PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Aaron Matthew Fenstermacher, son of Todd E. and Mary W. Fenstermacher of Peru, graduated magna cum laude from Johnson and Wales University on May 18. Aaron graduated with majors in business management, entrepreneurship and psychology. He was a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference’s All-Academic Team all four years at the university. […]
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Poland takes shoreland violators to court
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday agreed to take legal action against Middle Range Pond property owners Daniel and Torrey Murphy for violating shoreland zoning regulations. In October 2012, the Murphys were cited for cutting a large number of trees along their shore-front property. Department of Environmental Protection officials were called in and, according to Poland […]
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Climate Riders to visit library AUBURN — Are you interested in learning more about the effects of climate change on Maine’s environment? Want to meet other concerned community members? Come for a discussion of the various challenges and opportunities in the responsible transition from oil, natural gas and coal to renewable energy at the Auburn […]
Area residents graduate from Colby College
WATERVILLE — Area residents were among 502 seniors who graduated from Colby College on May 26, receiving bachelor of arts degrees at the bicentennial-year commencement. Brittney N. Bell of Poland, the daughter of Nancy Bell of Poland, majored in biology and is a graduate of Poland Regional High School. Makayla K. Brown of Carrabassett Valley, […]
Well done – Students named to dean’s lists
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2013 term. Timothy Andrews of Farmington, studying athletic training. Jordan Hersom of Turner, studying movement and sport studies. Michael Castonguay of Livermore, studying health science/pre-physical therapy. — CANTON, N.Y. — The following students have […]
NESCom grads receive awards
BANGOR — On May 11, students receiving their degrees from the New England School of Communications were honored with the following awards. Kyle Kyllonen of Poland received the Outstanding Performance in Audio Engineering – Music award. Kathleen Bouchard of Lewiston received the Outstanding Performance in WebMedia award. Students receiving the Outstanding Student awards are nominated […]
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Pie sale at Norway Historical NORWAY — On Saturday, July 13, the Norway Historical Society will feature the best homemade pies with ice cream. The homemade pies are made and donated by local friends and members of the society. Varieties have historically included apple, rhubarb, cherry, custard, lemon, pecan, berry and chocolate cream, just to […]
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Roast turkey dinner July 12 LISBON FALLS — Pioneer Chapter No. 11 will hold a roast turkey dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Masonic Hall, Oak Street. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and under, free for preschool age. Bird Club plans mineral trip LEWISTON — The […]
Music festival planned for Poland moving to New Hampshire
POLAND — An upcoming music festival that already switched its location from Hebron to Poland because of ticket sales, has announced its plans to relocate again, to an even bigger venue in New Hampshire. Festival organizers announced their plans for the move on their Facebook page around 1:30 p.m. on June 26. The festival is […]