Employees were “dropping like flies” last week.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Algal bloom appears on Middle Range Pond for first time in decades
In his nearly 40 years as a volunteer lake monitor on Middle Range Pond, Barry Kutzen has never detected an algal bloom — until now.
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Posted inConnections
Poland regional schools recognize 20-, 10-year staff members
During Regional School Unit 16’s annual Opening Day Ceremony on Aug. 29, staff members were honored for their 10 or 20 years of continued service, according to a news release from the Poland-based RSU. Its 20-year milestone staff members include Dan Knott, Carol Depot, Lauren Hendry, Elaine Fryda, Michael Hayashida, Michelle Smith, Holly Toothaker, Sue […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland to vote on changing town meeting format
The switch would be from voting at a meeting in April to voting at the polls in June.
Posted inConnections
Androscoggin, Cumberland county clubs offer pocket-sized Constitutions
In conjunction with Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the Optimist Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland, and Mechanic Falls, are offering free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. The Constitutions are available to any interested schools, teachers or students. Quantities are […]
Posted inbPlus
A Poland Spring Water timeline
1794: Jabez Ricker makes a land swap with the Shaker religious community in Alfred, Maine, for land in Bakerstown (present-day Poland). Shortly after their arrival to the property, travelers, looking for a place to stay, knock on their door and the innkeeping business begins. 1797: The Ricker family opens the Wentworth Ricker Inn, later known […]
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Poland Spring Bottling Museum: The source of Poland Spring water history, from chasing thirsty cows to selling water worldwide
The unique museum in Poland — full of history and hands-on exhibits — highlights Maine’s pure water as much as the marketing and business genius of Hiram Ricker.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Oxford Hills
Car crash causes power outage in Oxford area
Oxford Plains Speedway loses power Saturday night, causing races to be delayed.
