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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, who is attending Johns Hopkins University, made the dean’s list for the recent winter semester. Joshua is the son of John and Louise Charest who live in Lewiston. He is a 2010 graduate of St. Dominic Academy, Auburn. Joshua was also recently accepted into the Johns Hopkins engineering master’s program and […]
Range Pond visitors urged to watch belongings
POLAND — A rash of car break-ins this summer has state park officials urging Range Pond visitors to be careful about what they bring with them. Gary Best, state parks assistant regional manager, said officials know of five smash-and-grab thefts this summer in the Range Pond parking area. “It’s an unusual occurrence for us, and […]
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Mission Circle harvest supper BOWDOIN — The Mission Circle will hold its annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at West Bowdoin Baptist Church, 54 West Road. The meal includes baked beans and red flannel hash. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for ages 5-11 and free for preschoolers. Mid-Coast College […]
Girls’ soccer: Knights shut out Rangers
POLAND — Poland Regional High School sisters Emily and Sarah Bolduc were happy to have a 3-0 win over Traip Academy on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean they were happy with the score. “I was disappointed with 3-0,” said Emily, a senior midfielder. “I thought we could have done so much more. A little disappointing, but […]
Poland to hold ‘book launch’ Sept. 19 at high school library
POLAND — The public is invited to celebrate a “book launch” of local children’s author, teacher and campground owner Tamra Wight. The book launch will be held at the Poland Regional High School library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. At the book launch, Wight will give a reading, said Whittier Middle School teacher Shannon […]
Poland considers updating charter, forming commission
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday gave consideration to whether a full-blown charter commission would be necessary to make the sort of changes they believe may be needed to update the town charter. Following Town Manager Rosemary Roy’s presentation of a projected timetable required to get a charter commission up and running, resident Norm Beauparlant asked […]
H.S. football: Capers cap Knights
POLAND — Three moments summed up the first half Friday night for Poland. The Knights’ football team found itself in a pretty tight battle with Cape Elizabeth, but a failed possession, a short punt and an injury all proved costly for Poland. Cape opened the early lead and then broke things open in the second […]
Local roundup: Raiders edge Cougars in field hockey
DIXFIELD — Kaylee Veilleux found the back of the net at 20:24 in the second half to lift Oak Hill to a 1-0 win over Dirigo in field hockey action Friday afternoon. The Raiders recorded three shots on goal in each half. Hayley Marshall assisted on Veilleux’s goal. Goalie Amanda Dolloff made four saves for […]
RSU 16 lists Adult Education fall courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2013 fall courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. Canvas Creations with Kayla Newmeyer: Create a fabulous, original 8×10 […]