AUBURN — Audrey J. White, 85, of Poland, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 9, surrounded by her family, at the Hospice House. She was born March 4, 1928, in Mars Hill, the daughter of James and Jean Harrison. She married William M White Jr., April 17, 1949. She worked and volunteered in retail, social services, […]
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Boys’ Hockey: Rand steps down at Gray-New Gloucester/Poland
Whenever he shows up at a hockey rink next winter, Aaron Rand will get to concentrate on being a father and a fan. He knows that is easier said than done. “I’ll probably have to find my own spot in the corner so I don’t have to listen to all the other parents,” Rand quipped. […]
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St. Patrick’s Day dinner at VFW AUBURN — The Capt. Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave. will have a St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the Post Home on Friday, March 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The price is $8 per person for a complete corned beef and cabbage dinner with […]
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Poland elects three new selectmen
POLAND — There are three new faces on the Board of Selectmen afterMonday’s special election to replace three recalled in January. Janice Kimball, with 364 votes, and Stanley Tetenman, with 310 votes, were elected to two-year terms. They replace James Fernald and Lawrence “Larry” Moreau, who were recalled and failed to regain their seats Monday […]
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Norway man charged with Poland store robbery
POLAND — A Norway man was charged Monday with armed robbery of the Big Apple convenience store at routes 121 and 26 on Friday. Todd McCrary, 22, of 85 Parsons Road got away with an undisclosed amount of money, Lt. Glenn Holt of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release Monday. According […]
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Public input on health care LEWISTON/POLAND — The public is invited to attend a community forum on Thursday, March 7, to hear results of the OneMaine Health Assessment for Androscoggin County and to share ideas of how to best improve the health and well-being of residents in the county. Light refreshments will be served. Gatherings […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman, a member of the class of 2013 at Connecticut College and a resident of Bethel, has been named to the dean’s honors list for the 2012 fall semester. — BOSTON, Mass. — The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. […]
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Maine graduation rates rise for 3rd year
LEWISTON — Efforts to help more high schoolers graduate are working, even if year-to-year statistics have dipped, local school leaders said. On Monday, the state Department of Education announced that the four-year graduation rate for Maine schools rose for the third year in a row to an average of 85.34 percent. Locally, Lewiston High, Buckfield […]
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Candidates forum scheduled at Poland
POLAND — The Friends of Ricker Library have planned a Meet the Candidates Forum for voters. It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the conference room of the Town Office. Seven candidates are vying for a total of three vacant seats on the Board of Selectmen. Walter Gallagher and […]