In spite of my earlier misconceptions about hiking, I’ve fallen for it . . . and for the hundreds of great hiking spots within a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn.
Poland
Mr. Drew and his Animals Too moving from Lewiston to Poland
Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.
High schools Thursday: Gray-New Gloucester baseball whups Poland
Cole Thibodeau and Jacob Mulry pace the Patriots’ offensive attack.
High schools Wednesday: Lisbon baseball pulls past Sacopee Valley
Carson Savoy drives in the tying and winning runs for the Greyhounds in the bottom of the sixth; Oxford Hills softball’s Kyeria Morse throws no-hitter.
High schools Monday: Monmouth, Mountain Valley softball dominate
The Mustangs rout Mt. Abram and the Falcons rough up Madison.
High schools Friday: Lewiston softball bewitches Brewer in pitchers’ duel
Ava Dionne strikes out seven and allows only two runs against Brewer.
Poland softball is Medomak Valley’s latest no-hit victim
Sidney Nichols throws second straight no-hitter to start the season.
Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
High schools Thursday: Poland softball routs Cape Elizabeth in opener
Phoebe Paradis dominant in the circle and a force at the plate for the Knights. Gray-New Gloucester also victorious.
Seppala Siberian nears finish line to be Maine’s state dog
The breed is descended from Togo, who a century ago led a team through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver diphtheria serum to the children of Nome. The dog later lived in Poland Spring.