I write in response to the article printed Oct. 2, “MPA vacates Cheverus’ 2010 title.” I agree with Coach Adams’ comments regarding the 2010 title. What bothers me are the comments attributed to the Cheverus administration and specifically Cheverus Athletic Director Gary Hoyt and Coach Bob Brown. They don’t seem to take any responsibility for […]
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Western Class C Football: Oak Hill wraps up Poland
WALES — The more Oak Hill runs the football, and the more opposing defenses load up against that tendency, the bigger Luke Washburn’s eyes get. Which pretty much makes them proportionate to the rest of him. If Poland or any other Western Class C team is going to dismiss a 6-foot-3, 230-pound junior with reliable […]
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Maryann Martin
AUBURN — Maryann Martin, 71, of Poland passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, at the hospice house surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Poland, Jan. 24, 1941, the daughter of Dorothy and Gilbert M. York. She attended Poland schools and graduated from Oxford Hills High School. She worked at many local places […]
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Field hockey: Poland weathers storm, slips past Sacopee
POLAND — Sliding around on soaked turf and feeling the wash of windblown raindrops against their faces probably were appropriate experiences for Poland Regional High School field hockey Senior Day. The Knights have confronted countless storms and dark days during the past four years. One dozen strong, this year’s seniors didn’t win a game as […]
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Modern Woodmen of America list October events
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America have listed their October activities. Chapter 10929: Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 6 through 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pumpkin Land, Harvest Hill Farm, Route 26, Poland. Chapter 12907: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Member Appreciation Day, Modern Woodmen Office, 184 Webster St. Chapter 12749: […]
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Tailgate Talk Week 6 Class C: Dirigo heads south for showdown with Traip; Greyhounds look for revenge
Randy and Kalle examine an action-packed Week 6 Class C slate, including Dirigo’s matchup with unbeaten Traip, Lisbon’s quest for revenge against Yarmouth and Oak Hill’s potential “trap game” with Poland.
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J. Cribbin: Moving Maine forward
I am glad voters returned Lois Snowe-Mello to the Maine Senate. She has really come into her own and has done a lot. Health insurance costs for many families are starting to come down for the first time ever. She helped pass tax incentives for small business job creation. Together, with others, Snowe-Mello has had […]
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Evergreen boughs needed for cats GREENE — In caring for feral cats, Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends builds their own houses and cafes and insulate them with spruce or fir boughs to keep the cats warm during the harsh winter months. Anyone with healthy blue spruce boughs who would like to help keep the ferals from […]
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Poland teachers to share in multi-million dollar incentive grant
Poland is one of six school districts whose staff will split part of almost $25 million for training and incentives over the next five years, according to Maine Department of Education spokesman David Connerty-Marin. The federal Teacher Incentive Fund grant was announced Saturday. The program aims to “improve educator evaluation systems, reward effective teachers and […]
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H.S. Football: Poland pummels Sacopee Valley
POLAND — There’s been a few could have been’s and what if’s this fall for the Poland football team. Starting the year 0-4, the Knights have had plenty of near-misses and disappointments. But there was no doubt about Friday’s result and no heartbreak either. It was a good night for the Knights as Poland earned […]