Last year an $850,000 bond had been approved to expand the library, but it was later learned that a new heating and cooling system had to be installed throughout the building to meet code requirements.
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Poland voters reject more money for library expansion
POLAND — Voters approved an $8.94 million municipal budget Tuesday, but rejected a request to add $550,000 to an $850,000 bond to fund expansion of the Ricker Library by a vote of 188 yes and 210 no. The additional money was requested to pay for the heating and ventilation system. An article amending the Downtown […]
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Seeing their needs, teachers use technology to help visually impaired students thrive in the classroom
Catholic Charities Maine is the sole provider of teachers of the visually impaired in the the state, serving about 300 children from York to Aroostook County.
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York County Community College lists local honor students
WELLS — Local York County Community College students have been recognized for their academic achievements for the 2023 spring semester. Part-time dean’s list: Danielle Toolin of Casco, Emma Boyd of Poland and Ariana Wenger of Naples. President’s list: Emma Kirby of New Gloucester and Esther Hall of Chesterville. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Poland, Mechanic Falls, Minot voting on school budget Tuesday
Local budget referendums and town elections will be held Tuesday in Mechanic Falls and Poland. Minot will only vote on the Regional School Unit 16 budget because its budget was set in March. The Mechanic Falls municipal budget for fiscal 2023-24 is $3.6 million, which represents a 8.7% increase over the current year’s budget of […]
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Poland student graduates from Salve Regina University
NEWPORT, R.I. — Peyton Spurr of Poland was recently awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology during Salve Regina University’s 73rd commencement. Check out upcoming area events!
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Rockin Recons will be rollin’ at Poland Spring Inn in May
Popular rock ‘n’ roll classics band has scheduled three summer performances at the Poland resort, with the first one in May.
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Springfield College recognizes local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College recognizes the following local students for being named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list for academic excellence. Emma Hanna from Bowdoin has a primary major of health science/pre-occupational therapy. Madison McIntyre from Bridgton has a primary major of health science/pre-physician assistant. Reese Merritt from Raymond has a primary major […]
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Poland waste station project gets good report from feds
POLAND — Town Manager Matt Garside told the Select Board on Tuesday night that the Transfer Station improvement project was found to “have no significant environmental impact” by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The town was awarded a grant of $598,000 by the EPA “to improve the capability and capacity” of its waste Transfer Station […]
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.