The Poland Public Works director shuts off the gate for water flowing into Lower Range Pond from Middle Range Monday afternoon.
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Bruce M. Whittier Middle School names honor students
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 7 — Academic high honors: Ava Banaitis, Blake Brown, Emily Bustamante, Richard Christopher, Cole Gagnon, Shay-Lynne Giroux, Bella Hartman, Jacob Jamo, Leksi Langevin, Lila Martin, Alyssa Mason and Mia Mastrogiacomo. […]
Poland Select Board told half-million dollars more needed for library expansion
Greater-than-expected heating, ventilation and air conditioning costs for the Ricker Memorial Library mean the town would consider a $550,000 bond to complete the project.
Driver taken into custody after pursuit through Lewiston, Auburn and Poland
Police in Lewiston and Auburn chased an erratic vehicle Sunday evening, ending in Poland after crash.
Lewiston man charged with Poland double murder appears in court, held without bail
Aaron Aldrich, 46, is charged in the deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager.
Poland town manager gets new 5-year contract
POLAND — Town Manager Matt Garside’s contract was extended to June 2028 following an executive session at Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. The vote was unanimous. Garside has served since 2017. The Select Board also unanimously endorsed a new contract with the Poland Fire Rescue Union after an executive session. The contract expires in 2026. […]
Lewiston man charged in Poland homicides expected in Maine court next week
Aaron Aldrich is charged with murder in the deaths of a man and a teen in Poland on Feb. 21.
Poland murder suspect has long criminal history
The people who have known Aldrich since his youth say these charges stem from his longtime involvement in drugs and the culture of crime that goes with it.
Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland
Aaron Aldrich, 46, is being held in New Hampshire for unrelated crimes, officials announced Monday. Aldrich must face extradition to Maine to face two charges of murder.
Deaths of Lewiston teen and Massachusetts man declared double homicide
Lewiston School superintendent calls Mohamed Aden a “beloved member of our community.” No arrests have been made.