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RSU 16 board discusses future of Minot school and sixth-grade classes

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal September 12, 2023September 13, 2023

POLAND — Minot elementary school students can be moved to other district schools without town approval if the school is not officially closed and remains district property, directors of Regional School Unit 16 said at Monday night’s meeting. The impact of losing a small-town school “is really an emotional thing for children and family,” parent […]

Androscoggin County

Poland Select Board sets property tax rate

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal September 5, 2023September 6, 2023

POLAND — The Select Board voted Tuesday night to set the property tax rate at $13.64 per $1,000 of assessed value, $1.02 less than last year’s rate of $14.66. The board also agreed to use $550,000 from the undesignated fund balance to help reduce the impact on property taxes. Earlier this year, the Select Board […]

Connections

Poland Grange honors town clerk with citizen award

September 2, 2023August 30, 2023

POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Jordan Akers was presented with the Excelsior Grange Community Citizen Award at a Aug. 26 gathering at the 1231 Maine St. hall with more than 75 people in attendance. She was chosen for the award because of her 48 years of outstanding service to the town of Poland. Akers also […]

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Rockin’ Recons to play at Poland Spring Inn

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

The Rockin’ Recons, one of the 4 original bands from the PAL Hop Days of the ‘60s, will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Poland Spring Inn. Since the reforming of the group in 1987 after a 20-year hiatus, the band continues to perform. The Rockin’ Recons play a blend of […]

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

RSU 16 task force OKs two options for elementary schools

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

The fate of the Minot Consolidated School hangs in the balance as leaders decide the future of the district’s elementary schools.

Androscoggin County, News

Photos: Pairing up on Tripp Pond

August 28, 2023August 29, 2023

A pair of loons and kayakers paddle around Tripp Pond in Poland Monday afternoon.

Androscoggin County

Photo: Mom helps senior decorate her parking spot at high school

by Daryn Slover August 28, 2023August 29, 2023

Androscoggin County, Schools & Education

Estimates to fix RSU 16 elementary schools range from $10M to $13M

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal August 25, 2023

POLAND — A preliminary assessment of what it would cost to maintain the three elementary schools in Regional School Unit 16 versus consolidating them into two schools was released to the public Thursday by Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger. The estimates ranged from $10.03 million to $13.41 million. In an email to all interested parties, Hediger, […]