Proctor had served as treasurer since 2018 and as interim administrator for the past 10 months.
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Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Lewiston man denies murder charges in Poland slayings
Aaron Aldrich’s arraignment was held a day after his indictment in the deaths of a Lewiston teen and a Massachusetts man.
Poland board accepts bid for striping roads
POLAND — The Select Board on Tuesday evening accepted a $10,882 bid from On the Line Inc. of Bangor to line stripe 10 roads. They are: Plains, North Raymond, Hackett Mills, Lewiston Junction, Hardscrabble, Schellinger, Range Hill, Johnson Hill, Tripp Lake and Herrick Valley roads. The only other bidder was Poirier Guidelines of Athol which […]
Lisbon man to serve 5 years in prison for drugs and jail escape
David R. Mockler was in jail awaiting trial on drug charges when he escaped from jail and stole an SUV.
Lewiston man indicted in Poland murders
Aaron Aldrich is accused of killing a juvenile from Lewiston and a man from Massachusetts in a Poland home.
Mechanic Falls getting more state aid
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Manager Vic Hodgkins advised the Town Council on Monday evening that the town will get $100,00 more in state revenue than anticipated, lowering the proposed $1.84 million amount that taxpayers would be responsible for in the 2023-24 municipal budget. That’s an 8.7% increase from the $1.57 million taxpayers paid for 2022-23. […]
Poland school celebrates Maine Principal of the Year recognition
Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Principal Shawn Vincent was selected as the Maine Principal Association’s principal of the year.
Poland selectmen present budget proposal with 7.06% increase
POLAND — At its first public hearing on the annual meeting warrant Saturday morning, the Select Board disclosed a proposed 7.06% increase in municipal spending. At $8.94 million, it’s nearly $587,000 more than the $8.3 million for this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The expenses, however, are offset by $3.03 million in revenue from […]
Photo: Gate closed between Poland ponds
The Poland Public Works director shuts off the gate for water flowing into Lower Range Pond from Middle Range Monday afternoon.