POLAND — Questioned Tuesday on whether they were aware of rumors of a music festival being planned for a site in the western part of town, selectmen acknowledged they were aware but that no one had applied for a mass-gathering permit, as far as they knew. Tripp Lake resident Linda Laskey said she had heard […]
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Claude S. Breton
PHILIPPINES — Claude S. Breton, 56, formerly of Poland, died on June 7 at his residence in the Philippines, where he has lived for the past six years. Claude was born June 3, 1957, in Lewiston, a son of the late Stephane and Aldea (Frechette) Breton. He attended Lewiston schools. He was an avid traveler […]
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St. Vincent de Paul Society awards scholarships
LEWISTON — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Prince of Peace Parish awarded four scholarships to area students who are attending college in the fall. The recipients are Daniel Fortier, Madeline Blaisdell, Jordan Charest and Johanna Moore. Daniel Fortier attended Lewiston High School where he participated in Future Business Leaders of American, AVEC […]
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Well done – student achievements
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Kaitlyn Oldknow of Poland was recently inducted into the Lambda Xi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Morrisville State College. — EASTON, Mass. — Auburn resident Emily Dumont, a member of the Stonehill College Class of 2014, was inducted into the Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society. Kappa Mu Epsilon […]
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Well done – Area students receive degrees
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman of Bethel was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College at the 95th commencement ceremony on May 19. Siekman graduated cum laude with a major in environmental studies and government. — BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its 208th Commencement exercises on May 25. Anna Chase of Dixfield […]
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74 graduate from CMMC CONHP
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduated 54 nursing and 20 radiography students recently in a ceremony at the Lewiston Middle School. Having successfully completed the college’s education programs, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing or radiologic technology. A number of graduating […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced its honors list for spring 2013. High honors Auburn: Kacey Wight Canton: Brandon Doyen Durham: Stephen Creps Greene: James Morin Harrison: Brandon Denison Lewiston: Kathleen Bouchard, Christopher Rancourt Lovell: Harold Sheehan Poland: Kyle Kyllonen Roxbury: Lea Cone, Jessica Kane West Paris: Errol Silver Honors Auburn: Thomas […]
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Pine Cone OES meets June 13 AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter No. 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1098 Turner St. The official visitation will be conducted by Rebecca St. Pierre, worthy grand matron. Refreshments will be served after the official visit. All […]
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Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland to vote on RSU 16 budget
POLAND — A referendum on the Regional School Unit 16 budget will be held Tuesday, June 11. The $19.2 million proposed spending plan was approved at the May 15 districtwide meeting, prompting Tuesday’s validation vote at polls in Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. Voters will also be asked whether they approve continuing with this two-step […]