MINOT — William W. Clark III, son of William and Kimberly Clark of Minot and a student at Poland Regional High School, was named the 2009 recipient of the Saint Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership through community service. Saint Michael’s, located […]
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Spectral lady hitches ride one night on Route 26, then vanishes
One moment the hitchhiker was making small talk with her teen driver, then she disappeared.
Poland school field house damaged by fire
POLAND — The fire chief credited a Mechanic Falls police officer’s keen observation and quick thinking for saving tens of thousands of dollars worth of athletic and maintenance equipment at Poland Regional High School on Monday night. Chief Mark Bosse said that if it hadn’t been for early detection of smoke coming out the eaves […]
Help and kindness
We wanted to offer a thank-you to the Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot fire and police departments for their quick response to a fire on May 27. It just goes to show what great fire and police departments we are all so lucky to have. The fire started in our garage, and if there wasn’t […]
Visit the gems on 26
Visit the “The Gems of 26” Leaders from some of Western Maine’s most significant tourism destinations have joined together to attract visitors to their part of the world. The group, known as “The Gems of 26” include (from south to north) the Maine Wildlife Park, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Poland Spring Resort, Poland Spring Preservation […]
Eats: Rustic Pizza
Wednesday, April 22, was an exceptionally sunny day. As it was school vacation, I was able to have lunch with my two favorite guys, but where to go? My sons wanted pizza and I wanted to try some place different, so we hopped in the car, rolled the windows down and headed to Rustic Pizza […]
Elan School: Torment or treatment?
Some former students say their experience at the controversial school saved their lives. Others wonder whether they will ever recover from the abuse they say they suffered there decades ago.
Poland manager says water pipes thawed
POLAND — Residents should find buildings in the town’s municipal complex have water running again, Town Manager Bradley Plante told selectmen Tuesday. “I am happy to report that as of late this afternoon, the Town Hall and the library have water,” Plante said. “Tomorrow morning, everybody will be up and running.” The problems started Thursday, […]