Ralph and Lorraine Sawyer POLAND — A surprise party was held Dec. 11 at the home of Ralph J. and Lorraine Sawyer on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. The party was hosted by their daughter, Carol A. Sawyer, and Greg Merrill of Lisbon, and their grandchildren, Angela and Michelle Ridley of Lisbon, Kevin J. […]
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H.S. Hockey Notes: Confusion reigns in early-season standings
The transitive property is a useful logical and algebraic tool, but don’t expect it to hold in the world of sports. That refrain is painfully obvious for anyone trying to follow Class A high school hockey this season, which at the one-third mark for most teams, is about as muddled in the standings as it […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Knights slam door on Seagulls
POLAND — After a dominant first half, Poland took its foot off the gas pedal in the second long enough for Old Orchard Beach to find its footing. Not long enough, however, for the Seagulls to take full flight. A five-point play in the fourth-quarter followed by a three-point play in favor of the Knights […]
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Boys’ basketball notebook: Four times the sting in Hornets’ lineup
In an era of cold shooting and zone defense, it’s almost impossible to beat the box score Leavitt constructed Tuesday night in a boys’ basketball showdown at Medomak Valley. Twenty points by sophomore Andrew Middleton. Nineteen for four-year starter Jordan Hersom. Tyler Walton turned in 18 from his point guard spot — oh, not to […]
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Bridge results LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners of the special STaC (sectional tournament at clubs) game at the Multi-Purpose Center on Jan. 9 were as follows: first, Les Buzzell and Paul Sherman; second, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; third, Paul Mitnik and Mary Ann Trafton; fourth, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; fifth, […]
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RSU 16 announces winter courses for adults
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced its winter courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St. or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at [email protected]. Credit card payments cannot be accepted. Bedbugs: Don’t let ‘em bite…! This presentation is designed by […]
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High school hockey: Lewiston drops Gray-NG/Poland
AUBURN — It didn’t come easily, but the Lewiston Blue Devils have finally put together a winning streak in the 2011-12 season. Off to a slower-than-normal start against a tough-as-nails schedule, the Blue Devils broke out in a big way with a two-goal triumph over previously-unbeaten Bangor over the weekend. As an encore, Lewiston skated […]
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Poland selectmen hope school bill will pass
POLAND — Town officials are pleased with the wording of proposed legislation intended to improve the process for approving school budgets. LD 1668, whose prime sponsor is state Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello, seeks to prevent the sort of brouhaha that erupted last summer when Poland selectmen refused to pay the town’s July bill from Regional School […]