POLAND — Selectmen Tuesday learned more about the historical significance of the McConaghy house before voters decide its fate at the annual town meeting on April 2. “The Maine Historical Preservation Commission said that through an investigation, they can put the Town Hall, old Town Office, library, community church, the three houses across the street […]
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Poland candidate forum scheduled
POLAND — Friends of Ricker Library will host the annual Poland Candidates Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in the Conference Room of the Town Office. Candidates for selectmen and school board will be introduced. Moderator Leo Ferland will lead a panel discussion titled “Poland: 2016 and Beyond.” Audience members may participate. […]
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Poland middle school design firm chosen
POLAND — The Regional School Unit 16 committee voted unanimously Monday to hire an architect to provide designs for an addition to the overcrowded Whittier Middle School in Poland. Portland Design Team was selected from a field of six to develop concept plans for a 9,600-square-foot addition at a cost of $28,000. John Hawley, RSU […]
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His family asks: What really happened to Phil at the Elan School?
For 33 years, Pam Newell thought her brother died of a freak brain aneurysm while he was a student at the infamous Elan School in Poland. Two weeks ago, a stranger turned up and told her there’s something she should know.
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Unified Basketball preliminary: Oxford Hills finishes off Poland
The Vikings won their first playoff game Monday with a 42-35 win over Poland. Oxford Hills advances to Tuesday’s quarterfinal game at Lisbon at 4 p.m. “To be honest, we didn’t want tomorrow off,” Oxford Hills senior Damita Nash-Cote said. “It’s been pretty awesome to win this season.” The Vikings lost in the preliminary game […]
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Poland rec leader seeking bus services for summer program
POLAND — Parks and Recreation Department Director Scott Segal told selectmen Tuesday night that he is looking for transportation for summer field trips because school buses will no longer be available. Regional School Unit 16 Superintendent Tina Meserve denied the town’s request to contract bus services because of administrative and legal costs, according to an […]
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Unified basketball: Lisbon, Oak Hill, Edward Little post wins
Brandon Paradis led the way for the Red Eddies (3-3) with nine points, while Ben Dumont and Carter Culleton each had eight points. Aleck Burnell paced the Knights (3-4) with eight points while David Ellington chipped in with six as the Knights scored all 20 of their points in the second half. Oak Hill 36, Oxford Hills […]
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Lester F. Johnson
1931 – 2016 AUBURN — Lester F. Johnson, 84, of Poland went to heaven on Sunday, Feb. 21, after wonderful care at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, following a long illness with cancer. Lester was born May 20, 1931, in Norway, the son of the late Henry and Estella (Smith) Johnson. He was educated in […]
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Tourney Notes: Robinson, Fleming, Sugars, Jacques named Mr./Miss Basketball semifinalists
Two boys and two girls from the tri-county region have been named semifinalists for Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball, presented each year to the outstanding senior players in the state. Andrew Fleming of Oxford Hills and Riley Robinson of Dirigo are candidates for the boys’ honor, while Tianna Sugars of Oxford Hills and Emily Jacques […]
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Class B South girls’ quarterfinal: Mountain Valley survives against Poland
PORTLAND — What looked like Class B South’s biggest mismatch on paper nearly became the bracket’s biggest upset. Thankfully for top-ranked Mountain Valley, upset-minded Poland missed its final shot. The Falcons held on for a 36-33 victory at the Portland Expo on Tuesday after the Knights’ Morgan Brosseau just missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the […]