POLAND — It was the moment a special teams player waits for. As Jordan Glover raced down the field, he saw the Poland kick returner fumble the ball. What happened next quickly turned the tide and helped Lisbon build an early lead that it never relinquished in a 22-6 win over the Knights. “He touched […]
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Poland senior named Commended Student
POLAND — Principal Cari Medd of Poland Regional High School has announced that Zoe Leino has been named Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to the scholastically talented senior. About […]
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H.S. Field Hockey: Lisbon unbeaten, and still hungry
The Greyhounds didn’t start the season with a goal of being unbeaten. Funny how that works out sometimes. Lisbon field hockey followed up its best season on record — and a trip to the Western Class C semifinal against state champions NYA — with one that may turn out to be even better. The Greyhounds […]
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H.S. Football Notebook: Knights can’t quite clear hurdles
Good enough to come up one or two plays short. For the second season in a row, that appears to be the theme for Poland football. A year ago, the Knights capped the season with wins over Winthrop and Winslow but missed the playoffs by a whisker due to a sluggish start. Poland (1-5) is […]
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State seeks injunction against Poland man for harassing gay nephew
State prosecutors are seeking an injunction against a Poland man accused of harassing his nephew because he’s gay. The Maine Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint and injunction motion in Androscoggin County Superior Court against Kim Thurlow. A complaint says Thurlow ran from his home to Sean Stanton’s nearby home, also in Poland, after Stanton […]
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N. Smith: A part of today’s society
I write in response to the article printed Oct. 2, “MPA vacates Cheverus’ 2010 title.” I agree with Coach Adams’ comments regarding the 2010 title. What bothers me are the comments attributed to the Cheverus administration and specifically Cheverus Athletic Director Gary Hoyt and Coach Bob Brown. They don’t seem to take any responsibility for […]
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Western Class C Football: Oak Hill wraps up Poland
WALES — The more Oak Hill runs the football, and the more opposing defenses load up against that tendency, the bigger Luke Washburn’s eyes get. Which pretty much makes them proportionate to the rest of him. If Poland or any other Western Class C team is going to dismiss a 6-foot-3, 230-pound junior with reliable […]
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Maryann Martin
AUBURN — Maryann Martin, 71, of Poland passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, at the hospice house surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Poland, Jan. 24, 1941, the daughter of Dorothy and Gilbert M. York. She attended Poland schools and graduated from Oxford Hills High School. She worked at many local places […]
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Field hockey: Poland weathers storm, slips past Sacopee
POLAND — Sliding around on soaked turf and feeling the wash of windblown raindrops against their faces probably were appropriate experiences for Poland Regional High School field hockey Senior Day. The Knights have confronted countless storms and dark days during the past four years. One dozen strong, this year’s seniors didn’t win a game as […]
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Modern Woodmen of America list October events
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America have listed their October activities. Chapter 10929: Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 6 through 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pumpkin Land, Harvest Hill Farm, Route 26, Poland. Chapter 12907: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Member Appreciation Day, Modern Woodmen Office, 184 Webster St. Chapter 12749: […]