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Preview 2013: Poland Boys’ Basketball

Coach: Tyler Tracy (fourth year) Last year’s record: 4-14 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — C.J. Martin (5-10 guard), Josh Gary (6-4 forward), Tyler Michaud (5-10 guard), Shawn Murphy (6-3 forward), Billy Bickford (6-1 forward), Coady Lagasse (6-0 guard); Juniors — Alan Young (6-3 forward), Derek Michaud (5-7 guard), Adam Moody (6-2 forward), Zach Lowe (6-3 forward), […]

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Preview 2013: Western B has a familiar ring

The Western B field should have a familiar look to it this winter. Traditional powers like Lake Region, York and Greely should be among the top Western Maine Conference teams challenging for tourney spots. With the exception of Leavitt, those three teams have ruled the roost in Western B over the last decade. One team […]

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For better or worse, Phoenix will rise in B West via the MVC

Expectations are high at Spruce Mountain for the 2012-13 basketball season. The Phoenix have virtually everyone back after reaching the Western B quarterfinals last year, and a spot among the Mountain Valley Conference’s elite is there for the Class B school’s taking. What Spruce does beyond that is anyone’s guess, though. Like most Class B […]

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Preview 2013: Poland/Gray-NG boys’ hockey

Coach: Travis Jalbert (first year) Conference: Class A East Last year: 3-15-1 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Nevin Rand (F), Kaleb Bridgham (D), Dom Belanger (D), David Despins (F), Nigel Williams (F), Tanner Marston (F); Juniors — Nick Hemond (G), Ethan Cailler (F), Ryan Lavoie (F). Sophomores —  Isaiah Dubois (F), Jenny Holmquist (D), Jacob Baggs […]

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Preview 2013: Poland girls’ basketball

Coach: Darren Littlefield (third year) Last year’s record: 5-13 Returning players: Seniors — Emily Bolduc (5-6 guard), Lindsay Theriault (5-7 guard/forward); Juniors — Michaella Arsenault (5-8 guard/forward), Caroline Littlefield (5-9 forward), Taylor Summers (5-10 forward); Sophomore — Sarah Bolduc (5-4 guard). Key losses: Melora Lavoie (forward), Amanda Gibson (forward), Kayla Yirrell (center), Brittina Maheux (guard), […]

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Preview 2013: Poland cheering

Coach: Nikki Pratt (sixth year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Team roster: Seniors — Paula Leton, Katie Young; Juniors — Abby Brown, Tia Lowndes, Megan Phillips: Sophomores — Marielle Desmaris, Alexis Withers: Freshmen — Klairssa Emery, Elesha Pratt. Season outlook: The Knights have a young, inexperienced team that is dedicated to being the best they can […]

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Opportunity Enterprises holiday fair AUBURN — A holiday fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, at Opportunity Enterprises, 400 Center St. The fair will have baked goods, hats and mittens, decorations, ornaments, raffle baskets and more. All crafts and baked goods are handmade by individuals with developmental […]

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Recall committee seeks ouster of Poland selectmen

POLAND — Selectmen are on notice that a Recall Committee has officially taken out papers to petition for their removal. In her memo at Tuesday night’s board meeting, Town Clerk Judith Akers said the five-member Recall Committee has taken the action because it believes selectmen acted improperly when they placed Town Manager Rosemary Roy on […]

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Preview 2013: Poland indoor track

Coach: Kristin Ross (4th year) Conference: WMC; Class: B Returning letter-winners: Boys: Seniors — Dan Bernier, Matthew Rabasco; Juniors — Anthony Benedict, Kyle Herrick, Joel Harris; Sophomores — Ethan Letourneau, Tom Flint. Girls: Seniors — Delaney Woodford, Samantha Sibley, Victoria Carr; Junior — Amanda Dube; Sophomores—Brooke Yorkey, Erin Brewer. Key losses: Boys: Sam Scales, Dakota […]

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Legion Auxiliary craft fair AUBURN — American Legion Post 31 Ladies Auxiliary will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Post, 426 Washington Street North. For more information, contact Nancy Ward at 240-5827. Crafts, raffles at Auburn Middle School AUBURN — On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 […]