POLAND — David Hodgkin told a police detective that just before the home Hodgkin was living in was destroyed by fire, he was confronted by three hooded men, one of whom stabbed him in the stomach, the detective said Thursday. Androscoggin County Detective Sgt. William Gagne said Hodgkin told him three men wearing dark hoodies […]
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Students graduate from Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education
POLAND — Approximately 400 people gathered at Poland Community School on May 7, to mark the graduation of 84 students from the Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education program. Superintendent of Schools, Dennis J. Duquette, congratulated the graduates on their courage to return to school and rise above obstacles. Several people were recognized with awards for outstanding […]
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Poland ghost, part deux
As far as I can tell, the town of Poland is crawling with ghosts. In fact, there may be more ghosts out there than there are registered voters and potholes. I gather this after receiving dozens of calls and e-mails in response to a story about a ghost hitchhiker on Route 26. The bulk of […]
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Clark gets book award
MINOT — William W. Clark III, son of William and Kimberly Clark of Minot and a student at Poland Regional High School, was named the 2009 recipient of the Saint Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership through community service. Saint Michael’s, located […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Spectral lady hitches ride one night on Route 26, then vanishes
One moment the hitchhiker was making small talk with her teen driver, then she disappeared.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Poland school field house damaged by fire
POLAND — The fire chief credited a Mechanic Falls police officer’s keen observation and quick thinking for saving tens of thousands of dollars worth of athletic and maintenance equipment at Poland Regional High School on Monday night. Chief Mark Bosse said that if it hadn’t been for early detection of smoke coming out the eaves […]
Posted inOpinion
Help and kindness
We wanted to offer a thank-you to the Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot fire and police departments for their quick response to a fire on May 27. It just goes to show what great fire and police departments we are all so lucky to have. The fire started in our garage, and if there wasn’t […]
Posted inSpecials
Visit the gems on 26
Visit the “The Gems of 26” Leaders from some of Western Maine’s most significant tourism destinations have joined together to attract visitors to their part of the world. The group, known as “The Gems of 26” include (from south to north) the Maine Wildlife Park, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Poland Spring Resort, Poland Spring Preservation […]
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Eats: Rustic Pizza
Wednesday, April 22, was an exceptionally sunny day. As it was school vacation, I was able to have lunch with my two favorite guys, but where to go? My sons wanted pizza and I wanted to try some place different, so we hopped in the car, rolled the windows down and headed to Rustic Pizza […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Elan School: Torment or treatment?
Some former students say their experience at the controversial school saved their lives. Others wonder whether they will ever recover from the abuse they say they suffered there decades ago.