Kindergartners from Poland Community School, along with others from the community, applaud a KinderKonzert of “Peter and the Wolf “performed by members of the Portland Symphony Orchestra woodwind section Tuesday at Poland Regional High School.
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Girls’ Basketball: Patriots move closer to tourney
GRAY — It was a bit of a play-in game Tuesday night. With both Gray-New Gloucester and Poland hovering around the final playoff spots in Western B, one of those teams was going to take a sizable step toward the postseason. With games against Greely and Lake Region to end the regular campaign, the Patriots […]
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Library reschedules talk by John Bear Mitchell
POLAND — The Friends of Ricker Memorial Library will host renowned Native American storyteller, author and actor John Bear Mitchell on Friday, Feb. 3. His “Colonial House Revisited: John Bear Reminisces” program originally set for Jan. 27 was rescheduled due to stormy weather. Mitchell’s program, based on his work with PBS in helping to create […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Falmouth lights up Poland
Friday night wasn’t that chance. Down two starters and unable to defend the Yachtsmen’s array of shooters, the Knights were a far cry from the team that nearly sprang a road upset in December. Falmouth, meanwhile, couldn’t miss in the second quarter and rolled, 64-39, in the rematch on this rainy January night. Lacking Jake […]
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Hockey notes: Down the stretch for high school girls
Only a week remains in the girls’ ice hockey regular season, and the Leavitt/Edward Little Red Hornets appear to be catching fire at just the right time. “Ability-wise, we’re there, we’ve proven we can win big games,” coach Eric Geoffroy said. “It’s whether or not we come to play.” After a 3-0 shutout against rival […]
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Ricker Library event postponed
POLAND — Due to bad weather expected on Friday, Jan. 27, the Ricker Memorial Library program, “Colonial House Revisited: John Bear Reminisces,” will be rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 3. The Friends of Ricker Memorial Library will host renowned Native American storyteller, author and actor John Bear Mitchell. He will present a program based on his […]
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Pinochle results LEWISTON — Pinochle standings ending Dec. 31 are: wins, Cecille Letourneau 72, Richard Champagne 70, Stella Asselin 62; washes, Cecille Letourneau 12, Stella Asselin 7, Delice Blais 5. Games are played at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Pitch standings are: wins, Norm Bissonnette 66, John Smith 54, James Green 51; skunks, Norm Bissonnette 10, […]
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Native American storyteller/actor will give presentations for students, adults
POLAND — John Bear Mitchell, a noted Native American storyteller, author, actor and educator, will present two programs on Friday, Jan. 27: one for students at Poland Community School and the other for adults at Ricker Memorial Library. Mitchell’s talk at the library, “Colonial House Revisited: John Bear Reminisces,” is based on his work with […]