WATERVILLE — Area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Alyssa S. Andrews of Norway is a graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High […]
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Another town: Poland, joins the ranks of Maine’s “business friendly”
Paris officials hope they’ll make the list and they’re working to make it so. So far, only 25 of Maine’s 492 towns and cities have been certified “Business Friendly” by Gov. Paul LePage’s administration. State officials say only 35 have applied for the designation by filling out a seven-page application that includes narrative answers and […]
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Poland named ‘business friendly’ community
POLAND (AP) — Maine officials are designating the town of Poland as “business friendly.” Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais is presenting Poland with its “certified business friendly” community certificate and road signs on Monday. Communities are evaluated on things like customer service, licensing and permitting, business involvement and collaboration. The department […]
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Poland selectmen sorting out development responsibilities
POLAND — Questions raised at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting made it clear that it is uncertain exactly who is in charge of Poland’s economic development activities. “The box has been opened. We’re in a very awkward position after last night’s Community and Economic Development Committee meeting,” Selectman Walter Gallagher said. John Cleveland, whose Community Dynamics Corp. […]
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Legendary summer: Poland girl tops among rookies in NELCAR
POLAND — At a time when most preteen girls are discussing last summer’s best beach days with friends or hanging out at the Mall, one young girl in Poland is reflecting on a summer spent going in circles. After six years racing Karts, 12-year-old Maggie Ferland jumped into a Legends car last spring to compete […]
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Poland, Mechanic Falls, Minot Education Fund plans dinner on Nov. 15
POLAND — The new Tri-Town Education Fund of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland will hold a community dinner Friday, Nov. 15, at Poland Regional High School. Featured will be spaghetti, pre-dinner snacks, a 50/50 drawing and music from long-time high school teacher Larry Williams and his students. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for […]
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H.S. Hockey: New coaches at Leavit, Poland/GNG warming up for season
Two years ago, Joe Hutchinson and Travis Jalbert were assistants on Dave Boucher’s coaching staff at Leavitt. In six weeks, they will be on opposite benches, working towards turning their respective ice hockey programs around. Hutchinson is succeeding Boucher as Hornets’ coach, while Jalbert is the new head coach for the Poland/Gray-New Gloucester cooperative. Although […]
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Fire destroys Poland garage, boat
POLAND — A late-afternoon fire destroyed a boat on Route 122 on Wednesday, burning an open-air garage and a motorcycle before fire crews brought the flames under control. The garage at 419 Spring Water Road went up in flames at about 4:30 p.m. Poland firefighters responded and called for help from departments in nearby towns. […]