In the world of racing, Jeff Michaud’s two words are unheard of. “Cheap entertainment,” Michaud said as he rolled his black lawn tractor toward the racetrack. “You only have to buy a belt for $20 to $40 — that’s the most expensive part,” said Fred “Fast Freddy” Carroll. “Most of the guys don’t even have a […]
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Preview 2013: Poland golf
Coach: Dan Novak (10th year) Class: B Conference: WMC Last year: 11-2 Returning players: Senior — Nevin Rand; Juniors — Joey Pelletier, Alec Picard Key losses: Brian Bates, Jeremy Benway, Brandon Dufault, Samantha Futch Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Ethan Mason, AJ Ketchenl; Freshmen — Ben Simpson, Cody Comeau. Season outlook: Poland had an outstanding 2012 […]
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Working on your GED? Get it done before Jan. 1
AUBURN — People who have started — but not finished — passing their high school diploma equivalency tests may want to get it done this fall. On Jan. 1, 2014, there’ll be new, harder General Education Development tests. And that could mean anyone who has started work on their GED certificate but not finished by […]
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Maine utility regulators face potential conflict
FRYEBURG (AP) — Opponents of a 25-year contract between a water utility in western Maine and the company that owns the Poland Spring brand say the utility regulators who have the final say on the contract all have ties to the Poland Spring’s parent company. The Public Utilities Commission will hear final arguments Tuesday on […]
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Preview 2013: Poland boys’ soccer
Coach: Kris Wright (fifth year)Class: B Conference: WMCLast year’s record: 3-8-2 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Dan Bernier (MF), Luke Johnson (FB), Shawn Mitchell (F), Shawn Murphy (FB), Nigel Williams (MF); Juniors — Cody Kostro (FB), Zack Lowe (G); Sophomore — Evan Gallagher (FB).Key losses: Nick Allen (FB), Alex Corcoran (F), Tucker Jones (MF), Tyler Lafrinea […]
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Preview 2013: Poland girls’ soccer
Coach: Brant Remington (first year)Class: B Conference: WMCLast year’s record: 8-6-2, lost in Western B semifinalsReturning letter-winners: Seniors — Emily Bolduc (MF), Lindsay Theriault (FB), Delaney Woodford (FB); Juniors — Kylie Martin (FB), Cassidy Pinkham (MF), Jessie Quint (FB), Haley Whitworth (G), Marissa Zink (MF); Sophomores — Courtney Cunliffe (MF), Sadie Pelletier (FB), Brooke […]
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Police arrest two more in Poland home invasion
POLAND — A 71-year-old man injured when men broke into his home over the weekend remains hospitalized and three men are in jail charged with robbing him, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Raymond Lafrance said Thursday in a news release. Ronald St. Pierre of 21 Julie St. was asleep when men broke into his mobile […]
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Suspect arrested in Poland invasion; second man sought
UPDATE: Police arrest three suspects in Poland home invasion POLAND — The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Lewiston man Tuesday on charges stemming from a home invasion on Julie Street early Saturday morning. Corey Brume, 20, was arrested at his Elm Street home on charges of theft and violating conditions of release, police said. Investigators […]
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Whittier Middle School honor roll
POLAND — The Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the third trimester honor roll. Grade seven High honors habits of work: Morgan Brousseau, Antinia Desmarais, Caitlyn Doyle, Katelyn Dufour, Alyssa French, Katelynn Greene, Bailee Kinney, Rachel Kuklinski, Jasmine Lamb, Hannah Mickool, Alexis Morey, Higera Nawass, Jada Tuttle. Honors habits of work: Alex Alden, Kolby […]
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Poland man tries to fight off burglars
A 71-year-old Poland man grabbed his handgun and tried to fight off two men who broke into his mobile home early Saturday morning, police say, but he was overpowered and the intruders took off with the gun, clothes, drugs and other items. Police say two men broke into the 21 Julie Street home of Ronald […]