LEWISTON — Richard Arthur Arsenault Jr., 57, of Poland passed away Tuesday, July 3, from cancer. He was born in Lewiston, May 14, 1961, to Richard Arsenault Sr. and Carole Anne Hutchinson. Rick graduated from Dirigo High School and worked several years for Abington Group and most recently at Engineered Construction Services as a pipefitter. He […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at his home. He was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Oct. 27, 1956, the youngest son of the late Stewart and Florence Ross George held various manufacturing jobs throughout his life in Maine and New Hampshire. He loved to fish, and it […]
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Poland Spring awards $15,000 in scholarships
POLAND — Fifteen Maine high school seniors have received Good Science Scholarships of $1,000 each from Poland Spring Water Co. Recipients included three from Fryeburg Academy, four from Gray-New Gloucester High School, three from Poland Regional High School and five from Bonny Eagle High School. Each recipient is planning to pursue post-secondary education in life […]
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George Herbert Ross
POLAND — George Herbert Ross, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, at home. He was born Oct. 27, 1956, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, to parents Stewart and Florence (Harris) Ross. He was predeceased by both parents. Surviving are his special friend, Linda Patten; his children Amy, Nicole and Melissa; brother, Stewart Ross; sister, […]
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Poland selectmen to study state's retail pot law
POLAND — Selectmen said Thursday they needed to learn more about the legal ramifications of retail and recreational marijuana in Maine before a town committee is created to formulate a town policy. Board members Joe Cimino and Mary-Beth Taylor and Town Manager Matthew Garside said they plan to attend a workshop July 10, sponsored by […]
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Poland gets electric car-charging station
POLAND — Electric vehicle owners now have a charging option on Route 26 at the Alvan Ricker Memorial Library at 1211 Maine St. Town Manager Matthew Garside said a new Level 2 electric car-charging station has been installed next to the library and is fully operational. Previously, charging stations on Route 26 were only available […]
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Range Pond depth an issue in student drowning
POLAND — The deep end of the roped-off area at Range Pond where a Lewiston student drowned Tuesday is 8 to 10 feet deep, Maine Department of Agriculture spokesman John Bott said. The roped area is not for wading, it is for swimming, Bott said, adding that is the norm at state parks. The Bureau […]
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Co-op advocate: ‘Silver tsunami’ of retiring business owners coming
POLAND — People wring their hands about an aging population in Maine that’s close to retirement but don’t worry enough about those who own the companies where they work, according to Rob Brown. “The people who employ that workforce are also aging, and they’re aging even faster,” Brown, director of business ownership solutions at the […]
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RSU 16 budget passes
POLAND — Residents in Regional School Unit 16 voted 1,345 to 586 on Tuesday to approve a $22.3 million school budget for 2018-19. RSU 16 includes Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. The budget represents a 3.7 percent increase from current spending, and boosts property taxes on a $100,000 house by $99.63 in Minot, $92.45 in Mechanic Falls and […]
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Misty Coolidge wins House primary in 65th District
NEW GLOUCESTER — A political newcomer who operates the Coolidge Family Farm, a popular wedding venue, won a state House primary by a wide margin Tuesday. Misty Coolidge beat Democrat Robert Maheu in the 65th District race that includes New Gloucester and part of Poland. Coolidge racked up 84 percent of the 599 votes cast […]