The severe storm caused extensive damage in the Standish and Sebago area Thursday afternoon.
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Motorcyclist injured Wednesday is home from hospital
POLAND — A 73-year-old motorcyclist from Auburn, injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Poland, was released later the same day from Central Maine Medical Center after receiving treatment. Deputy Connor Pinkham of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said Peter Dingley received chest injuries in the crash. Dingley was riding a Ducati motorcycle, Pinkham said, […]
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Motorcyclist injured in Poland crash
Names of both drivers were being withheld pending the investigation, a deputy said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland sewer project under budget by $430,000
Engineering and construction costs were lower than anticipated.
Posted inConnections
Poland students receive Whittier scholarships
Two Poland Regional High School graduates have each been awarded a $1,000 Bruce M. Whittier Scholarship, according to a news release from Mary Whittier. Lucas Kelly, son of Tim and Amy Kelly of Poland, plans to attend the University of Maine. Willa Galipeau-Eldridge, daughter of Sean and Leah Galipeau-Eldridge of Otisfield, plans to attend Bentley […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills
Ed Rabasco Jr. secures ballot spot for district attorney election
Poland Democrat earned more than three times the needed write-ins during the June primary and will run against GOP contender Neil McLean in November for the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties DA post.
Posted inConnections
Local students earn degrees from Emmanuel College
BOSTON — Two local students graduated during Emmanuel College’ milestone 100th commencement on May 14. Beverly Anderson of Poland received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. Lauren Sterling of Rumford received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology with a concentration in criminology. Sterling graduated magna cum laude. […]
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With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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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 third-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 7 — Academic high honors: Garrett Beaucage, Adelyn Bryant, Graceyn Camire, Dylan Cobb, Abigail Coughlin, David Crump, Delilah Farrington, Davis Hill, Gabrielle Lenahan, Karlee Lothrop, Phoebe Paradis, Brooklin Pratt, Payton Rose, […]
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Poland Charter Commission hears from public on changes to voting format
Officials are seeking to change the annual town meeting format from a traditional in-person vote to a referendum vote.