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 […]
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H.S. Hockey Notes: Rivalry adds spice to Saturday night
To hear Edward Little coach Craig Latuscha and Lewiston coach Jamie Belleau speak to the teams’ rivalry game Saturday, there’s nothing to it. Both echoed the familiar refrain that the team that can put together a full, three-period effort against the other will earn the victory. But this year, there is a bit more to […]
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Poland home lost to fire
POLAND — A Saturday morning fire along Upper Range Pond left a family homeless, fire Chief Mark Bosse said. “They were at home, having breakfast, and they smelled smoke,” Bosse said. “They thought it was actually the remnants of breakfast on the stove, but then they went back and opened the bedroom door and the […]
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Lee named interim town manager in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — The Board of Selectmen appointed Dana K. Lee to the position of interim town manager Tuesday night. He takes over immediately and will work with Town Manager Glen Holmes until he leaves Feb. 3. Holmes has taken the position of director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council headquartered in South Paris. Lee […]