – Gov. John Baldacci has declared Sept. 9 as Poland Spring Heritage Day. The proclamation will be read in celebration at a special book-signing event today from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Poland Spring Preservation Park in Poland Spring.
Skowhegan author David L. Richards will be present to celebrate his new book, “Poland Spring: A Tale of the Gilded Age, 1860-1900.” Also present will be special guest George Ricker, a member of the founding Ricker family, and current head of the Poland Spring Preservation Society board.
In the 19th century, Poland Spring was both a water bottling company and a renowned resort destination.
Long before air-conditioning and automobiles, people came from all over to stay at Poland Spring.
Today’s celebration will include a book signing, special presentations and tours of Poland Spring’s Preservation Park and museum. Public officials, librarians and educators from Poland, Hollis, Fryeburg and Kingfield; Baldacci; Maine’s congressional delegation; members from the Maine historical society; and many others have been invited to attend.
Speakers will include the author, Poland Spring’s staff historian and representatives from Poland Spring Water Co.
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