AUBURN — A local man was arrested on burglary and theft charges late Thursday night, and police said he is a suspect in a string of break-ins across several counties. John P. Michaud, 45, was arrested on felony charges after an Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputy made a routine traffic stop in Auburn. Investigators had been […]
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Bail set for woman accused of throwing Molotov cocktails, leading police on chase
LEWISTON — A judge set bail at $10,000 cash or $5,000 cash with conditions Friday for a 21-year-old woman accused of running over her ex-boyfriend’s foot, throwing Molotov cocktails at two cars parked in front of his apartment building and leading police on a pair of high-speed chases. Heather Kullson of Lewiston is charged with […]
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Blood drive Nov. 30 BUCKFIELD — A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. Breakfast with Santa, crafts TURNER — Breakfast with Santa and a craft fair will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Boofy Quimby […]
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Lewiston woman charged for trying to start fires, leading police on chase
LEWISTON — A 21-year-old Lewiston woman faces charges, including arson and assault, after twice trying to ignite her boyfriend’s possessions with Molotov cocktails and leading officers on two chases, ending in her arrest at about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday night in Poland. Lewiston police were called to the area of Walnut and Shawmut streets at about […]
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Woman arrested after high-speed chase through Lewiston-Auburn
AUBURN — Police were called out Tuesday evening for a high-speed chase that crossed the Twin Cities, New Gloucester and Poland at speeds in excess of 80 mph before ending with an arrest in Auburn. At about 6 p.m., a Honda driven by Heather Kullson, 21, of Lewiston led Lewiston police on a chase through […]
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Students honored for achievements
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]
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Poland board chastised again on town manager issue
POLAND — The fallout from the Oct. 16 dismissal of Town Manager Rosemary Kulow dominated Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting as residents, packing the town office conference room for a second time, berated the board for how the situation was handled. Two weeks ago resident Arthur Berry said he was going to file a petition to recall […]
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RSU 16 begins search for superintendent
POLAND — The RSU 16 committee began the search for a new superintendent with Monday’s workshop session with Sandra MacArthur of the Maine School Management Association. The committee’s goal is to have a new superintendent on board by July 1, 2013. The district is currently headed by interim Superintendent Michael Wilhelm, who was hired in […]
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Lewis Gray
1934 – 2012 POLAND — Lewis Gray, 78, of Poland, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18. Lewis was born on May 4, 1934, in Greene, the son of Eugene and Vena Davis Gray. He married Carlene Strout on June 11, 1955. He served in the Air Force from 1957 until 1961. He […]
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Putting God aside
I guess America has spoken. The majority of voters want to put God aside and keep pleasing man instead. They want to be able to do anything their heart desires without ever considering the end result. They do not want to obey God because that restricts them. A majority of voters have indicated that homosexuality […]